The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has always been the penultimate regal saloon, and it is now back to keep its crown firmly on its head. This is the new 6th-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon. What, six generations already? Yes, like that old friend who's always been around; always reliable, always classy. Now, more than ever, owning an E-Class is like a silent announcement to the world "I’m a person of great wealth." And why wouldn't it ...
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The MG M9 effortlessly ushers you and your passengers around in serene, silent comfort. In an automotive landscape dominated by crossovers, seeing MPVs make their return is a definite sight for sore eyes. These minivans have always been designed with one focus in mind - delivering supreme comfort - and MG has now entered the seven-seater arena with the new M9. This is a car that fits the missing piece in the ...
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The Opel Combo-e Life combines the best of both worlds; a practical family hauler and room to spare for prospective cargo needs. The Opel range in Singapore is pretty complete for the most part. For smaller families, the Mokka-e is zippy around town, and the bigger van-like Zafira-e is catered to the business executive folk. But, what if you were someone who wanted a practical family vehicle, but needed extra room for ...
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The BMW i5 presents a thoroughly convincing case for itself, and for prospective buyers who are thinking of making the jump to EVs. This is probably one of the most anticipated vehicles in recent history - the 8th generation BMW 5 Series. Dubbed the G60, it follows in the footsteps of a famed legacy, a car that its creators believe is still one of the world’s most beloved executive saloons. I mean, ...
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Is the e-C4 X a sedan, a cross-sedan or something else? In July 2023, I reviewed the Citroen e-C4 and needless to say, came away impressed. So, when the e-C4 X was first shown at the Singapore Motorshow 2024, I started chomping at the bits to see what this new variant would bring to the table. As for the question asked at the beginning of this article, we invite you to answer ...
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The CN7 wiped the floor with its competition back when it first debuted, and this facelifted Hyundai Avante Hybrid is poised to sweep the field yet again. (updated: 23 April 2024) Practical, Affordable, and Fuss-Free. These were the attributes that made the Hyundai Avante (or Elantra) such a popular choice over the decades. What any family needed was wrapped up in one neat little package, ready to take on life’s adventures. The most ...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is another expansion of the EQ portfolio and one that challenges its rivals head-on. When the titans of the automotive industry, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, announced their foray into electrification, they promised a streamlining of their model ranges, a focused approach to customer preferences, and a reduction in the number of model variants. However, skeptics, including myself, suspected that these declarations might just be lip service, and the ...
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Slap an additional motor, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Inspiration adds another personality to its already sensible ensemble - unadulterated fun. Hyundai's electric era has taken the world by storm, epitomised by the trailblazing Ioniq 5. The harbinger of Hyundai's ambitious Ioniq lineup has now spun off into multiple variants, each promising to sprinkle electric magic for every demographic profile out there. Fans the world over have been raving about the Ioniq ...
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe may be less practical than its SUV sibling, but it trades functionality for sportier styling and better handling. This is a Mercedes GLC but with a tapered roofline. We’re into second-generation territory now, and given that this particular SUV is one of the firm’s best sellers these days, a follow-up coupe-ified variant was inevitable. Its biggest rival is the BMW X4, but it also competes with the Audi ...
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The Skoda Octavia Combi Sportline is everything you want and need simultaneously. The perfect winning formula. This is arguably the vehicular embodiment of sensibleness, and it happens to be one of Skoda’s best-sellers globally. The Octavia Combi, the station wagon family car you should buy instead of that SUV you’ve had shortlisted. Based on the latest version of Volkswagen’s MQB platform, it’s bigger than its predecessor and comes with more modern interior ...
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A luxury Kia? Yes, you read that right, and the Kia EV9 does plenty to justify a once-fanciful price. With their recent surge in popularity, the automotive market is now flooded with all sorts of new-fangled EVs. Whatever the heart desires, there is a car that will fit your needs. So, how would an automaker stand out amongst the surging EV wave? Well, you dial it up to eleven of course. This is ...
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The 520i checks the right boxes for one to look and be the executive part. I'll let you in on a little secret - since the 90's, I've quietly preferred the 5 Series to the 3'er. E36, E46 and E90 3 Series have always played second fiddle to the E34, E39 and E60 5'er in my heart. Why? Because the latter offered more interior space for my shorter-of-torso and longer-of-limbs 1.82-metre ...
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The latest Honda CR-V is a sensible family option for those looking for a great all-rounder. We now have the sixth generation of Honda’s revered SUV on our shores, the CR-V. Making its debut way back in 1995, you can thank it for indirectly popularising the SUV body style. Short form for ‘Comfortable Runabout Vehicle’ (the Japanese have fun names), it’s a staple in Honda’s bread-and-butter lineup of popular cars. But, can the ...
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The BRZ is Subaru's answer to a rear-wheel driven coupe, built for that pure handling experience. First, some context. Sean and I previously had an agreement in that he would test the ZN8 Toyota GR86 and I would review the ZD8 Subaru BRZ. As we drew closer to the review date, and during the photoshoot of Subaru's excellent WRX Wagon, word came through that the BRZ on test would be DUN ...
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The Velar nicely plugs a gap in the Range Rover… erm, range, whilst not skimping on luxury we’ve come to know and love. The Range Rover Velar by most standards is a large luxury SUV. But, it’s pretty hard to stand out in a family of large luxury SUVs - cue the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and even the Defender and Discovery offerings from Land Rover. The Evoque has form factor ...
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