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by Sean Loo 15 February 2025

Featured, Local, News

Porsche Debuts New 911 Carrera

The latest 992.2-generation Porsche 911 Carrera features twin-turbochargers derived from the previous generation GTS, a revamped interior and exterior design, and enhanced digital elements. Timed perfectly with Valentine’s Day, Porsche Singapore transformed Helutrans Gallery at Tanjong Pagar Distripark into an intimate, passion-fuelled space for over 200 guests, celebrating the Porsche 911. Stepping into the venue, guests were greeted with shades of passionate red. One of the highlights of the night was “The ...

by Sean Loo 15 February 2025

Featured, Local, News

Audi Launches House Of Progress Singapore

Audi has always been about progress, innovation, and redefining expectations. Now, the German marque is bringing that ethos to life in the heart of Singapore with the grand opening of the Audi House of Progress Singapore. Located at Cross Street Exchange, this is a multi-sensory lifestyle destination that integrates performance, lifestyle, sports, and even fine dining into one seamless experience. The doors officially open to the public on 15 February 2025, marking ...

by Sean Loo 8 February 2025

Featured, International, News

Audi Reverts To Old Naming Convention

If you’re an Audi enthusiast, the brand’s model naming strategy is changing yet again. After introducing a new system just two years ago, where even-numbered models represented EVs and odd-numbered models were reserved for combustion engines, Audi has now decided to scrap that plan and revert to its long-standing naming convention. It seems that clarity was not achieved with the previous system, prompting a U-turn that will see familiar suffixes return. EVs ...

by Sean Loo 8 February 2025

Featured, International, News

Nissan Walks Away From Honda Merger Talks

What started as a potential game-changing merger between Nissan and Honda has now hit a dead end. Nissan’s President and CEO, Makoto Uchida, recently met with Honda’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, to formally call off negotiations, following Honda’s proposal to make Nissan its subsidiary, which has been navigating financial turbulence, the idea of a merger made sense. However, when it became clear that Honda envisioned a takeover rather than a partnership, Nissan decided ...

by Sean Loo 8 February 2025

Featured, Local, News

Porsche Finds A New Home At Jewel Changi Airport

Porsche Asia Pacific has announced the launch of ‘Porsche at Jewel’, an immersive experience set to open in the second half of 2025 at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. Porsche at Jewel promises to be an interactive brand space, featuring rotating car displays, a curated café experience by Baker & Cook, and an exclusive collection of Porsche Design and Lifestyle merchandise. This latest Porsche initiative is a culmination of years of successful collaboration ...

by Sean Loo 4 February 2025

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HMGICS Appoints Ms Min Ling Chan As Vice President, Head Of The Technology Innovation Group

HMGICS has appointed Ms Min Ling Chan as Vice President, Head of the Technology Innovation Group (TIG). Ms Min Ling Chan brings more than two decades of experience in digital transformation, process optimisation, and industrial automation across Asia Pacific, Europe, and Australia. Before joining Hyundai, she was instrumental in shaping engineering and operational strategies at Ford Motor Company Asia Pacific, where she spearheaded regional process enhancements from Australia. She has led digital transformation ...

by Sean Loo 3 February 2025

Featured, International, News

Harley-Davidson Unleashes 2025 Line-Up

With more than a century of heritage under its belt, Harley-Davidson has become synonymous with freedom, power, and soul-stirring rides. Now, as 2025 rolls in, Harley-Davidson has lifted the covers off a revamped and expanded motorcycle line-up. The line-up features an all-new adventure sport model, refreshed cruiser icons, and a trio of ultra-premium Custom Vehicle Operation (CVO) machines. Cruisers At the core of every 2025 cruiser sits the Milwaukee-Eight 117 powertrain, ensuring more ...

