Does a four-cylinder engine in the Mercedes-AMG SL43 make for a less inspiring sibling to its larger V8 brethren? Maybe. The SL nameplate from Mercedes-Benz still holds its own even to this day. Its bloodline started with the original 300SL in 1952, a post-war dogfighter that captivated eyes the world over with its signature gullwing doors and radical engineering. Its original ethos was being ‘sporty’ and ‘light’, two desirable traits that have ...
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This Santa Fe TurboHybrid represents a radical visual departure from versions past. Kudos to Hyundai for daring to make a brazen and blunt-looking sports utility vehicle (SUV), which contrasts well with other softer, rounder SUVs in its segment, with its chief price competitor being the Mazda CX-60. The previous generation Hyundai Santa Fe was muscular, but noticeably rounder. This new Santa Fe TurboHybrid is still muscular, albeit boxy and butch-looking, and we ...
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Pan America finally reviewed after three years, and boy was it worth the wait. 'Twas 2021 when this writer first wrote about the Harley-Davidson Pan America at its Singapore launch. With only a Class 2A motorcycle licence in hand, I had to tearfully observe from the sidelines as the others at the event got to tear around Sarimbun Camp and Bahtera Track on the Class 2 licence-requiring brand new adventure bike ...
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The Omoda E5 presents itself as an attractive bargain for those looking for a bang-for-your-buck EV with loads of standard features and tech. It seems that new EVs are launching faster than we can quantify nowadays, and this is a new entry from a new brand here in Singapore - the Omoda E5. This is your standard small-to-mid-size electric crossover, and it doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel. Not that it is ...
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The latest e-2008 MCA sports a refreshed look and a larger battery pack. Folks who've read our 2022 review of the Peugeot e-2008 would recall that one of my complaints was the lack of range from its 50kWh battery pack. For this Mid Cycle Action (MCA) e-2008, Peugeot has fitted a bigger 54kWh battery pack instead. Not quite the 64kWh I was hoping for in the aforementioned article, but this is also ...
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It may be down on power, but the new third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan adds more space and practicality to the mix, making it an easy choice for prospective buyers. Volkswagen’s most popular SUV, the Tiguan. Believe it or not, this SUV even outsells the iconic Golf globally now. Big shoes to fill then, for the new third-generation Tiguan, which promises to revolutionise without causing too many waves. Let's be honest, Volkswagen has had a ...
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The facelifted Tesla Model 3 now has a COE-friendly Cat A variant, making it more enticing for prospective buyers. Whether you are in team Tesla or team not so keen on Tesla, you cannot deny that the new Model 3 Highland looks much better than its predecessor. Singapore did not get to officially welcome the Model S and X, so when the original Model 3 made its way onto our shores back ...
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La famiglia will come to know that the Stelvio Veloce is NOT just simply a soccer-mom SUV. What's the best antidote to two weeks of Home Improvement Program-induced dust, noise and disruption? Why, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce of course! Before anyone clicks away thinking that this writer has finally gone stark raving barmy, hear me out. We'd already endured eight working days of hacking, drilling, cementing, tiling, plumbing et al at ...
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Here are 4 + 4 need-to-know fun facts about Audi’s latest EV SUV, the Audi Q4 e-tron. Fact 1: This is an entry-level EV SUV from Audi As far as EVs go from the Ingolstadt brand, this is currently the entry-level model. Until the rumoured Q2 (all of Audi’s EVs moving forward will be designated with even numbers) is launched sometime in 2027, this is your first step into the world of ...
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That affordable little EV hatchback is now Cat-A friendly, and the power drop does little to spoil the MG4 renowned’s fun factor. MG has been making quite the splash, aiming to please the budget-conscious car buyer with a lineup of attractive offerings. And the MG4 did not disappoint. Its fun-to-drive demeanour and stylish looks previously bagged one of our AutoApp Car Of The Year awards in 2023. Well earned. Now, MG has ...
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There's just something special when a well-chosen family vehicle gives you that quiet satisfaction. That's what the Nissan Serena offers in spades. MPVs seem to be back in trend, a thankful reprise from the SUV onslaught that has dominated the automotive market in recent years. Let's face it, an MPV is just better when it comes to hauling around a large family, and the Nissan Serena proves you can do it both ...
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Yes, that's right, it’s called the “Hashtag One”. Let's quickly move past its name and focus on the new kid on the block - the Smart #1 Pro+. The name Smart traditionally conjures images of the ForTwo, that diminutive city car which burst onto the scene as a future vision of urban commuting. A collaboration initially sparked by Swatch and later dominated by Mercedes, it epitomised innovative compact design. Yet despite its ...
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The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the conceived solution after Mercedes realised that it was making too many cars that did the same job. And it is a rather splendid solution. Mercedes-Benz, in a move to thin the herd, phased out the two-door variants of its mid-range saloons in favour of a single, more unified contender: the CLE. It’s a tribute to consolidation, with two-door coupes being well-trodden ground for Mercedes. But, good looks ...
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The EQB 250+ seats seven in quiet comfort and with good space within. Believe it or not, the EQB 250+ sits in a league of its own. No, seriously. At its price point in the local market, which other premium electric SUV can one find with this level of headroom and legroom? One would need to spend another $20-grand to step up to the next larger electric SUV, the BMW iX3. The ...
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Indestructible, Incorruptible, Invincible. Those are the three 'I's of the Fat Bob 114. The day had finally arrived when Fat Max would meet Fat Bob, and this review had 'chonk' written all over it from the get-go. Yours truly had been looking forward to this moment for a couple of years now, and here it was. Having already reviewed the Softail Standard last year, the opportunity to cruise the highways again with ...
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