Two winners from Round 1 face off for the title of Overall Best Hybrid Vehicle. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Two previous winners from Round 1 are powered by a full-hybrid drivetrain that allows it to be driven for some distance purely on electric power alone. The winner will be decided from amongst these candidates. Meet The Contenders Lexus LBX The Lexus LBX fought well against the Hyundai Kona Hybrid, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Suzuki Swift and ...
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Eleven winners from Round 1 face off for the title of Overall Best Cat B EV. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Wow we have a lot of candidates for this. All shortlisted candidates presented here from Round 1 are sold with Category B COEs and are propelled by electrical motors. The Overall Best Cat B Vehicle is decided from amongst these candidates. Like the Overall Best Cat B category, we got a ...
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Nine winners from Round 1 face off for the title of Overall Best Cat B Vehicle. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Every shortlisted winner from Round 1 are sold with Category B COEs and are propelled by internal combustion. The Overall Best Cat B Vehicle is decided from amongst these candidates. We got a whole list of winners to sort through, so bear with us. Meet The Contenders Hyundai Santa Fe The Hyundai Santa ...
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Pirelli has backtracked on its initial theory about the tyre failures that plagued Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz. The blame no longer rests on Valtteri Bottas’s Sauber running over Alex Albon’s discarded mirror. Instead, the culprit remains elusive. The Qatar GP was a tyre punisher. The high-speed corners and relentless forces at Losail made the front left tyres the most stressed component on the grid. It was here that both Hamilton and ...
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Max Verstappen triumphs amid drama in Qatar Grand Prix. Max Verstappen once again showcased why he’s the reigning champion, clinching victory in an exhilarating Qatar Grand Prix. Three Safety Car appearances, a nail-biting tussle at the front, and penalties that upended the order. Verstappen might have started from second after a penalty bumped him off pole, but the Dutchman was in no mood to play second fiddle. At Turn 1, he muscled ...
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The new partnership between Porsche and Iron Dames seeks to rewrite the script for women in a sport long dominated by men. The Iron Dames squad will compete across four major racing series at the helm of Porsche 911 GT3 R machines. These include the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the European and Asian Le Mans Series, and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the United States. The esteemed drivers chosen are Michelle ...
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Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) has unveiled a unique collaboration with LASALLE College of the Arts. Central to this initiative was the inaugural IONIQ 6 design competition, a playground for LASALLE students to flex their artistic muscles and reimagine vehicle decals. Five finalists from LASALLE’s Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences programme were tasked with creating decal designs that encapsulate the car’s sleek, modern essence. Under the mentorship of Singaporean ...
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Jaguar has properly stirred up the automotive world with its new brand campaign, and the new Type 00 Concept further cements its new direction. Unveiled at Miami Art Week, this new concept embodies Jaguar's new creative philosophy, Exuberant Modernism. At its core, the Jaguar Type 00 is about reclaiming Jaguar’s ethos of "Copy Nothing." Sir William Lyons, the brand's founder, once envisioned Jaguars as art forms, not just vehicles. Although, if he ...
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Mercedes-AMG has long been the gold standard for those who want their vehicles to roar as much as they purr. Now, Singapore gets a taste of the action with the arrival of four distinctive AMG GLC models, spanning both SUV and Coupé formats. Let’s start with the basics. The Mercedes-AMG GLC lineup splits into two levels of performance, each catering to a specific kind of thrill-seeker. For those dipping their toes into AMG’s ...
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On 15 December 2024, Southeast Asia's most anticipated Porsche gathering, Das Treffen, is making its triumphant return to the Impact Speedpark in Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. With the theme 'Limited Edition' promising an unparalleled showcase of some of the rarest Porsche sports cars ever made, this event is a must-see for car enthusiasts. What began as an intimate meet-up between friends, organised by Sihabutr Xoomsai, fondly known as Tenn, has evolved into ...
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For the first time in Asia, Rolls-Royce has unveiled its Private Office in Seoul, South Korea. This significant milestone reflects Rolls-Royce's commitment to bringing its ultra-personalised experience even closer to its discerning clientele in the region. Perched in one of Seoul’s most prestigious districts, the Private Office is a gateway to a world where imagination meets craftsmanship. Designed as a space to cater exclusively to those who demand perfection, the Private Office bridges ...
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Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation have unveiled the X-ble Shoulder, a wearable robot designed to revolutionise industrial efficiency while significantly reducing musculoskeletal injuries. Introduced at the Wearable Robot Tech Day at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang, this pioneering device promises to be useful for industries as diverse as construction, shipbuilding, and agriculture. The X-ble Shoulder is designed with overhead tasks in mind; this robot assists upper arm muscles, reducing shoulder strain by up to ...
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Maserati is set to continue its journey in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, embracing the next-generation GEN4 cars starting from Season 13 in 2026. After debuting in Season 9 with the Tipo Folgore GEN3 single-seater, Maserati has steadily showcased its engineering prowess. Season 11 will see the evolution of these machines with the GEN3 EVO cars, boasting a blistering 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 1.82 seconds and regenerative capabilities of ...
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Deep in the heart of Bangkok lies a haven for petrolheads - Curvistan Bangkok. This season, the concept space is turning heads once more with the launch of the highly anticipated “Porsche Unseen Design Studies” exhibition. For over two decades, Porsche’s Michael Mauer has been at the helm, steering the brand’s aesthetic evolution from the Porsche Design Studio in Weissach. Known for pushing boundaries, Mauer’s visionary concepts have remained tantalisingly out of ...
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N challenges everything we know, or think we know, about electric vehicles. I first encountered the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N during its global launch at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. There it was, shredding tyres and exuding the kind of audacious energy that suggests Hyundai’s engineers had been on a strict diet of adrenaline and madness. Its fantastically bonkers nature brought much fanfare to both the brand ...
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