Kia recently started a new partnership with Premier Taxis, launching a new fleet of 700 Kia Niro Plus Hybrid that will be run as taxis. This is the third time that Kia Singapore has partnered with Singapore-based taxi operator Premier, with their previous two collaborations being the Magentis in 2006 and Optima K5 in 2013. Approximately 700 units of the unique Niro Plus Hybrid variant will be introduced to our roads in ...
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Volvo is on the charge, quite literally, and it wants to fully electrify its lineup come 2030. Leading this charge is the XC40 Recharge, showing the world how the Swedes can do it in an organised, formal manner. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (And the C40 Recharge, which we reviewed earlier) are Volvo’s first foray into the EV space. Even with its EV underpinnings, it can still hold its own against ...
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Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023 with celebrations kicking off around the world. The centre showpiece of Porsche's 75th anniversary is the unveiling of a new Vision 357 concept. This sleek concept pays homage to the original 356 first created in 1948 by Ferdinand Porsche. The Vision 357 concept is built on an existing 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and it is on display for the first time in Berlin at ...
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Combining multiple vehicle styles into one, the Audi Activesphere Concept is one funky futuristic machine. It's the 4th iteration of Audi’s ongoing ‘sphere’ concepts and serves as concept studies for future Audi EV models. Unlike the first 3 concept designs, the Activesphere is built from the ground up to be an offroading active mobility monster and combines loads of Audi’s modern and futuristic design languages. A sportback-esque design with a tapered roofline ...
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The new BMW X1 impresses with its cheerful demeanour and wallet-friendly price. SUVs. Love or hate them, they're here to stay, and it seems the general public can't get enough of them. A tall stature, good boot space, room for 5 to fit comfortably, and it's off to the races. BMW has a proven track record of great SUVs, or SAVs as they're more locally coined. The German marque is no stranger ...
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Want to feel like a king on the roads? Take a seat. Land Rover is known for two kinds of cars. The first which you can depend on when scaling even the most treacherous terrain, wading through knee-deep water, or traversing the Sahara by land. The other kind, denoted as Range Rovers are, well, commonly bought by football players and have heaps of luxury that flaunt to other road users that you ...
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Fuel-saving tips are sacred things that have been passed down for generations. But, are they really genuine? It’s a rite of passage every petrolhead goes through, and it probably starts with “I heard about this tip back then about…”. With petrol prices ever increasing, plus the onslaught of inflation and global conflicts, car owners worldwide are always looking for ways to help increase the fuel efficiency of their cars, in a bid ...
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Toyota is showing us once again that saving the planet doesn’t necessarily mean giving up fun and exciting cars to drive, as shown by these AE86 concepts. Toyota made a big splash at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, revealing a whole host of new cars and technologies. Exhibits like the 24-hour Le Mans winning car and the new 2024 Prius are cool and all, but what really stole the show was ...
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The R35 GT-R doesn’t seem to want to retire, and Nissan proudly unveiled their latest 2024 edition to the world at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2023. It’s been 16 years since the Nissan R35 GT-R made its debut back in 2007. Not many cars survive that long of a production run, but the boffins at Nissan surprised the world again with the launch of the 2024 GT-R model year, after revealing ...
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Sleek looks tango with brute force, all wrapped up in one neat package. More awareness from the general public, coupled with big pushes and mandates from worldwide governments and it is off to the races for automakers. It is now an all-arms race to see who can have the biggest slice of the electric vehicle (EV) pie. Volvo has also joined in the fracas, even going a step further to pledge ...
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Art is nothing new for Porsche, and the German marque is back with its second instalment of “The Art of Dreams”, this time bigger and better than ever. It all started with the first inception of Porsche’s ‘The Art of Dreams’. The series made its debut back in October 2021, and the art piece ‘Remember your dreams’ curated by French artist Cyril Lancelin found its way to our shores for the ...
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The Citroën C5 Aircross, with its quirky looks, has been a homerun locally since its inception. Now, it's back with swanky new looks. With a frugal turbocharged engine, practical and spacious interior for the family, and crucially falling under category A of COE, the C5 has a lot going for it. Consumers agree too, and the car has seen substantial success ever since it hit the showrooms. Copyright William CROZES @ Continental ...
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The multi-faceted Golden State proved to be the perfect setting to put Land Rover’s most versatile SUV through its paces. If you’ve never been to the United States, California would be a good place to start your American experience. While many first-timers might gravitate to the adrenalin-filled joy rides that Southern California is known for; Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood – you get the idea… Northern California however, offers a more nuanced ...
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Porsche is kicking off 2023 with a new Porsche Now pop-up. 2023 is set to be a big year for Porsche. The German marque has big plans for Singapore, and it's already launching its first endeavour in the form of a new Porsche Now pop-up store, located at Guoco Tower, next to Tanjong Pagar MRT. This store acts as a prequel to the future grand opening of a new Porsche Studio here, ...
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The International MotorXpo Hong Kong (IMXHK) was an action-packed weekend of exciting activities for automotive enthusiasts of all ages. The first-ever International MotorXpo Hong Kong (IMXHK) which happened in 2021 was an overwhelming success, attracting over 160,000 visitors, 160 different exhibitors, and amassed 60 brands and more than 150 vehicles. Continuing its success, IMXHK 2022 was an even bigger endeavour, promoting automotive culture, education, and electronic sports car racing. Held from 8 ...
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