The rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch gets an extra dose of power and more race goodies. Toyota has taken its already scorching GR Yaris and turned up the heat. This little dynamo, which has already found its way into the hearts of hot hatch aficionados, is back from the workshop with some serious tweaks. Revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, the new turbocharged 1.6-litre 3-cylinder engine is back, but it's not ...
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Commuters who have already obtained a new SimplyGo card may exchange it for a “newer” EZ-Link card in due time. Chatting with fellow commuters lately, you might have caught wind of a bit of a kerfuffle about the shift from EZ-Link to SimplyGo. Just when we thought we were all forced to switch gears by 1 June 2024, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has decided to revert their initial plans. Not caught up ...
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New Harley-Davidson models for 2024 now available through dealerships worldwide. Harley-Davidson has revealed on H-D.com a portion of its 2024 motorcycle line and announced these bikes are now available through authorized dealerships globally, with additional new motorcycle models to be unveiled soon. The limited-production 2024 models from Harley-Davidson's Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) and more new models will be revealed with a special launch film, “American Dreamin’”, on H-D.com at 12 AM Singapore ...
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Pre-series Taycan Turbo S ripped through the Nordschleife 26 seconds quicker than the current version. Porsche's lap record for its Taycan Turbo S on the Nurburgring Nordschleife was 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds, set by Porsche development driver Lars Kern in August 2022 in a current-generation vehicle with the performance package. On 2 January 2024, Lars walloped his own lap time in a pre-series next-generation Taycan Turbo S by an eye-watering 26 ...
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This partnership is set to bring exclusive benefits for BYD retail passenger vehicle owners in Singapore. Electric vehicle (EV) owners would benefit from some perks. To this end, BYD Singapore and Charge+ have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to forge a new partnership. In case you didn't know, BYD manufactures EVs as well as other technological innovations across different verticals, and Charge+ is a leading integrated EV charging solution provider serving ...
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Macan prototypes tested thoroughly for performance and efficiency. The new Porsche Macan will soon make its global debut. Until then, leading up to this launch saw Porsche putting Macan prototypes through gruelling tests in extreme conditions to ensure reliability, performance and efficiency. Ten years after its launch, the Macan is now in its second generation in all-electric form. As the first Porsche model built on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the ...
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All new paint colours for the latest Panamera are available for even more variety. A fresh colour programme is now available for the latest-generation Porsche Panamera. These include but are not limited to Montego Blue Metallic, Ice Grey Metallic, Lugano Blue and Madeira Gold Metallic. Madeira Gold Metallic, for example, is a warm, cognac-hued colour tone that evokes a golden autumn. Subtle effect pigments create a metallic brilliance and underline the ...
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Visitors to Singapore will now be able to rent a variety of vehicles from Changi Airport Terminal 3 via Cycle & Carriage Leasing. Cycle & Carriage Leasing has recently debuted a new myCarriage outlet located at Changi Airport, offering short and long-term rental options for locals and tourists alike. This move trails the success of their debut branch at 209 Pandan Gardens. Unlike old-school car rental outlets, you won't need to visit ...
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Experience the latest MINI models all in one cosy place at One Holland Village. MINI has recently unveiled its new Pop-Up Store, nestled within the One Holland Village shopping mall, and it's open from 11 am to 9 pm daily. It’s a new hub where you can get up close with the latest MINI models, take them for a spin, and dive into the stylish world of the MINI Lifestyle Collection. "The Holland ...
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It's time to plug into the future as pre-sale online reservations for the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 EV range are now live. If you've been dreaming about making a switch to electric, here's your chance to secure your spot in the driver's seat, with indicative prices that are sparking interest citywide. ID.4 Pro Meet the ID.4 Pro, Volkswagen's first fully electric SUV, where zero emissions meet carbon-neutral production. This SUV boasts a 77-kWh battery ...
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The GranTurismo Prisma is in town for just over a month. The latest Maserati GranTurismo was launched in 2023, along with the announcement of the GranTurismo Folgore, the first Maserati to go with a 100% battery-electric drivetrain and three electric motors. However, throw Fuoriserie, Maserati's bespoke artisan arm, into the mix and you're sure to end up with something eye-catching and special. And that's exactly what's happened with the GranTurismo Prisma, a ...
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Get ready for a touch of class when your next ride features a transparent crystal infotainment display. At the Consumner Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas this month, Continental Automotive unveiled the world’s first near-transparent car infotainment display by Swarovski Crystal. This 10-inch premium automotive display is fully embedded in a clear crystal housing that opens up new possibilities to integrate minimalist styling with the latest features in luxury cars. ...
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Cycle & Carriage (C&C) is making a Smart move into the electric vehicle (EV) space. They've secured the rights to sell Smart cars, an EV brand jointly owned by the Chinese automotive group Geely and German carmaker Mercedes-Benz. This deal is the latest in a series of strategic moves by C&C. Not long after they brought in Chinese EV brand Ora, they're now planning to bring in Smart. This announcement comes just ...
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An All Round Training (ART) session allowed us to experience some of the best technologies from Subaru that make its cars feel special. So you’re shopping for a car but don’t want to break the bank in doing so. The sensible thing to do would be to browse the myriad Korean or Japanese brands that represent reliability and affordability in equal measure. In some cases, even a modicum of style. However, with ...
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Cat A is hot, and here are the new cars launched that are sold under this COE category. Many Singaporeans looking to make their first or next car purchase will likely look at cars that fall under COE Category A or Cat A. This is thanks to our world-famous taxation system that doubles or even triples a car's selling price and then tacks on a "digital paper qualification to purchase" called ...
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