Oh, you want something that turns it up to eleven? Well, step right up to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. This, my friends, is the latest and greatest 992 Porsche GT3 RS. It's not just inspired by motorsport; it's a full-blown race car that's been tamed just enough for those brave souls who want to experience it on both road and track. Well, relatively speaking, of course. And, as fate would have ...
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The Porsche 911 Sport Classic is one of those cars that just works. It’s absolutely perfect. It was just another day at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. I’ve flown in to cover the event and was given the esteemed opportunity to take out the Porsche 911 GTS, thanks to the folks at Porsche Singapore. Test drive over, I was buzzing with excitement. I mean, when else are you offered a chance to ...
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What happens when you have a lean, green, speedy machine like the Porsche 911 GTS on some picturesque UK backroads? You have fun of course. This is the one everyone says is the ‘best real-world 911’, right? But hey, let's not get too hung up on titles because when it comes to 911s, the gaps between them are tiny. They are narrow, but they do matter. So, what's the deal with the 911 ...
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Headed to the town area during the Formula One race weekend? Here's some useful road information on the various road closures in effect. Headed to the Singapore Grand Prix this year, or just want to pop into town to do some weekend shopping? As with all previous years, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced a series of road closures to prepare for the race weekend. Our race is, after all, ...
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The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 takes all of the good points from the Ioniq 5, resulting in an even more impressive offering. (Article updated 25 October 2023) Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is one of the defining cars of the past few years - a vehicle with a polarising bold design and tech to boot, marking the Korean automaker’s emergence as a real dominant superpower, particularly in the electric vehicle segment. Now the company ...
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More space and more pace never hurt anyone. Many of our loyal readers would know that I often make references to the Audi RS6 when reviewing cars with space and pace, simply because there aren't many cars that do that formula as well as the wonder wagon from Ingolstadt. Well, with the SQ7, Audi has created a compelling alternative. Aren't they different, though? Sure, they are rather different in many ways. One is a ...
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The 3 Series is BMW’s best-selling car, and arguably one of the most prominent automotive pillars. Much like cars such as the Volkswagen Golf, Porsche 911 and Mercedes S-Class, the BMW 3 Series has cemented itself as the standard by which all of its peers are measured. And those peers nigh on always come off worse. But for how much longer? The 3 Series faces a not completely certain future as electrification ...
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One of BMW’s greatest M cars gets even better - the all-new 2023 BMW M2. The 2023 M2 is arguably BMW’s best new car on the market today. It’s quick, balanced, communicative, and still a thoughtful daily driver. All of the sugar, spice, and everything nice things you’d expect from a small car wearing the M badge. But here's the million-dollar question - can it conquer the track? You see, these M ...
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Partnering with 10 industry partners, A*STAR intends to develop high-performance EV components and boost the local EV supplier ecosystem. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has recently launched a new R&D programme, with the aim of fostering local capabilities for manufacturing high-performance electric drivetrains, a high-tech core component in electric vehicle (EV) systems. This new programme, dubbed Electric Traction Module Open Technology Platform Collaborative Industry Project (E-TraM OTP CIP), is ...
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Members of the public can pay a visit to see the electric EQ models at The Mercedes-Benz Showcase, dubbed 'Crafted for the Future'. Taking place from 24-30 Aug 2023, the 'Crafted for the Future: The Mercedes-Benz Showcase' pop-up experience is located at Raffles City shopping centre. So what's the fuss all about, you ask? Well, this is where you dive headfirst into the world of Mercedes' electric dreams. The stars of the ...
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Rolls-Royce’s first electric vehicle, the Spectre, has been officially launched in Singapore. Rolls-Royce has just taken an electrifying turn. We’re talking about the very pinnacle of luxury cars here, and the grand debut of the Rolls-Royce Spectre, their very first electric marvel, happened right here in Singapore, at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre. But before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let me give you a sneak peek into the price tag - ...
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Plush luxury BMW iX EV meets rugged offroad terrain. Fun ensues. BMW recently invited me to Buriram to attend the Asia Driving Challenge 2023. It was an action-packed day filled with non-stop automotive joy, being able to experience a myriad of BMW cars on and off track. If you haven’t seen it already, check out my thoughts here. However, one particular station stood out to me, so unorthodox that it was frankly ...
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Held at the Chang International Circuit (CIC), we got to savour some of BMW’s finest in the BMW Buriram Driving Challenge. Greetings, fellow speed enthusiasts. Let me paint for you a vivid picture of an experience that transcends the ordinary, where BMW's finest machines come alive in a symphony of power and elegance. Now, I know that the mention of Buriram (which is in Thailand, for those not in the know) might ...
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Škoda Kodiaq owners created an automotive spectacle during Singapore's 58th National Day, as they came together for the largest ever Kodiaq owners meet-up ever recorded in the country. Originally planned to feature 58 cars in honour of Singapore's 58th birthday, the final response from the Kodiaq community totalled an impressive turnout of 66 cars. The event, hosted by Kodiaq SG and supported by Škoda Singapore, allowed Kodiaq owners to celebrate their shared ...
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Volvo Trucks just pulled off an electrifying feat, handing over their very first electric truck to WRC Pacific. WRC is a heavyweight name in the environmental realm and Taiwan's biggest metal sludge recycling and treatment facility. These folks aren’t just about recycling; they're also committed to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. Peter T. Halpin, the CEO and chairman of WRC, said, "WRC is honored to collaborate with Volvo Trucks and Taikoo ...
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