Moterey Car Week attendees got a glimpse into Lamborghini's electric future with the Lanzador. Monterey Car week saw Lamborghini unveil its Lanzador concept which the Sant'Agata Bolognese firm calls "a high ground-clearance GT with 2+2 seats..." Alrightey then! The Lanzador concept points toward a series model that will be built from 2028 onwards. Electrified, of course. This follows in the footsteps of the V12 plug-in hybrid Revuelto, and is in sync with ...
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The 3 Series is BMW’s best-selling car, and arguably one of the most prominent automotive pillars. Much like cars such as the Volkswagen Golf, Porsche 911 and Mercedes S-Class, the BMW 3 Series has cemented itself as the standard by which all of its peers are measured. And those peers nigh on always come off worse. But for how much longer? The 3 Series faces a not completely certain future as electrification ...
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One of BMW’s greatest M cars gets even better - the all-new 2023 BMW M2. The 2023 M2 is arguably BMW’s best new car on the market today. It’s quick, balanced, communicative, and still a thoughtful daily driver. All of the sugar, spice, and everything nice things you’d expect from a small car wearing the M badge. But here's the million-dollar question - can it conquer the track? You see, these M ...
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Plush luxury BMW iX EV meets rugged offroad terrain. Fun ensues. BMW recently invited me to Buriram to attend the Asia Driving Challenge 2023. It was an action-packed day filled with non-stop automotive joy, being able to experience a myriad of BMW cars on and off track. If you haven’t seen it already, check out my thoughts here. However, one particular station stood out to me, so unorthodox that it was frankly ...
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Held at the Chang International Circuit (CIC), we got to savour some of BMW’s finest in the BMW Buriram Driving Challenge. Greetings, fellow speed enthusiasts. Let me paint for you a vivid picture of an experience that transcends the ordinary, where BMW's finest machines come alive in a symphony of power and elegance. Now, I know that the mention of Buriram (which is in Thailand, for those not in the know) might ...
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It’s an unmistakable sight on our roads, and it's universally hated by everyone. But, how does the ERP system work? It sucks your hard-earned money and doesn't give it back. Seemingly the only thing in Singapore that cannot break down, it's the legendary ERP. Electronic Road Pricing, or ERP, was a scheme conceived as a means to regulate the use of roads and handle traffic congestion. First implemented in 1998, these gantries ...
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There’s only one answer when you’re asked to spend an afternoon test-driving the latest range of BMW models back to back… The car industry moves at such a rapid rate that it doesn’t take long before an entire range changes right below your nose. After being away for the first half of the year due an overseas posting, the opportunity to be reacquainted with the latest range of BMW models proved ...
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Goodwood’s 30th anniversary of the Festival of Speed aptly coincides with Porsche celebrating the 75th anniversary of its very first sports car – the 356. Porsche is celebrating their 75th Anniversary in 2023, and throughout the year thus far they have launched a myriad of events worldwide for fans around the world to revel in. Of course, with an anniversary as grand as this, the German marque would definitely make a ...
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The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a conglomerate of fast cars, smoky tyres, and the burning passions of motorsport fans worldwide. Since I was a wee kid, I’ve always dreamt of visiting the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The live stream broadcasts kept me up for hours at a time, and I wanted to feel those cars rocketing up the hill in real life. And this year, my dream came true. A Symphony of ...
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Mix Land Rover Defenders and roads that aren’t made from concrete, and you get an eclectic road trip that soaks in unorthodox views. When you think of Singaporeans going to Johor Bahru (JB), one might imagine indulging in the great food offerings there or unwinding with a massage. All whilst thinking about what strategy one might employ in order to fill up your vehicle with the most amount of fuel possible. Hence, ...
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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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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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A unique and exclusive whisky collaboration between two iconic British brands, Aston Martin and Bowmore, has created the Bowmore ARC-52 ‘Mokume Edition’. This one-of-a-kind collector's item will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in London on 26 May 2023, with the proceeds going to The Bowmore Legacy fund. The futuristic design of Aston Martin, along with Bowmore’s unfaltering attention to detail and craftsmanship, has created this unorthodox-looking 52-year-old single malt, presented in a carbon ...
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The LEGO Group has partnered with Lazada to host its LEGO LazMall Super Brand Day on 18 May. The LEGO Group has partnered with Lazada to host LEGO LazMall Super Brand Day on May 18. This 24-hour shopping event invites customers to ‘Dream It, Build It’ by making their dream cars real with these enticing LEGO vehicle sets. In line with the upcoming Fast X movie, customers can look forward to exclusive ...
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You might not be familiar with his name, but you would definitely recognise the cars and brand which Sir Henry Royce founded and propelled to stardom. Sir Henry Royce might be known to some as a quiet but hardworking man, but to others, he is the embodiment of the world-famous Rolls-Royce company. Even after 160 years, and long after his passing, his philosophy still rings true to this day “Seek for ...
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