The new “Juniper” 2025 Tesla Model Y is a softer, smarter update to the world’s best-selling car. To clarify, the Tesla Model Y in 2024 outsold everything else. Petrol, diesel, plug-in, hybrid, you name it. 1.2 million units found homes across 160 countries. But with great success comes great scrutiny. And while the original Model Y may have conquered spreadsheets, it wasn’t exactly winning beauty pageants or refinement contests. Noisy, a bit ...
Read MoreIf you want a family grand voyager, the new Mazda CX-80 is one fine machine. This is a new seven-seater SUV that doesn’t believe in chest-thumping machismo or aggressive chrome grilles. Technically, it’s a stretched-out CX-60, with the wheelbase extended by 250mm to make room for a third row of seats. But, Mazda’s ambitions for this car go beyond adding more bum space. Does it look the part? Oh, it certainly does. The CX-80 ...
Read MoreThe new Audi A3 continues to remain sensible and stylish, befitting folks who are eyeing their new premium city runabout. In Singapore’s bustling premium compact segment, you’ll find yourself choosing between machines that look like they’ve all been through the same finishing school. Crisp cuts, polished manners, understated charm. But look closer, and the subtle differences emerge. And so, into this increasingly crowded catwalk rolls the facelifted Audi A3 Sedan, freshly coiffed ...
Read MoreThe Skyworth K is a fridge-maker’s first attempt at an electric car, and it’s more than just O-K. For those who see electric vehicles as soulless white goods on wheels, Skyworth’s entry into the motoring world might seem like confirmation of their worst fears. After all, this is the same Skyworth better known for refrigerators, televisions, and washing machines, not exactly the lineage you'd expect for an SUV. But brush aside your ...
Read MoreBMW's entry-level 116 hatchback proves that you don’t need big power to deliver big smiles. Every family has a younger sibling, a slightly overlooked yet charming member who quietly gets on with things. Within the BMW clan, this role falls to the 116, the Bavarian marque's most affordable hatchback on Singapore roads. Starting at S$223,888, it's not exactly pocket change, but it does give you entry to the BMW club. And despite ...
Read MoreThe Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf R-Line comes of age, showing there's still plenty of life left in the people's favourite hatch. If cars could be friends, the Volkswagen Golf would surely be that childhood companion you grew up with. Steady, dependable, and just cool enough to hang around with, no matter your age. Now updated with a facelifted Mk8.5 version, the iconic German hatchback is back to remind us why, despite fierce competition ...
Read MoreThe term "electric crossover" is becoming about as common in the automotive world as kopi in Singapore's hawker centres. Every manufacturer seems to be cooking up their own version, each promising a blend of stylish design and practicality. Well, Cupra has now joined the fight with the Tavascan. What exactly is it? The Tavascan is closely related to its VW Group cousins like the VW ID.5, Audi Q4 Sportback, and Skoda Enyaq Coupé, ...
Read MorePractical family movers often lean towards being desperately unexciting, but the Aion Y Plus is charming in its own unique way. Yes, it’s square, and it’s not the most striking thing to look at. But, spend some time with the Aion Y Plus, and I’m conrfident your opinion of it will change, because it delivers a lot for your dime. It’s built with a purpose, and it’s brilliant at it With design cues ...
Read MoreThe DB lineage has long defined the essence of grand touring, and with the DB12, Aston Martin elevates that legacy to new heights, delivering its most refined and dynamic super tourer yet. As the automotive landscape evolves, so do the demands placed on modern Grand Tourers. Once celebrated for their effortless cruising charm along sun-drenched coastlines, they’re now expected to deliver razor-sharp performance with the same grace. Few embody that balance like ...
Read MoreWith its feline charm, Porsche-inspired curves, and surprising road manners, the Ora 07 injects a little personality back into electric motoring. Electric vehicles (EVs) are flooding into Singapore at an unprecedented rate. Yet, truth be told, many EVs, especially those from newer Chinese brands, can feel somewhat generic. After all, with their weighty batteries, instant torque, and eerily silent drives, EVs often come across as household appliances on wheels rather than soulful ...
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