When was the last time you bought a car and left with a tote bag, a fresh set of nails, and maybe even a toddler grinning ear to ear from a ball pit adventure?

BYD @ Teban Gardens is the city’s freshest take on automotive retail. This new space, nestled at 30 Teban Gardens Crescent, opens its doors on 21 June 2025, inviting car lovers, families, and curious wanderers to explore what it means to “Build Your Dreams.”

A Different Approach

This isn’t your traditional tile-and-glass affair with a receptionist desk and a few cars lined up. Instead, BYD @ Teban Gardens is dubbed a “lifestyle-centric automotive outlet”.

Step inside and you’ll find interactive DIY stations for customising T-shirts and tote bags, claw machines for a little old-school fun, and even a nail kit corner to keep things hands-on and stylish.

BYD’s Vision in Motion

At the core of this launch is a vision that BYD and its partner Jack Cars have been fine-tuning, to make green mobility accessible, aspirational, and intelligently human. BYD @ Teban Gardens marks the next evolution in that journey.

• Singapore’s First Automotive Virtual Reality Centre: With the help of immersive digital tools, you can now explore the engineering wonders of BYD’s future models before they even touch down on local soil.
• Car Concierge Service: BYD by JC is offering concierge services for its customers.
• Trade-in With a Twist: Still waiting for your new ride to arrive? BYD provides a complimentary one-to-one courtesy car.

For Families, Not Just Drivers

While other car showrooms silently usher kids into corners with a packet of crackers and an iPad, BYD @ Teban Gardens does the opposite. It welcomes them.

The Tiny Driver’s Club is a space dedicated play area complete with a colouring corner and a ball pit that even some adults may want to dive into (but please don’t).

The Star Line-Up

Of course, it wouldn’t be a grand opening without some automotive eye candy. On display will be BYD’s 2025 stars, including:

• BYD ATTO 3 2025
• BYD SEAL 2025
• BYD DOLPHIN
• BYD M6
• BYD SEALION 7

Win Big While You’re At It

BYD by JC is launching a 60-day giveaway campaign exclusive to the Teban Gardens location. The grand prize is a 1-month drive experience in the BYD SEALION 7. 

So, whether you’re in the market for your next electric car or simply looking for something fun to do this weekend, BYD @ Teban Gardens can be a potential option.

BYD @ Teban Gardens

30 Teban Gardens Crescent
Grand Opening: 21–22 June 2025
12pm – 7pm daily

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This flagship space is designed to offer an immersive journey into the brand’s philosophy of Omotenashi – a unique Japanese art of hospitality that engages all five senses.

Lexus Singapore Managing Director Ng Khee Siong encapsulates this ethos: “Our vision at Lexus is to redefine luxury mobility. We want every guest to feel the essence of Lexus in every detail, from sights and sounds to the warmth of our hospitality.”

From the moment you arrive at the boutique, there’s a dedicated parking spot awaiting you. As you step out, a concierge (umbrella in hand if it’s raining) welcomes you with a warm towel and a drink.

The boutique itself has been given a complete transformation. You’re greeted by the soothing aroma of white tea, a scent chosen for its calming properties.

The interiors are a harmonious blend of Japanese and Peranakan aesthetics, from wooden fusuma-style doors to indoor Zen gardens. Even the ambient music is carefully selected to create a serene environment.

A “Lexus – Poetry in Motion” digital installation now sits front and centre. This two-minute visual symphony captures the brand’s journey from dawn to midnight, celebrating craftsmanship, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.

The redesigned Customer Lounge has curated food and beverages. For those ready to embrace Lexus ownership, a bespoke car delivery service is designed to mark the beginning of a journey in style.

Aftersales guests arriving in the morning are treated to a specially curated breakfast menu. From the Lexus Flagship Bento to a delectable nasi lemak, each dish reflects a blend of Japanese heritage and local flavours.

All of this is paired with a custom blend coffee crafted by Brawn & Brains, ensuring every visit feels special.

Lexus has also partnered with local artisans to create exclusive culinary experiences. The current highlight is the Lexus Aichi Miso Cake, crafted by Pâtisserie CLÉ.

For the exclusive L-Series owners, they are able to tap into Lexus Concierge Care.

Whether it’s managing aftersales appointments, handling insurance renewals, or offering eight complimentary airport transfers annually, every aspect is designed to cater to the most discerning clientele.

Every detail in the new Lexus Boutique, from its curated menus to its concierge services, redefines what it means to be a luxury car brand. 

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As the authorised distributor of BYD in Singapore, VAL has created a new showroom that spans 10,386 square feet.

