Mercedes-Benz Singapore's highly anticipated Mission Electric is back, and this time it’s not just about test drives and hashtags. Mission Electric 2025 invites both EV evangelists and curious newcomers to step into the future, one electrified kilometre at a time. A Festival of the Future From April through June 2025, Mercedes-Benz Singapore is transforming its electric lineup into a travelling showcase. Over three months, Mission Electric will crisscross the island, quite literally taking ...
Read MoreWhen one hears the name 'Smart', the image that often springs to mind is that of a diminutive city car, perfect for zipping through tight urban streets and squeezing into the smallest of parking spots. However, the automotive landscape is ever-evolving, and Smart has decided to shake things up with the #3 Brabus, a vehicle that ventures boldly into the realm of performance crossovers. A Bold New Direction At first glance, the Smart ...
Read MoreThe Ferrari 296 GTB is the dawn of a new Ferrari era, combining electrified brilliance with classic charm. Ferrari enthusiasts, myself included, have a peculiar reverence for the past. Mention names like Daytona or Dino, and our hearts flutter nostalgically. Yet Ferrari itself is always restless, refusing to be constrained by its storied history. Enter the Ferrari 296 GTB, a car tasked with not just honouring a legendary past, but forging an ...
Read MoreThey say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but the Italian Trident just launched three new electrified Maserati Folgore models. And just like that, Modena’s fabled trident carved out a new chapter in Singapore’s electrified motoring scene. Meet the Maserati Folgore trio: Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio. Three distinctive models, one common current. In case your Italian’s a little rusty, Folgore translates to ‘lightning’. A rather fitting label for Maserati’s new line of ...
Read MoreThe new Audi A5 is familiar in silhouette but fresh in spirit, Ingolstadt’s way of reminding us that there’s still magic to be found in the four-door format. And yes, before you ask, this “Sedan” is technically a liftback. Audi’s naming convention might confuse at first blush, but what you’re really looking at is a car that replaces not one, but two models; the outgoing A4 Sedan and the A5 Sportback. So ...
Read MoreForty-eight hours. One fuel tank. An open invitation to defy what you think a hybrid can do. That’s the premise behind Cycle & Carriage Kia’s “Unstoppable Niro 48Hr Challenge”, an automotive endurance test that’s equal parts engineering showcase and driver’s determination. Slated to run from 3pm on 18 April to 3pm on 20 April 2025, the challenge is a rallying cry to Kia Niro Hybrid owners to prove, in real-world conditions, ...
Read MoreHere’s a scenario familiar to many of us – you drop your car off for servicing and are then left scrambling for a ride, juggling cab bookings or navigating the MRT maze with a paper cup of kopi in hand. But what if, instead, a brand-new BMW was waiting for you in a green lot just outside the service centre? No catch. No sales pitch. That’s exactly the kind of future Performance ...
Read MoreFor the first time since 2019, Monster Jam, the world’s most jaw-dropping motorsports event, will take over the National Stadium on August 23, 2025. We’re talking 12,000-pound mechanical behemoths standing on two wheels, defying gravity, and soaring through the air like ballet dancers, only angrier and infinitely louder. If you've ever wondered what might happen if your childhood Hot Wheels collection came to life, Monster Jam is your answer. Last seen in Singapore ...
Read MoreThe new Honda Civic grows up gracefully and gets clever along the way. Mention the Honda Civic in any conversation, and you’ll probably see a nostalgic smile or two. It’s a name as familiar to Singaporeans as char kway teow or chicken rice, reliably serving generations as the default choice for those seeking an affordable, sensible, and dependable car. But with electrification steadily reshaping the automotive landscape, even steadfast heroes like the ...
Read MoreSituated within the grounds of Deqing Industrial Park in Shenzhen’s Longgang District, the BYD History Museum stands as a dedicated chronicle of the brand’s remarkable transformation. BYD has had a stoic past, coming from a modest battery manufacturer established in 1995 to a leading global innovator in electric mobility and sustainable technology. This museum occupies BYD’s original headquarters, which served as the company’s operational base from 1995 to 2000. Comprising two restored ...
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