The government has recently announced revisions to the ARF system in Singapore, and it’s not looking good for luxury car owners. The Budget 2023 speech just concluded earlier this week, and this presents some new changes to the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) system we are currently adopting. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has since announced the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will increase the ARF values for new and used cars with ...
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The Honda Jazz has recently gotten a new facelift, hitting our shores with new looks and a hybrid drivetrain. Oh, and there’s a new crossover Crosstar variant too. Kah Motor, Singapore’s authorised distributor for Honda, has recently launched the updated Honda Jazz. This popular hatchback now includes a hybrid drivetrain, where a 105bhp 1.5-litre engine will work in tandem with two electric motors. Total output is now rated at 121bhp, and this ...
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Kia recently started a new partnership with Premier Taxis, launching a new fleet of 700 Kia Niro Plus Hybrid that will be run as taxis. This is the third time that Kia Singapore has partnered with Singapore-based taxi operator Premier, with their previous two collaborations being the Magentis in 2006 and Optima K5 in 2013. Approximately 700 units of the unique Niro Plus Hybrid variant will be introduced to our roads in ...
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Inchcape Singapore expands their EV ecosystem with the acquisition of AutoInsure, who is experienced in EV maintenance and servicing. Inchcape Singapore, the official dealer for Toyota, Lexus and Suzuki cars here in Singapore, has recently announced that they have acquired AutoInsure, an automotive workshop group that specialises in electric vehicle (EVs) maintenance. As the world transitions to adopt a more eco-friendly approach, we are seeing more manufacturers pushing out new and state-of-the-art ...
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With some new touches, the facelifted Palisade is about to hit our streets. We've reviewed the pre-facelift Hyundai Palisade and came away impressed with this large, luxurious land yacht. Now, the Palisade has been given a mild refresh and some new goodies within to keep it soldiering on in the seven-seater luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment. The front cascading grille design is now wider, with grille elements now starting above the ...
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... with Porsche's eyes locked firmly on the future in Singapore. Think of a boutique automotive retail experience right in the Central Business District, easily accessible by both public and private transport. That's what the Porsche NOW pop-up retail store at Guoco Tower represents, and we were there to experience it first-hand at its official launch. This represents a new way of envisioning the retail experience, courtesy of other restaurants, cafes ...
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April 2023 will see things kick off with Alfa Romeo making a comeback after a temporary hiatus Mark the date - 1st April 2023. This is when Komoco Holdings Pte Ltd will open its brand new Alfa Romeo showroom and service centre at 1 Chang Charn Road, alongside its existing Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge showroom since Komoco Holdings is also the current importer for the three Stellantis-owned brands. from left: Christophe Musy, ...
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... at Changi Exhibition Centre, and BOY are we glad we did. Thanks Subaru! Upon arriving at CEC, the first sight to greet us was a fleet of Subarus, or as enthusiasts refer to it, Scoobys parked up and on display. These included the modern-day enthusiasts' choices, in the BRZ, WRX Sedan and WRX Wagon. Up front were three hero cars from yesteryear, the S206, S207 and S208... … flanked on one side ...
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We're glad to see our local Motorshow back after a three-year hiatus After the pandemic-wrought shutdown wrecked plans for the past three years, Suntec City Level 4 is now bustling with cars once again at the Singapore Motorshow 2023. While relatively modest compared to previous shows, it's a welcome start nonetheless. Here are our five must-see picks and six notable mentions. Nissan X-Trail e-Power Wanna go green but concerned about the nitty-grittys when ...
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Art is nothing new for Porsche, and the German marque is back with its second instalment of “The Art of Dreams”, this time bigger and better than ever. It all started with the first inception of Porsche’s ‘The Art of Dreams’. The series made its debut back in October 2021, and the art piece ‘Remember your dreams’ curated by French artist Cyril Lancelin found its way to our shores for the ...
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The Citroën C5 Aircross, with its quirky looks, has been a homerun locally since its inception. Now, it's back with swanky new looks. With a frugal turbocharged engine, practical and spacious interior for the family, and crucially falling under category A of COE, the C5 has a lot going for it. Consumers agree too, and the car has seen substantial success ever since it hit the showrooms. Copyright William CROZES @ Continental ...
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Bentley has announced a new ground-breaking revolutionary process of 3D printing solid gold for the Bentley Batur. This process, according to Bentley, is an industry-first. for the automotive industry. This new-fangled 'additive manufacturing' technique will produce up to 210 grams of 18ct yellow gold which will be added to the Bentley Batur. The optional 3D-printed gold accents will be scattered around the driver touchpoints. This includes the Charisma Dial, encircling the start/stop ...
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You think the Rolls-Royce Phantom couldn’t get more bespoke? Think again. Rolls-Royce has recently unveiled its unique Bespoke Series Phantom, 'The Six Elements', at a private gala ceremony held in Dubai. The unique project, initiated by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai in partnership with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi, comprises six Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Series IIs. The unique bit? Each Phantom is entirely individual, and features its own specially commissioned artwork on the inside, ...
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In conjunction with the Singapore Art Week happening in January 2023, Porsche’s ‘The Art of Dreams’ series of worldwide art installations is making a return to our shores. ‘The Art of Dreams’ is an international series of interactive art installations created by Porsche, and is set to return to our shores in January. This exhibit will be launched in conjunction with the Singapore Art Week 2023, and it will be happening ...
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The Honda Jazz Crosstar Hybrid will be reaching our shores very soon, The Honda Jazz Crosstar Hybrid (what a mouthful), a new ‘crossover’ variant to the Jazz hatchback we know and love, has now appeared on Kah Motor’s website, Honda’s official distributor in Singapore. While there are no physical units in Singapore yet, a source from Honda informed us that the first units for sale will arrive early next year. However, it ...
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