The showroom’s layout integrates car display areas with a service centre, ensuring a comfortable experience for current and prospective customers.

Mr Liu XueLiang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, shared his excitement, “We have joined hands with our partner Sime Darby Motors to witness yet another significant milestone for BYD Singapore. Since our collaboration in 2019, our business has seen remarkable growth in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.”

The expansive space of the new BYD flagship showroom allows for a more interactive and engaging experience, featuring dedicated areas for vehicle displays, customer consultations, and service operations.

The modern atmosphere is designed to make every visit pleasant and productive, whether you’re purchasing a new car or servicing your current BYD vehicle.

Andrew Basham, Managing Director of Sime Darby Motors, added, “We are committed to providing our customers with a seamless and immersive experience, and this showroom embodies that vision perfectly.”

Anthony Teo, Managing Director of Vantage Automotive, highlighted the showroom’s customer-centric approach. “With the new flagship showroom, we aim to elevate the customer journey from exploration to ownership. The integration of cutting-edge technology like virtual test drives ensures that our customers can experience the best of what BYD has to offer in an engaging and interactive way.”

BYD Lifestyle App

Coinciding with the showroom opening, BYD Singapore is launching a new BYD Lifestyle App. This caters to both BYD owners and general users in Singapore, providing:

• Information on BYD’s vehicle lineup
• Information on authorised distributors, dealers, and showroom locations
• Updates on ongoing promotions
• International news about BYD
• A shopping platform for BYD-branded merchandise, including car models, apparel, and co-branded Toscano merchandise

Eco-Friendly Apparel

As part of BYD’s commitment to sustainability, they have also announced a collaboration with Tocco Toscano, a Singaporean fashion label known for its premium leather and vegan-friendly apparel.

This collaboration will see the development of a line of sustainable BYD merchandise made from Apple leather, and these products will be available at all BYD showrooms and through the new BYD Lifestyle App.

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After a spell of anticipation heightened by teasers, Chery Automobile has officially marked its return to Singapore. This re-entry was spearheaded under the familiar guidance of Vertex Automobile.

The curtains were lifted on the evening of Tuesday, 23 May 2024, at the new Omoda-Jaecoo showroom at 3 Ubi Road 4. This event, attended by media members and select customers, also celebrated the launch of Chery’s first new model in Singapore after ten years – the all-electric Omoda E5.

The newly inaugurated facility is Chery’s ambitious drive for a substantial global presence through its two promising brands: Omoda and Jaecoo.

Serena Wong, General Manager of Vertex Automobile Singapore, highlighted that this showroom is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia dedicated to these brands, crafted to reflect the Omoda-Jaecoo brand ethos.

The design of the showroom is a nod to the future, with its digital walls and expansive open spaces, designed to resonate with the youthful spirit both brands embody.

While Jaecoo is gearing up to attract adventurers with rugged SUVs suitable for off-roading, Omoda will likely charm the urbanites with its sleek, city-ready vehicles.

Focusing on the Omoda E5, this vehicle exudes a design philosophy dubbed ‘Art in Motion’, which Chery claims is visually manifested through its sleek lines and innovative lighting.

Its interior sports a 24.6-inch curved screen that dominates the dashboard, offering twin 10.25-inch displays for both the infotainment system and driver’s instruments.

The Omoda E5 is equipped with an electric motor that delivers 201bhp and 340Nm of torque, allowing it to go from 0 to 100km/h in just 7.6 seconds. It’s supported by a 61kWh battery that promises up to 430km of range on a single charge, making it both efficient and practical.

Stay tuned for the reveal of more models, including the anticipated Jaecoo J7. With doors now open to the public, the Omoda-Jaecoo showroom at 3 Ubi Road 4 is ready to welcome anyone curious to explore what Chery has to offer.

The starting price for the Omoda E5 stands at $179,888, inclusive of COE (at the time of writing).

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Wearnes Harley-Davidson of Singapore has just opened its newly revamped showroom on 28 Leng Kee Road. This event marks a significant moment, not just for Wearnes but for the community in the region.

Dimitris Raptis, Vice President, Asia Pacific of Harley-Davidson, expressed his enthusiasm about the new showroom, which he believes showcases the strength and commitment of the brand in Singapore. “The new showroom is a testament to the strength and support of the brand within the riding community in Singapore.”

Andre Roy, CEO of Wearnes Harley-Davidson of Singapore, said, “We are thrilled to reveal the new showroom to our riders and are committed to giving all visitors an immersive brand experience.”

“We are confident that the riding community in Singapore will be able to foster deeper bonds and share their passions in the future as we plan and execute more activities in this new space,” he added.

