And it was more than just that ice cream fiasco. BMW made a strong showing at Auto Shanghai 2023 with a total of three world premieres, with the focus placed firmly on electrification and digitalisation. This is also the first time that only electrified new models from the brand were being exhibited at a show, with the star attractions being the all-electric BMW i7 M70 xDrive, the BMW XM Label Red, and ...
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Wearnes Automotive, the official dealership for Volvo in Singapore, is hosting a series of activities over the weekend to celebrate the Swedish brand’s 96th birthday. Taking place this weekend from 29th - 30th April, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at their Alexandra Road showroom, Volvo will be hosting a series of workshops to suit guests of all ages. For the young ones, a recycled car workshop enables them to create their very ...
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Nissan is doubling down on its electrification and connectivity approach, launching its new concept vehicles at Auto Shanghai 2023. Nissan went in big at the recent Auto Shanghai 2023, revealing a pair of EV concepts - the Max-Out convertible sports car, and the Arizon SUV.The Max-Out showcases what Nissan envisions performance EVs to be like in the future, while the Arizon is conceptualised to meet China’s diverse mobility needs. The hotly anticipated ...
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Seems like every auto manufacturer is celebrating an anniversary this year, and Bentley doesn’t want to be left out. Cue a one-off Bentley Continental GT. Porsche is celebrating 75 Years, Lamborghini is reining in their 60th. Now, Bentley wants to join in on the global festivities. The Bentley Continental GT is getting a cake for being 20 years in production. Yes, it’s already been 2 decades. This all started when a Cypress Green ...
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Premiering at the Milan Design Week, a trio of Huracán STO, Tecnica and EVO Spyder 60th Anniversary Editions took centre stage. Lamborghini is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a limited edition 60th Anniversary Editions Huracán run, which includes the STO, Huracán Tecnica and Huracán EVO Spyder. Only 60 units of each car will be produced, and all were unveiled on April 21 during an exclusive event as part of Milan Design ...
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VW says the ID.7 can travel up to 700km on a single charge. The upper mid-size sedan/four-door coupe class is now seeing more competition in the electric vehicle (EV) segment, and Volkswagen (VW) has thrown its hat into the ring with the ID.7. Make no mistake about it, the ID.7 is pretty long at almost five metres, a size where luxury sedans would usually sit in standard wheelbase format. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of ...
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At Auto Shanghai 2023, Lexus celebrated the world premiere of the all-new Lexus LM. Instead of bending to the industry and creating another SUV, Lexus’s new flagship limo-of-sorts is a proper MPV. Nice! The second-generation Lexus LM will be launched in over 60 countries worldwide, including for the first time in Europe and Lexus's home market of Japan. According to Lexus, the car is seen as “reinterpreting chauffeur-driven personal mobility”. I mean, it ...
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544bhp, no rear window, and a 102kWh battery that supports up to 200kW DC fast charging. This is the Polestar 4. Polestar has recently revealed its coupe-style electric SUV at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, and as expected, it is a head-turner with a lot of power. It also has a pretty bold design - there's no rear glass at all on the car, so the driver's rear view is supplied by ...
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The new Porsche Cayenne debuts with a new digitised cockpit, a new chassis system and innovative high-tech features. Porsche has recently updated its Cayenne lineup, bestowing the model with a tech refresh as well as improvements to its handling and performance. “It’s one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche,” says Michael Schätzle, Vice President, Cayenne Product Line. A Driver-focused Experience To make drivers feel more engaged while at ...
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Happening from 19 to 23 May 2023, the Porsche World Road Show Singapore will showcase 26 Porsche models at the Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC). Porsche Singapore has just announced that the Singapore instalment of the Porsche World Road Show (PWRS) will be happening from the 19th to the 23rd of May 2023 at the Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC). Organised by Porsche AG, the renowned event has since been held in over 45 ...
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The MINI 3-door has always thrilled drivers with its go-kart-like feeling and its unmistakable silhouette. Now, the one millionth MINI 3-door has just rolled off the production line. “Maximum interior space on a minimum footprint”. This was what Sir Alec Issigonis did in 1959 with this simple yet ingenious vehicle concept, giving birth to the original MINI we know and love. Back in 2013, MINI presented the current reinterpretation of the compact ...
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Toyota Singapore recently announced the release of 8 new exclusive colours for the Yaris Cross Hybrid, in a new Urban Palette Collection. According to Toyota, the Yaris Cross Urban Palette Collection draws inspiration from the energy and vibrancy of urban environments, with each colour featured in the series reflecting the uniqueness and personality of city life. A total of 8 bright and bold colours are now available to prospective customers, and ...
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Tesla has begun offering discounts to electric vehicle buyers in Singapore, by up to 5%. Tesla fans, rejoice! The famed EV brand has recently announced that the prices (excluding COE) for its Model 3 and Model Y are dropping by as much as 5%. The new prices for the various models are as follows. Tesla states that the price drops are in part due to improvements in vehicle manufacturing and cost control, ...
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Ultra-exclusive hypercar manufacturer Pagani turns 25 this year, and it already has a long-celebrated history of high-performance and highly desirable machines. And these cars are hard as hay to get your hands on too. Pagani only produces around 50 cars annually, which equates to an average of one car each week. Compared to other mainstream manufacturers, these numbers are frankly comical. But, that is exactly how Mr Horacio Pagani, Pagani's legendary founder ...
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It's been two decades since Bentley crossed the finish line first at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. To commemorate the win, the British luxury brand will build 48 special Continental GTs with race-themed packages, appropriately called the Le Mans Collection. These aren’t just for appearances either, and the cars are more than just special paint with limited edition badges. All cars will be painted in a lush coat of Verdant ...
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