ON YOUR MARK: The Karting Arena @ Jurong now open

The Karting Arena Jurong is said to be designed “by racers, for racers”. Motorsport fans and adrenaline junkies, give a cheer, for a new go-kart circuit is now in business. Behind the opening is The Karting Arena (TKA), the same folks behind Singapore’s first electric kart track in Bukit Timah. Thing is, while that venue is great ...

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SKODA OCTAVIA COMBI E-TEC REVIEW: The critical thinker’s practical choice

In a sea of SUVs, the seldom-seen station wagon smartly stands strong. And the Skoda Octavia Combi is one of the strongest there is. Admittedly, I’ve always been favourably partial towards station wagons — aka estates — even back in the days when Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) weren't really a thing. Being able to carry the ...

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2021 Hyundai Palisade 3.5 V6 review: 8th Wonder

The 8-seat SUV makes for a stylish alternative to minibus-style people movers. When it comes to vehicle design, there seems to be an unwritten rule that dictates an inverse proportion between the number of seats it has and how it looks. I submit aircraft as an example, a single-seat fighter jet versus the Airbus A380. When ...

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Potenza for Greatness: Bridgestone Potenza Sport released in Singapore

Loved Bridgestone’s Potenza S007A? They’ve now got a newer and greater flagship performance tyre, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. Bridgestone Tyre Singapore has just launched the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport, the latest flagship in its range of high-performance Potenza tyres. It's been introduced with the tagline ‘Better Never Settles’, hinting at performance enhancements. Indeed, this latest addition ...

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2021 MINI One 5-Door review: Goatee Go Fast

With lively handling, Johnny Depp-esque styling and a practical cargo capacity, it’s hard to fault the refreshed entry-level MINI. There’s a scientific study that’s proven men look up to eight years older with facial hair. You’ve definitely seen the meme — shave a bearded man, and boom — he becomes a kid. Traditionally, MINIs are targeted at ...

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IT GOES TO 11: 2022 Honda Civic premieres in Singapore

The turbo-only 11th-generation Honda Civic was unveiled today and goes on sale from $122,999 with COE. In a time of uncertainty for many, we can take some comfort in knowing that there will be a new Honda Civic every five years or so. Even the pandemic and silicon chip shortage won’t slow down this perennial favourite ...

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