Each December, Porsche enthusiasts from across Southeast Asia make a pilgrimage to the ultimate celebration of all things Porsche: Das Treffen 9. The ninth instalment of this iconic event, held on 17 December 2024, turned Impact Speedway into a dazzling showcase of automotive passion. This year’s theme, “Limited Edition,” encapsulated the exclusivity and individuality that defines Porsche ownership. A Gathering of Kindred Spirits Upon arrival, one could immediately sense the electric atmosphere. Hundreds of ...
Read MoreA memorable British escapade: one year on. So, this travel feature was supposed to be released a year ago when we made our trip in December of 2023, but a rather unpleasant experience involving a stolen Range Rover meant that I decided to let things settle a bit before sharing my experience. Here goes... The UK in winter isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for our family of five, it promised the ...
Read MoreWhat better way to spend an afternoon than hooning the fantastically bonkers Hyundai Ioniq 5 N round a racetrack for an N Track Day? The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has swiftly captured the imagination of performance car enthusiasts since its unveiling as the N division’s first fully electric model. With numerous global track tests and comparisons already positioning it favourably against traditional sports cars, the new electric kid on the block has ...
Read MoreIt’s 5:30 am, and I’m barely awake. Sitting among some familiar and, a few not-so familiar faces at Komoco Motors, we were all gathered here for Hyundai’s “Great Electric Escape” with the made-in-Singapore IONIQ 6. Over three days, we’d be driving to Kuala Lumpur and back, immersing ourselves in a journey where art, nature, and city energy combined with the sheer thrill of going electric. Day 1: Hitting the Road with New Friends ...
Read MoreChery invited us to Wu Hu, China to try out a wide variety of the Jaecoo vehicle range. We wrung the cars over a variety of obstacles, including an asphalt gymkhana course and some challenging off-road terrain. The event, part of the OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit, showcased everything from pure electric to hybrid power. The cars we tried will also eventually make their way into the Singapore market, giving us first-hand ...
Read MoreMINI debuted its "MINI Mixed Reality" technology at the international media launch of the all-new MINI Cooper Electric in Sitges, Spain. And I was seriously impressed with what they have come up with. Essentially, the new technology enables drivers to immerse themselves in an augmented virtual world, while still being able to drive and be behind the wheel. This is achieved by a pioneering pair of virtual reality goggles paired with precision GPS ...
Read MoreFancy going on a 5,500km rally-prepared Porsche Safari? You’ll need EUR 66,900 and 19 days in June 2025. Here’s one for the bucket list. Driving across Africa in a rally-spec Porsche 911. To do this previously, you might have needed to be named Walter Röhrl or be funded by a tobacco giant, or even both… Fortunately, such an adventure is now possible for us mere mortals to experience first-hand. Thanks to operators ...
Read MoreHas it already been a decade? Well, time flies when you’re having fun, especially if that fun is in a Lamborghini Huracan. If I’m honest, I never really liked the Huracán when it first came out. I’ve always felt that it was overshadowed by the shock and awe that came with the Aventador, and it just felt like the “replacement” for the outgoing Gallardo. That prejudice changed the day I went for ...
Read MoreWhat do you do when you have the entire Sepang circuit to yourself? You blast around in a McLaren, of course. Whenever one talks about a true track experience, images of unbridled speed, eye-widening corners, and the sheer joy of pushing limits come to mind. Imagine having all this without a single civilian car in sight, no speed limits to curtail your fun, and the luxury of wide corners all to ...
Read MoreWhether you’re into JDM, commercial vehicles, or the latest advancements in high-performance automotive tuning, Tokyo Auto Salon has everything to satisfy your automotive cravings. Born in 1983 as the “Tokyo Exciting Car Show,” the now famous Tokyo Auto Salon motorshow has blossomed into the crème de la crème of tuning culture, a must-attend rendezvous for anyone with gasoline in their veins. Each year is like a box of chocolates at the Tokyo ...
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