The all-new MGS5 is sleek, stylish, and ready to take on the SUV EV market. Now on display until Sunday (13 April), the car arrives not only as a fresh face in the compact electric crossover space but also as a subtle passing of the torch. This model will eventually succeed the brand’s ZS EV. But to dismiss the MGS5 EV as a mere “ZS 2.0” would be missing the point entirely. Built ...
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Less than three months after its grand debut, Neta has exited the Singapore market. Tucked away at One Commonwealth, the Neta showroom was once heralded as a sign of bold ambitions, a local beachhead for a Chinese upstart looking to go global. But, it appears that the showroom has now closed its doors permanently. Grand opening to closed curtains It had all started with a respectable enough fanfare. At the 2025 Singapore Motorshow, the ...
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By the end of 2025, Opel Singapore, once among the earliest to bring European electric mobility to our shores, will be making its final bow. Auto Germany, the sole agent responsible for Opel cars and commercial vehicles in Singapore, has confirmed it will stop selling the German marque by the close of next year. The main reason for the decision was the lack of fresh, competitively priced models in Opel’s global pipeline ...
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Mercedes-Benz Singapore's highly anticipated Mission Electric is back, and this time it’s not just about test drives and hashtags. Mission Electric 2025 invites both EV evangelists and curious newcomers to step into the future, one electrified kilometre at a time. A Festival of the Future From April through June 2025, Mercedes-Benz Singapore is transforming its electric lineup into a travelling showcase. Over three months, Mission Electric will crisscross the island, quite literally taking ...
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They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but the Italian Trident just launched three new electrified Maserati Folgore models. And just like that, Modena’s fabled trident carved out a new chapter in Singapore’s electrified motoring scene. Meet the Maserati Folgore trio: Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio. Three distinctive models, one common current. In case your Italian’s a little rusty, Folgore translates to ‘lightning’. A rather fitting label for Maserati’s new line of ...
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The new Audi A5 is familiar in silhouette but fresh in spirit, Ingolstadt’s way of reminding us that there’s still magic to be found in the four-door format. And yes, before you ask, this “Sedan” is technically a liftback. Audi’s naming convention might confuse at first blush, but what you’re really looking at is a car that replaces not one, but two models; the outgoing A4 Sedan and the A5 Sportback. So ...
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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 ...
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Forty-eight hours. One fuel tank. An open invitation to defy what you think a hybrid can do. That’s the premise behind Cycle & Carriage Kia’s “Unstoppable Niro 48Hr Challenge”, an automotive endurance test that’s equal parts engineering showcase and driver’s determination. Slated to run from 3pm on 18 April to 3pm on 20 April 2025, the challenge is a rallying cry to Kia Niro Hybrid owners to prove, in real-world conditions, ...
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Here’s a scenario familiar to many of us – you drop your car off for servicing and are then left scrambling for a ride, juggling cab bookings or navigating the MRT maze with a paper cup of kopi in hand. But what if, instead, a brand-new BMW was waiting for you in a green lot just outside the service centre? No catch. No sales pitch. That’s exactly the kind of future Performance ...
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For the first time since 2019, Monster Jam, the world’s most jaw-dropping motorsports event, will take over the National Stadium on August 23, 2025. We’re talking 12,000-pound mechanical behemoths standing on two wheels, defying gravity, and soaring through the air like ballet dancers, only angrier and infinitely louder. If you've ever wondered what might happen if your childhood Hot Wheels collection came to life, Monster Jam is your answer. Last seen in Singapore ...
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The GAC E9 is a refreshing new entrant in the premium MPV space, thanks to its plug-in hybrid configuration. It was a Friday morning charged with more than just electricity when GAC officially pulled the covers off its all-new E9 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). This was also a new movement under the banner of ‘ONE GAC’. Spearheaded by EV Hub Pte Ltd, this unified strategy brings GAC, AION, and HYPTEC under ...
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It’s not every day that an international carmaker tailors a model specifically for our small but fiercely discerning island nation, but that’s precisely what the new Tesla Model Y is catered for. The new Tesla Model Y 110 is more about making smart electric mobility more accessible. Now, if you’re wondering about the “110” in its name, it’s a nod to the car’s power output. Specifically, 110 kilowatts (or about 147bhp), which ...
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Hyundai recently trademarked the name "N Sport", suggesting that the South Korean manufacturer is setting its sights on a segment long dominated by BMW's M Sport line. Hyundai's performance portfolio currently features the full-fledged 'N' models, vehicles engineered for enthusiasts seeking track-capable dynamics, and the 'N Line' variants, which offer sporty aesthetics with modest performance enhancements. The introduction of 'N Sport' is anticipated to bridge the gap between these two, providing consumers ...
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Tucked along 281 Alexandra Road, DEEPAL has officially opened its new showroom, and the brand has exciting plans for the future. With massive LED-wrapped columns, a spacious display area housing up to 12 vehicles, and even a café and children’s play corner, the brand is here to make an impression. Front and centre of this debut is the DEEPAL S07. This mid-sized electric SUV has clean lines, a coupe-inspired silhouette, and impressive ...
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Say hello to NGEN, Motul’s latest engine oil series and quite possibly the brand’s most audacious step forward in its 170-year history. Now, if you’ve ever turned a wrench or twisted a throttle, you’d know that Motul isn’t just some shelf-sitter in a supermarket aisle. This is the company that brought the world the first fully synthetic four-stroke lubricant back in 1971, the legendary Motul 300V. But even legends know when it’s ...
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