With areas dedicated to lifestyle merchandise, the showroom will be a space where enthusiasts can connect and share their passions.

Sprawled across 600 sqm, the show floor features the complete Harley-Davidson lineup – from Grand American Touring to Adventure Touring motorcycles – not to mention a vast selection of merchandise, including apparel and accessories.

The service centre, equipped with a sheltered porch for convenient drop-offs and pickups, offers everything from routine maintenance to custom modifications, all handled by certified technicians.

The grand opening also played host to a community event with a charity ride involving 50 bikes to support local children participating in the Unlabelled Run’s 1km fun run.

This blend of community support and celebration of motorcycling culture typifies the spirit of Harley-Davidson.

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Aston Martin continues its ultra-luxury retail strategy and investment in customer experience with the opening of a new landmark location in one of the most sophisticated luxury capitals of the world, Tokyo.

Following on from the opening of the brand’s first global flagship location, Q New York, in 2023, Aston Martin today opens the doors to Aston Martin Ginza, a new state-of-the-art showroom within the prestigious luxury hotel, The Peninsula Tokyo. 

The first showroom in Asia to fully embrace the ultra-luxury brand’s refreshed corporate identity, the new two-storey landmark location boasts an impressive area of 324 square metres.

This accommodates the display of three iconic Aston Martin models, a large digital media wall and a stunning customer lounge, allowing clients to create their own intimately personal Aston Martin.

Forming part of Aston Martin’s continued expansion in Japan, the ultra-luxury showroom seeks to capitalise on growing retail demand for Aston Martin in recent years, helped by the strong local appetite for the supercar of SUV’s, DBX707 and excitement for Aston Martin’s next generation of sports cars, including the multi-award-winning DB12 and new Vantage. 

Marco Mattiacci, Global Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of Aston Martin, said, “Tokyo is one of the most important centres of luxury in the world. Having been the number one city location for new Aston Martin sales in 2023, we are delighted to double our retail presence with this stunning new landmark showroom in the five-star hotel, The Peninsula Tokyo.”

“Reminiscent of our first global flagship location in New York City, the state-of-the-art showroom highlights the investment being made in our ultra-luxury retail and customer experience strategy, with further flagship locations and landmark showrooms planned across our retail network.”

“With two fantastic locations and some of our strongest market penetration within the luxury segment, Tokyo holds huge growth potential for Aston Martin. With a goal to provide the highest levels of customer experience available in the luxury segment, we are on a mission to share our passion for the Aston Martin brand with the people of Japan.”

“Helped by the introduction of amazing, market-leading products, we see huge potential for Aston Martin to build on its existing loyal customer base in Japan. We are excited by the opportunities for Aston Martin Ginza, which is located at the centre of one of the key luxury destinations within Tokyo,” said Ken Arai, Company President of GRAZ Automotive Holdings which will operate Aston Martin Ginza.

“Putting the customer at the heart of our dealership experience, we look forward to providing a warm welcome to Aston Martin Ginza.”

Recognising the growing trend of personalisation across the luxury segment and building on the success of Q New York, the Aston Martin Ginza brings the pinnacle of the Q by Aston Martin bespoke service to Japan, providing a sanctuary for clients in Tokyo to create their own intimately personal Aston Martin. 

In 2023, Q by Aston Martin achieved unparalleled success, experiencing a 36% global growth year-on-year. Capitalising on the prevailing trend of personalisation within the realm of luxury goods, the growth of Aston Martin’s bespoke service has been further propelled by the introduction of exclusive limited-edition products, such as the iconic DBR22, the awe-inspiring DBS770 Ultimate, and the extraordinary Aston Martin Valkyrie and Valour. 

Ginza, one of the most popular commercial districts in Tokyo, is not only home to many major commercial facilities and flagship stores of luxury brands, but it is also one of Tokyo’s richest historical neighbourhoods, comprised of many successful multi-generational businesses and the world-famous Kabuki Theatre.

The Peninsula Tokyo, which faces the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park from its prestigious location in the Marunouchi area, immediately adjacent to the entrance to Ginza, has for nine consecutive years received the highest five-star rating in the hotel category from the Forbes Travel Guide.

Mark J. Choon, Managing Director of The Peninsula Tokyo, added: “We are privileged to welcome the ultra-luxury British brand, Aston Martin, to the Peninsula Tokyo in Ginza, and to be part of a captivating blend of Japanese tradition and modernity. We look forward to welcoming Aston Martin’s owners with our legendary Peninsula Hospitality.”

Photo Credits: Aston Martin

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Right in the heart of the Central Business District and its doors open to a busy Robinson Road, Harmony Auto has arguably the most strategically situated showroom in Singapore.

