Koenigsegg Gemera Becomes V8-Only Because Nobody Wants The 3-Cylinder Engine

by Sean July 24, 2024

Koenigsegg Gemera Becomes V8-Only Because Nobody Wants The 3-Cylinder Engine

You could never accuse Koenigsegg of lacking ambition. While the 3-cylinder engine in the Gemera is a masterpiece in engineering, most customers simply didn’t want it. When the Gemera was announced back in 2020, we were all amazed and slightly baffled by its engine. Called the ‘Tiny Friendly Giant’, it was a 2.0-litre, twin-turbocharged three-cylinder that, by itself, made around 600bhp. This engine would have been part of a roughly 1400bhp hybrid ...

by Sean July 24, 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Toyota Tackles Tandem Drifting – Without Drivers!

Drifting takes years of practice to master, but what if it can be done by a computer? Well, Toyota has a vision to prove otherwise. Toyota’s research and development wing, the Toyota Research Institute, has teamed up with Stanford University to outfit a pair of GR Supras with all the tech needed to not just drive, but drift autonomously. Yes, you read that right. These Supras aren’t your run-of-the-mill models. Upgraded to Formula Drift ...

by Sean July 24, 2024

Car Care, Featured, Tips and Tricks

Redefining Car Mats: A Look at ENZO Premium Automotive Floor Mats

Car mats are often overlooked, underappreciated pieces of fabric or rubber that line the floors of our vehicles. While factory-equipped mats do the job, they often wear out faster than we’d like or are a hassle to maintain after some time. This is where brands like ENZO come into the picture. ENZO is a Singaporean brand changing the world of car mats with their premium, custom-fitted solutions. They’re built to last and ...

by Sean July 23, 2024

Featured, International, News

Porsche Unveils New Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and Panamera GTS

Porsche has upped the ante with two new, particularly powerful additions to the Panamera lineup: the dynamic Panamera GTS and the ultimate Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. These models represent the pinnacle of Porsche engineering, each with a unique focus. Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid For those who equate the word 'Turbo' with peak performance, the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid doesn't disappoint. It pairs a potent 4.0-litre biturbo V8 engine with an electric motor, ...

by Sean July 22, 2024

Featured, Local, News

Pump Shell V-Power This National Day And Receive Special Offers and Rewards

Shell is giving motorists in Singapore more reasons to celebrate this National Day season by experiencing superior driving performance with Shell V-Power. In the weeks leading up to National Day, Shell will be reprising its popular promotion for motorists to enjoy Shell V-Power at the price of Shell FuelSave 98, along with a slew of exciting rewards. Motorists can enjoy the superior power and performance of Shell V-Power at the prevailing price ...

by Sean July 22, 2024

Featured, Local, News

Kia Unveils Facelifted Carnival Hybrid in Singapore

Drivers seeking an MPV now have an exciting new option: the facelifted Kia Carnival Hybrid. Three years after its original fourth-generation debut, the new Carnival offers substantial upgrades in exterior styling, cabin features, and, most notably, its drivetrain. Gone is the 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine of the original; you’ll instead find a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 54kW electric motor and a new 6-speed automatic transmission. This transition to a petrol-electric ...

by Sean July 22, 2024

Featured, Local, News

Lexus Singapore Unveils the New LM 500h

Lexus Singapore has just rolled out the second-generation Lexus LM 500h 4-seater Ultra Luxury variant. This new LM 500h sets a fresh benchmark in the luxury MPV segment and is designed with a laser focus on passenger well-being and the essence of Lexus' Omotenashi hospitality. The exterior design of the LM 500h exudes dignified elegance. The iconic Spindle Body at the front creates an aerodynamic form that optimises cooling and manoeuvrability. At its ...

by Sean July 22, 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Review – Missed The Mark

While the regular Volkswagen ID.4 hits the mark as a family carrier, the GTX variant isn't as thrilling as it should be. The ID.4 GTX is essentially Volkswagen's first electric performance car and introduces the company's new 'GTX' badge. Think of it as the electric equivalent of the iconic 'GTI'. No pressure, then. But, unfortunately, I’m not sure if it can live up to the fame that previous GTI models celebrated in ...

by Sean July 21, 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Volkswagen ID.4 Review – Family Pod

Volkswagen finally has an official EV presence in Singapore with the new ID.4. And it’s been spearheading Volkswagen’s leap into cleaner vehicles. That doesn’t just mean zero emissions during ownership; VW says it has made the ID.4 carbon neutral all the way until you’ve driven it off the lot, by using renewable energy during the manufacturing process. That’s all nice to hear, but is it even worth buying in the first place? Considering ...

by Sean July 20, 2024

Featured, Local, News

Hyundai Motor Group Launches Made-in-Singapore IONIQ 6

Hyundai Motor Group has just launched a new local IONIQ 6 variant, made in Singapore at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center (HMGICS). Following the success of the award-winning IONIQ 5 and the IONIQ 5 robotaxi, the IONIQ 6 marks another milestone in Hyundai’s EV lineup. Manufactured at HMGICS, Singapore’s first and only EV production smart facility, the IONIQ 6 benefits from an automated and intelligent cell-based production platform. This allows Hyundai to ...