2025 BMW X3 Review

The new BMW X3 has taken the road less travelled, in a bid to stand out more from the competition. If you were to guess BMW’s most important model, you might instinctively say the 3 Series, the benchmark sports saloon that has shaped the brand’s DNA for decades. Or perhaps the 5 Series, given its versatility, spanning everything from executive sedans to high-performance M-badged monsters. But no, the real sales king is ...

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Neta X Review

The Neta X is the latest contender in the hotly contested SUV EV market. Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have noticed that the BYD Atto 3 has taken Singapore by storm. Everywhere you look, there is a good chance you will see one. Yet, not everyone wants to follow the crowd. Some prefer to stand out, even if their friends and relatives already own one. Perhaps they ...

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Neta AYA Review

The Neta AYA encapsulates the steep uphill battle for budget-friendly cars in Singapore. Being a budget-friendly car in Singapore is no easy feat. With the world's highest car prices, affordable runabouts are quickly becoming an endangered species.  The current COE landscape favours luxury brands, where the additional cost of ownership is a smaller percentage of the overall price. Let's illustrate an example. The bread-and-butter Toyota Corolla Altis is currently priced at $164,888, with ...

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End Of The Road: Alfa Romeo And Jeep To Exit Singapore By June

Capella Auto, the sole agent for Alfa Romeo and Jeep, will be winding up its operations by June 2025. This marks the end of an era for two brands that, while not volume sellers, carried a certain character and charm.   For existing customers, however, there is some respite. Capella Auto has committed to maintaining aftersales support, including servicing, repairs, and warranty claims, until mid-2025. But once the last unit leaves the showroom, ...

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6 Weeks with the 6 ::: Week Four

It’s been a month driving the Hyundai IONIQ 6, and I’m still trying to make up my mind about its design. Don’t get me wrong—it’s definitely unique, but whether I love it or not depends on the day. What’s been fascinating is how polarising it’s been for people I’ve met. Some see it as stunningly beautiful (I’ve had four different people come up to me to say how much they ...

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6 weeks with the 6 ::: Week Three

Three weeks in, and the Hyundai IONIQ 6 continues to surprise me—not just with its comfort and performance but also with the little realities of EV ownership. As someone living in an HDB flat without a dedicated home charger, I’ve quickly learned that owning an EV means embracing a new level of planning, patience, and yes, apps. At last count, I now have eight EV charging apps on my phone. While ...

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Aston Martin Debuts New Vantage Roadster

The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster falls firmly into the fun category. For those who believe that driving is an experience, not a chore, Aston Martin has unveiled its most potent, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster yet. Convertible sports cars are often plagued by one fundamental issue: compromise. More weight, less rigidity, and a softened chassis often dull the very edge that makes a sports car thrilling. But not here.   Aston Martin engineered the Vantage Roadster ...

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Rolls-Royce Unveils One-Off Phantom Dragon

If you want to stand out in an already opulent car, there is the Rolls-Royce Phantom Dragon. As the Year of the Dragon draws to a close, Rolls-Royce has unveiled a one-off Phantom Dragon.   This was commissioned by an esteemed Chinese patron. The Phantom Dragon is a moving tribute to centuries of Chinese heritage, a showcase of artistic craftsmanship, and a statement of personal philosophy. The dragon, one of the most revered symbols ...

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The Rolls-Royce Phantom Celebrates 100 Years of Luxury

In the realm of luxury motoring, few names command the same level of reverence as the Rolls-Royce Phantom. For a hundred years, it has been the undisputed benchmark of automotive opulence, a rolling masterpiece that has ferried royalty, dignitaries, and visionaries through history.   Since its debut in 1925, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has been a symbol of status, craftsmanship, and timeless innovation. As the marque commemorates a century of this legendary nameplate, it ...

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Inchcape+ Unveils BYD Commercial Mobility Hub and Launches T9R Electric Heavy-Duty Truck

Inchcape+ has taken a decisive step forward with the grand opening of the BYD Commercial Mobility Hub and the official launch of the BYD T9R electric heavy-duty truck. The BYD Commercial Mobility Hub is designed to showcase BYD’s latest electric vehicle (EV) technologies, serving as a knowledge and collaboration platform, and empowering businesses to transition seamlessly to electric fleets. For Inchcape+ and BYD, this hub represents a vision for the future. James Ng, ...

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