The first four-door EV from BMW sets the brand on a direct course with the Tesla Model 3 in its sights. BMW’s EV offensive finds another gear with the launch of the first-ever i4 today. Although it has four doors, the Bavarian automaker calls its latest car a ‘Gran Coupe’ — alluding to the sporty lines of a 4 Series Coupe combined with the practicality of a sedan and the comfort ...
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VW’s flagship SUV makes comeback with more sophistication to raise its luxe credentials. There was a time when only a big sedan was considered a ‘proper’ luxury car. However, when Porsche built its first Cayenne Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), this mindset changed for good, and today, no brand — not even Rolls-Royce nor Ferrari — can do without an SUV in its model line-up. Today, the Porsche Cayenne is still widely regarded ...
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They’re neither the cheapest nor the most advanced BMW models, but the new 2 Series compact MPV and coupe are vital for the brand. Here’s why. The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and 2 Series Coupe have just arrived in Singapore, joining the 2 Series Gran Coupe which has been on sale here since 2020. With that, the 2 Series family, as well as BMW's entire compact model lineup, is ...
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The iconic Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus (now cleverly named the VW ID Buzz) returns as a modern electric MPV and commercial van. It seems like it’s been a lifetime in the making, but the wait is finally over. The Type 2, Kombi, Microbus, Transporter, Bulli; call it whatever you want, but after plenty of hiccups and false starts, a new Volkswagen Bus has arrived. And it’s called… the ID Buzz. (Because ...
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The AutoApp editorial team share destinations up north that they would want to visit most when Malaysia reopens in April. We all could certainly do with some good news. Recently, a modicum of this came in the form of the Malaysian government announcing that it will fully reopen its borders on April 1st. (We hope with all our hearts that this isn‘t a cruel joke.) After nearly two years of pandemic-enforced ...
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MINI experiments with matte brass accents in place of chrome for a run of MINI One 3-Door and 5-Door models. The MINI One may be the entry range to the brand, this hasn’t stopped the British carmaker from adding a dash of style and customisation. Exclusively available in 3-Door and 5-Door variants, the MINI One Frozen Brass Edition is apparently inspired by brass work found in various forms of art, especially from ...
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This crossover hatchback brings a much-needed touch of class to the Cat A COE segment. As I write this, the COE for cars with more power than 130hp costs an eye-watering $93,950. Ukraine war notwithstanding, all other indications are that it won’t be long before Cat B crosses the $100k mark… If you’re in the market for a car at the entry point of the market, then shopping in the Cat A ...
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The popularity of the Honda HR-V name means the new one will sell well based on reputation alone; shame the authorities here don’t want you to have the best one… If there was a car that could perfectly exemplify the intense pants-on-head idiocy of the decisions made at the LTA, the 2022 Honda HR-V would be it. One of the core tenets of industrial design is that a new product should always ...
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The Bavarian automaker’s second-generation mini MPV continues to break new ground for the brand. Image credits: Tom Kirkpatrick MALAGA, SPAIN – The 2 Series Active Tourer may not fit the description of the classic BMW. It is, after all, a front-wheel drive mini-Multi Purpose Vehicle (MVP) made by a brand that was once synonymous with sporty, rear-wheel drive sedans and sports cars. Breaking out of its comfort zone however has apparently paid off ...
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Setting the 'tonale' for the future, the Alfa Romeo Tonale's arrival in Singapore geared for Q4 2022. Alfa Romeo is a company any petrolhead wants to love, but in recent years has not been performing its best. The rear-wheel drive Giulia saloon and Stelvio SUV, launched in 2015 and 2016 respectively, were meant to start a renaissance of sorts for the brand, but despite a warm reception from enthusiasts and the ...
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Haven't tried out our new Stjärnagloss full car clean-up service yet? We speak with Stjärnagloss' sole distributor in Singapore and Southeast Asia to find out more about the car detailing products that promise to give your car a real sheen! Car care can look very different from one car owner to another. Regular maintenance and essential repairs aside, some car owners are happy with the bare minimum — a car wash every ...
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Pirelli’s newly developed tyres for electric cars are quieter, grippier, stronger, and more energy-efficient than conventional tyres. Just as there are different types of cars and trucks to suit different purposes, so too are there different tyres to suit these different vehicles. Although we’ve had a sneak peek at the best Eco tyres on the market during this year’s AUTA Tyre Test, there’s plenty of scope for them to be even more ...
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If you think car care can be a hassle at times, you're not alone! Read more about Victor Chan, an AutoApp customer, and his car ownership experience. Do you own a car for the convenience of travelling around, and to alleviate commuting woes, especially at peak hours? So too does Victor Chan, who uses his car mostly to travel to and from work, and to shuttle the family around on weekends. ...
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With a range of over 420km and 408hp on tap, Mercedes-Benz gives us an idea of what to expect from its forthcoming EV models with the Mercedes-Benz EQC. Mercedes-Benz has (at last), thrown its hat into the Electric Vehicle (EV) arena with the launch of the EQC. Like its compatriots, Audi with e-tron, and BMW with i, Mercedes-Benz's EV sub-brand is EQ, hence the moniker of the car driven here. Given that ...
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The perennial MPV gets a timely facelift to keep it fresh and relevant as the 8-seater market heats up. If you’ve been in the market for an eight-seat people mover, there haven’t been really many choices. There’s the Toyota Previa, and er, that was more or less it, really. At least, until Hyundai and Kia unveiled the Palisade and Carnival respectively within a day of each other. Incredibly, within the same ...
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