Motul NGEN Hybrid is targeted specifically for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). This high-performance engine oil is as much a technical marvel as it is a response to a shifting landscape, one where stop-start traffic, cooler running temperatures and engine reboots are the norm, not the exception. “Hybrid cars need hybrid oil,” quipped Carlo Savoca, Chief Marketing Officer of Motul Asia Pacific. “NGEN Hybrid is designed to ...
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TotalEnergies has taken a step forward in making sure our engines run cleaner, longer, and smarter. From its regional headquarters in Singapore, TotalEnergies Marketing Asia-Pacific Middle East has unveiled its new generation of lubricants that meet the latest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 performance standards, widely regarded as the gold standard for modern engine protection, efficiency, and longevity. At the heart of this new lineup is a familiar name with newfound credentials: ...
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For 100 years, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has been a cultural watermark and a rolling declaration of influence. Since 1925, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has ferried kings and queens, rock stars and revolutionaries, diplomats and dreamers. It has graced red carpets, wartime strategy rooms, royal wedding processions, and recording studios lit by incense and creative fire. And through it all, Phantom has often led the motorcade. As Rolls-Royce celebrates a full century of Phantom, ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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