The perenially popular Suzuki Swift gains a tiny bit of hybrid power, but its lively handling and generous safety equipment is what will leave the biggest smile on your face. If there’s one thing Suzuki is known for, it’s that they’re the makers of some cracking small cars. The Swift in particular has been a mainstay of our local motoring landscape for at least 30 years now (I’m a ‘90s kid ...
Read MoreBMW Luxury motoring is defined in 3 different ways as shown by these flagship models. Depending on your disposition, the idea of a luxury vacation for example, can take different forms. For some, their ideal holiday might be a stay in a 6-star resort in the heart of a mega-city that never sleeps, with hi-speed WiFi and the latest technology to automate their rooms. On the other hand, others would happily ...
Read MoreThe facelifted Lexus IS 300h embodies the hallmark smoothness and refinement the brand is renowned for, with just enough sportiness to make the drive exciting. It is no secret that the BMW 3 Series has been the compact sports sedan benchmark for many car makers. Lexus is no exception. Their response comes in the form of the IS series. The first generation Lexus IS ticked all the right boxes in terms ...
Read MoreThe all new Honda Jazz is officially launched in Singapore with a hybrid model available for the first time. We also speak exclusively with Mr Takeki Tanaka, Large Project Leader to find out some details that you won’t find anywhere else. The fourth generation Honda Jazz was launched in an ultra-exclusive event on 30 January in compliance with the latest safe distancing regulations. Set in a sound stage, the event took ...
Read MoreThe Mercedes-Benz E-Class returns with more tech than ever. Is it enough to get folks out of SUVs and back into saloons? There was a time, in the late 1980s, when the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124-generation) was Singapore’s best-selling car. It even outsold affordable Japanese favourites like the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sunny, which were ubiquitous on local roads. Such was the demand that at times, along with the confluence of the ...
Read MoreIf you have a powerful and iconic reputation, you don’t need whole sentences to tell your story. Just one letter will do. We all know the English alphabet contains 26 letters. But at BMW, M is probably the most important alphabet of all. No other single letter in the automotive industry packs as much history, success, passion, and performance as M, something that’s clearly evident in BMW’s own tagline: “M. The most ...
Read MoreOver the decades, BMW has produced some truly inspiring coupes. How does the all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe build on the legacy of its forebears? There is no denying that the all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe is a car that grabs everyone’s attention. Its design has generated countless conversations and it evokes emotions all across the spectrum. This is precisely what a sporty coupe should be. If it doesn’t excite, set tongues ...
Read MoreTruly honest, functional design is a philosophy that’s not all that common in cars these days, but is what makes the 7-seater Mercedes-Benz GLB a compelling choice. What’s a sure-fire recipe for car sales success in Singapore right now? Given current trends, a sport utility vehicle (SUV) is probably a good place to start. And despite its premium price tag, you can’t really go wrong with a Mercedes either; Singaporean car ...
Read MoreHardcore Defender purists beware, this review might not go your way. We’ve driven the new one, and in short, we LIKE IT! A version of this article was first published in evo Singapore. To be 100% fair, I’ve never driven the OG. So I have absolutely nothing to compare it to in terms of model evolution. But any proper petrolhead will know that the new Land Rover Defender is NOT meant to be ...
Read MoreHonda’s sub-compact sedan adds sophistication to the charm and practicality of its predecessors. A version of this article was first published in evo Singapore There used to be a time when driving a car priced at the lean end of the spectrum meant settling for a no-frills econobox that never failed to remind its driver of the life choices that got him behind the wheel of the car he’s driving. However, we now live ...
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