Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the future of hydrogen-powered mobility. This partnership was sealed at the Korea-Czech Republic Business Summit in Prague. At the signing ceremony were Ken Ramírez, Hyundai’s Executive Vice President and Head of Global Commercial Vehicle and Hydrogen Business, alongside Petr Novotný, CEO of Škoda Group. Hyundai and Škoda will explore the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell systems and ...
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The Italian marque's latest high-performance electrified offering, the Lamborghini Urus SE, has just made its debut in Singapore. Designed to push the boundaries of what a super SUV can be, the Lamborghini Urus SE blends the heart-racing power of a sports car with the versatility and luxury of an SUV. Beneath its sharply styled exterior, the Urus SE houses a roaring 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. The numbers speak for themselves; 650hp, 850Nm ...
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Komoco has just released news on the 6-seater variant of the Hyundai Santa Fe. And you can check it out for yourself at the upcoming The Car Expo, taking place from 5 to 6 October 2024. After launching the all-new Santa Fe Turbo-Hybrid in a 7-seater configuration earlier in July, Hyundai is kicking it up a notch with a higher-end 6-seater version. But don’t expect to see it flooding showrooms just yet; ...
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Its name is a mouthful, but there’s no denying that the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4MATIC+ is a special model from the AMG boys. Singapore recently hosted the global debut of the AMG GT Motorsport Collectors Edition. With a nod to the brand’s deep roots in Formula One, this edition, limited to just 200 units, is dressed to the nines for the occasion. This car flaunts an Obsidian Black exterior, a deliberate ...
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Two new Malaysia VEP locations will be opening from September 22nd 2024, in a bid to increase productivity for VEP installation. Starting from September 22, Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be adding two more locations in Johor for Singaporean vehicle owners to collect and install their Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags. The new collection points, located at the Johor JPJ Complex in Taman Daya and the Road Transport Academy (Southern Region) ...
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This year’s BMW Golf Cup National Final 2024, held from 4 to 6 September at the Tanah Merah Country Club’s Tampines Course, was a fun-filled week. And the stakes were high, with three champions earning the honour of representing Singapore at the World Final in Bangkok next March. “At BMW, we strive to do things bigger and better, all the time,” said Lars Nielsen, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia. The National ...
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Tan Chong Motor has just opened orders for the all-electric Nissan Ariya. Crafted in Japan, the Nissan Ariya’s design philosophy draws from Japanese minimalism, integrating the concept of Iki, which is all about understated elegance. One of the standout details is the Kumiko pattern on the front shield, a traditional Japanese motif that you’ll also find tastefully woven into the cabin’s design. And speaking of the cabin, Andon lighting, reminiscent of the soft ...
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It was back in March of 1974 when the Lamborghini Countach rolled off the production line in Sant’Agata Bolognese, marking the birth of an automotive icon. The Countach was a trailblazer that redefined what a Lamborghini could be. For the first time, Lamborghini brought the creation of the bodywork and interiors in-house, a move that would become a hallmark of the brand's craftsmanship and tradition. And now, as Lamborghini celebrates this milestone, ...
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Audi Singapore is giving us a peek into their future of automotive retail, with a blend of retail, service, and brand initiatives. Teaming up with long-time partner Premium Automobiles Pte Ltd, Audi is launching the highly anticipated Audi House of Progress Singapore. This immersive lifestyle hub, along with a brand-new online sales platform and a lineup of new electric models, is Audi’s way of redefining the car-buying experience in the Lion ...
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Skoda Singapore has just unveiled the refreshed Kamiq. This updated Kamiq is now powered by a 1.0-litre, 114bhp engine, which means it neatly fits under the Cat A COE category - always a welcome bonus in Singapore’s car market. This little unit punches above its weight with 200Nm of torque, allowing it to zip from 0 to 100 km/h in a respectable 10.2 seconds. What’s more, this engine is packed with clever ...
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Zeekr has just unveiled its first family SUV, the 7X. Details are limited at the time of this article, but what we do know is that you’ve got two options for batteries: a 75kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery that delivers 605km of range on the CLTC cycle, or, if you’re looking for a little more juice, the 100kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery, which stretches that range to 780km. Zeekr claims the lithium-iron phosphate ...
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Porsche Singapore has introduced the first-ever Porsche Privilege programme. Launched through a collaboration between Porsche Asia Pacific, Porsche Digital, and Porsche AG, Porsche Privilege is integrated directly within the My Porsche app. It’s a gateway into an immersive Porsche universe, bridging the digital and physical realms. According to Dr. Henrik Dreier, Director of New Business Fields at Porsche Asia Pacific, the programme embodies the brand’s commitment to going beyond just making sports ...
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NTT DATA has taken its collaboration with McLaren Racing to new heights. Starting with the race in Zandvoort, Netherlands, the partnership now extends to McLaren’s F1 Academy Team, with NTT DATA becoming an Official Partner. This means their logo will proudly appear on the race car of rising star Bianca Bustamante, representing the team for the rest of the 2024 season and beyond. NTT DATA has been instrumental in supporting the team ...
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Chua Xing Han emerged as the winner of the Bridgestone Rivals racing simulator competition in Singapore, a high-octane contest that attracted virtual racers from around the globe. Presented by Bridgestone and Forza Motorsport, the competition, titled "Race to the Top," was an exclusive time attack event that tested drivers' skills, precision, and endurance on the virtual racetrack. The race required participants to pilot a Lamborghini Huracán STO around the fictional Hakone ...
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Pope Francis touched down in Singapore on Wednesday (Sept 11), marking the final stop of his 12-day whirlwind tour of the Asia-Pacific region. Welcomed at Changi Airport with a few notable dignitaries (Minister for Culture, Community, and Youth Edwin Tong, Singapore's Catholic leader Cardinal William Goh, and former cabinet minister Lim Boon Heng) Pope Francis’ arrival was a heartwarming affair. Children performed “Singapore Town” and presented him with flowers, and he made ...
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