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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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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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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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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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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At the start of November, the peace and tranquillity of Cha-Am Beach was shattered by the roar of thumping V-Twin engines and thundering music. The harmonious noise was caused by the first-ever Asia Harley Days festival, organised by Harley-Davidson. The event saw a record attendance of more than 1600 festival goers heralding from all over Asia, including 80 H.O.G.™ (Harley Owners Group) chapters and motorcycle clubs from Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, ...
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The multi-faceted Golden State proved to the be 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. Many first-timers might gravitate to the adrenaline-filled joy rides that Southern California is known for; Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood – you get the idea… With such varied terrain and weather conditions, perhaps ...
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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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It’s a great chance to get to know our little red dot better with the Government's SingapoRediscovers vouchers – here's how the AutoApp editorial team is going to do it. Under normal circumstances, most of us would have made plans for an exciting holiday in an exotic destination, or a relaxing road trip up North. Unfortunately for us, the COVID-19 pandemic has lasted quite a lot longer than we hoped, and ...
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Have a bad case of the travel bug? Well, just because you can’t physically jet set and go, doesn’t mean you can’t explore the world… from the comfort of your sofa, of course. Read on to find out which Netflix travel show you should watch next. So your wanderlust has reached hazardous levels. But you still can’t travel and a staycation (free tourism vouchers or not) just won't cut it either. ...
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With the September school holidays in Singapore right around the corner, you may be looking for some recommendations of places to head to for some good ol’ family fun close to home. Short on ideas? We got your back. Let the AutoApp Editorial Team share some of their favourite spots with you! So you’ve had to bid goodbye to that relaxing resort stay in Bintan, and wave sadly in Singaporean as ...
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