If you wanted a compact, hip, and enjoyable car to hoon around town with, chances are you'll think of a MINI. Indeed, these British puppies are purpose-built to provide drivers with endless fun on the roads with their can-do attitudes and funky demeanours. The recipe was simple - take a compact car, throw a reasonably powerful engine in it, add good handling characteristics, and you get a shopping cart of fun. ...
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That disposable plastic bottle or cup you just threw out could one day return as a revitalised puncture-proof tyre, made by Michelin. Better still, Singapore will be a key part of this new development. Renowned french tyre company Michelin is testing this new prototype technology locally, in partnership with DHL Express. One of the biggest woes of motoring in Singapore is getting an unlucky puncture due to loose or sharp objects on ...
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In line with the season of giving, Volvo is organising a weekend of fun and festivities, guaranteed to entice the entire family. For just one week only, Volvo is hosting an exciting lineup of Christmas festivities at their showroom. These include enticing storytelling sessions for kids narrated by Singapore’s Godmother of Storytelling, Sheila Wee. Children of all ages will be enthralled by her worlds of fantasy and wonder! Other activities such as ...
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After a long three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Singapore Motorshow is back with a bang. Taking place from 12th to 15th January 2023 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, the exhibition promises a weekend of thrills and fun. The Singapore Motorshow is poised to feature 24 different automotive brands spread out across two levels of the convention halls. Of which, Polestar will be making its first appearance ...
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Rolls-Royce’s latest Phantom Series II has dropped on our shores, and it oozes pantomime and opulence. Make way, luxury executive saloons, for your king has returned. The Rolls-Royce Phantom has always set the bar for opulence, and nothing can compromise its grandeur as the gold standard of luxury. Now, Rolls-Royce has announced the arrival of the new Phantom Series II, which has recently landed in Singapore. Our small little island is also ...
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In order to drum up as much publicity as possible, automakers tend to launch new facelifts to tons of fanfare, even though most of the time there are barely any changes to the existing model. But, this wasn't what Volkswagen did. They quietly launched this - the new face-lifted Arteon. Most people won’t realise this is new, even if it's sitting pretty right in front of you in the showroom. Ironically, ...
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Friendlier for the wallet with its Category A COE status, the all-new BMW X1 is poised to be an attractive option for buyers. With COE premiums soaring to record-breaking prices, each dollar you can save goes a long way in owning a car nowadays. As such, Category A cars have always been an attractive option, due to their relatively cheaper prices. This is the all-new BMW X1’s trump card. This is ...
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At the start of November, the peace and tranquillity of Cha-Am Beach was shattered by the roar of thumping V-Twin engines and thundering music. The harmonious noise was caused by the first-ever Asia Harley Days festival, organised by Harley-Davidson. The event saw a record attendance of more than 1600 festival goers heralding from all over Asia, including 80 H.O.G.™ (Harley Owners Group) chapters and motorcycle clubs from Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, ...
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The Lexus Advantage programme will be an industry-first, flexible programme for future car purchases in Singapore. With COE prices skyrocketing off to a record-breaking 6-digits in 2022 coupled with LTA reducing the total number of COE premiums available, car owners and prospective buyers are now caught in a bind. An increasing number of them are on the fence, unsure of when is the "best" time to drop that deposit on a ...
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One of the most highly-anticipated EVs of 2022, Kia’s latest EV6 arrives on our shores with two exciting variants and plenty of tech to boot. Cycle & Carriage Kia officially lifted the covers off its highly anticipated EV6 earlier today. The Korean marque claims its new EV can charge faster than a Tesla, and go further than a Hyundai Ioniq 5. Two variants of Kia’s latest EV will be coming to the ...
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Toyota has taken the cover off the new 2023 Prius, and the company is confident that hybrids will stick around amidst the fanfare of electrification. Toyota, the world’s number one automaker, pioneered mass-market hybrid vehicles with the launch of the Prius back in 1997. This wedge-shaped block of cheese was indeed dull, and soon became the laughing stock of automotive subculture. However, what the Prius excelled in was its inert ability to ...
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With the inclusion of Eurokars Group opening another BMW dealership, there are now two official authorised BMW dealers operating in Singapore. A lot of you might be wondering then, what does this entail for future customers, and how will BMW cars be priced? To clarify any doubts potential customers might still harbour, BMW Asia has released a reference guide to make owning and buying a BMW simpler. This guide serves to answer ...
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Expecting over 50,000 visitors and 24 participating automotive brands, Singapore's largest and most iconic motoring event returns after a three-year hiatus. After a long three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore's largest and most iconic motoring event, the Singapore Motorshow is finally back. The upcoming four-day event will be held across two floors of Suntec’s Convention Halls, with expected foot traffic to be well over 50,000 visitors. This instalment will be ...
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Toyota has recently announced the Toyota bZ3, the second model in its new Beyond Zero (bZ) EV lineup. In its quest for electrification, Toyota has recently announced the new bZ3, the second model in its new Beyond Zero (bZ) EV lineup, following the Toyota bZ4X. The bZ3 will be an EV sedan that is jointly developed for the Chinese market by Toyota, BYD, and FAW Toyota. BYD and FAW are two of ...
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Cycle and Carriage Kia have set a new national record for Singapore’s Longest Test Drive Relay, featuring the latest Niro Hybrid. On 30th October, Cycle and Carriage Kia officially set a new national record for Singapore’s Longest Test Drive Relay. The challenge was covered by the all-new Niro Hybrid, and it achieved a distance of approximately 970.3 km on a single tank of fuel. This is the equivalent of travelling between ...
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