With a name like “Grecale Folgore”, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s the villain in a mid-season episode of The Sopranos. But this isn’t a wise guy from Jersey, but rather Maserati’s first all-electric SUV. ‘Grecale’ refers to a north-eastern Mediterranean wind, and ‘Folgore’? That’s lightning. Fitting, considering this near-2.5-tonne Italian stallion can rocket to 100km/h in just 4.1 seconds. But don’t let the poetry of the name fool you. The Grecale ...
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The iconic 4x4, now flying under the JLR Defender sub-brand, has returned for 2025 with an update that’s “I’m still the boss.” Crucially, the Defender hasn’t softened up. Sure, it’s added some modern conveniences and visual tweaks, but this is still a vehicle that looks like it could survive a meteor shower and then tow the meteor back to civilisation. The new model arrives with a reworked front and rear design, complete ...
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If you thought Singapore’s luxury EV landscape was already a crowded cocktail party, prepare to add AVATR to the guest list. The high-end electric marque from China is now confirmed to be arriving on our shores later this year. AVATR (spelled without the 'E') is the crown jewel of Changan Automobile, one of China’s largest state-owned carmakers. This brand is the product of a three-way alliance between Changan, battery heavyweight CATL, and ...
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Come 1 January 2026, there’s going to be a harsher penalty for speeding, and it’s going to sting more both in terms of money and points. In an effort to clamp down on dangerous driving, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is rolling out harsher penalties for speeding offences. What’s Changing? From the start of 2026, anyone caught exceeding the speed limit by up to 20km/h will now receive six demerit points, up ...
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The new Kia EV5 is proudly assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS). It’s Singapore’s first locally assembled Kia, and it joins the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 on the pedestal of locally-made automobiles. Design-wise, Kia’s been flexing its “Opposites United” philosophy, and the EV5 wears it well. The front fascia is adorned with Kia’ Digital Tiger Face. Clean, chiselled lines stretch out into Star Map LEDs that ...
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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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CFMOTO Singapore has just unveiled their spanking-new showroom along Ubi Road 1, and launched the 675SR-R and the 800MT-X. The new CFMOTO Singapore showroom is a full-fledged hub, now kitted out with a broader model range and a dedicated Motul Experience Zone. The partnership ensures every CFMOTO bike is primed with high-performance engine oils and top-shelf aftercare. All bikes sold locally will be serviced using Motul’s range of high-performance lubricants, from engine ...
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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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This May and June, Mandarin Oriental is teaming up with Porsche Singapore to roll out Teatime Dreams. It’s a curated experience celebrating the love and spirit of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, offering a symphony of sweets, savouries, and a test drive in some of Porsche’s most electrifying cars. Held at the hotel’s newly refreshed Lobby Lounge, Teatime Dreams combines Mandarin Oriental’s famed hospitality and Porsche’s design-led engineering, translated into edible elegance. The ...
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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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