There was a time when choosing a MINI meant choosing small. Those days are well and truly over when the Countryman was introduced back in 2011. Yes, we were there. The all new MINI Countryman C is the largest MINI you can buy today and also its most accessible Countryman yet. Priced under the $250,000 mark (depending on COE and discounts), this is MINI’s entry level answer to a segment increasingly ...
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BYD makes another attempt to conquer the small car market with the Atto 2, but does it have what it takes to appeal in this segment?
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The IM6 is fast, big, and packed with enough tech to keep you occupied for days.
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If you still think Chinese EVs are all flash and no finesse, the Zeekr 7X Performance will change your mind. So yes, we have indeed driven many EV SUVs. But the Zeekr 7X is refreshingly different. It looks futuristic, drives with intent and packs enough power to challenge some proper sports SUVs. Yet it retains the brand’s signature maturity and polish that set it apart from many of its rivals. Looks ...
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The Honda StepWgn is now available through official channels, and it makes a strong case for those looking for a spacious family MPV.
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Mini applies the JCW treatment to its first all-electric model, but does the Aceman JCW live up to its performance rep?
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After weeks of driving a mix of electric cars, getting back into something petrol-powered felt almost nostalgic. The Mercedes GLC200 SUV may be the entry-level model in the range, but it still carries the poise and polish you expect from the brand with the three-pointed star. Performance That Fits Singapore Perfectly Under the bonnet sits a 2.0-litre inline-four turbocharged engine producing 201 bhp. On paper, that may not sound like much by ...
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Most people who know the smart brand remember those tiny two-seater city cars that used to zip around European streets (we had a couple here, too). They were quirky, efficient and almost toy-like in size. Those cars defined smart for years. Today, the brand is in a very different chapter. Backed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, smart has reinvented itself with a new purpose. The smart #5 sits right at the ...
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The Toyota Noah has long been a familiar face in the world of MPVs (albeit through the parallel-import channels). It represents everything Toyota stands for: reliability, practicality and ease of use. The latest Hybrid 1.8 Elegance continues that legacy, though it’s clear that while it gets the job done, it is also showing its age. Smooth but Uninspiring Performance Power comes from a 1.8-litre engine producing 97 bhp and an electric motor ...
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The BYD Seal 6 is not trying to be the next big automotive flex, but rather to be a practical, functional option for sedan buyers. Once upon a time, the three-box saloon was the undisputed choice for family buyers. No nonsense, boot out the back, honest-to-goodness motoring. These days, of course, it’s all coupe-SUV-this and cross-something-that. But every now and then, a carmaker decides to swim against the current. That’s what BYD ...
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My first experience with the Tesla brand dates back to 2010, when I was one of the few media representatives to drive the original Tesla Roadster, imported by a dealer in Singapore. Fast forward, and now I’m behind the wheel of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, and I am genuinely impressed with how the brand has evolved. A Sedan That Drives Like Something More After a short experience with the Model ...
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XPeng’s popular G6 electric SUV gets a facelift, and the newly introduced Performance variant is a true silent killer.
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The newly updated Subaru Forester is a rugged reminder that while fashion might fade, function will endure.
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The ‘normal’ RWD version of the updated Tesla Model Y feels like just the right formula for one of the best-selling EVs out there.
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The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 is the seven-seat SUV nobody asked for, but we're so glad it exists.
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