In order to drum up as much publicity as possible, automakers tend to launch new facelifts to tons of fanfare, even though most of the time there are barely any changes to the existing model. But, this wasn't what Volkswagen did. They quietly launched this - the new face-lifted Arteon. Most people won’t realise this is new, even if it's sitting pretty right in front of you in the showroom. Ironically, ...
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the e-2008 reminds us why French cars can be charming in their own inimitable way First, an admission to kick things off. Most friends would characterize me as a hardcore Saab (rest in peace) fan and an Alfa Romeo apologist, but what most of them DON’T know is that I’ve always had a soft spot for French cars as well. Rather than this article becoming the length of a doctoral dissertation, ...
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There's something for everyone with this latest gen Sienta Hybrid. Yes, even enthusiasts. What does one do when one needs to affordably move up to six folks around, or transport a bunch of brand-new fittings for one's under-renovation BTO? Swallowing seven people and getting them places or transforming into a minivan with passenger seats stowed, both in a cost-effective way, is what the Sienta Hybrid has been best known for. Pretty ...
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It was only a matter of time before Mercedes turned their attention to electrifying the GLB, and sure enough, the EQB was born. It seems like only yesterday when electric vehicles (EVs) first hit the market. Now, with more countries and individuals touting electrification as “the future”, automotive manufacturers are pushing out new EVs by the dozen. Not wanting to miss out on a big share of the EV pie, Mercedes ...
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An oil change and engine rejuvenation can literally roll back the years on a high-mileage car to make it drive like new Engine oil is one of the most overlooked, yet vital components for any Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) car. Like blood circulating throughout your body, the engine oil lubricates the moving parts and prevents bits of metal from rubbing against each other until there’s nothing left but a heap of ...
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Ostentatious Lexus badge combined with frugal appetite for fuel maketh the NX 350h. Sheldon had already reviewed this sports utility vehicle’s (SUV’s) “sportier sister”, the Lexus NX 350 F Sport, by the time this author managed to get his mingy mitts on the NX 350h’s steering wheel. The major difference between the two lies under-hood. While the NX 350 F Sport features a 2.4-litre turbocharged inline-4 with 275hp and 430Nm of ...
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The multi-faceted Golden State proved to the be perfect setting to put Land Rover’s most versatile SUV through its paces. If you’ve never been to the United States, California would be a good place to start your American experience. Many first-timers might gravitate to the adrenaline-filled joy rides that Southern California is known for; Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood – you get the idea… With such varied terrain and weather conditions, perhaps ...
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If space is the biggest priority in an MPV, then all hail Staria, the new King of the Road It has been said that you can never be too rich or too thin. By this extension, could you have a car with too much power or interior space? Arguably, the only time that anyone were to answer “yes” is when a lack of road starts to impede the full appreciation of ...
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The perennial SUV is now available as a petrol-electric hybrid, but it’s biggest competitor may come from within… Read on to find out what we thought of the Toyota RAV4 hybrid. The Toyota RAV4 has gone from a quirky niche model that first appeared in mid-90s to a core model in the Japanese automaker’s lineup. Back then the RAV4 was part of a new generation of ‘soft roaders’ that included the ...
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Some timely updates and upgrades to the X3 are set to keep one of the brand’s best-sellers at the top of its game. Remember ‘yuppies’? In the 1980s, Young Professional People – hence the ‘yup’ part – were the disruptors of society. Buoyed by confidence, success and easily attained credit, they lived in a Material World where they identified with new forms of luxury to express themselves. The cars they drove were ...
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The second-generation NX 350 mid-sized SUV from Lexus is stylish and capable. However, not everything is as it seems… First of all, let’s clarify the biggest detail about the all-new Lexus NX 350 F Sport tested here. Despite the number in its moniker, this Sport Utlity Vehicle (SUV) DOES NOT have a 3.5-litre V6 under its bonnet. Instead, it is powered by a 2,393cc turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder unit. In case you were ...
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For decades the Lexus ES has been saddled with something of an old-man image. Can racier F Sport mods put the spring of youth in its step? When it comes to its product lineup, Lexus is almost like Jekyll and Hyde. On the one hand you've got the ultra-plush, ultra-luxe ah pek chias like the ES, LS and RX; but on the other, you have the super sporty, totally thrilling performance ...
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VW’s flagship SUV makes comeback with more sophistication to raise its luxe credentials. There was a time when only a big sedan was considered a ‘proper’ luxury car. However, when Porsche built its first Cayenne Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), this mindset changed for good, and today, no brand — not even Rolls-Royce nor Ferrari — can do without an SUV in its model line-up. Today, the Porsche Cayenne is still widely regarded ...
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This crossover hatchback brings a much-needed touch of class to the Cat A COE segment. As I write this, the COE for cars with more power than 130hp costs an eye-watering $93,950. Ukraine war notwithstanding, all other indications are that it won’t be long before Cat B crosses the $100k mark… If you’re in the market for a car at the entry point of the market, then shopping in the Cat A ...
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The popularity of the Honda HR-V name means the new one will sell well based on reputation alone; shame the authorities here don’t want you to have the best one… If there was a car that could perfectly exemplify the intense pants-on-head idiocy of the decisions made at the LTA, the 2022 Honda HR-V would be it. One of the core tenets of industrial design is that a new product should always ...
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