If you’re an Audi enthusiast, the brand’s model naming strategy is changing yet again. After introducing a new system just two years ago, where even-numbered models represented EVs and odd-numbered models were reserved for combustion engines, Audi has now decided to scrap that plan and revert to its long-standing naming convention. It seems that clarity was not achieved with the previous system, prompting a U-turn that will see familiar suffixes return. EVs ...
Read MoreWhat started as a potential game-changing merger between Nissan and Honda has now hit a dead end. Nissan’s President and CEO, Makoto Uchida, recently met with Honda’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, to formally call off negotiations, following Honda’s proposal to make Nissan its subsidiary, which has been navigating financial turbulence, the idea of a merger made sense. However, when it became clear that Honda envisioned a takeover rather than a partnership, Nissan decided ...
Read MorePorsche Asia Pacific has announced the launch of ‘Porsche at Jewel’, an immersive experience set to open in the second half of 2025 at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. Porsche at Jewel promises to be an interactive brand space, featuring rotating car displays, a curated café experience by Baker & Cook, and an exclusive collection of Porsche Design and Lifestyle merchandise. This latest Porsche initiative is a culmination of years of successful collaboration ...
Read MoreThe world’s best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, has gotten a striking makeover. For the first time in Asia-Pacific, the New Model Y is being showcased at ION Orchard, giving Singaporeans an exclusive first look at Tesla’s latest iteration of its game-changing electric SUV. Borrowing styling cues from the futuristic Cybertruck and Cybercab, the refreshed Model Y now sports a bold new cross-car lightbar up front, a redesigned tailgate, and an all-new ...
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Porsche Taycan GTS Sets Guinness World Record For Longest Drift On Ice
At the Porsche Arctic Center in Levi, Finland, a Taycan GTS etched its name into the record books by completing the longest drift on ice by an electric vehicle. The Taycan covered a staggering 17.503 kilometres in 132 controlled laps. Behind the wheel was Porsche Experience instructor Jens Richter, who had the unenviable task of keeping the Taycan in a perfect slide for 46 minutes straight. "Under the extreme continuous load of the ...
Read MoreThe latest generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI has landed in Singapore. This new GTI is 20hp more powerful than its predecessor, slicing through the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 5.9 seconds. Its heart is Volkswagen’s latest 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, packing 261hp and 370 Nm of torque. Peak torque kicks in as early as 1,600 rpm and stays strong all the way to 4,500 rpm, ensuring that power is always on tap ...
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Mercedes-Benz Singapore Unveils First-of-Its-Kind ‘Mercedes me Charge’ EV Charging Network
For years, one of the biggest hurdles in electric vehicle (EV) adoption has been the lack of charging convenience, but Mercedes-Benz Singapore is taking a bold step to change that. Introducing Mercedes me Charge, a first-of-its-kind EV charging solution that grants Mercedes-Benz owners seamless access to over 3,000 charging points islandwide. Developed in partnership with SP Group, Charge+, and Volt, this initiative covers 49% of all public charging points in Singapore, ...
Read MoreFor the second consecutive year, BMW has secured its position as Singapore’s number one premium automotive brand. The numbers tell the story: a 49% increase in overall sales, a 107% growth in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales, and consistent demand across its best-selling models, which are the BMW X1, X2, and 5 Series. And it’s not just Singapore. Across the region, BMW Asia has marked its highest-ever sales volume. "Our achievement in Singapore ...
Read MoreIt is no exaggeration to say that the MG Cyberster is a big deal. This is the first all-electric roadster at (relatively) mainstream prices, and a bold attempt to bring sportiness back to the MG badge. For those who remember MG’s past, this is a full-circle moment. The brand’s history is deeply intertwined with small, affordable sports cars - the MG B, the MGF, and a handful of feisty Rover-based hatchbacks. But in ...
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Cycle & Carriage Expands Stellantis Partnership, Bringing Peugeot And Leapmotor To Singapore
Cycle & Carriage (C&C) is strengthening its long-standing partnership with Stellantis, adding Peugeot and Leapmotor to its portfolio alongside Citroën. Starting today, C&C is officially the new distributor for Peugeot, while Leapmotor’s representation is in its final stages. The consolidation of three Stellantis brands under one roof promises to offer Singapore’s car buyers and fleet operators an enhanced selection of mobility solutions. “Our long-standing partnership with Stellantis is built on a shared ...
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