The 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 MoreIf you want a family grand voyager, the new Mazda CX-80 is one fine machine. This is a new seven-seater SUV that doesn’t believe in chest-thumping machismo or aggressive chrome grilles. Technically, it’s a stretched-out CX-60, with the wheelbase extended by 250mm to make room for a third row of seats. But, Mazda’s ambitions for this car go beyond adding more bum space. Does it look the part? Oh, it certainly does. The CX-80 ...
Read MoreThe new Audi A3 continues to remain sensible and stylish, befitting folks who are eyeing their new premium city runabout. In Singapore’s bustling premium compact segment, you’ll find yourself choosing between machines that look like they’ve all been through the same finishing school. Crisp cuts, polished manners, understated charm. But look closer, and the subtle differences emerge. And so, into this increasingly crowded catwalk rolls the facelifted Audi A3 Sedan, freshly coiffed ...
Read MoreThe Skyworth K is a fridge-maker’s first attempt at an electric car, and it’s more than just O-K. For those who see electric vehicles as soulless white goods on wheels, Skyworth’s entry into the motoring world might seem like confirmation of their worst fears. After all, this is the same Skyworth better known for refrigerators, televisions, and washing machines, not exactly the lineage you'd expect for an SUV. But brush aside your ...
Read MoreThe Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf R-Line comes of age, showing there's still plenty of life left in the people's favourite hatch. If cars could be friends, the Volkswagen Golf would surely be that childhood companion you grew up with. Steady, dependable, and just cool enough to hang around with, no matter your age. Now updated with a facelifted Mk8.5 version, the iconic German hatchback is back to remind us why, despite fierce competition ...
Read MoreThe DB lineage has long defined the essence of grand touring, and with the DB12, Aston Martin elevates that legacy to new heights, delivering its most refined and dynamic super tourer yet. As the automotive landscape evolves, so do the demands placed on modern Grand Tourers. Once celebrated for their effortless cruising charm along sun-drenched coastlines, they’re now expected to deliver razor-sharp performance with the same grace. Few embody that balance like ...
Read MoreWith its feline charm, Porsche-inspired curves, and surprising road manners, the Ora 07 injects a little personality back into electric motoring. Electric vehicles (EVs) are flooding into Singapore at an unprecedented rate. Yet, truth be told, many EVs, especially those from newer Chinese brands, can feel somewhat generic. After all, with their weighty batteries, instant torque, and eerily silent drives, EVs often come across as household appliances on wheels rather than soulful ...
Read MoreSince its debut in 2004, the Bentley Continental GT has been the rolling embodiment of comfort and prestige. Luxurious, meticulously crafted, and effortlessly capable of making any occasion feel special, it’s no wonder this grand tourer has aged gracefully. But Bentley has never stopped refining this British icon. And now, in its latest iteration, things have taken a rather electrifying turn. New heart, new soul? The headline here, of course, is the ‘demise’ of ...
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 MoreBullish hybrid power meets classic Italian theatrics in the Lamborghini Revuelto. Mention Lamborghini, and you'll instantly picture wild wedge-shaped exotica roaring down open highways or, more likely, stuck in Orchard Road traffic, turning heads as effortlessly as they empty wallets. So, what happens when Sant’Agata’s proud bull charges into hybrid territory? You get the Lamborghini Revuelto. Hold on, hybrid Lamborghinis? Have the famously unhinged Italians suddenly grown environmentally conscious? Well, let’s just say the ...
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