In response to sky-high COE premiums, BMW Asia has fitted the 2 Series Gran Coupe with a smaller engine, specially for Singapore. Skyrocketing Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices made the headlines in Singapore recently, when they hit $99,999 in early April, the most expensive in over 27 years. Not only that, but the gulf between Cat A and Cat B COEs of nearly S$30,000 has proven infuriating for certain cars and ...
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The Audi e-tron GT ran rings around the competition at the 2022 World Car Awards, bringing in Audi's fifth World Performance Car Award. We're not surprised at all. In fact, we'd have been quite disappointed if the e-tron GT didn't win. At what's dubbed the "Oscars of the automotive world", Audi sent home the competition with a slap on the cheek wrist as the e-tron GT proved its worth, taking home ...
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3rd generation Qashqai brings more to the family. 'Qashqai' is a name familiar to most Singaporeans when talking about crossover SUVs. Now in its third generation from Nissan, official importer Tan Chong Motor Sales launched this Qashqai in Singapore on 14 April 2022. It comes with street cred right out of the box too. The Qashqai has already received two awards at The Motor Awards 2021 by News UK, picking up "The ...
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BMW X7, the brand's flagship SAV, receives new styling updates and will be launched internationally in August. Say 'Spartanburg' and one is likely to think 'Germany.' However, Spartanburg, South Carolina is where BMW builds its X7. And it's out of Spartanburg that BMW's refreshed X7 is set to emerge into this world. X7 M60i xDrive (left), xDrive40i (right) Car manufacturers usually update their models midway through their lifecycle. BMW calls this refresh "Life ...
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Automotive giants Mercedes-Benz opens its first concept store in Singapore with sustainability at front and centre stage. Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in recent times, and while many conversations happen in isolation, oftentimes these discussions can be made even more meaningful in conducive environments. To that end, Mercedes-Benz, in partnership with authorised dealer Cycle & Carriage is curating an evolving space dedicated to fuelling dialogue on a more sustainable future. ...
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Prices for this SQ5 start from $398k if you feel the need for pace AND space. If you think that Audi's SQ7 jumbo SUV is too large on pace and in size, the compact Q3 is too small, and the Q5 Sportback is just right, but needs more power, then worry no more. Meet the SQ5 Sportback, newly launched, and available for the first time on our little red dot. Since we ...
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For decades the Lexus ES has been saddled with something of an old-man image. Can racier F Sport mods put the spring of youth in its step? When it comes to its product lineup, Lexus is almost like Jekyll and Hyde. On the one hand you've got the ultra-plush, ultra-luxe ah pek chias like the ES, LS and RX; but on the other, you have the super sporty, totally thrilling performance ...
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Two flavours of the Audi Q3 to suit your everyday compact SUV needs. Audi is expanding their range in Singapore with the launch of the facelifted second-generation Q3 and Q3 Sportback as special editions, with a new 2-litre TFSI engine mated to Audi's famous quattro all-wheel drive system. This 2-litre turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine makes 190hp and 320Nm of torque, and drive is sent to all four wheels through Audi’s S tronic ...
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The first four-door EV from BMW sets the brand on a direct course with the Tesla Model 3 in its sights. BMW’s EV offensive finds another gear with the launch of the first-ever i4 today. Although it has four doors, the Bavarian automaker calls its latest car a ‘Gran Coupe’ — alluding to the sporty lines of a 4 Series Coupe combined with the practicality of a sedan and the comfort ...
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VW’s flagship SUV makes comeback with more sophistication to raise its luxe credentials. There was a time when only a big sedan was considered a ‘proper’ luxury car. However, when Porsche built its first Cayenne Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), this mindset changed for good, and today, no brand — not even Rolls-Royce nor Ferrari — can do without an SUV in its model line-up. Today, the Porsche Cayenne is still widely regarded ...
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They’re neither the cheapest nor the most advanced BMW models, but the new 2 Series compact MPV and coupe are vital for the brand. Here’s why. The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and 2 Series Coupe have just arrived in Singapore, joining the 2 Series Gran Coupe which has been on sale here since 2020. With that, the 2 Series family, as well as BMW's entire compact model lineup, is ...
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The iconic Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus (now cleverly named the VW ID Buzz) returns as a modern electric MPV and commercial van. It seems like it’s been a lifetime in the making, but the wait is finally over. The Type 2, Kombi, Microbus, Transporter, Bulli; call it whatever you want, but after plenty of hiccups and false starts, a new Volkswagen Bus has arrived. And it’s called… the ID Buzz. (Because ...
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The AutoApp editorial team share destinations up north that they would want to visit most when Malaysia reopens in April. We all could certainly do with some good news. Recently, a modicum of this came in the form of the Malaysian government announcing that it will fully reopen its borders on April 1st. (We hope with all our hearts that this isn‘t a cruel joke.) After nearly two years of pandemic-enforced ...
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MINI experiments with matte brass accents in place of chrome for a run of MINI One 3-Door and 5-Door models. The MINI One may be the entry range to the brand, this hasn’t stopped the British carmaker from adding a dash of style and customisation. Exclusively available in 3-Door and 5-Door variants, the MINI One Frozen Brass Edition is apparently inspired by brass work found in various forms of art, especially from ...
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This crossover hatchback brings a much-needed touch of class to the Cat A COE segment. As I write this, the COE for cars with more power than 130hp costs an eye-watering $93,950. Ukraine war notwithstanding, all other indications are that it won’t be long before Cat B crosses the $100k mark… If you’re in the market for a car at the entry point of the market, then shopping in the Cat A ...
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