The company, which is part of China Harmony New Energy Auto Holding Limited, an established automobile service group in China listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is BYD’s third and latest dealer.

As far as showroom locations go, this might just be a first for Singapore. To have cars so prominently placed in an affluent side of town with PMEBs, D, and C-suite executives who walk and drive past the area every day seems nothing short of perfect, especially for a stylish and growing EV brand like BYD.

For the uninitiated, it is uncommon for automotive brands to have more than one dealer in a small country like Singapore. However, in the same way that BMW appointed two dealers, BYD seems to have followed suit and given multiple dealers the right to sell their cars.

The sizable showroom at 77 Robinson Road can accommodate four cars, a lounge area, a merchandise section, and more. Decorated in a modern and tasteful way, it is no doubt modelled to the BYD corporate identity and looks like a cosy space for potential buyers to browse in.

So, if you’re in town (literally), do drop by Harmony Auto’s BYD showroom and have a look around; you might find an award-winning EV that might catch your fancy.

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The opening of Inchcape Singapore’s fully-renovated Toyota showroom and service centre at 33 Leng Kee Road also saw the introduction of Omnichannel, a customer platform that allows Toyota’s potential customers to configure and order their new cars online, or at the showroom, or a combination of both. One can call it a holistic and seamless end-to-end phy-gital customer journey.

“Our Omnichannel platform together with the all-new Toyota Showroom exemplifies our commitment to going the extra mile for our valued customers,” said Ng Khee Siong, Interim Managing Director of Inchcape Singapore.

“Our goal is to make the car purchase experience more convenient and seamless across all touchpoints, such as physical showrooms, websites, mobile apps, social media, and more. We aim to deliver excellent services, comprehensive support and better engagement for our customers throughout the journey from vehicle selection, purchase, personalised onboarding, trade-in and aftersales care.”

In essence, customers can build their dream car using the “Build and Price Configurator”, personalizing such items as body colour, interior and accessories. They can even gain insights into financing and insurance coverage during this process. Having saved their configuration online in their “My Account”, customers can then conclude their purchases together with their Toyota sales consultants either online or in the showroom with seamless viewing of physical colour plates and seat fabrics per customers’ saved choices.

The journey doesn’t end there. Toyota Always app and website would be used to book service appointments, purchase service packages or any other required aftersales support.

A newly introduced SMART Q system can recognise customers based on their license plates and send queue tickets via automated SMS as they drive in for their service appointments. This system is said to be able to improve waiting times by up to 30 per cent.

Intrigued? Why not check out the process for yourself? Start with the Build and Price Configurator, create your very own “My Account” and check out the showroom thereafter.

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Going to the showroom a hassle for your busy schedule? Do you wish there was an easier way to get a new set of wheels? Well, this new virtual showroom by Volkswagen and Škoda might just suit your needs. Volkswagen Group Singapore has recently launched a new online platform for Volkswagen and Škoda cars in Singapore.

With the new Volkswagen and Škoda eShowrooms, prospective car buyers can reserve a new Volkswagen or Škoda without even leaving their house.

Upon selection of their desired model and additional options, customers can then explore available financing and trade-in options, as well as calculate their monthly instalments based on various loan amounts and tenures.

Best of all. in order to finalise their reservation, customers are only required to input their contact details and make a S$1,000 deposit upon check-out. Singpass integration makes this process secure and easy too. The shortlisted order can also be saved and revisited at a later date if required.

To celebrate the launch of the eShowroom, online discounts of up to S$5,555 and three new variants have been introduced, exclusive for purchase on the online platforms. These are the Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition, Arteon Black Edition and Škoda Octavia RS Limited Edition.

Each of these limited edition variants is limited to five units.

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Cycle & Carriage (C&C) has recently revamped its Kia showroom along Alexandra Road. With a complete remodelling, the showroom now boasts ample room to showcase up to 9 cars on its showroom floor.

The grand reopening was also an opportunity to unveil their latest collaboration with Kia – the new Kia Niro Plus EV. While the hybrid version of the Niro was announced earlier as a taxi and PHV option, the Niro Plus EV is specifically designed and engineered to cater to the needs of mobility services.

C&C anticipates that the majority of Niro Plus EV sales will be directed towards fleets, including taxi companies, ride-hailing services, and car-sharing firms. However, unlike its hybrid counterpart, the EV version is also available for sale to private individuals. This is an enticing preposition for owners who require additional space but aren’t content with the current EV offerings on the market.

The Kia Niro Plus EV boasts additional tall cargo space and a taller roofline, bestowing rear passengers with added comfort.

Pricing details have yet to be revealed, but the car is available for viewing in their showroom.

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