The Audi Q5 has had a major update for 2025, now riding on the marque’s new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) platform. There was a time when you couldn’t swing a valet ticket in Orchard without spotting an Audi Q5. It was Audi Singapore’s golden child and its best-selling SUV, second only to the venerable A4 in total sales. But with age comes competition, and as rivals raced ahead with newer offerings, the ...
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It might look polarising to some, but the Audi A6 e-tron is incredibly well thought out, and a confident glance at Audi's new architecture. At first glance, the A6 e-tron is about as slippery as they come, literally. With a drag coefficient as low as 0.21Cd if you tick the box for the Sportback and those camera-based wing mirrors, this is a car that slices through the air like a sushi ...
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The AION Hyptec HT has arguably the coolest passenger doors on the market today, but you might want to stick to the regular variant instead. The AION Hyptec HT isn’t a typo, but a deliberate blend of “Hyper” and “Technology”, presumably the result of a long night between GAC’s marketing and engineering departments. Distributed here by VINCAR EV, the HT marks the top end of the AION portfolio. At first glance, its ...
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Once upon a time, the Kia magic formula was simple: more car, less money. But, their new model lineup, including the EV5, is set to change that notion. It was a value play executed to near perfection, undercutting Japanese rivals while throwing in a few extra toys to sweeten the deal. And for a while, it worked like a charm. Then came the Chinese, and they rewrote the playbook. In this new ...
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Now, in the wallet-friendly Category A COE bracket, the Maxus MIFA 7 stands out in its own class of MPVs. We last reviewed the Maxus Mifa 7 earlier this year. Its practicality and sensible pricing were key attributes in its attractiveness, and now Maxus has introduced yet another cheaper variant. One that falls under Category A of the COE ladder. But, is the reduction of power a dealbreaker for the practical family ...
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Let’s just put this out there: I have always had a soft spot for wagons. There is something about their long, low silhouette, the balance of sportiness and practicality, and the quiet confidence they carry. The new BMW 520i Touring in M Sport trim is exactly the kind of car that reminds you why wagons still matter. Wagons: Not for Everyone, and That’s the Point Wagons are not exactly flying off showroom ...
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The XPeng X9 is a sci-fi-styled first-class lounge on wheels, lavishly appointed and an absolute indulgence to ride in. Some cars beg to be flung around a winding mountain pass, while others all but demand a full-throttle run down an unrestricted stretch of road. The XPeng X9, however, plays a different tune altogether. The moment I laid eyes on it, my instinct wasn’t to grab the wheel, but to slide into the ...
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With its unmistakable silhouette, peerless off-road pedigree, and a plug-in hybrid heart, the Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV bridges the gap between rugged heritage and modern responsibility. If you’ve ever inherited an heirloom, you’ll know the burden it carries. Not just in keeping time, but in keeping tradition. The Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV is precisely that: a revered nameplate reborn for the modern world. One that must still climb mountains, ...
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The new Audi A3 Sportback continues the model’s long-standing tradition of sensible practicality. There’s something undeniably comforting about a well-cut suit. Not the flashiest thing in the room, not the loudest either, but when it fits just right, you know you’re in good hands. That, in essence, is what the Audi A3 Sportback feels like. Now in its latest iteration, the A3 glides quietly into Singapore’s fiercely contested premium compact segment, refreshed ...
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The Lotus Emira Turbo SE stands as a fitting tribute to the internal combustion engine, arguably its finest farewell. Lotus, as the legend goes, was built on a whisper and a prayer, and a borderline obsession with lightness. Colin Chapman, the man behind the badge, would probably break into hives at the thought of thick door insulation or soft-close tailgates. AMG, meanwhile, marches to a different drumbeat altogether. It’s a name that ...
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How long can one generation of SUVs continue without feeling old? Audi seems determined to find out with the Q7. The second-generation Q7, which first greeted the world in 2015, is now entering its second facelift, and rather than feeling tired, it’s found a second (or is it third?) wind. Familiar Face, Fresh Details For 2025, Audi has dusted off its big seven-seater once more, giving it new digital eyes, a cleaner face, ...
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A Range Rover Evoque with an engine smaller than a Prius? Have the engineers at JLR lost faith? Cool, poised, and with just the right amount of flash, the Range Rover Evoque hasn’t lost an ounce of its magnetism since its debut back in 2011. Now in its second generation, with a gentle facelift in 2023, the Evoque is still the sharp dresser at the SUV party, with everyone else trying to ...
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The MGS5 EV is MG’s new electric offering, replacing the ZS EV in the brand’s increasingly crowded line-up. Bigger, better-equipped, and riding on the same Modular Scalable Platform as the MG5 and MG4, this is MG’s second wind. The brand has had a good run over the last five years, but now it wants to grow up. Out with the baby steps, in with the real players. So, what’s new? Quite a lot actually. ...
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If first impressions were everything, the Aion V would be the charming new neighbour who’s just moved in. You might not know their backstory, but something about them tells you they’ve got a good head on their shoulders. That, in a nutshell, is Aion’s new all-electric SUV. First Impressions Count From the get-go, the Aion V makes its presence known. Unlike earlier models that wore the rather cryptic “G” emblem of parent company ...
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With a name like “Grecale Folgore”, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s the villain in a mid-season episode of The Sopranos. But this isn’t a wise guy from Jersey, but rather Maserati’s first all-electric SUV. ‘Grecale’ refers to a north-eastern Mediterranean wind, and ‘Folgore’? That’s lightning. Fitting, considering this near-2.5-tonne Italian stallion can rocket to 100km/h in just 4.1 seconds. But don’t let the poetry of the name fool you. The Grecale ...
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