Rolls-Royce’s first electric vehicle, the Spectre, has been officially launched in Singapore. Rolls-Royce has just taken an electrifying turn. We’re talking about the very pinnacle of luxury cars here, and the grand debut of the Rolls-Royce Spectre, their very first electric marvel, happened right here in Singapore, at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre. But before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let me give you a sneak peek into the price tag - ...
Read MorePickup truck enthusiasts rejoice for the Ranger Raptor cometh! $195,888 without COE, accurate at the time of this article. That's what the next-gen Ranger Raptor costs in Singapore. Desire a perfect balance of power and versatility in your commercial vehicle? Read on. This Ranger Raptor sports a two-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, putting down 206hp at 3,750rpm and 500Nm of torque at 1,750-2,000rpm through a ten-speed automatic gearbox with switchable four-wheel drive and ...
Read MorePlush luxury BMW iX EV meets rugged offroad terrain. Fun ensues. BMW recently invited me to Buriram to attend the Asia Driving Challenge 2023. It was an action-packed day filled with non-stop automotive joy, being able to experience a myriad of BMW cars on and off track. If you haven’t seen it already, check out my thoughts here. However, one particular station stood out to me, so unorthodox that it was frankly ...
Read MoreHeld at the Chang International Circuit (CIC), we got to savour some of BMW’s finest in the BMW Buriram Driving Challenge. Greetings, fellow speed enthusiasts. Let me paint for you a vivid picture of an experience that transcends the ordinary, where BMW's finest machines come alive in a symphony of power and elegance. Now, I know that the mention of Buriram (which is in Thailand, for those not in the know) might ...
Read MoreOmichannel customer platform also launched for Toyota customers. The opening of Inchcape Singapore's fully-renovated Toyota showroom and service centre at 33 Leng Kee Road also saw the introduction of Omnichannel, a customer platform that allows Toyota's potential customers to configure and order their new cars online, or at the showroom, or a combination of both. One can call it a holistic and seamless end-to-end phy-gital customer journey. "Our Omnichannel platform together with ...
Read MoreŠkoda Kodiaq owners created an automotive spectacle during Singapore's 58th National Day, as they came together for the largest ever Kodiaq owners meet-up ever recorded in the country. Originally planned to feature 58 cars in honour of Singapore's 58th birthday, the final response from the Kodiaq community totalled an impressive turnout of 66 cars. The event, hosted by Kodiaq SG and supported by Škoda Singapore, allowed Kodiaq owners to celebrate their shared ...
Read MoreVolvo Trucks just pulled off an electrifying feat, handing over their very first electric truck to WRC Pacific. WRC is a heavyweight name in the environmental realm and Taiwan's biggest metal sludge recycling and treatment facility. These folks aren’t just about recycling; they're also committed to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. Peter T. Halpin, the CEO and chairman of WRC, said, "WRC is honored to collaborate with Volvo Trucks and Taikoo ...
Read MoreLonger, larger, more spacious and looks more muscular. This fifth generation Hyundai Santa Fe has debuted with an "Open for More" concept that sees it grow meaningfully in size, and has its transformation centred around its new wide tailgate. The idea here with the larger tailgate opening is that the boot area of your family's Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) goes from mere load lugging to becoming an open terrace in the great ...
Read MoreFuturistic looks meets efficient hybrid drivetrain; that's the new Hyundai Kona Hybrid. Komoco Motors has recently launched the all-new Kona Hybrid, a big upgrade over its predecessor. The media was offered a sneak preview on July 14, 2023. The all-electric variant is set to join the party in future, so let's focus on the hybrid first. An efficient 1.6-litre engine cosies up to a snappy 43bhp electric motor. Combined, the duo manages ...
Read MoreIt’s an unmistakable sight on our roads, and it's universally hated by everyone. But, how does the ERP system work? It sucks your hard-earned money and doesn't give it back. Seemingly the only thing in Singapore that cannot break down, it's the legendary ERP. Electronic Road Pricing, or ERP, was a scheme conceived as a means to regulate the use of roads and handle traffic congestion. First implemented in 1998, these gantries ...
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