Generational improvements to the Prius have seen it stand tall as the industry standard for hybrid vehicles. The Ur Prius was introduced in 1997 as the first mass-produced hybrid car, and immediately became renowned for excellent fuel economy. Toyota has steadily improved its base formula for the hybrid system since then, resulting in what we have today. This is the fifth generation Prius featuring the fifth generation hybrid system. Despite a plethora ...
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This is an industry-first carwash gantry made by Karcher which recycles up to 85% of the water used per wash. In a city where every drop of water counts, Singapore stands at the forefront of tackling environmental challenges, particularly when it comes to conserving our most precious resource. Recognising the urgency, local distributor Inchcape Singapore has teamed up with Karcher to introduce a groundbreaking solution in sustainable car wash practices that dramatically ...
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Has it already been a decade? Well, time flies when you’re having fun, especially if that fun is in a Lamborghini Huracan. If I’m honest, I never really liked the Huracán when it first came out. I’ve always felt that it was overshadowed by the shock and awe that came with the Aventador, and it just felt like the “replacement” for the outgoing Gallardo. That prejudice changed the day I went for ...
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How do you make the already gorgeous Aston Martin DB12 even sleeker? By chopping off its roof, giving you full access to its bi-turbo V8. The result is the DB12 Volante. If the sheer magnetism of the DB12’s power, ravishing aesthetics, and lavish comforts aren’t quite enough to captivate your senses, Aston Martin Singapore has just released another ace up its sleeve: the DB12 Volante. This open-top incarnation of what’s affectionately known ...
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Pricing for the regular smart #1 and Brabus versions has just been announced. Cycle & Carriage Singapore announced the launch of local sales for the smart #1 Pro+ and the smart #1 BRABUS at VivoCity today. The smart #1 Pro+ is priced at $207,000 (inclusive of COE), while the smart #1 BRABUS will start selling at $242,000 (inclusive of COE), for the first 20 units. The two all-electric, intelligent, premium compact Sports Utility ...
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The Street Triple 765 RS is to Singapore's roads like tea is to crumpet. Triumph Motorcycles, in case you didn't know, is British; hence the "tea and crumpet" reference above. It started in 1885 as Triumph Engineering Co Ltd produced motorcycles since 1902, and went bankrupt in 1983, where it was bought over and briefly renamed Bonneville Coventry Ltd before being finally named Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. The Street Triple, on the ...
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Exclusive 12 units of Ad Personam special series Lamborghini presented at Milan Design Week. Automobili Lamborghini presented a limited edition ‘All Terrain’ Ad Personam special series of the Huracan Sterrato at Italy’s prestigious Milan Design Week. The 12 cars, with exclusive liveries developed by Lamborghini’s Ad Personam studio in conjunction with its Centro Stile, are inspired by four different terrains to which the Huracan Sterrato especially lends its talents: snow, sand, ...
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Pretty soon everything will come attached to a battery pack, so savour the Lamborghini Huracán STO while you can. It’s one of the last, great analogue road monsters. This is quintessentially a Huracán dialled up to eleven. The STO, or Super Trofeo Omologata, blurs the lines between a road-going sports car and a track-honed racer. It’s as if Lamborghini decided to give us mere mortals a taste of their Super Trofeo Evo ...
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The Hyundai Kona Electric is an outstanding all-rounder, coming with bold looks and a suite of sensible features. This is the new Hyundai Kona Electric, where the design team, it seems, has taken a bold leap into the future with none other than RoboCop himself. If the original Kona was ever a head-turner, this latest iteration is a veritable street-stopper. With its "seamless horizon lamps" stretching across the front and rear like ...
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ERP 2.0 OBU received an over-the-air update on April 19 that added an override button that saves drivers the hassle of reaching over to remove their Cashcards. Just like that, a new icon appears on the screens of vehicles equipped with the next-generation ERP 2.0 On-Board Units (OBU) across Singapore that addresses one of the most common complaints about the controversial new device that will be fitted into all new ...
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The facelifted Tesla Model 3 Highland brings about a suite of upgrades, enough to nudge it back ahead of the competition. It must be said, that it is truly remarkable how Tesla, once a fledgling carmaker, has vaulted itself into a position of market prominence, setting the pace for the electric vehicle revolution. It's as if the old guard of the auto world now march to the beat set by this ...
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NFC key cards for cars may soon be a reality, thanks to IDEMIA and its new accolade. IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of the global leader IDEMIA Group, has recently clinched the NFC Forum Certification according to the latest Certification Release 13 (CR13). This achievement underscores their leadership in delivering cutting-edge payment and connectivity solutions across financial sectors, telecommunications, and notably, automotive manufacturing. What makes this accolade stand out is its inclusion ...
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Here's what you need to know about mobile phone usage while at the wheel. We're not lawyers, so do your own research before deciding anything. Disclaimer done, here's what you need to know about mobile phone usage in your vehicle. The legalese is as follows - holding a mobile communication device and operating any of its communicative functions while underway on the road or any other public place is an offence. The penalty? ...
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Paolo Pininfarina was the chairman of the Pininfarina Group from 2008 until the time of his passing, aged 65. In the world of automotive design, some names are etched deeper into the metal than others, and Paolo Pininfarina was one such indelible mark. The revered chairman of the Pininfarina Group, Paolo Pininfarina, has sadly passed away at the age of 65. Born in 1958 into a lineage of automotive royalty, Paolo was a ...
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What do you do when you have the entire Sepang circuit to yourself? You blast around in a McLaren, of course. Whenever one talks about a true track experience, images of unbridled speed, eye-widening corners, and the sheer joy of pushing limits come to mind. Imagine having all this without a single civilian car in sight, no speed limits to curtail your fun, and the luxury of wide corners all to ...
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