Do you want space and the ability to go anywhere? Well, look no further than the Land Rover Defender 130, a goliath ready to take on any adventure. “Why is this thing so long?” you may ask. Well, it’s a Land Rover Defender 110 with an extra chunk of bodywork plonked on the back, plus some extra seats. This is the Defender 130, which was first shown in May this year and ...
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We had the privilege of driving this Octavia Combi RS through some lovely roads in Kuantan. I start all my wagon reviews by saying this: “If you’ve been reading our articles for some time now, you’d know that I’m a wagon fan.” Well, that’s because I really am, and I prefer it that you know from the very beginning that I’m going to be biased. Be it Audi’s range of dashing ...
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330i Touring is everything one could want if an SUV doesn't catch one's fancy. 'BMW' and 'station wagons' are two terms you don't often see together here in Singapore. Elsewhere in the world, especially in Europe, the Touring body style is far more common. But in the same year, BMW launched two very appetising models, the M3 Touring and the 330i Touring. I've driven both, and which one I like better might ...
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Sensible, stylish, and most importantly, fast. These are the qualities that make up the ideal performance EV, and the Polestar 2 has it all. It seems that the Tesla tidal wave that once engulfed the EV scene may be showing signs of receding. As companies and individuals become increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint, there's a notable upsurge in a fresh contender – the Polestar 2, making a significant impact with ...
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The new Hyundai Kona Hybrid looks great and is more spacious than ever; a modern family hauler that hits the mark. Since it was a fairly late addition to the smörgåsbord of SUVs when it hit the market in 2017, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid has been playing catch-up ever since. So, it comes as no surprise that its transformation into this second-generation version has come around rather quickly. The ingredients for success ...
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Gimmick-free and an easier onboarding experience than most EV competitors, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron boasts sleek looks and a serene driving experience. Audi has had a confusing few months rebranding their lineup of cars, and their quest to confuse us further continues at pace with the new Q8 e-tron. Though it shares the same name, it has nothing associated with the existing internal combustion (ICE) platform Q8. Rather, this is a ...
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The Lotus Emira is the last ICE sports car from Lotus, but the brand has also gone all out to make it the best. Having driven various iterations of Elises and Exiges over the last 25 years or so, there was never any doubt about how wonderfully pure the driving experience was. However, it always seemed to be at the expense of comfort, practicality, convenience, and, crucially, quality. Every time I got ...
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Hurrah, you don’t need to sink money into a Cayman GT4 to get a flat-six engine. This is one of Porsche’s big hits; the Cayman GTS. After a solid four years of vouching for that grunty turbocharged four-cylinder in the 718 Cayman, Stuttgart has had a bit of an epiphany and done a U-turn. They've gone and plonk in a slightly detuned version of the latest Cayman GT4's 4.0-litre flat-six, and ...
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Looking to set a tentative foot into this new EV future? The Audi Q8 e-tron is possibly the safest stepping stone currently on the market. Audi has had a confusing few months rebranding their lineup of cars, and their quest to confuse us further continues at pace with the new Q8 e-tron. Though it shares the same name, it has nothing associated with the existing internal combustion (ICE) platform Q8. Rather, this ...
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The Ora Good Cat is interesting to look at and to explain to your friends, while coming with a sizeable bit of kit on board. “What is it?” That’s a question you’ll find yourself being asked on a regular basis if you drive the Ora Good Cat, and once you’ve informed the person of the full name it’s usually followed up by another. Although the second question is often along the ...
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Cat A Golf? Check. Stylish R-Line kit? Check. What more could you possibly need? (Article updated 4 November 2023) The Volkswagen Golf is like that dependable friend you've known forever – always there when you need it, and a true crowd-pleaser where it counts. It has the perfect blend of sugar, spice, and everything nice, making it still one of the most desirable hatchbacks on the market today. Now in its eighth incarnation, ...
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The Volkswagen Caddy can lug your cargo around while putting in a surprising turn of acceleration and fuel economy. Around the mid-2000s, it was possible for private buyers to own panel vans without the need for company registration. At that time, there were many who sprung for just such an option, with the Volkswagen Caddy being among the more popular choices. A couple of car-enthusiast friends got themselves Volkswagen Caddys, and ...
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ticks all the grown-up sensible boxes and looks epic on the roads. Who wouldn't want one? (article updated 13 November 2023) The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first of a new family of EVs from Hyundai, which has since been followed by the Ioniq 6. Expect other Ioniq models in the near future. And expect those to be rather excellent machines, if this first effort is anything to ...
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The Softail Standard captures the essence of classic Harley-Davidson while being approachable. Man As collection day loomed, I found myself sweating more than usual. No, this wasn't just hyperhidrosis. For context, my own bike, a KTM Duke 390, is essentially a featherweight 171kg Class 2B bike powered by a 373cc Class 2A engine. The last time I'd ridden a "big bike" was during my Class 2 Traffic Police or TP test at Bukit ...
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The BMW M2 has matured into a more rounded and grown-up sports coupe, but it lost some of its predecessor’s brash naive charm. The BMW M2 is the smallest, least expensive M car you can lay your hands on today. And this Zanvoort blue unit you see here is also the sequel to the best-selling M car ever in history. Yes, more than 60,000 individuals snapped up the old M2, so ...
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