Toyota recently announced that it will commence sales of all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models on March 15. Developed under the "Hybrid Reborn" concept, the new Prius has wowed worldwide audiences with its stylish looks and impressive specs, all while being environmentally friendly. Prius HEV models are already on the roads in Japan, and they are already turning heads. Now, Toyota is going to offer a new PHEV variant, aptly termed the ...
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Mercedes-Benz is partnering up with fashion brand Moncler to debut a stunning new collaboration, focusing on the values of both companies. The turn of the 2020s decade saw the rise of unique new collaborations by automotive companies. Instead of the traditional car-based itineraries, more and more automakers are turning to other industries to help market their brand to wider audiences. One such industry is the fashion industry, and Mercedes-Benz has recently partnered ...
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Inspired by the original and other classic 911 models, the Porsche 911 Sport Classic is an amalgamation of all things great about the 911 past and present. Porsche Singapore has officially unveiled the new retro-themed 911 Sport Classic today. The special occasion was hosted at the Mandala Club in conjunction with the Curvistan On Roads event. Each 911 Sport Classic has an estimated price tag of around S$1.5 million, after all of ...
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The government has recently announced revisions to the ARF system in Singapore, and it’s not looking good for luxury car owners. The Budget 2023 speech just concluded earlier this week, and this presents some new changes to the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) system we are currently adopting. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has since announced the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will increase the ARF values for new and used cars with ...
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The Honda Jazz has recently gotten a new facelift, hitting our shores with new looks and a hybrid drivetrain. Oh, and there’s a new crossover Crosstar variant too. Kah Motor, Singapore’s authorised distributor for Honda, has recently launched the updated Honda Jazz. This popular hatchback now includes a hybrid drivetrain, where a 105bhp 1.5-litre engine will work in tandem with two electric motors. Total output is now rated at 121bhp, and this ...
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Toyota Motor Corporation CEO and president Akio Toyoda, who championed the revival of Gazoo Racing, is poised to step down this April. The 66-year-old businessman is the grandson of Toyota’s founder, Kiichiro Toyoda. He made this sudden announcement following news that Toyoda will become the Japanese automaker’s new chairman of the board of directors. Koji Sato, who is also Toyota's Chief Branding Officer, is set to take over the CEO reins. This ...
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BMW has recently updated its X5 and X6 SUV lineups, with revised looks, updated interiors and performance. The cars will be launched in April, and will tentatively reach our shores closer to the end of the year. The X5 is now sleeker thanks to slim slit-like headlights that incorporate arrow-shaped daytime driving lights and indicators. The updated grille is honestly not offensive, and dare I say fits well on the car, complemented ...
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Kia recently started a new partnership with Premier Taxis, launching a new fleet of 700 Kia Niro Plus Hybrid that will be run as taxis. This is the third time that Kia Singapore has partnered with Singapore-based taxi operator Premier, with their previous two collaborations being the Magentis in 2006 and Optima K5 in 2013. Approximately 700 units of the unique Niro Plus Hybrid variant will be introduced to our roads in ...
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Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023 with celebrations kicking off around the world. The centre showpiece of Porsche's 75th anniversary is the unveiling of a new Vision 357 concept. This sleek concept pays homage to the original 356 first created in 1948 by Ferdinand Porsche. The Vision 357 concept is built on an existing 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and it is on display for the first time in Berlin at ...
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Combining multiple vehicle styles into one, the Audi Activesphere Concept is one funky futuristic machine. It's the 4th iteration of Audi’s ongoing ‘sphere’ concepts and serves as concept studies for future Audi EV models. Unlike the first 3 concept designs, the Activesphere is built from the ground up to be an offroading active mobility monster and combines loads of Audi’s modern and futuristic design languages. A sportback-esque design with a tapered roofline ...
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Inchcape Singapore expands their EV ecosystem with the acquisition of AutoInsure, who is experienced in EV maintenance and servicing. Inchcape Singapore, the official dealer for Toyota, Lexus and Suzuki cars here in Singapore, has recently announced that they have acquired AutoInsure, an automotive workshop group that specialises in electric vehicle (EVs) maintenance. As the world transitions to adopt a more eco-friendly approach, we are seeing more manufacturers pushing out new and state-of-the-art ...
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With some new touches, the facelifted Palisade is about to hit our streets. We've reviewed the pre-facelift Hyundai Palisade and came away impressed with this large, luxurious land yacht. Now, the Palisade has been given a mild refresh and some new goodies within to keep it soldiering on in the seven-seater luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment. The front cascading grille design is now wider, with grille elements now starting above the ...
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... with Porsche's eyes locked firmly on the future in Singapore. Think of a boutique automotive retail experience right in the Central Business District, easily accessible by both public and private transport. That's what the Porsche NOW pop-up retail store at Guoco Tower represents, and we were there to experience it first-hand at its official launch. This represents a new way of envisioning the retail experience, courtesy of other restaurants, cafes ...
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April 2023 will see things kick off with Alfa Romeo making a comeback after a temporary hiatus Mark the date - 1st April 2023. This is when Komoco Holdings Pte Ltd will open its brand new Alfa Romeo showroom and service centre at 1 Chang Charn Road, alongside its existing Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge showroom since Komoco Holdings is also the current importer for the three Stellantis-owned brands. from left: Christophe Musy, ...
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Toyota is showing us once again that saving the planet doesn’t necessarily mean giving up fun and exciting cars to drive, as shown by these AE86 concepts. Toyota made a big splash at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, revealing a whole host of new cars and technologies. Exhibits like the 24-hour Le Mans winning car and the new 2024 Prius are cool and all, but what really stole the show was ...
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