Paolo Pininfarina was the chairman of the Pininfarina Group from 2008 until the time of his passing, aged 65. In the world of automotive design, some names are etched deeper into the metal than others, and Paolo Pininfarina was one such indelible mark. The revered chairman of the Pininfarina Group, Paolo Pininfarina, has sadly passed away at the age of 65. Born in 1958 into a lineage of automotive royalty, Paolo was a ...
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 MoreClearMotion and Porsche AG signed an agreement to collaborate in the field of advanced chassis systems. This collaboration centres on enhancing the dynamic performance of Porsche's already nimble chassis systems, a move that promises to elevate the brand’s driving characteristics of its cars. The agreement focuses on integrating ClearMotion's groundbreaking ClearMotion1, an active suspension technology, and RoadMotion, a sophisticated road surface fingerprinting software aimed at proactive chassis control. Ingo Albers, Vice President of ...
Read MorePorsche's deliveries saw stable levels in the first three months of 2024. Porsche's deliveries remained at a stable level in the first three months of the year. Overall, the sports car manufacturer delivered 77,640 vehicles to customers around the world between January and March. This represents a moderate decline of four percent on the previous year. “In 2024, we are getting ready for the future. With the all-electric Macan, the new Panamera, ...
Read MoreThe Bentayga S Black Edition is the darker side of Bentayga. Bentley Motors announced the company’s most visually striking SUV to date, the Bentayga S Black Edition. Identified by the first application of black-tinted wings to a Bentley in 105 years, the S Black Edition combines vivid accent colours, rich black detailing and confidence-inspiring chassis technology, revealing the darker side of the Bentayga. Customers can choose from seven accent colour specifications: Mandarin Signal Yellow Klein Blue Pillar ...
Read MoreThe Alfa Romeo Milano Alfa Romeo Junior is the Giulietta and Mito hot hatchbacks' successor. Update 16 April 2024: You just gotta love the Italians. After having been launched as the Alfa Romeo Milano, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name 'Milano' is banned by law. So folks, here we have the Alfa Romeo Junior. Compact controversy indeed! Sean and I were having a chat about Alfa Romeo ...
Read MoreEQA and EQB bring more of Mercedes-Benz's electric portfolio to Singapore. Mercedes-Benz has launched the new EQA and EQB ahead of the Car Expo 2024. EQA The EQA and EQB will be even more appealing to newcomers and those switching to electric vehicles. Fresh looks, a class-leading range of up to 569km on a single charge, and an updated MBUX with improved voice control and updated driving assistance systems are some of the ...
Read MoreThe all-new Nissan Note e-POWER combines technology and practicality into a neat little hatchback package. In the bustling streets of Singapore, compact cars have always been well-received by the public. These pint-sized powerhouses are a hit among local drivers, offering the agility needed to navigate our compact urban sprawl with ease. Within this fiercely contested segment, Nissan throws its hat in the ring with the Nissan Note e-POWER, eager to carve out ...
Read MoreMokka-e represents electric-powered value-motoring. At the value-end of the electric vehicle (EV) market, one finds a slew of offerings such as the BYD Atto 3, Citroen e-C4 and Hyundai Kona Electric. Amongst them, one also finds the Opel Mokka-e from the Stellantis stable. Being so spoilt for choice, does the Mokka-e have what it takes to sway buyers to this German compact crossover? die Außenseite One first notices how the Mokka-e sits somewhat higher ...
Read MoreHome is where the heart is, and heart is where the Giulia Veloce is. I'm going to make a statement here that may offend some, but so be it. Only a soulless non-player character (NPC) could get into an Alfa Romeo - any Alfa Romeo - and not have a smile on their face, because the smile actually emanates from the heart. Such is the effect of Alfa Romeo's charismatic Italian cuore ...
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