2026 gives us three distinct variants of the Tesla Model Y here in Singapore, and this is arguably the best one. For a brand that built its reputation on disruption (on doing things differently, sometimes controversially), Tesla has steadily made its way to become one of the dominant choices in the EV space. And the Tesla Model Y sits right at the heart of that success. It is, quite simply, one of ...
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The Leapmotor C10 is yet another Chinese electric SUV in the crowded Cat A segment, but it aims to differentiate itself with a touch of European-ness.
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The one that quietly does everything right. Having spent years in advertising, I remember a line from a former creative director who once described the Volkswagen Golf as the Rolls-Royce of hatchbacks. It was clever because it captured something deeper than specs. It spoke about completeness. These days, “Rolls-Royce” gets thrown around quite freely. Footballers, watches, even kopi machines. It has become shorthand for something that does everything well, with a sense ...
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The IM 5 marks China’s most credible threat to the Tesla Model 3 yet, with its head-turning style and impressive tech. There are now a large number of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) populating Singapore’s new car market, in all shapes and sizes. But few have arguably posed a serious threat to the OG of EV brands, Tesla. Until now that is. IM Motors made its fairly high-profile debut here at the tail ...
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It’s been more than five years since I first drove the Defender First Edition, and I remember coming away impressed by how successfully Land Rover had reimagined the iconic nameplate. The new Defender managed to keep its rugged DNA while becoming far more comfortable and usable as an everyday vehicle. Fast forward to today, and the Defender continues to evolve. One of the latest developments sees the Defender 110 (not to ...
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Nio’s distinctive Firefly makes its highly-anticipated arrival in Singapore, but is this new Firefly worth the hype?
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The Dongfeng 007 plays the long game. Spend time with it, and you will find that its appeal creeps up steadily, and rather convincingly.
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The Nissan Serena e-POWER is proof sensibleness and practicality go a long way in a nicely designed family car.
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Kia’s first electric sedan enters the market with its bold design, but the EV4 also proves to be a comfortable and user-friendly ride.
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The Zeekr X is the latest EV to make its way into COE Category A, but does the reduction in power also mean a lesser product? The unique vagaries of Singapore’s COE system mean that for many car manufacturers, having a Cat A-eligible model is seen as crucial for success here. After all, Cat A is seen as the ‘mainstream’ category, and its (generally) lower premiums mean that cars that qualify for ...
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First we had the EV, and now the Seal 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid variant will soon be arriving on Singapore shores. BYD is very much on the ascent globally, and if momentum were a currency, the brand would be trading comfortably in the green. One of its latest offerings, the Seal 6 DM-i Touring plug-in hybrid, feels like a strategic move aimed squarely at buyers who might not necessarily crave an ...
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We took the new DENZA B5 through an off-road course and a towering sand incline, showing off its off-road prowess. The DENZA B5 stood out immediately at the recent 2026 Singapore Motorshow, thanks to its towering height of over 1.9 metres. In a hall filled with sleek crossovers and low-slung EVs, the B5 looked less like a fashion accessory and more like something that could drive straight out of the convention ...
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The Denza Z9 GT is a flagship grand tourer unapologetically aimed at the very people Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and even Porsche have long called their own. And before it officially lands in Singapore in the third quarter of this year, I had the chance to give it a rather spirited shakedown around BYD’s brand new 1,758-metre Zhengzhou test circuit. A Heavyweight That Doesn’t Feel Heavy Let’s address the obvious. The Denza Z9 GT ...
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The Toyota Vios has always played a very specific role in Singapore. It has been the dependable one. The practical one. The car families recommend, the one ride-hailing drivers trust, the one that quietly gets on with life without needing applause. But exciting, it is not. This new version, however, surprised me more than I expected. In fact, I kept finding myself saying, “Eh, not bad leh,” which in local speak is ...
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Hot hatches are supposed to shout. They should bark on start-up, crackle on lift-off and generally behave like they had too much sugar before leaving the factory. Which is why the first surprise with the latest JCW Cooper is this. It doesn’t. Fire it up, and you are met with… a slightly louder-than-normal exhaust note. But otherwise, it's civilised, polite, almost suspiciously well-behaved. If you closed your eyes, you might think you ...
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