The new electric kid on the Volkswagen block is here, but does the ID.4 impress? The Volkswagen ID.4 is the latest addition to the VAG family, built upon the new Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform. It won’t go on sale till Q1 of 2024, but Volkswagen Group Singapore has kindly allowed me to have a sneak peek. There were two ID.4 models on test that morning - the regular skimmed milk ...
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This year’s rendition of the Harley-Davidson Dirt, Road & Track experience is a conglomerate of thumping engines, loud exhausts, and smiles all around. When you think of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, what do you picture? I’m pretty sure the majority of you will think of large cruisers rolling along against a picturesque backdrop, with good-looking guys and gals dressed in leather and denim apparel. Performance? Not the first word that comes to mind. Style? ...
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Fill up with the new and improved Shell V-Power, and stand a chance to snag amazing vouchers and deals. Shell has recently launched its new V-Power formula, and it's packing tons of new benefits. The performance formula now boasts new-generation deposit-targeting technology, which Shell claims has three times more cleaning and protection molecules. What does this translate to? Well, it not only removes 100% of performance-robbing deposits found within your vehicle's ...
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2024 will see the new M5 Touring unveiled to the world. With the latest 5 Series being unveiled recently, we were secretly expecting BMW M to come along not too long thereafter with their hotted up M5. And BOY didn't they disappoint, because word from the good folks at M is that there will be an M5 Touring alongside its sedan sibling, both of which are under development. Just like its sedan ...
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Tailored solutions launched by Hyundai and its partners to encourage more towards EV ownership. In a bid to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Singapore, Hyundai Motor Company has partnered with Schneider Electric, P.UP, Charge+ and OCBC Bank to provide more holistic solutions to increase geographical and economical access to electric vehicle charging for Hyundai drivers. Explaining the need to make charging solutions more palatable for the Singaporeans, Mr. Andy Kang, VP ...
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Limited-edition BST edition 230 features choice upgrades to satiate Swedish car enthusiasts' palette The Polestar 2 BST edition 230 is the second limited-edition version of the Polestar 2. A total of 230 units will be produced for worldwide markets, and Singapore will receive allocation in limited numbers. Just in case you're wondering what 'BST' stands for, it's short-form for 'Beast', which was the nickname of the one-off high-performance Polestar 2 that was ...
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Plus a world premiere of the new BMW R 1300 GS on 28 September 2023 at BMW Motorrad Welt in Berlin. On the 21st of June 2023, history was made at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin-Spandau. The 1,000,000th GS motorcycle equipped with a boxer engine gracefully rolled off the production line, and it was the BMW R 1250 GS. Berlin has been the birthplace of BMW motorcycles since 1969, and the ...
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Maserati has introduced the Fuoriserie Essentials, an exquisite collection of vehicles crafted in collaboration with influential tastemakers and trusted associates of the renowned Trident brand. And who better to kick off this groundbreaking initiative than David Beckham himself? As a football legend, style visionary, and global brand ambassador, Beckham has long been an admirer of Maserati classics. Now, he has infused his personal style into these automotive creations, inspiring them to unleash ...
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Three esteemed winners will go on to represent Team Singapore at the 2024 World Final in South Africa. BMW Asia has recently kicked off this year’s rendition of BMW World of Golf, the largest BMW golf series in Singapore. Known globally as the BMW Golf Cup, it is by far the largest international tournament series targeted at amateur golfers. More than 10,000 golfers come from Germany alone, and they fiercely compete for ...
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The new Volkswagen Tiguan is expected to arrive in Q1 of 2024. Volkswagen is revving up its engines to add to the impressive number of Tiguan owners worldwide, currently standing at over 7.4 million. As the German automaker prepares for the official launch of the third-generation Tiguan later this year, they are teasing us with some exciting details about the upcoming model. The new Tiguan will be built on Volkswagen's modular transverse ...
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Move cargo and make deliveries on electric power with the e-Dispatch. It's not every day that an automotive journalist gets the opportunity to review a commercial vehicle, so when Citroën offered their e-Dispatch for a review drive, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to play "man in a van" over a weekend. Add to that the fact that the last time I'd driven a van was in 2003, and was ...
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What happens when you bring an array of Cat A-friendly vehicles to tackle some Malaysia B-roads? You get absolute bliss. Category A COE cars are all the rage these days in Singapore. With soaring petrol prices and astronomical COE premiums, these wallet-friendly city runabouts are just the sort of thing a budget-conscious buyer wants - practical, fuel-efficient, and versatile. For those of you reading outside of Singapore, here’s how we classify Cat ...
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The legendary Volkswagen Golf has been given a detune, enabling it to break through into the COE Category A segment. There’s not much that needs to be said about the Volkswagen Golf. Now in its eighth iteration, it has been proven time and time again to be one of the best-selling hatchbacks in the world. The 8th-gen arrived in Singapore back in mid-2021, but astronomical COE prices have meant it didn’t sell ...
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Porsche Singapore is back as a partner for the 'Be a Changi Millionaire' lucky draw, this time with a Porsche Macan offered as the grand prize. Changi Airport's signature 'Be a Changi Millionaire' lucky draw is back for 2023. The lucky draw programme has seen massive success over the years, attracting locals and visitors alike to spend in the hopes of snagging the grand prize. Now in its 11th rendition, more prizes ...
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Porsche Singapore has updated its pre-existing digital services like its online car reservations to make it more user friendly for all. Porsche has expanded its digital offerings to enhance overall customer experience and provide greater convenience. Through their dedicated vehicle platform, Porsche Finder, customers can now access a new reservation function, allowing them to 'soft-book' their desired car by paying a fee of $1,500. This addition complements the existing features of Porsche ...
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