A little more than a year ago, Maserati revealed the Grecale, the automaker's first compact SUV. Aimed squarely at the ever-popular SUV market, the Grecale was launched with three variants. At that time, the Italian marque promised to release an all-electric version of the SUV “in a year’s time”, and thankfully they kept that promise. At last week's Auto Shanghai 2023, Maserati revealed its first electric SUV — the Grecale Folgore. Fittingly, Folgore ...
Read MoreBorneo Motors Singapore, Lexus’ authorised car distributor, revealed the launch of the all-new RZ 450e, Lexus' first 100 per cent Battery EV (BEV). This is a significant milestone for Lexus, as it marks a new era for the ‘Lexus Electrified’ vision, moving Lexus towards its goal of a sustainable global society. The RZ retains all of the exquisite qualities of performance and craftsmanship that are distinctive to Lexus, down to the luxury, ...
Read MoreThe highly acclaimed family car gets a full-electric addition to its lineup. The Kia Niro Hybrid launched in Singapore last year to much fanfare. It had all of the features you wanted, a comfortable ride, and it can do all of that whilst still giving you amazing fuel economy. Building on that success, Kia has now deleted the Niro's exhaust pipes and given it an electric whirr instead. Welcome everyone, to the ...
Read MoreThe Porsche Taycan is a visceral EV pill that prioritises the enjoyment of driving over anything else. And those are strong words for what is essentially the base model of the Taycan. Traditionally, car buyers would scoff at the mention of the words "base" and "model", which commonly denotes the trim level that lacks most of the upmarket or premium features, gatekept behind higher paywalls. However, that does not mean they are ...
Read MoreBig news for Volkswagen Golf fans, as you can now get it with a much more friendly COE price. The Volkswagen Golf has always been a fan favourite in Singapore. Compact, fun to drive, and reasonably quick. All the right reasons to own a car in our dense cityscape. Now, Volkswagen has brought an even better deal to the table, as the Mk 8 Golf is now eligible for registration here in ...
Read MoreThis will be the first electric vehicle to carry the Maybach monocle. The all-new Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV will debut next month in China. Slated to launch at Auto Shanghai on April 17, Maybach released a lone teaser image that has fewer details than recent spy shots. The design has already been leaked online, but the details of the car are still hazy. The teaser depicts the car underneath a sheet. While ...
Read MoreAlthough the Maserati Ghibli GT has a downsized heart, it doesn’t compromise on fun and enjoyment. It seems like the days of petrol are truly numbered. With pressure from government entities and eco-conscious institutions, we have started to see a massive shift within the car industry. A shift that abolishes fuel burners in favour of efficient alternative means. No matter what option we pick, the outcome will eventually be the same. The ...
Read MoreThe Mercedes-Benz EQV takes the tried and true V-class formula and gives it an electric twist. Electric offerings are all the rage these days, with more EVs popping up on the market with each new year. Mercedes-Benz doesn't want to lose out on a slice of this new electric pie, and has gone all out to introduce a new suite of EV products. This is their latest one in Singapore yet. ...
Read MoreThe Maserati Levante GT continues to exude the Italian marque’s famed flair and mantra, now packaged in a family-friendly package. Love them or hate them, SUVs - or crossovers - are here to stay. The general public just can’t seem to get enough of them, and the industry that shifted so much to the point where producing SUVs has now become a make-or-break move necessary for keeping a brand afloat. Here’s where ...
Read MoreThe Jeep Wrangler has been retrofitted with modern creature comforts but still retains its old-school barbarian charm. From its inception, the Jeep Wrangler has always had unique appeal going for it. It's one of those iconic cars in automotive history that exudes a certain philosophy, and to this day it still refuses to bend its traditional formula in order to conform with the rest of the industry. A dinosaur in our strange ...
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