When one hears the name 'Smart', the image that often springs to mind is that of a diminutive city car, perfect for zipping through tight urban streets and squeezing into the smallest of parking spots. However, the automotive landscape is ever-evolving, and Smart has decided to shake things up with the #3 Brabus, a vehicle that ventures boldly into the realm of performance crossovers. A Bold New Direction At first glance, the Smart ...
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The 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 ...
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They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but the Italian Trident just launched three new electrified Maserati Folgore models. And just like that, Modena’s fabled trident carved out a new chapter in Singapore’s electrified motoring scene. Meet the Maserati Folgore trio: Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio. Three distinctive models, one common current. In case your Italian’s a little rusty, Folgore translates to ‘lightning’. A rather fitting label for Maserati’s new line of ...
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The new Audi A5 is familiar in silhouette but fresh in spirit, Ingolstadt’s way of reminding us that there’s still magic to be found in the four-door format. And yes, before you ask, this “Sedan” is technically a liftback. Audi’s naming convention might confuse at first blush, but what you’re really looking at is a car that replaces not one, but two models; the outgoing A4 Sedan and the A5 Sportback. So ...
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There’s something rather poetic about redemption in sport. One week, you’re skating through the grass in Melbourne, gift-wrapping victory to your team-mate. The next, you’re standing tall on the top step of the podium, arms aloft, delivering a masterclass in race control. That was Oscar Piastri’s tale in Shanghai. At the Chinese Grand Prix, it wasn’t so much a race as it was a well-composed symphony of pace, precision, and poise. ...
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If Formula 1 had wanted a quiet, composed start to the 2025 season, the Australia Grand Prix clearly didn’t get the memo. What we got instead was a dramatic rollercoaster of changing weather, surprise shunts, and Lando Norris finally standing tallest when the chequered flag fell. From pole position to top step, Norris claimed a victory that was anything but straightforward. There were skirmishes in the rain, spins in the sun, and ...
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On 1 April 2025, Hyundai Motor launched a groundbreaking mobility demonstration in Dongtan, Gyeonggi-do. The initiative, running over five months, aims to bring tangible change to people with mobility challenges. At the heart of this movement is the R1. Based on the ST1 electrification business platform, the R1 is a modular companion, tailored for adaptability and inclusiveness with expandable hardware and customisable software. It’s what Sooyoung Kim, Vice President and Head of ...
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Forty-eight hours. One fuel tank. An open invitation to defy what you think a hybrid can do. That’s the premise behind Cycle & Carriage Kia’s “Unstoppable Niro 48Hr Challenge”, an automotive endurance test that’s equal parts engineering showcase and driver’s determination. Slated to run from 3pm on 18 April to 3pm on 20 April 2025, the challenge is a rallying cry to Kia Niro Hybrid owners to prove, in real-world conditions, ...
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Here’s a scenario familiar to many of us – you drop your car off for servicing and are then left scrambling for a ride, juggling cab bookings or navigating the MRT maze with a paper cup of kopi in hand. But what if, instead, a brand-new BMW was waiting for you in a green lot just outside the service centre? No catch. No sales pitch. That’s exactly the kind of future Performance ...
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For the first time since 2019, Monster Jam, the world’s most jaw-dropping motorsports event, will take over the National Stadium on August 23, 2025. We’re talking 12,000-pound mechanical behemoths standing on two wheels, defying gravity, and soaring through the air like ballet dancers, only angrier and infinitely louder. If you've ever wondered what might happen if your childhood Hot Wheels collection came to life, Monster Jam is your answer. Last seen in Singapore ...
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The new Honda Civic grows up gracefully and gets clever along the way. Mention the Honda Civic in any conversation, and you’ll probably see a nostalgic smile or two. It’s a name as familiar to Singaporeans as char kway teow or chicken rice, reliably serving generations as the default choice for those seeking an affordable, sensible, and dependable car. But with electrification steadily reshaping the automotive landscape, even steadfast heroes like the ...
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As the automotive world increasingly pivots toward electrification, few brands have captured attention as swiftly and impressively as BYD. With significant expansion across Asia, including a robust presence in Singapore, BYD is transforming urban mobility and sustainability. To gain insights on BYD's rapid ascent, upcoming technologies, and its vision for electric vehicles (EVs), we sat down with Mr Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD's Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division to learn more ...
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Situated within the grounds of Deqing Industrial Park in Shenzhen’s Longgang District, the BYD History Museum stands as a dedicated chronicle of the brand’s remarkable transformation. BYD has had a stoic past, coming from a modest battery manufacturer established in 1995 to a leading global innovator in electric mobility and sustainable technology. This museum occupies BYD’s original headquarters, which served as the company’s operational base from 1995 to 2000. Comprising two restored ...
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At BYD Tech Day 2025, we had the opportunity to test out a variety of new BYD models, even getting the chance to take a dip in one of them. We were recently invited by BYD to Shenzhen, China, to attend their annual Tech Day. The Pingshan Bay Area Intelligent Test Drive Centre staged an immersive showcase of its latest technologies and provided us a glimpse of what new models will ...
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The GAC E9 is a refreshing new entrant in the premium MPV space, thanks to its plug-in hybrid configuration. It was a Friday morning charged with more than just electricity when GAC officially pulled the covers off its all-new E9 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). This was also a new movement under the banner of ‘ONE GAC’. Spearheaded by EV Hub Pte Ltd, this unified strategy brings GAC, AION, and HYPTEC under ...
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