Toyota does not usually rush into things. This is, after all, the company that turned hybrid motoring from a curiosity into a global habit, one Prius at a time. So when it finally decided to build a proper battery-electric SUV, you expected something deeply considered, perhaps even revolutionary. And it kind of is, apart from its name. The Toyota bZ4X, admittedly, sounds like someone dropped a keyboard down a staircase. It stands for ...
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Lexus has unveiled Refine Dining, a new culinary collaboration with Marriott Bonvoy that will bring a series of exclusive gastronomic experiences across Southeast Asia. The initiative will debut in Singapore before travelling to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Brunei over the next two years. Each destination will feature specially curated dinners that bring together celebrated chefs from Marriott Bonvoy properties and local industrial designers. Rather than focusing solely on the ...
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From 15 June, holders of Class 3 and Class 3A driving licences will be allowed to drive all electric light goods vehicles (eLGVs) and electric small buses with an unladen weight of up to 3000kg. The change raises the previous limit of 2,500kg and is in response to the growing recognition that electric vehicles are often heavier than their combustion-engined counterparts due to their battery packs. Unlike conventional petrol or diesel-powered vehicles, ...
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Vincar Group has appointed Evolve Cars as a new dealer for Proton in Singapore, and marked the occasion with the opening of its new showroom in Ubi. Vincar Group, the authorised distributor for Proton in Singapore, has appointed Evolve Cars as a new official dealer for the brand here. It commemorated the occasion with the opening of Evolve Cars’s new Proton showroom at the Automobile Megamart building at Ubi on 11 ...
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There are few vehicles that can claim to have reshaped an entire segment quite like the Porsche Cayenne. When it arrived in 2002, purists were horrified. Porsche, a company synonymous with low-slung sports cars, had decided to build a family SUV. Yet history has a funny way of proving critics wrong. The Cayenne not only became one of Porsche's best-selling models, but also paved the way for an entire generation of performance ...
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Unveiled as the latest chapter in Bentley's flagship four-door sedan story, the new Bentley Flying Spur arrives with a refreshed design, enhanced hybrid performance and an expanded focus on personalisation. For the first time since 1962, a Bentley sedan adopts a single-headlamp arrangement, bringing the Flying Spur into line with the latest Continental GT family. The front is now cleaner and more modern, while still retaining the unmistakable Bentley presence that has ...
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The all-new BMW iX3, the first of BMW’s Neue Klasse generation of models, has been officially launched in Singapore, priced at $387,888 with COE. BMW is stepping into a new era with its Neue Klasse (New Class in German) generation of cars, which aims to redefine the brand in the age of electrification and digitalisation. The first production model to emerge from that Neue Klasse vision, the iX3, is now officially available ...
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Motul is celebrating a landmark achievement alongside Great Wall Motor (GWM), after the Chinese manufacturer secured a clean sweep of all three T2 Production Class championships in the 2026 Taklimakan Rally. As GWM's Official Lubricant Partner, Motul provided the factory teams with a range of high-performance engine oils, transmission fluids and brake fluids designed to withstand the punishing demands of desert competition. The victory also comes shortly after Motul and GWM announced ...
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Now entering its sixth generation, the all-new Toyota RAV4 Full Hybrid arrives in Singapore with a fresh design, a more sophisticated cabin, improved refinement and the latest Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 technology. Toyota's experience with hybrid technology needs little introduction. After all, the Japanese manufacturer has spent more than two decades refining electrified drivetrains long before they became mainstream. The RAV4 features Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system, built around a 2.5-litre A25A-FXS petrol ...
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Changan Automobile has announced a global strategic partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), becoming the Official Global Partner of the Portugal National Football Team. The event featured senior representatives from Changan and the FPF, alongside renowned Portuguese football legends. A new brand collaboration film “Sounds Like Changan” was unveiled, alongside the ceremonial handover of the DEEPAL S05 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) to FPF leadership, and the official launch of a 1,000km European ...
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When Rolls-Royce unveiled the Spectre in 2022, it demonstrated that electrification and luxury were not opposing ideas, but rather natural companions. Four years on, the British marque has revealed the Spectre Series II, refining what was already one of the most significant Rolls-Royce models of the modern era. The updates may appear subtle, but as Sir Henry Royce famously observed, "Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing." The new Spectre ...
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Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 140th anniversary with an epic round-the-world drive in its new S-Class, while Singapore will also get a new Mercedes-Benz Studio. Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026, and it is marking the occasion with a round-the-world journey in a convoy featuring three of its brand-new S-Class luxury sedans. The journey is expected to cover 140 places spanning about 50,000km in total, and the convoy arrived in Singapore ...
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For decades, Hongqi has occupied a unique position within China's automotive landscape. Often regarded as the nation's most prestigious automotive marque, the brand has long been associated with state occasions, national heritage and a distinctly Chinese interpretation of luxury. Now, Hongqi is charting a new course beyond its home market. With the official opening of its Singapore showroom and the launch of its first right-hand-drive vehicles, the Chinese luxury manufacturer has selected Singapore ...
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As the Singapore automotive industry undergoes one of its most significant transformations in history, Mercedes-Benz is preparing for one of the largest product offensives the company has ever undertaken. For Mercedes-Benz Singapore, the coming years will see a substantial expansion of both its combustion-engine and electric vehicle line-up, accompanied by new digital technologies, upgraded customer touchpoints and a renewed emphasis on ownership experiences. Leading this charge is Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez, President ...
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Trust has always been one of the biggest hurdles facing advanced driver assistance systems. Most drivers are happy to let technology assist with parking or lane changes, but handing over more responsibility to a vehicle still requires a leap of faith. BYD believes the best way to earn that trust is by putting its money where its mouth is. The Chinese automotive giant has announced that it will provide Full Damage Coverage ...
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