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by Sean Loo 11 October 2026

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Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Arrives In Singapore, As Electric GT 4-Door Coupé Makes An Appearance

Mercedes-AMG introduces its latest performance SUV and Coupé ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, alongside a glimpse of its all-electric future. The heart of the new GLC 53 is a revised 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six engine, producing 449hp and 600Nm of torque. An overboost function temporarily increases torque to 640Nm for up to ten seconds, allowing both variants to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 4.2 seconds. The engine benefits from a redesigned cylinder head, ...

by Sean Loo 11 October 2026

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Toyota Urban Cruiser Arrives In Singapore As A Compact Electric SUV Built For City Life

Toyota expands its electric vehicle line-up with the new Urban Cruiser, combining compact dimensions, practical interior space and a 49kWh battery in a package designed for everyday driving. Not every electric SUV needs to be enormous, outrageously powerful or capable of accelerating like a sports car. Sometimes, all you really need is something that fits comfortably into a multi-storey car park, carries the family and does not make navigating Singapore's increasingly ...

by Sean Loo 11 October 2026

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BYD To Launch Certified Pre-Owned Programme In Singapore, With 177-Point Inspections And Battery Health Checks

Set to launch by the end of October 2026, the BYD certified pre-owned programme aims to make buying a used electric vehicle less of a gamble, while helping existing owners protect their cars' resale value. Buying a used car has always involved a certain degree of detective work. Mileage, servicing records and general condition are usually the first things buyers examine. But when it comes to electric vehicles, there is another ...

by Sean Loo 10 October 2026

Featured, International, News

VOYAH DREAM 9 Debuts In China With Rotating Seats, Huawei Technology And Electric Power

The VOYAH Dream 9 takes aim at the premium people-carrier segment with an elaborate cabin, advanced driver assistance and a choice of plug-in hybrid or fully electric powertrains. Unveiled in Beijing on 22 September 2026, the flagship MPV represents the latest attempt by Chinese manufacturers to challenge established luxury brands. Available in Ultra, Ultra+ and Lizun Edition variants, it is offered with plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrains, with Chinese prices ranging ...

by Sean Loo 10 October 2026

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LEGO Brings Formula 1 Fever To Suntec City With Life-Sized Race Car And Interactive Challenges

From a Formula 1 car built with nearly 400,000 LEGO bricks to racing challenges and exclusive collectibles, LEGO is bringing the excitement of the Singapore Grand Prix beyond the circuit. Formula 1 fever has returned to Singapore, and this time, the action is not confined to Marina Bay. The LEGO Group is celebrating the 2026 Formula 1 season with its LEGO F1 Experience the Thrill event at Suntec City, running from 1 ...

by Sean Loo 8 October 2026

Featured, International, Motorsports, News

Motul And McLaren Racing Expand Technical Partnership Across F1 And WEC

Motul is deepening its technical partnership with McLaren Racing, supplying bespoke lubricants for its Formula 1 machinery today and its upcoming World Endurance Championship Hypercar from 2027. Motul has supplied lubricant for the gearbox and differential of McLaren’s MCL40 since the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Motul’s research and development teams in France and Japan spent nine months working with McLaren Racing to create the bespoke 2714E gear oil. More ...

by Sean Loo 8 October 2026

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Aston Martin DB12 S Arrives In Singapore

The new DB12 S turns up the wick on Aston Martin’s Super Tourer, bringing more power, sharper dynamics and a suitably more aggressive wardrobe. The Aston Martin DB12 has never exactly been short of performance. But apparently, 680PS simply was not enough. Now we have the new DB12 S, the latest model to receive Aston Martin’s performance-focused S treatment and now officially approved for sale in Singapore. It joins the Vantage S ...

by Sean Loo 8 October 2026

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Audi RS5 Goes Plug-In Hybrid

