Hyundai Motor and Kia will link Samsung’s ‘SmartThings’ IoT (Internet of Things) platform to their connected car services. Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation signed an agreement on 3 January 2024 with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces. Under this agreement, Hyundai and Kia customers will be able to control digital appliances via touch and voice remote commands ...
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The first phase of the Woodlands Checkpoint expansion is to be completed by 2032, and the work will not disrupt operations at the checkpoint. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has unveiled plans to expand the Woodlands Checkpoint, transforming it into a mammoth facility five times its current size. Set to commence in 2025, the first phase will see extensions at the Old Woodlands Town Centre and Bukit Timah Expressway, with ...
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Appointments put Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) in strong stead for accelerated progress as smart urban mobility hub. HMGICS announced new management appointments as its next step for accelerated progress as a smart urban mobility hub on 10 January 2024. These changes across the manufacturing and sales innovation divisions have come into effect from 1 January 2024. CEO Dr Park Hyun Sung has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HMGICS. He ...
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New Street Glide, Road Glide and CVO Harley-Davidson models for 2024 now available through dealerships worldwide. You'd probably have seen our Harley-Davidson (H-D) article from last week, and this is the continuation. On 24 January 2024, four new motorcycle models were revealed. “These exciting new models represent a new era for Harley-Davidson, elevating every aspect of performance, technology, comfort, and style,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson. “Without question, ...
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The all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has just been launched, and customers will be able to choose three different trim variants - Avantgarde, Exclusive, and AMG Line. Mercedes-Benz Singapore has just unveiled the latest E-Class Saloon, a nameplate that marries elegance with cutting-edge technology and safety. Taking cues from its regal sibling, the S-Class flagship, this new incarnation is bigger and bolder than its predecessors. Three different trim variants are available at launch - ...
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The Porsche Macan has been exhilarating the automotive world since its debut over a decade ago. Now, it's time to plug in and power up as Porsche unveils the new all-electric Macan. Debuting in Singapore, it promises to eclipse even the legendary 911 in popularity stakes. Two variants were revealed at launch - the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo. Crafted on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), these models are designed with ...
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Volkswagen Group Singapore is offering promotions for those looking for a new Volkswagen and Skoda, alongside great deals for existing owners! Get ready for a bonanza of blessings this Lunar New Year as Volkswagen Group Singapore rolls out a red carpet of irresistible offers. If you've been eyeing that Volkswagen of your dreams, now's the time. The firm is dishing out discounts to the tune of $8,888, plus travel vouchers worth $3,000 ...
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Porsche customers and enthusiasts alike can take in the ambience while sipping coffee. Porsche Singapore, the new venture between Porsche Asia Pacific and Eurokars Group, was formed in 2022 with the aim of elevating customer experiences in Singapore. Today, the iconic German sports car manufacturer proudly delivers on this promise, as it opens its doors to its brand-new Porsche Studio Singapore, and we were there to check it out. The new 8,500 ...
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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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