When it comes to bespoke automobiles, Rolls-Royce doesn’t just raise the bar; they gild it. Case in point: the new Phantom Goldfinger. This is a one-of-one marvel inspired by none other than Auric Goldfinger, the iconic villain from the James Bond franchise. The Phantom Goldfinger takes its cues from the 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville, famously owned by the film’s namesake antagonist. It sports a bold yellow exterior but with all ...
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Hyundai N x Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival: A Celebration of Speed and Collaboration
When two titans of the automotive world join forces, you know something special is about to happen. Hyundai Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation recently pulled the covers off their first-ever joint event, the Hyundai N x Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival. Held at Yongin Speedway, this festival was a full-throttle celebration of motorsport culture in South Korea. The event saw Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, and Toyota’s charismatic Chairman, Akio ...
Read MoreAs the largest exhibitor and the exclusive Merlion Partner at SITCE 2024, BYD is showcasing vehicles that will aid in future sustainable transportation. BYD placed four new commercial vehicles on display at the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) 2024, including the B12DS Double-Deck Bus and the heavy-duty T9R Truck. There’s also the BYD Autonomous Bus, developed in collaboration with TIER IV. Already operational at Komatsu Airport in Japan, it’s a ...
Read MoreInchcape+ and BYD have partnered together to place an order of 100 T9R electric heavy-duty commercial trucks. That's the largest single order of such vehicles in Singapore, all set to hit the roads in 2025. The BYD T9R offers a driving range of up to 320km, all while being powered by BYD's Blade Battery technology. It can be retrofitted to haul waste, manage construction loads, or navigate Singapore’s dense urban logistics network. Flanked ...
Read MoreAsk someone to name a luxury car, and odds are you’ll hear a lineup of the usual suspects: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, maybe even a Lexus. Certainly not the Denza D9. But in recent years, the Chinese have been elbowing their way onto that list with a kind of determination that other nations can only dream of. And that’s precisely the attitude BYD brings with the new Denza D9; a bold, spacious MPV ...
Read MoreThe humble saloon has taken a bit of a backseat lately, thanks to the influx of SUVs. But, the Toyota Camry Hybrid has bravely kept its place on the pedestal. SUVs, with their higher ground clearance and bulkier frames, have managed to lure the majority of buyers away from traditional saloons. But, if you’re the type that still prefers a sleek, low-slung drive, the Toyota Camry Hybrid has made a return to ...
Read MorePorsche made a controversial move by making the new Macan exclusively electric, but maybe they were on to something… The Macan is one of Porsche’s best-sellers, and for good reason. It has all the markings of a proper Porsche but is also packaged in a palatable compact SUV form. Reasonably peppy engine up front, practical space out back. Nice, right? Well, take the engine bit out, and your customers suddenly become divided. The ...
Read MoreThe Nissan Ariya is the Japanese brand’s newest electric crossover with bold looks and a touch of Japanese minimalism. This is the long-awaited Nissan Ariya. Born as a concept in 2020, it was quietly delayed due to the pandemic and chip shortages, only starting production in late 2022. If the Leaf got you thinking about affordable EVs over a decade ago, the Ariya is here to remind you that Nissan is still ...
Read MoreFinally, a hybrid version of the Kia Carnival Hybrid. But, is it better than the old diesel? Kia’s flagship family mover, the Carnival, has finally caught up with Kia’s hybrid lineup. With the diesel now a distant memory, Kia is throwing down the gauntlet for spacious, eco-friendly transport. But does the new Carnival Hybrid offer the efficiency we’ve all been waiting for, or is it more style than substance? Looks like that mean ...
Read MoreSingapore’s MINI lineup just got a new player, the MINI Countryman C. With a refined look, smart interior upgrades, and a peppy 3-cylinder engine, it’s MINI’s idea of adventure on four wheels, dressed up in a compact, ready-for-anything frame. The Countryman C has gained a few centimetres since its predecessor; 13 cm longer, 8 cm taller. MINI’s signature octagonal grille is there, but it’s been redesigned to stand out even more, framed by ...
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