by Sean Loo 2 February 2025

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

MG Cyberster Review

It is no exaggeration to say that the MG Cyberster is a big deal. This is the first all-electric roadster at (relatively) mainstream prices, and a bold attempt to bring sportiness back to the MG badge. For those who remember MG’s past, this is a full-circle moment. The brand’s history is deeply intertwined with small, affordable sports cars - the MG B, the MGF, and a handful of feisty Rover-based hatchbacks. But in ...

by Sean Loo 2 February 2025

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Cycle & Carriage Expands Stellantis Partnership, Bringing Peugeot And Leapmotor To Singapore

Cycle & Carriage (C&C) is strengthening its long-standing partnership with Stellantis, adding Peugeot and Leapmotor to its portfolio alongside Citroën. Starting today, C&C is officially the new distributor for Peugeot, while Leapmotor’s representation is in its final stages. The consolidation of three Stellantis brands under one roof promises to offer Singapore’s car buyers and fleet operators an enhanced selection of mobility solutions. “Our long-standing partnership with Stellantis is built on a shared ...

by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

Featured, Lifestyle, People

AutoTalk – A Conversation with Mr Glenn Tan, President Of Motor Traders Association

We catch up with Glenn Tan, President Of Motor Traders Association, to find out more about what makes the Singapore Motorshow tick. The roar of engines, the gleam of polished metal under exhibition lights, and the electric buzz of car enthusiasts discussing horsepower figures and futuristic tech. The Singapore Motorshow has long been the beating heart of the nation’s automotive scene. But beyond the dazzling car displays and celebrity appearances lies an ...

by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

Featured, International, News

JLR And Tata Communications Strengthen Partnership To Deliver Data-driven Cars

Imagine stepping into your car, and from the moment you start the engine, everything just works. That’s the vision JLR and Tata Communications are bringing to life with their strengthened partnership. With the Tata Communications MOVE platform, JLR’s future vehicles will be continuously connected, always evolving, and ready for the digital world. From London to Ladakh, New York to New Zealand, JLR’s next-generation vehicles, built on its new Electric Modular Architecture ...

by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

On The Ground: Tokyo Auto Salon 2025

If there’s one event that truly embodies the spirit of car culture, it’s the Tokyo Auto Salon. A place where petrolheads gather in droves, to check out the latest trends in customisation, performance tuning, and automotive innovation. This year, the 43rd edition of Tokyo Auto Salon returned to Makuhari Messe, bringing together 389 exhibitors and an eye-watering 857 vehicles on display. Over the course of three days, the show welcomed 258,406 attendees, setting ...

by Sean Loo 26 January 2025

Featured, Local, News

End Of The Road: Alfa Romeo And Jeep To Exit Singapore By June

Capella Auto, the sole agent for Alfa Romeo and Jeep, will be winding up its operations by June 2025. This marks the end of an era for two brands that, while not volume sellers, carried a certain character and charm. For existing customers, however, there is some respite. Capella Auto has committed to maintaining aftersales support, including servicing, repairs, and warranty claims, until mid-2025. But once the last unit leaves the showroom, ...

by Sean Loo 22 January 2025

Featured, International, News

Aston Martin Debuts New Vantage Roadster

The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster falls firmly into the fun category. For those who believe that driving is an experience, not a chore, Aston Martin has unveiled its most potent, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster yet. Convertible sports cars are often plagued by one fundamental issue: compromise. More weight, less rigidity, and a softened chassis often dull the very edge that makes a sports car thrilling. But not here. Aston Martin engineered the Vantage Roadster ...

by Sean Loo 22 January 2025

Featured, International, News

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Celebrates 100 Years of Luxury

In the realm of luxury motoring, few names command the same level of reverence as the Rolls-Royce Phantom. For a hundred years, it has been the undisputed benchmark of automotive opulence, a rolling masterpiece that has ferried royalty, dignitaries, and visionaries through history. Since its debut in 1925, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has been a symbol of status, craftsmanship, and timeless innovation. As the marque commemorates a century of this legendary nameplate, it ...