The BYD Seal has gotten even smarter, thanks to a new OTA (Over-The-Air) update that’s just rolled out across the region. This is a full-on software enhancement designed to elevate the Seal experience, from intelligent navigation tweaks to in-car gaming and even voice assistant upgrades for Southeast Asia’s multi-lingual charm. Navigation System That Thinks Ahead Long-distance EV drivers, rejoice. The OTA brings a new EV Trip Charging Planner to your navigation system. It ...
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KTM AG, the iconic Austrian motorcycle brand, has just secured a strategic lifeline worth €600 million. After what insiders describe as months of tireless planning and meticulous negotiation, KTM has emerged not just with a fresh boost of capital, but with renewed vigour. “Today we have been given the opportunity to continue the history of KTM,” said CEO Gottfried Neumeister. “Together with our long-standing partner Bajaj, we were able to work out ...
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Titled “Celebrate Every Journey,” this new integrated brand campaign is Motul’s love letter to the riders and drivers of Asia Pacific. Not just the ones chasing apexes on racetracks, but also the everyday heroes who rely on their wheels to navigate school runs, office commutes, and late-night prata cravings. Because in our part of the world, where motorbikes weave through the veins of Southeast Asia and cars double as mobile karaoke booths, ...
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On the ever-growing list of things I never thought I’d covet now sits a Chinese luxury MPV that goes by the name of Zeekr 009. An electric seven-seater that can out-accelerate other cars while massaging your back and chilling your drink? That’s a billionaire’s fever dream. Yet, here we are, with a near-5.2 metre behemoth from a brand that barely existed five years ago, making a surprisingly convincing pitch for your ...
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When Toyota first lifted the curtain on the RAV4 back in 1994, it was a curious cocktail of part SUV, part hatchback. Fast forward to today, and that cocktail’s been stirred, shaken, and now garnished with digital wizardry and electrified punch. Enter the sixth-generation RAV4, a heady mix of rugged charisma and family-friendly practicality. The new RAV4 retains the purposeful, athletic stance we’ve come to love, but with a dose of visual ...
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The Chevrolet Corvette will finally be making its official debut in Singapore. After more than seven decades of dominating asphalt from Route 66 to Laguna Seca, the legendary sports car is now ready to write its next chapter on our side of the Pacific. And no, this isn’t a parallel import. This is Corvette, brought in officially for the first time by Alpine Motors, General Motors’ new authorised dealer in Singapore. From the ...
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Tesla Singapore has flicked the switch on a new era of charging with the launch of its first V4 Supercharger station, nestled in the heart of One Holland Village. The V4 Superchargers are capable of pumping out up to 250kW, enough to give a Model 3 Long Range up to 282km of range in just 15 minutes. Blink and you might miss your charge. With longer cables, the V4 Supercharger has also ...
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Motul NGEN Hybrid is targeted specifically for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). This high-performance engine oil is as much a technical marvel as it is a response to a shifting landscape, one where stop-start traffic, cooler running temperatures and engine reboots are the norm, not the exception. “Hybrid cars need hybrid oil,” quipped Carlo Savoca, Chief Marketing Officer of Motul Asia Pacific. “NGEN Hybrid is designed to ...
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TotalEnergies has taken a step forward in making sure our engines run cleaner, longer, and smarter. From its regional headquarters in Singapore, TotalEnergies Marketing Asia-Pacific Middle East has unveiled its new generation of lubricants that meet the latest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 performance standards, widely regarded as the gold standard for modern engine protection, efficiency, and longevity. At the heart of this new lineup is a familiar name with newfound credentials: ...
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What if you could skip the queuing and still walk away with a crowd-pleasing wine bottle in 30 minutes? That’s what Vivino is aiming to achieve with this new partnership. Welcome to Singapore’s newest wine trifecta: a groundbreaking partnership between Vivino, Shell, and Deliveroo that’s raising a toast to smarter, faster, and altogether more stylish wine retail. From mid-2025, getting a top-rated bottle of wine will be as effortless as picking up ...
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A 750-kilometre Audi A3 efficiency run, caffeine-deprived co-drivers, and a test to show that comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of fuel economy. I’ve done the northbound road trip to Malaysia more times than I care to admit, sometimes for the scenery, sometimes for the satay, and almost always with the silent mission to “beat the GPS estimate”. But this particular trip was different. This Audi-led drive wasn’t about making ...
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There are many ways to head up to Ipoh and back. You could fly. You could take a coach. Or, if you're like us, handed the keys to a brand-new Audi A5. Audi Singapore’s recent fuel efficiency challenge had us doing just that, with an A3 for the economy run and, more interestingly, an A5 Sportback as our visual wingman for a photo challenge themed “Jekyll and Hyde”. The theme was cleverly ...
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The Nissan Qashqai has always been a bit of a design favourite of mine, right from its earliest days. With the 2025 Prestige version, Nissan continues that legacy, keeping its stylish charm intact while freshening things up nicely. It strikes a good balance, looking modern yet comfortably familiar, perfect for anyone who prefers evolution over radical change. It looks like a mini-Ariya The latest design feels sharper and more confident, featuring crisp ...
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The new BMW X3 M50 has taken the road less travelled, in a bid to stand out more from the competition. If you were to guess BMW’s most important model, you might instinctively say the 3 Series, the benchmark sports saloon that has shaped the brand’s DNA for decades. Or perhaps the 5 Series, given its versatility, spanning everything from executive sedans to high-performance M-badged monsters. But no, the real sales king ...
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Deepal isn't a brand as well-known as other Chinese manufacturers, but the S07 shows it can make just as good of an impact. Before you even adjust your seatbelt or tap the brake pedal, the Deepal S07 greets you with a cheerful, “Hi! I’m Deepal!” It’s chipper and just a little too enthusiastic, like an intern on their first day who insists on calling everyone “boss”. But as far as first impressions ...
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