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by Sean Loo 12 May 2025

Porsche Powers Up New Esports Facility in Cologne

These days, some of Porsche's fiercest battles are being fought not on asphalt but in pixels and Esports. Welcome to Cologne-Ossendorf, where the line between reality and simulation just got a little blurrier. Porsche Motorsport officially opened the doors to its new digital battleground, the Porsche Esports Performance Center (PEPC), a sleek, high-tech headquarters built not for exhaust fumes, but for electric intensity. It’s a purpose-built, 324-square-metre facility that houses six professional simulators, ...

by Sean Loo 7 May 2025

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Ferrari Debuts New 296 Speciale And 296 Speciale A

If the Ferrari 296 GTB was a finely tuned violin, the 296 Speciale is the full orchestra; intense, immersive, and utterly unapologetic. Welcome to Maranello’s newest ode to sensation, a car designed to make your heartbeat match the redline. Unveiled in April 2025, the 296 Speciale is Ferrari’s latest entry into its hallowed lineage of "special series" berlinettas, joining the Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale, and 488 Pista. Now add 880 ...

by Sean Loo 6 May 2025

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Rolls-Royce Presents Cullinan Daisy

Revealed quietly from the halls of Goodwood, this one-of-one Black Badge Cullinan Daisy is inspired by a solitary daisy field in the High Tatras mountains. “My love for the outdoors has been a driving force behind both my personal passions and professional success,” the commissioning client shared. “I envisioned Daisy Cullinan as a symbol of perseverance, balancing strength with serenity.” And that spirit has been captured in every flourish, from the hand-painted ...

by Sean Loo 25 April 2025

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BYD Ocean Series Makes Waves at Auto Shanghai 2025

With the global unveiling of five fresh models under its Ocean Series banner, BYD has thrown down the gauntlet. The important model of the bunch is the BYD Ocean-S Concept. It’s a glimpse into BYD’s future design direction: long, elegant lines, fluidic curves, and a futuristic front fascia. The interior is a wraparound cocoon of innovation, with seats that echo sea creatures, ambient lighting reminiscent of oceanic bioluminescence. Moving into deeper waters, the ...

by Sean Loo 25 April 2025

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DENZA Z Concept Sports Car Debuts at Auto Shanghai 2025

At Auto Shanghai 2025, Denza launched a new DENZA Z Concept Sports Car. Now, you might be wondering, DENZA? A sports car? Weren’t they more about sleek MPVs and futuristic SUVs? That’s the beauty of it. DENZA calls it “Pure Emotion”, and it’s not just branding fluff. The Z’s aesthetic is a harmony of aggression and elegance. Its ‘Quantum Pulse’ front fascia looks like it’s inhaling the future, while the sculpted side ...

by Sean Loo 25 April 2025

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XPENG Unveils AI-Driven Revolution At Auto Shanghai 2025

At Auto Shanghai 2025, XPENG Motors announced an AI-driven future that's as thrilling as it is groundbreaking. He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO, didn't mince words at the unveiling: "We're not merely launching products today," he announced, confidently, "but fundamentally redefining what an automotive company can be." And redefine they certainly did, with XPENG’s new World Foundation Model, affectionately called the "AI Brain." Imagine this as a supercomputer for cars, with 35 times ...

by Sean Loo 25 April 2025

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BMW Vision Driving Experience Shines in Shanghai

BMW decided to flex its muscles and showcase just what its electric models are capable of at Shanghai's Vision Driving Experience. When you think of BMW, you probably picture the classic internal combustion growl, right? Yet, standing trackside in Shanghai, the whisper-quiet agility of BMW's electrified fleet painted a compelling portrait of the future. One might ask, "Can electricity really ignite the senses as petrol power does?" Against the dazzling backdrop of ...

by Sean Loo 25 April 2025

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Bentley Exterior Accent Colours Extend Palette Beyond 46 Billion Possibilities

