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Read MorePorsche is expanding its Panamera model range with the 4 and 4S E-Hybrid variants. Let's start with the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. Porsche has combined a new plug-in hybrid system with a significantly revamped 2.9-litre V6 biturbo petrol engine that by itself puts down 304hp. Combined with the plug-in hybrid system, total output rises to 470hp and 650Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0-to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top ...
Read MoreRed light cameras will also be used to ensnare speeding motorists from Q2 2024 onwards. In case you didn't know, red light cameras (RLCs) at traffic light-controlled junctions in Singapore have an in-built speed-detection and enforcement function. This function has remained dormant until now. Also in case you didn't know, there are 242 RLCs dotted around our island. A full list of RLC locations can be found here. According to a press release by ...
Read MoreJulian Jenkins, former President of Aston Martin Lagonda in the Americas, will assume the new role at Rolls-Royce from 1st March 2024. Rolls-Royce has recently announced that Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer will be stepping down from his role as Director of Sales and Brand. He is being succeeded by Julian Jenkins from 1st March 2024. Wilhelmsmeyer started his director role at Rolls-Royce's Goodwood global headquarters in 2018, having previously been the marque's Regional Director ...
Read MoreVolvo states that it achieved substantial sales growth with EV models accounting for 40% of its total sales. Wearnes Automotive, the exclusive dealer for Volvo Cars Singapore, has recently announced that Volvo has seen a positive 20% year-over-year sales growth in 2023. The Swedish marque saw its XC40 Recharge EV crossover become its top-selling model for 2024; EV models comprised 40% of its total sales. 2024 is also the year a new ...
Read MoreEUR 10,000 donation to empower children and families through intervention work, care and mentoring. Life Community Services Society (LCSS), a Singapore-registered non-profit organisation that empowers children and families through intervention work, care and mentoring, will receive a donation of EUR 10,000 from the Karl-Monz-Foundation to support an estimated 280 children with academic support, meals, case management, activities, and workshops. “BMW Group Asia has been actively collaborating with LCSS since 2022 as part ...
Read MoreThe Skoda Octavia Combi Sportline is everything you want and need simultaneously. The perfect winning formula. This is arguably the vehicular embodiment of sensibleness, and it happens to be one of Skoda’s best-sellers globally. The Octavia Combi, the station wagon family car you should buy instead of that SUV you’ve had shortlisted. Based on the latest version of Volkswagen’s MQB platform, it’s bigger than its predecessor and comes with more modern interior ...
Read MoreFood From The Heart and Wearnes are having a food donation drive at 45 Leng Kee Road on 2 and 3 March 2024. All are encouraged to show your support. Fancy lending a hand, or rather, a heart on wheels? Wearnes Automotive is back hosting a 2024 Heart on Wheels initiative, and it's all about spreading a bit of love and sustenance to those who need it most. If you haven't heard ...
Read MoreA luxury Kia? Yes, you read that right, and the Kia EV9 does plenty to justify a once-fanciful price. With their recent surge in popularity, the automotive market is now flooded with all sorts of new-fangled EVs. Whatever the heart desires, there is a car that will fit your needs. So, how would an automaker stand out amongst the surging EV wave? Well, you dial it up to eleven of course. This is ...
Read MoreAs we gawked at the recently launched BMW 3.0 CSL with a manual gearbox, it got us thinking, "So, which car could you buy, brand new, with a manual gearbox in Singapore right now?" At €800k (yes, Euros), the 50 units-only 3.0 CSL will remain a special car for the privileged few. But say you're a purist. A real-men-drive-three-pedals kinda guy. What are your options for a stick-shift brand-new car in ...
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