Leapmotor is the latest Chinese brand to debut in Singapore, with the launch of its first model, the C10 electric SUV.
Read MoreThe all-new MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) family is serving up five firecracker models, including two electrifying new entries. These are the hooligans of the range, dressed to the nines and itching for a good backroad brawl or a high-tech sprint to the office. Whether it’s the howling TwinPower Turbos or the whisper-quiet-but-whiplash-inducing electric variants, each model is remixed for a modern audience. Something for Every Adrenaline Junkie This generation also marks the arrival ...
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 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 MoreFerrari has always had a way with convertibles, but it has been a long time since it last produced a front-engined Spider. Not since the legendary 365 GTS4 (better known as the Daytona) back in 1969 has Maranello given us a proper soft-top grand tourer with its engine up front. The Roma Spider, then, has some mighty shoes to fill. Of course, Ferrari’s naming conventions are as cryptic as ever. What exactly ...
Read MoreSkoda has introduced the all-new Superb Combi to Singapore for the first time, bringing with it spacious practicality, premium comfort, and advanced technology. As the flagship of the Czech automaker’s lineup, the fourth-generation Superb arrives in the luxurious Laurin & Klement (L&K) trim, catering to those who value sophistication, efficiency, and innovation in their daily drive. Marking Škoda’s 130th anniversary, the Superb Combi stands as a testament to the brand’s history of ...
Read MoreThe Jaecoo J6 is a new off-road challenger from the east, and it packs a serious punch. The rapid rise of Chinese automakers has been unsettling legacy car brands for a while now, but if there is one vehicle that should really be making product planners in the US, Germany, Japan, and Korea sit up in alarm, it is the Jaecoo J6. The sheer speed at which Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. has ...
Read MoreThe fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson has been given a mid-life refresh, and it's packing some serious heat. Hyundai’s design renaissance is in full swing, and the Tucson is a prime example. It was already one of the boldest-looking family SUVs around, and the facelift keeps that edge sharp while refining what matters inside. The first-generation model from 2004 was quirky and functional, while the next two generations played it safe, blending in rather ...
Read MoreAs we gawked at the recently launched BMW 3.0 CSL with a manual gearbox, it got us thinking, "So, which car could you buy, brand new, with a manual gearbox in Singapore right now?" At €800k (yes, Euros), the 50 units-only 3.0 CSL will remain a special car for the privileged few. But say you're a purist. A real-men-drive-three-pedals kinda guy. What are your options for a stick-shift brand-new car in ...
Read MoreIn a bid to cool astronomical COE prices, there will be an increase in quota for both Category A and B segments in the May to July quarter. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recently announced that it will increase the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for vehicular categories A and B over the next few quarters. This one-time adjustment aims to reduce supply volatility which was the root cause behind ...
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