Final intensive testing for the new Taycan before its spring 2024 market release. Following early computer simulations and extensive validations on test benches, the updated Taycan is now undergoing the final stages of real testing on handling circuits and public roads. “Faster, higher, further – we have improved the new Taycan in practically every discipline compared to its predecessor”, said Model Line Vice President Kevin Giek. “And because the changes are so ...
Read MoreHyundai Motor and Kia will link Samsung’s ‘SmartThings’ IoT (Internet of Things) platform to their connected car services. Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation signed an agreement on 3 January 2024 with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces. Under this agreement, Hyundai and Kia customers will be able to control digital appliances via touch and voice remote commands ...
Read MoreThe first phase of the Woodlands Checkpoint expansion is to be completed by 2032, and the work will not disrupt operations at the checkpoint. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has unveiled plans to expand the Woodlands Checkpoint, transforming it into a mammoth facility five times its current size. Set to commence in 2025, the first phase will see extensions at the Old Woodlands Town Centre and Bukit Timah Expressway, with ...
Read MoreAppointments put Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) in strong stead for accelerated progress as smart urban mobility hub. HMGICS announced new management appointments as its next step for accelerated progress as a smart urban mobility hub on 10 January 2024. These changes across the manufacturing and sales innovation divisions have come into effect from 1 January 2024. CEO Dr Park Hyun Sung has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HMGICS. He ...
Read MoreNew Street Glide, Road Glide and CVO Harley-Davidson models for 2024 now available through dealerships worldwide. You'd probably have seen our Harley-Davidson (H-D) article from last week, and this is the continuation. On 24 January 2024, four new motorcycle models were revealed. “These exciting new models represent a new era for Harley-Davidson, elevating every aspect of performance, technology, comfort, and style,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson. “Without question, ...
Read MoreArguably, the BMW X5 has been the leading choice in the premium SUV market for many years. But does it still cross the boxes buyers want in a luxury 4WD vehicle? As a previous X5 owner, I've loved all the generations of BMW's beloved SUV. Powerful, roomy, stylish, yet muscular - the X5 possesses everything you would want in an SUV. But as SUVs become more popular, and many brands take the ...
Read MoreThe all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has just been launched, and customers will be able to choose three different trim variants - Avantgarde, Exclusive, and AMG Line. Mercedes-Benz Singapore has just unveiled the latest E-Class Saloon, a nameplate that marries elegance with cutting-edge technology and safety. Taking cues from its regal sibling, the S-Class flagship, this new incarnation is bigger and bolder than its predecessors. Three different trim variants are available at launch - ...
Read MoreEntry to Lexus ownership now begins with the LBX. Will this hybrid compact crossover lure customers away from the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz?
Read MoreThe Porsche Macan has been exhilarating the automotive world since its debut over a decade ago. Now, it's time to plug in and power up as Porsche unveils the new all-electric Macan. Debuting in Singapore, it promises to eclipse even the legendary 911 in popularity stakes. Two variants were revealed at launch - the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo. Crafted on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), these models are designed with ...
Read MoreVolkswagen Group Singapore is offering promotions for those looking for a new Volkswagen and Skoda, alongside great deals for existing owners! Get ready for a bonanza of blessings this Lunar New Year as Volkswagen Group Singapore rolls out a red carpet of irresistible offers. If you've been eyeing that Volkswagen of your dreams, now's the time. The firm is dishing out discounts to the tune of $8,888, plus travel vouchers worth $3,000 ...
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