Avoid these roads! National Day 2023 is right around the corner, and that means road closures galore around the Marina Bay area. These are the road closures from 9th August (2AM) to 10th August (2AM) 1. The carriageway of Fullerton Road in the direction of Esplanade Drive (between lamp post 5 and Esplanade Drive)2. The carriageway of Nicoll Highway in the direction of Guillemard Road (between Stamford Road and Bras Basah Road)3. Connaught ...
Read MoreFive ORA Good Cat cars made the arduous journey from Thailand to Singapore as part of the Great Wall Motor EV Convoy Tour 2023. Great Wall Motor (GWM), the parent company of ORA, recently hosted their EV Convoy Tour 2023, where various members of the media from Singapore and Thailand embarked on a road trip to challenge the status quo and redefine the way we view EVs. Some folks out there still ...
Read MoreThe updated BMW X5 and BMW X6 have made their way to Singapore. Both models have undergone makeovers for their mid-life refresh. The X5 struts onto the scene with a fresh pair of headlights, shedding a cool 35mm off their outline. These Matrix LED marvels are also armed with a non-dazzling high beam feature alongside arrow-shaped daytime driving elements that add a dash of futuristic flair. The X5’s redesigned air intake and ...
Read MoreVans can be brisk and lively too. I realize the irony of someone named 'Vivek' writing an article with its title containing the word 'Vivace', but just... just.. just run with it for now okay? Electric vans are becoming more commonplace on our streets today, and with good reason. Take the Opel Vivaro-e for example. It's quiet, comfortable and peppy. More on the pep later on. The Vivaro-e's closest competitor is the ...
Read MoreGoodwood’s 30th anniversary of the Festival of Speed aptly coincides with Porsche celebrating the 75th anniversary of its very first sports car – the 356. Porsche is celebrating their 75th Anniversary in 2023, and throughout the year thus far they have launched a myriad of events worldwide for fans around the world to revel in. Of course, with an anniversary as grand as this, the German marque would definitely make a ...
Read MoreThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is a conglomerate of fast cars, smoky tyres, and the burning passions of motorsport fans worldwide. Since I was a wee kid, I’ve always dreamt of visiting the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The live stream broadcasts kept me up for hours at a time, and I wanted to feel those cars rocketing up the hill in real life. And this year, my dream came true. A Symphony of ...
Read MoreVettel, Schumacher, Hakkinen and many others delivered a spectacular Formula 1 show on the famous Goodwood hill. If you aren’t living under a rock, the Goodwood Festival Of Speed is a place where anything goes. You could rock up in literally anything that moves, and it can turn into a spectacle for the crowds to enjoy. This hallowed ground is also where past and present of Formula 1 legends collide in a ...
Read MoreWith a high-class cabin, a smooth ride, and space for the whole family, it's easy to see why the Hyundai Palisade has been a hit for the Korean automaker. While it feels like the Hyundai Palisade had just stormed the three-row SUV scene, it’s actually receiving a mid-cycle refresh for the 2023 model year. This, conveniently, provides another excuse to review what is a thoroughly excellent SUV. The Korean automaker’s largest SUV ...
Read MoreThe Skoda Scala proves that fun and enjoyment can come from compact packages. The Scala is Skoda’s attempt to bridge the gap between the Fabia and Octavia. Think competition for the Volkswagen Golf and SEAT Leon, that sort of thing. Still, as is the Skoda way, the Scala is priced competitively so that you get a bit more kit than the aforementioned brands for the same money. With badge prejudice becoming ever ...
Read MoreHarley-Davidson celebrates 120 years of moto culture. Harley-Davidson has been building iconic motorcycles since 1903. To celebrate its 120th anniversary, a four-day event called Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival saw moto enthusiasts worldwide descend in record numbers upon venues across the Milwaukee area. Over at Veterans Park on the Milwaukee Lakefront, headline performances by Green Day and Foo Fighters on 14 and 15 July respectively drew more than 80,000 moto and music enthusiasts to ...
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