The new Audi A5 is a big step up from its predecessor, taking the best bits from both the A4 and A5. Trying to make sense of Audi’s model naming logic lately feels like reading the fine print on a German warranty card. The car you see here is called the A5, but it's also the new A4. Confused? You’re not alone. Once you’re done navigating the labyrinthine naming scheme, the A5 itself ...
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BMW has a knack for making even its most accessible cars feel special, and the 216 Gran Coupé M Sport is a perfect example. Sure, it is the entry point into the BMW family, but it is no stripped-down afterthought. Instead, it is a compact four-door coupé with just enough drama in its design and drive to make you feel like you have arrived. Design & Heritage CuesThe first thing that ...
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The Volvo XC60 has quietly, and rather politely, become Volvo’s best-selling model of all time. Over 2.7 million have found homes since its 2008 debut, overtaking even the legendary, shoebox-shaped Volvo 240 earlier this year. You can’t swing a cinnamon bun in Stockholm without spotting one. It's the middle child of the Volvo SUV family; smaller and less ostentatious than the XC90, but more spacious and grown-up than the little XC40. In ...
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The Audi Q5 has had a major update for 2025, now riding on the marque’s new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) platform. There was a time when you couldn’t swing a valet ticket in Orchard without spotting an Audi Q5. It was Audi Singapore’s golden child and its best-selling SUV, second only to the venerable A4 in total sales. But with age comes competition, and as rivals raced ahead with newer offerings, the ...
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It might look polarising to some, but the Audi A6 e-tron is incredibly well thought out, and a confident glance at Audi's new architecture. At first glance, the A6 e-tron is about as slippery as they come, literally. With a drag coefficient as low as 0.21Cd if you tick the box for the Sportback and those camera-based wing mirrors, this is a car that slices through the air like a sushi ...
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The AION Hyptec HT has arguably the coolest passenger doors on the market today, but you might want to stick to the regular variant instead. The AION Hyptec HT isn’t a typo, but a deliberate blend of “Hyper” and “Technology”, presumably the result of a long night between GAC’s marketing and engineering departments. Distributed here by VINCAR EV, the HT marks the top end of the AION portfolio. At first glance, its ...
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Once upon a time, the Kia magic formula was simple: more car, less money. But, their new model lineup, including the EV5, is set to change that notion. It was a value play executed to near perfection, undercutting Japanese rivals while throwing in a few extra toys to sweeten the deal. And for a while, it worked like a charm. Then came the Chinese, and they rewrote the playbook. In this new ...
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When you’re Rolls-Royce, you curate an experience befitting the world’s most discerning clientele in Saint-Tropez. From 28 July to 3 August 2025, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars returned to the sun-drenched coastline of the French Riviera, playing host to a series of private experiences at the region’s most iconic addresses. Every detail of this week-long affair was meticulously choreographed to echo the tastes, habits, and lifestyles of the marque’s global elite. “This summer programme in ...
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The Audi Museum in Ingolstadt is a worthwhile visit, even if you're not made of bolts and metal. You don’t need to be an engineer. You don’t need to know what a crankshaft does. You don’t even need to have oil running through your veins. Step into the Audi Museum in Ingolstadt, Germany, and you’ll still find yourself wide-eyed, possibly muttering “Whoa…” under your breath as the doors close behind you ...
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According to the latest figures, BMW has claimed the coveted spot as Singapore’s No. 1 premium automotive brand for the first half of 2025. They’ve also slipped neatly into second place in the overall automotive market, right behind BYD. “The automotive market is going through a great deal of change at the moment, so there’s a great feeling of achievement knowing that we’ve been able to weather the storm and still come ...
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As Singapore toasts to its 60th birthday this August, Audi Singapore is opening its doors at the Audi House of Progress to celebrate the nation. From 2 to 10 August 2025, Audi's flagship space at 18 Cross Street will be transformed into a colourful public gallery thanks to a collaboration with Mediacorp’s “Design Pompipi” contest. In the spirit of “Building Our Singapore Together”, the showcase champions local designers and aspiring young artists, ...
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There’s always something reassuring about the sight of a boxy, no-nonsense Mercedes-Benz G-Class rumbling into view. And from 1 to 3 August, that friend has returned to Singapore with a vengeance. Mercedes-Benz Singapore has rolled out the red carpet at G-HAUS, a three-day immersive experience celebrating the arrival of an entire family of all-new G-Class vehicles. On display were the G 500, the Mercedes-AMG G 63, and the hotly anticipated all-electric G 580 ...
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JMEV is the latest marque to grace our local shores, and their first foray into the EV market is the new Elight sedan. If you’ve been keeping tabs on the Singapore car market lately, you’ll know it’s starting to resemble a game of musical chairs, except the music’s playing to the beat of Mandarin pop and the chairs are being claimed by a growing legion of Chinese EV brands. Now, JMEV has ...
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The Corvette Stingray is now officially available on our shores, thanks to Alpine Motors and General Motors (GM). If you’ve been craning your neck skywards lately to catch the roar of jet fighters tearing across the National Day parade rehearsals, you’ll want to keep your feet planted firmly on Orchard Road, because something equally dramatic has just landed on four wheels. The Corvette Stingray is now locally available. Singapore is the first ...
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You know that feeling when you’re trying to decide between renting a car for the week or biting the bullet and owning one? Somewhere in between lies a sweet spot, and ZipZap seems to think they’ve nailed it. Launched by the same folks who gave us GetGo, ZipZap is Singapore’s newest take on car leasing. At its core, ZipZap is a car subscription service. It’s for those who want their own dedicated ...
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