It’s a sad day for enthusiasts - Porsche's petrol-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman will bow out in 2025. We’ve all seen this coming, but now it’s official: the sun is setting on the petrol-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman. Come mid-2025, these beloved mid-engined sports cars from Stuttgart will take their final bow. It’s no secret that Porsche has been working on a fully electric replacement for its entry-level sports car. The ...
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Starting January 1, 2025, new diesel cars and taxis will no longer be registered in Singapore. This initiative, announced back in March 2021 during a Parliamentary debate on environmental sustainability, is a bid to reduce overall vehicular pollution. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) noted on July 10 that since the announcement, the proportion of new diesel car and taxi registrations has remained below 1 percent, thanks to the availability of cleaner alternatives. By ...
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Porsche has so far delivered 155,945 vehicles in the first half of 2024. In a year marked by significant product launches, Porsche has managed to maintain stable sales figures in the first half of 2024. Between January and June, the German manufacturer handed over 155,945 vehicles to customers worldwide, reflecting a moderate 7 percent decrease compared to the previous year. The brand is currently updating five of its six model series - ...
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Volvo Cars Singapore is celebrating a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales, which now make up 56% of their total car sales. This is an impressive jump from 40% in 2023, highlighting the increasing acceptance of EVs among Singaporean car owners. Additionally, Volvo Cars Singapore has achieved a commendable 36% year-on-year growth as of June 2024. A key player in this growth story is the high demand for the fully electric Volvo EX30. ...
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From 11 to 14 July, Maserati is set to make a grand entrance at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed with the MC20. At Goodwood, Maserati will unveil two special editions of the MC20: the MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda. These limited-edition models, with only 20 units each, celebrate Maserati's storied history in FIA GT competitions. These cars pay homage to the MC12 and mark two decades since Maserati's return to racing ...
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VinFast has made a significant leap into the Indonesian market with Otoklix. Earlier this year, they opened a new dealership in Depok, a suburb of Jakarta, and announced a substantial investment of US$1.2 billion to build a local assembly plant with a capacity of 60,000 cars annually. VinFast has since partnered with local automotive service and repair startup Otoklix, backed by AC Ventures, designating them as the brand’s authorised service provider across ...
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Pan America finally reviewed after three years, and boy was it worth the wait. 'Twas 2021 when this writer first wrote about the Harley-Davidson Pan America at its Singapore launch. With only a Class 2A motorcycle licence in hand, I had to tearfully observe from the sidelines as the others at the event got to tear around Sarimbun Camp and Bahtera Track on the Class 2 licence-requiring brand new adventure bike ...
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There have been a number of exclusive events and international spectators since the regional debuts of the Lamborghini Urus SE. When it comes to making an entrance, Lamborghini's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Urus SE, has graces audiences the world over. Over 4,000 customers and journalists across three continents have been part of its exclusive debut events, and since then the Urus SE has already garnered a year's worth of ...
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Maserati has unveiled a bespoke version of the GranCabrio Folgore in honour of Tignanello's 50th anniversary. This unique vehicle, crafted exclusively for Marchesi Antinori, will be auctioned on July 14 at the Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala, one of the leading arts charity events in the US. Marking its 110th anniversary, Maserati's collaboration with Marchesi Antinori, an esteemed winery with over 600 years of history, embodies a celebration of Italian ...
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The new Bentley Continental drops the famed W12 engine for a new 771bhp V8 plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Bentley has revealed its new Continental GT, a grand tourer that ditches the famed W12 and V8 engines for a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Dubbed the 'Ultra Performance Hybrid,' this new powertrain is nothing short of impressive. Under the bonnet, you’ll find a 4.0-litre V8 engine paired with a 187bhp electric motor, together delivering 771bhp ...
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The Omoda E5 presents itself as an attractive bargain for those looking for a bang-for-your-buck EV with loads of standard features and tech. It seems that new EVs are launching faster than we can quantify nowadays, and this is a new entry from a new brand here in Singapore - the Omoda E5. This is your standard small-to-mid-size electric crossover, and it doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel. Not that it is ...
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Ferrari's latest marvel isn't a new car but a state-of-the-art factory that will shape the future of the iconic brand. Inaugurated on June 24, the e-building is set to produce internal combustion engines, hybrids, and Ferrari’s first electric model. John Elkann, Ferrari's President, highlighted the importance of this investment, saying, "Investing in our territory is essential to prepare ourselves for Ferrari's future with confidence and confirms our commitment to Italian excellence and ...
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Aston Martin has just announced Valiant, an ultra-exclusive, track-focused, road-legal monster. The latest model from the in-house bespoke division, Q by Aston Martin, is limited to just 38 units globally, and are all fully allocated. Sorry if you were thinking of taking out your checkbook. The Valiant’s story begins with a personal commission from Fernando Alonso, an Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team driver. Inspired by his illustrious 23-year career in Formula 1 ...
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The latest e-2008 MCA sports a refreshed look and a larger battery pack. Folks who've read our 2022 review of the Peugeot e-2008 would recall that one of my complaints was the lack of range from its 50kWh battery pack. For this Mid Cycle Action (MCA) e-2008, Peugeot has fitted a bigger 54kWh battery pack instead. Not quite the 64kWh I was hoping for in the aforementioned article, but this is also ...
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The limited-edition Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival Model was launched at the exclusive premiere of ‘The Bikeriders’ film at Shaw Theatres Lido. Harley-Davidson recently revealed a new model in the limited-edition Icons motorcycle collection: the 2024 Hydra-Glide Revival. This model, adorned with premium factory-direct custom paint and graphic treatments, is now available at Wearnes Harley-Davidson of Singapore. Inspired by the motorcycles of the 1960s, as seen in the upcoming film "The Bikeriders," the Hydra-Glide Revival ...
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