Big news for Volkswagen Golf fans, as you can now get it with a much more friendly COE price. The Volkswagen Golf has always been a fan favourite in Singapore. Compact, fun to drive, and reasonably quick. All the right reasons to own a car in our dense cityscape. Now, Volkswagen has brought an even better deal to the table, as the Mk 8 Golf is now eligible for registration here in ...
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This will be the first electric vehicle to carry the Maybach monocle. The all-new Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV will debut next month in China. Slated to launch at Auto Shanghai on April 17, Maybach released a lone teaser image that has fewer details than recent spy shots. The design has already been leaked online, but the details of the car are still hazy. The teaser depicts the car underneath a sheet. While ...
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The RX 350h Luxury cossets while costing less at the pump. With the Corolla Cross and Sienta dynamic duo from Toyota's hybrid stable topping our fuel-economy chart, I was certainly looking forward to reviewing more hybrid vehicles to see how they'd stack up. Therefore, I jumped at the offer when the opportunity to review the Lexus RX 350h Luxury came up. Knowing it would not dethrone the smaller and lighter Toyotas, ...
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Although the Maserati Ghibli GT has a downsized heart, it doesn’t compromise on fun and enjoyment. It seems like the days of petrol are truly numbered. With pressure from government entities and eco-conscious institutions, we have started to see a massive shift within the car industry. A shift that abolishes fuel burners in favour of efficient alternative means. No matter what option we pick, the outcome will eventually be the same. The ...
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Equipped with more advanced deposit-targeting technology, the new generation of Shell fuel formula promises additional gains across its entire range. Electrification is taking the automotive industry by storm, and Shell wants to be at the forefront of its development. That is why it established Shell Recharge, dedicated charging docks islandwide for EVs. This initiative was conceptualised in 2009, and more stations are popping up in various petrol stations. In partnership with the ...
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The Panamera Platinum may just surprise you with how it cossets and handles at the same time - give it a go! When Porsche introduced the first-generation Panamera to the world back in 2009, the automotive press industry collectively gasped and recoiled at the way it looked in shock and horror. The backstory, allegedly, was that Porsche’s then head-honcho Dr Wendelin Wiedeking insisted that he had sufficient headroom in the back ...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQV takes the tried and true V-class formula and gives it an electric twist. Electric offerings are all the rage these days, with more EVs popping up on the market with each new year. Mercedes-Benz doesn't want to lose out on a slice of this new electric pie, and has gone all out to introduce a new suite of EV products. This is their latest one in Singapore yet. ...
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BMW iFace is the world’s first face and eye recognition system for BMW motorcycles, providing comfort and theft protection for riders. BMW Motorrad has just announced the world’s first face and eye recognition system that provides the highest level of comfort and theft protection for future BMW motorcycles. Dubbed BMW iFace, this new technology was developed and curated for BMW Motorrad Boxer models. This system will be integrated into the new BMW ...
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One British couple has started the world-first Pole-to-Pole adventure in their new electric Nissan Ariya. Surrounded by the treacherous ice-covered Arctic Ocean, EV adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey have started their inaugural Pole to Pole expedition. Following a comprehensive safety assessment, the team set out from the ‘1823’ North Magnetic Pole. Their journey will see them heading down south, covering more than 27,000 km through North, Central and South America, with the ...
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The Nissan Max-Out all-electric convertible concept is set to make its China debut at Auto Shanghai 2023 on April 18. Accompanying it will be a wide range of new and future products that promise to exceed expectations. These include two other concepts designed to meet the diverse mobility needs of consumers in China. A new EV concept model designed and made for China will take centre stage alongside the Nissan Max-Out. Both ...
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Alfa Romeo is now under Capella Auto, which is part of the Komoco Group. A new showroom and service centre are due to be launched soon. Alfa Romeo has had a rocky few months at the end of 2022, having to go on a temporary hiatus due to a distributor change. Come 1st April 2023, the Italian marque finally has a new home here in Singapore. The brand will now be represented ...
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The all-new BMW M2 with a manual gearbox reminds us of what we’ll be missing while simultaneously showing us what to expect SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: The all-new BMW M2 may be positioned as the ‘baby’ M, the smaller, perhaps even lesser sibling to the M3 sedan and M4 coupe that it shoes its engine with. This M2 might be 50hp down from the Competition variants of the latter pair, but 460hp in ...
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The Maserati Levante GT continues to exude the Italian marque’s famed flair and mantra, now packaged in a family-friendly package. Love them or hate them, SUVs - or crossovers - are here to stay. The general public just can’t seem to get enough of them, and the industry that shifted so much to the point where producing SUVs has now become a make-or-break move necessary for keeping a brand afloat. Here’s where ...
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The BMW XM is not just an ordinary luxury SUV; it's a statement piece. If you happen to have a cool million dollars lying around, BMW now has a solution to spend it all in one go. This is the BMW XM, and it's a monstrous plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sport utility vehicle (SUV) that also comes with a monstrous price tag - S$1,003,888 to be exact. Thank god that price includes the ...
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The Singapore-Built Ioniq 5 marks a new chapter in local automotive manufacturing, and it is now available in Singapore. The Ioniq 5 is a special car for Singapore, in that it is the first mass-produced car to be assembled locally on our shores. Assembled in the new state-of-the-art Hyundai factory, The first 100 units will also bear a unique Singapore-inspired emblem on the back. Variants for all Prospective buyers can opt for four exterior ...
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