The Jaecoo J6 is a new off-road challenger from the east, and it packs a serious punch. The rapid rise of Chinese automakers has been unsettling legacy car brands for a while now, but if there is one vehicle that should really be making product planners in the US, Germany, Japan, and Korea sit up in alarm, it is the Jaecoo J6. The sheer speed at which Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. has ...
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The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson has been given a mid-life refresh, and it's packing some serious heat. Hyundai’s design renaissance is in full swing, and the Tucson is a prime example. It was already one of the boldest-looking family SUVs around, and the facelift keeps that edge sharp while refining what matters inside. The first-generation model from 2004 was quirky and functional, while the next two generations played it safe, blending in rather ...
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There are certain cars that become so familiar, so universally accepted, that their presence is almost taken for granted. The Honda Freed is one of them. If you do not drive one, your neighbour probably does. Or you probably sat in one the last time you booked a Grab ride. The Freed’s appeal has always been remarkably straightforward. It is compact, efficient, ridiculously practical, and does not try to be anything it ...
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The Skoda Octavia Combi is one of those cars that quietly gets everything right. It is practical, comfortable, economical, and comes without the unnecessary fanfare of an SUV. Yet, despite its rational appeal, it has always been somewhat underappreciated. That is, until you step inside one, drive it for a while, and suddenly realise why it is so well-loved by those in the know. Now, with a new facelift, Skoda has refined an ...
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If there is a car that exemplifies the sweet spot between reliability, comfort, and everyday practicality, it is the Honda Accord. It has been around for decades, quietly excelling at its job. Think of it as the automotive equivalent of a tailored suit. It fits just right, carries itself with confidence, and always delivers exactly what you need. The 11th-generation Accord follows this same philosophy, but with a sharper focus on technology, ...
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Six weeks have come and gone, and my time with the Hyundai IONIQ 6 has drawn to a close. It’s been an eye-opening experience—one that has challenged my expectations of what an EV saloon can be. Looking back, this car has sparked a mix of emotions, conversations, and even a few internal debates. At the start, I wasn’t entirely sure how I felt about it. The design was the first thing ...
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Five weeks in, and the Hyundai IONIQ 6 still has me thinking. This isn’t one of those cars you get into and immediately form a solid, unchanging opinion about. It challenges, intrigues, and sometimes even confounds. But the more time I spend with it, the more I see why it ultimately stood out as our Car of the Year 2025. The design remains a hot topic. Some people absolutely love its ...
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It is no exaggeration to say that the MG Cyberster is a big deal. This is the first all-electric roadster at (relatively) mainstream prices, and a bold attempt to bring sportiness back to the MG badge. For those who remember MG’s past, this is a full-circle moment. The brand’s history is deeply intertwined with small, affordable sports cars - the MG B, the MGF, and a handful of feisty Rover-based hatchbacks. But in ...
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If you have ever dreamed of owning something close to an Evo, but your life now demands something a little more polished, then the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S might just be the car for you. Hear me out. Of course, it is not actually an Evo, but the DNA is there. A small four-door saloon? Check. A turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder that punches well above its weight? Check. A sophisticated all-wheel-drive system with a ...
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The MINI Aceman is the latest addition to the British marque’s lineup, slotting neatly between the Cooper and the Countryman. With the Countryman now taking on a more traditional SUV role, the Aceman arrives as the “replacement” for the Clubman. This is a compact electric crossover that aims to give MINI fans a bit more space, practicality, and five-door convenience. How New Is It, Really? While the Aceman is a fresh nameplate in MINI’s ...
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The new BMW X3 has taken the road less travelled, in a bid to stand out more from the competition. If you were to guess BMW’s most important model, you might instinctively say the 3 Series, the benchmark sports saloon that has shaped the brand’s DNA for decades. Or perhaps the 5 Series, given its versatility, spanning everything from executive sedans to high-performance M-badged monsters. But no, the real sales king is ...
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The Neta X is the latest contender in the hotly contested SUV EV market. Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have noticed that the BYD Atto 3 has taken Singapore by storm. Everywhere you look, there is a good chance you will see one. Yet, not everyone wants to follow the crowd. Some prefer to stand out, even if their friends and relatives already own one. Perhaps they ...
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The Neta AYA encapsulates the steep uphill battle for budget-friendly cars in Singapore. Being a budget-friendly car in Singapore is no easy feat. With the world's highest car prices, affordable runabouts are quickly becoming an endangered species. The current COE landscape favours luxury brands, where the additional cost of ownership is a smaller percentage of the overall price. Let's illustrate an example. The bread-and-butter Toyota Corolla Altis is currently priced at $164,888, with ...
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The Dongfeng Box (also known as the Nammi 01) makes a compelling case for practical and affordable urban mobility. With its approachable price point (as far as COE prices are concerned), surprisingly impressive range for its battery capacity, and other modern features, this five-door hatchback does reshape perceptions of entry-level EVs in our local automotive landscape. It’s got a future-focused foundation Built upon Dongfeng’s Quantum Architecture Platform 3, the Box is designed with ...
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The new electric Porsche Macan Turbo is a ferocious piece of engineering. I was recently in Thailand to attend Das Treffen 9, and Porsche Thailand has very kindly provided me a car to get around Bangkok. To my delight, they tossed me the keys to the new electric Macan Turbo. Having driven The Macan 4 earlier this year, I was eager to have a go in the torque monster. Power Unleashed Let’s start with ...
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