In this fast-paced world where flamboyance often steals the limelight, why not embrace the understated instead? That is what the Toyota Vellfire does exceptionally well. Being understated is a movement away from the garish, in-your-face extravagance that has dominated for so long. Subtlety and refinement are now the new markers of true luxury, and more people are hopping on this trend. Enter the latest Vellfire Hybrid from Toyota, an MPV that embodies ...
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The moustachioed Mini Cooper Convertible is an excellent grown-up hatch, if not the most practical choice. This is the modern facelifted Mk 3.0 Mini, born way back in 2018 and revitalised with yet another facelift back in 2021. It won’t be too long for this world, however, because Mini has since declared that it’ll be the first brand in the BMW Group to go fully electric in the 2030s. The electric revolution ...
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The partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Communications will see 128 JLR global sites connected with cloud-first, software defined network capabilities. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has recently announced a new partnership with Tata Communications, the global commtech (communications technology) player, to future-proof its digital transformation and pave the way for new standards such as Industry 4.0 and advanced analytics. JLR is on a mission with its Reimagine strategy, and Tata Communications ...
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The Eurokars Group has officially opened its doors to its brand new Eurokars Centre headquarters situated along Kung Chong Road. Eurokars Group has just unveiled its prestigious new headquarters, the Eurokars Centre, and it's not your run-of-the-mill building; rather, it's an eight-story marvel worth a cool S$106 million. This place is set to be the regional headquarters for the Eurokars Group, and the nerve center for Eurokars' executives. Nestled within is now the ...
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So many great winners, so many choices. But, only one can emerge victorious in this hotly contested arena and be crowned the 2024 AutoApp Car Of The Year. It all comes down to this. If you were following our AutoApp Car Of The Year series till now, or have just tuned in, this is the article to read. 23 Round 1 winners, which then narrowed down to 11 Round 2 winners. Battles ...
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Four excellent sedans that won in Round 1 duke it out for the title of Overall Best Sedan. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Price, COE category and powertrain once again notwithstanding, the Overall Best Sedan is chosen from the sedans that won in Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below. Meet The Contenders BMW i7 xDrive 60 The BMW i7 xDrive 60 offers so much luxury car for its price. It's expensive, ...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is all the things you loved in the regular EQS, but doubled in size to appeal to more demographics. In the realm of Mercedes-Benz’s automotive opulence, where the EQS corresponds to the antiquated S-Class and the EQE to the E-Class, we now have a new member in the circle - the EQS SUV. It’s a formidable ‘off-roader’ in Mercedes speak, and the first using the German marque’s electric ...
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This one's a wildcard. Four vehicles were shortlisted by the ACOTY team, vying for the title of ACOTY 2024 Editors' Choice. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Well, there weren't specifically any criteria that we referenced in order to determine what vehicles participate in this category. The plan was simple: each of us would shortlist a car that we really, really liked, and these four cars would do battle to determine ...
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After four years, the long-awaited launch of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup has come and gone. But, was it worth the hype? The moment we've all been waiting for has finally rolled in - the Tesla Cybertruck has hit the streets, or rather, it's gearing up to hit them. After a four-year wait that felt longer than a cross-country road trip, this angular beast has made its grand entrance. It's been ...
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Three Round 1 luxury vehicle winners face off in a challenge to claim the title of Overall Best Luxury Car. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? The Overall Best Luxury Vehicle is chosen from the three Cat B luxury categories' winners from Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below. Meet The Contenders Audi SQ 7 There's a famous scene in The Godfather movie in which Marlon Brando, playing Don Corleone, says, "I'm ...
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Taxi operator ComfortDelGro has just launched a new fleet of 30 Lexus ES300 Hybrid taxis. Lexus, the Japanese epitome of automotive prestige, is now hitting the streets of Singapore as taxis. ComfortDelGro just dropped a fleet of 30 ES300 Hybrid taxis on November 30, making them the first taxi operator to roll out the Toyota luxury brand as cabs in our sunny city. This move wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. It's been brewing ...
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Two great MPVs that won in Round 1 slug it out in a fight to claim the title of Overall Best MPV. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Price, COE category and powertrain notwithstanding, the Overall Best MPV is chosen from the multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) that won in Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below. Meet The Contenders Toyota Sienta Hybrid The Toyota Sienta Hybrid feels like more car for the money. Coupled with ...
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Petronas Lubricants International recently hosted an engagement day that enabled partners and media alike to understand Petronas products more, and how they can benefit their vehicles and customers. Petronas Lubricants International (PLI), together with its partner, HBC Supplies Pte Ltd & Best Chemical Co (S) Pte Ltd, recently organised an engagement day for its customers, presenting a showcase of its range of Syntium and Tutela products that are specifically designed to ...
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For almost 50 years, the Turbo models have enjoyed an exalted position at Porsche. And now, they are due for an upgrade. The ‘Turbo’ designation stands for high performance and represents the epitome of every model series. To emphasise their uniqueness, Porsche is once again sharpening their look. The Turbo models are, for one, being given a particularly exclusive version of the modernized crest, which is dominated by the new Turbonite colour ...
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Audi helped facilitate the Greentech Festival, Europe's largest sustainability festival, in Singapore for its second rendition. Audi has once again taken the wheel at the Greentech Festival, steering sustainability right into the heart of Singapore for the second year in a row. This was an eco-extravaganza where companies, visionaries, and the curious minds of Singapore converged to dive deep into the sea of green solutions. Now, what's the Greentech Festival, you ask? ...
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