If you thought your exterior accent colours options for customising a Bentley were already endless, think again. The British marque has decided to dial up the bespoke game even further, unveiling an exquisite new palette of exterior accent colours that multiply personalisation possibilities to a staggering 46 billion combinations. Choosing the perfect colour for your Bentley has always been akin to selecting a finely tailored suit or the perfect bottle of wine. ...

by Sean Loo 21 April 2025

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The European Union Wants To Ban Carbon Fibre

Carbon fibre. The marvel of modern materials science that turned even the most lumbering of machines into featherweight flyers. From Formula 1 cockpits to the bonnets of overly enthusiastic street builds, this black weave of performance has long been the darling of engineers and Instagram tuners alike. But now, the European Union is giving it a thought, and they might want to impose a ban on it. What’s got them all hot under ...

by Sean Loo 19 April 2025

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Rolls-Royce Unveils Luxury Chess Set

It’s rather unexpected and delightfully refreshing to find a Rolls-Royce designed not for the road, but for the living room. Yet here we are, with the introduction of the Rolls-Royce Chess Set. Unboxing a chess set has never been so ceremonial. In true Rolls-Royce fashion, the playing board opens with a singular, deliberate motion. As the lid rises, a leather-lined tray emerges gracefully, presenting the magnetically suspended pieces as if summoned by ...

by Sean Loo 15 April 2025

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Bentley Launches New High-Performance Hybrid Range

Bentley has just refreshed their Continental GT and Flying Spur line-ups for 2025. Don’t expect radical reboots or spaceship aesthetics. Bentley knows its clientele, so instead of chasing fads, the latest Continental GT and Flying Spur models double down on what makes the brand iconic. The Continental GT looks like it's been on a tailored diet; sleeker, tauter, with cleaner lines that speak of wind tunnel sessions and Savile Row finesse. The Flying ...

by Sean Loo 14 April 2025

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JAECOO J7 Secures Euro NCAP Five-Star Rating

On 9 April 2025, the JAECOO J7 scored over 80% across every single Euro NCAP category, walking away with a five-star badge. With the OMODA C5 already boasting five-star ratings across Euro NCAP, ANCAP, and ASEAN NCAP, the J7 SHS completes a trifecta of top-tier safety recognition. Euro NCAP is no walk in the park. Adult occupant protection? 81%. Child occupant protection? 80%. Vulnerable road user safety and assist systems? Also hovering ...

by Sean Loo 14 April 2025

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Porsche Opens Its First Classic Centre in Germany

Porsche, in partnership with Glinicke Group, officially unveiled the country’s first Porsche Classic Centre. This is an exquisite haven for petrolheads who still hear the metallic bark of an air-cooled flat-six echoing through their dreams. The centre is hallowed ground for purists, a space where 911s and 959s are treated less like used cars and more like museum pieces with horsepower. The new facility caters specifically to classic Porsche models, offering everything from ...

by Sean Loo 12 April 2025

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Rolls-Royce Debuts One-Off Phantom Cherry Blossom

The Phantom Cherry Blossom is a one-off commission by Rolls-Royce that is less a vehicle and more a moving homage to the bloom of the sakura. Commissioned by a client in Japan with deep, personal ties to the centuries-old tradition of Hanami, this bespoke Phantom Extended is a tribute not just to cherry blossoms, but to the very idea of life’s fleeting beauty. 250,000 Stitches. Six Months. One Masterpiece. The embroidery alone (over ...

by Sean Loo 2 April 2025

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Hyundai Advances Accessible Transportation With Mobility Solutions

On 1 April 2025, Hyundai Motor launched a groundbreaking mobility demonstration in Dongtan, Gyeonggi-do. The initiative, running over five months, aims to bring tangible change to people with mobility challenges. At the heart of this movement is the R1. Based on the ST1 electrification business platform, the R1 is a modular companion, tailored for adaptability and inclusiveness with expandable hardware and customisable software. It’s what Sooyoung Kim, Vice President and Head of ...