When you think of Lamborghini, the mind conjures images of wild supercars with scissor doors, extreme designs, and ear-splitting exhaust notes. Not something like the Lamborghini Urus S. So, when Lamborghini decided to venture into the world of SUVs, the idea sounded... strange. But then the Lamborghini Urus was born, a 2.2-tonne, five-door behemoth that promised to carry the raging bull’s DNA into uncharted territory. And if you're wondering whether this SUV ...
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The world of electric cars is moving fast, and the Lotus Emeya is keeping pace with the best of them. When you think of Lotus, it’s all about lightweight handling and nimble sports cars, right? Well, the Emeya wants to change that narrative. This is the second all-electric offering from Lotus in this new era under the Geely umbrella, and it was designed specifically to shake up the luxury EV market, positioning ...
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The Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition remains one of the top convertible sports cars on the market. Arguably the world’s favourite roadster since its 1996 debut, the Porsche Boxster is loved by fans worldwide. If you didn’t think of the 911 first whenever the name Porsche is mentioned, chances are your brain probably visualised the Boxster (or its coupe Cayman twin) instead. This is a fourth-generation model, and it's really getting on ...
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The Zeekr X makes a good first impression and is priced competitively to rival some of the big EV giants. Nowadays, every manufacturer knows you need a compact SUV if you want to succeed in the crowded electric vehicle market, and Zeekr is no different. While other markets enjoy the 001 or 009 models first, Singapore buyers have the X as the first foray into the Zeekr brand. Built on the same ...
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The sleeker Volkswagen ID.5 makes it a compelling style choice over its ID.4 brethren. The ID.5 is essentially the same as the ID.4 under the skin, but with a more elegant, sloping coupe-like roofline. You’ll find similar stylistic upgrades in the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback and the Skoda Enyaq Coupe. People do like this bodystyle, and it shows in sales numbers. Everyone wants their car to have some curb appeal after all. But, ...
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The Alfa Romeo Tonale is the Italian marque’s first step towards electrification, kicking off a new breed of strangely sensible Alfas. Forget about Quadrifoglio, outrageous leather, and performance for a second, and try to think of something sensible from the Alfa Romeo brand… … nothing comes to mind? I don’t blame you. Alfa Romeo has been a rebel for decades, marching to the beat of its own drum and producing cars that exemplify ...
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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 now comes with a more palatable 53kWh Cat A COE variant, tuned perfectly for Singapore. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 took the world by storm when it was first launched, subsequently bagging awards left and right from folks around the globe. The streamliner seemed to have struck a sweet spot amongst journalists and customers alike. And Hyundai Singapore, wanting to expand its lineup of products, have since launched a ...
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Yes, that's right, it’s called the “Hashtag One”. And this Smart has Brabus in its name too. Interesting. Smart, for most of us, means the ForTwo, that tiny urban two-seater that was supposed to revolutionise city mobility. It had a quirky charm, and some people thought it represented the future. Unfortunately, not enough people thought that way, and it never really became the success story Mercedes hoped for. Yet, for reasons best ...
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The Volkswagen T-Cross may look dated today, but its do-anything spirit still charms drivers. If you’re scratching your head wondering what’s new with this facelift, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The updates are subtle, but Volkswagen insists they’re there. Launched back in 2019, the T-Cross is essentially a beefed-up Polo; built on the same MQB platform, sharing engines, and hailing from the same Spanish factory. It’s a cheerful little crossover that managed to ...
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If you can’t quite wrap your head around the blobby look of the ID.4 GTX, then you might be enticed by the sleeker Volkswagen ID.5 GTX. It’s essentially the same vehicle under the skin, but with a more elegant, sloping coupe-like roofline that adds an extra touch of flair. The ID.5 seems like the stylish upgrade to the ID.4, akin to choosing a Smeg refrigerator. Of course, this approach isn’t unique to ...
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The new Range Rover PHEV makes you feel like a king on the roads, and also be “friendlier” to nature. Land Rover has always been a brand with a dual personality. On one hand, it’s the go-to for adventurers needing a vehicle capable of conquering the wildest terrains - think scaling rocky cliffs, fording rivers, or crossing the Sahara. On the other hand, it’s often spotted in the driveways of football stars ...
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EV reviews are becoming an unhealthy habit for me. As much as I try to only write about non-EVs (hey, I'm an old-school car nut!), the fact is that most new cars these days are all-electric. Speaking of all-electric, MINI's first-ever SUV EV is here. The all-electric Countryman SE is a clear sign that MINI is serious about its move into the electric age. If you're a longtime MINI fan, you'll ...
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While the regular Volkswagen ID.4 hits the mark as a family carrier, the GTX variant isn't as thrilling as it should be. The ID.4 GTX is essentially Volkswagen's first electric performance car and introduces the company's new 'GTX' badge. Think of it as the electric equivalent of the iconic 'GTI'. No pressure, then. But, unfortunately, I’m not sure if it can live up to the fame that previous GTI models celebrated in ...
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Triumph's Tiger 1200 represents a compelling proposition in the adventure bike segment. Believe it or not, Triumph's Tiger line of motorcycles has been around since the 1930s, built back then under Triumph Engineering, and then later by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd from 1993 onwards. From the present-day company's rally-pedigree Tiger 900 in 1993 to various models in the interim, we come to the most brawny adventure bike in Triumph's line-up, the Tiger 1200, ...
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Volkswagen finally has an official EV presence in Singapore with the new ID.4. And it’s been spearheading Volkswagen’s leap into cleaner vehicles. That doesn’t just mean zero emissions during ownership; VW says it has made the ID.4 carbon neutral all the way until you’ve driven it off the lot, by using renewable energy during the manufacturing process. That’s all nice to hear, but is it even worth buying in the first place? Considering ...
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