Motul NGEN Hybrid is targeted specifically for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). This high-performance engine oil is as much a technical marvel as it is a response to a shifting landscape, one where stop-start traffic, cooler running temperatures and engine reboots are the norm, not the exception. “Hybrid cars need hybrid oil,” quipped Carlo Savoca, Chief Marketing Officer of Motul Asia Pacific. “NGEN Hybrid is designed to ...
Read MoreTotalEnergies Unveils Next-Gen Engine Oils with API SQ and GF-7 Certification
TotalEnergies has taken a step forward in making sure our engines run cleaner, longer, and smarter. From its regional headquarters in Singapore, TotalEnergies Marketing Asia-Pacific Middle East has unveiled its new generation of lubricants that meet the latest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 performance standards, widely regarded as the gold standard for modern engine protection, efficiency, and longevity. At the heart of this new lineup is a familiar name with newfound credentials: ...
Read MoreWhat if you could skip the queuing and still walk away with a crowd-pleasing wine bottle in 30 minutes? That’s what Vivino is aiming to achieve with this new partnership. Welcome to Singapore’s newest wine trifecta: a groundbreaking partnership between Vivino, Shell, and Deliveroo that’s raising a toast to smarter, faster, and altogether more stylish wine retail. From mid-2025, getting a top-rated bottle of wine will be as effortless as picking up ...
Read MoreA 750-kilometre Audi A3 efficiency run, caffeine-deprived co-drivers, and a test to show that comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of fuel economy. I’ve done the northbound road trip to Malaysia more times than I care to admit, sometimes for the scenery, sometimes for the satay, and almost always with the silent mission to “beat the GPS estimate”. But this particular trip was different. This Audi-led drive wasn’t about making ...
Read MoreThere are many ways to head up to Ipoh and back. You could fly. You could take a coach. Or, if you're like us, handed the keys to a brand-new Audi A5. Audi Singapore’s recent fuel efficiency challenge had us doing just that, with an A3 for the economy run and, more interestingly, an A5 Sportback as our visual wingman for a photo challenge themed “Jekyll and Hyde”. The theme was cleverly ...
Read MoreThe Nissan Qashqai has always been a bit of a design favourite of mine, right from its earliest days. With the 2025 Prestige version, Nissan continues that legacy, keeping its stylish charm intact while freshening things up nicely. It strikes a good balance, looking modern yet comfortably familiar, perfect for anyone who prefers evolution over radical change. It looks like a mini-Ariya The latest design feels sharper and more confident, featuring crisp ...
Read MoreThe new BMW X3 M50 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 ...
Read MoreDeepal isn't a brand as well-known as other Chinese manufacturers, but the S07 shows it can make just as good of an impact. Before you even adjust your seatbelt or tap the brake pedal, the Deepal S07 greets you with a cheerful, “Hi! I’m Deepal!” It’s chipper and just a little too enthusiastic, like an intern on their first day who insists on calling everyone “boss”. But as far as first impressions ...
Read MoreRecently taking the helm as Managing Director at Audi Singapore, Martin Bayer brings with him a wealth of experience and fresh insights. With Audi ushering in a new era marked by electrification and direct consumer engagement, leadership becomes ever more critical. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Martin Bayer, Managing Director at Audi Singapore, for a brief yet insightful conversation, where he shared his reflections on his initial months in ...
Read MoreRolls-Royce Phantom Celebrates A Century of Power, Prestige and Presence
For 100 years, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has been a cultural watermark and a rolling declaration of influence. Since 1925, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has ferried kings and queens, rock stars and revolutionaries, diplomats and dreamers. It has graced red carpets, wartime strategy rooms, royal wedding processions, and recording studios lit by incense and creative fire. And through it all, Phantom has often led the motorcade. As Rolls-Royce celebrates a full century of Phantom, ...
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