Audi Sport’s first high-performance RS5 plug-in hybrid has arrived in Singapore in Sedan and Avant forms, combining a twin-turbo V6 with electric assistance and prices starting from S$713,999 with COE. Electrification has finally reached one of Audi Sport’s most familiar nameplates. The new Audi RS5 is now a plug-in hybrid, pairing a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 with an electric motor for a combined 470kW, or around 630hp. For purists, the words “RS” and ...

by Sean Loo 8 October 2026

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Porsche 917 KH Brings A Piece Of Le Mans History To Singapore

The 1971 Porsche 917 KH has traded Spa-Francorchamps for Singapore’s streets, ahead of its appearance at Raceborn Fest from 9 to 11 October. Singapore’s roads have seen their fair share of exotic machinery, but even by local standards, this is something special. A 1971 Porsche 917 KH, flown in from the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen, has arrived in Singapore ahead of Raceborn Fest, Porsche’s celebration of 75 years of motorsport. Before going ...

by Sean Loo 5 October 2026

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ION Orchard brings Formula 1 race-week action to the heart of Orchard Road

This year, ION Orchard is bringing the Formula 1 atmosphere into the shopping district with Live the Race, a series of Formula 1-themed activations spanning driver appearances, motorsport displays, fashion launches and beauty experiences. The programme runs across several locations within the mall, with highlights including appearances by Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, Haas F1 driver Ollie Bearman, and a series of race-inspired retail activations. Liam Lawson and Arvid ...

by Sean Loo 1 October 2026

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New Mercedes-Benz GLB Hybrid Arrives In Singapore

The Mercedes-Benz GLB hybrid gains a new 48-volt hybrid system that can drive briefly on electric power, alongside the latest MBUX technology and expanded driver assistance. At its heart is a newly developed 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 130hp and 200Nm. More interesting is the 22kW electric motor integrated directly into the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It draws power from a 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery and, unlike a conventional mild hybrid that merely ...

by Joel Tam 30 September 2026

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New 2027 BMW 3 Series G50 Previewed

We're among the first to preview the all-new BMW 3 Series, one of the brand's most important cars in an era when petrol, mild-hybrid, and full-electric powertrains will increasingly sit side by side. Few cars are more important to BMW than the 3 Series. For more than 50 years, it has been the car that perhaps best explains what a BMW is supposed to be: compact enough to enjoy, practical enough to ...

by Sean Loo 29 September 2026

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Mercedes-Benz Makes EV Road Trips To Malaysia Simpler With MB.CHARGE Public

Mercedes-Benz EV drivers can now access more than 12,000 charging points across Singapore and Malaysia through a single account, as MB.CHARGE Public expands across the Causeway. Driving an electric vehicle to Malaysia is no longer the adventure it once was. Charging networks have expanded, highway chargers have become easier to find, and the idea of taking an EV from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur no longer requires the sort of meticulous route ...

by Ben Chia 29 September 2026

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iCaur officially arrives in Singapore with the V23

Chery’s latest sub-brand, iCaur, has officially arrived in Singapore with the launch of the V23 electric SUV. Chery has introduced its third sub-brand in Singapore, with iCaur making its official debut following an event held at official distributor Vertex Automobile’s showroom on 23 September. The first model from iCaur to be offered here is the V23, an electric SUV that has quickly garnered popularity among Singaporean car buyers here. The V23 was ...

by Sean Loo 29 September 2026

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Marina Bay Sands And Scuderia Ferrari HP Shift Their Partnership Up A Gear For Singapore’s 2026 Night Race

Ferrari fever is returning to Marina Bay Sands this Formula 1 season, with an SF21 show car, Asia’s first official Ferrari Lifestyle pop-up and the Singapore landmark turning red as part of an expanded collaboration with Scuderia Ferrari HP. There are few places quite like Singapore during Formula 1 week. The barriers go up, engines echo between skyscrapers and seemingly every building within sight of Marina Bay discovers an enthusiasm for ...