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by Sean Loo 8 June 2024

Bridgestone Partners With Forza Motorsport For “Bridgestone Rivals: Race to the Top” Gaming Event

Bridgestone and Forza Motorsport are partnering to launch the first-ever “Bridgestone Rivals: Race to the Top'' gaming competition. With the "Bridgestone Rivals: Race to the Top competition", Bridgestone will be the first tyre manufacturer to partner with Forza Motorsport, featuring participants racing the iconic Lamborghini Huracán STO on the Hakone Grand Prix within the game. From 20 June 2024 to 10 July 2024 (UTC), eligible racers can compete in the “Bridgestone Rivals: ...

by Sean Loo 7 June 2024

Featured, Local, News, Uncategorized

BMW World of Golf Is Back For 2024

Three eventual winners from the local golf qualifiers will go on to represent Singapore at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in 2025. The lush greens of Sentosa Golf Club have recently hosted the spirited swings and focused gazes of participants in the first qualifying round of the esteemed BMW World of Golf. This prestigious golf series promises to elevate local talents, showcasing their skills across several of Singapore's premier courses, including ...

by Sean Loo 7 June 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Smart #1 Pro+ Review

Yes, that's right, it’s called the “Hashtag One”. Let's quickly move past its name and focus on the new kid on the block - the Smart #1 Pro+. The name Smart traditionally conjures images of the ForTwo, that diminutive city car which burst onto the scene as a future vision of urban commuting. A collaboration initially sparked by Swatch and later dominated by Mercedes, it epitomised innovative compact design. Yet despite its ...

by Sean Loo 7 June 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe Review

The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the conceived solution after Mercedes realised that it was making too many cars that did the same job. And it is a rather splendid solution. Mercedes-Benz, in a move to thin the herd, phased out the two-door variants of its mid-range saloons in favour of a single, more unified contender: the CLE. It’s a tribute to consolidation, with two-door coupes being well-trodden ground for Mercedes. But, good looks ...

by Sean Loo 6 June 2024

Featured, International, News

This Is The Last Ever Bugatti Chiron

The last ever 1,479bhp W16 Bugatti Chiron rocketship rolls off the line. How time flies. Bugatti has dubbed its last Chiron creation the "L’Ultime" and fittingly, it's an extraordinary finale for the Chiron line. Wrapped in an exclusive livery that combines 'Atlantic Blue' and 'French Racing Blue,' this bespoke 500th Chiron echoes the original hues unveiled back in 2016. Key locations in the Chiron's lifespan are also sprawled across its flanks, with evocative ...

by Sean Loo 6 June 2024

Featured, Local, News

Inchcape Publishes New 2023 Sustainability Report

Inchcape has recently published its inaugural sustainability report, as it makes progress towards upcoming sustainability targets. Inchcape has recently rolled out its inaugural sustainability report. This document sketches the strides Inchcape has made towards its ambitious 2023 sustainability goals, while also highlighting its pivotal role in fostering the green mobility transition. At the heart of its ethos, Inchcape asserts that operating with integrity is fundamental to enhancing the performance of its mobility ...

by Sean Loo 6 June 2024

Featured, International, News

BMW Motorrad Teases BMW R20 Concept

A piece of art on two wheels was recently presented at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. This is the BMW R20 Concept. At the scenic Villa d'Este by Lake Como, BMW Motorrad unfurled the BMW R20 concept. The BMW R20 concept is unique in that the Big Boxer engine takes a central, almost sculptural role in its design. Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad, calls it a “mechanical masterpiece,” emphasising that it’s ...

by Sean Loo 1 June 2024

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

Experiencing The Future Of Driving With MINI Mixed Reality

MINI debuted its "MINI Mixed Reality" technology at the international media launch of the all-new MINI Cooper Electric in Sitges, Spain. And I was seriously impressed with what they have come up with. Essentially, the new technology enables drivers to immerse themselves in an augmented virtual world, while still being able to drive and be behind the wheel. This is achieved by a pioneering pair of virtual reality goggles paired with precision GPS ...

by Sean Loo 30 May 2024

Featured, Local, News

New Omoda Showroom Has Officially Opened Its Doors, Omoda E5 Available For Buyers

Chery has made a triumphant return to Singapore, with their new showroom finally opened to the public, alongside the launch of the new Omoda E5. After a spell of anticipation heightened by teasers, Chery Automobile has officially marked its return to Singapore. This re-entry was spearheaded under the familiar guidance of Vertex Automobile. The curtains were lifted on the evening of Tuesday, 23 May 2024, at the new Omoda-Jaecoo showroom at 3 ...

by Sean Loo 29 May 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Porsche Extends Formula E Commitment

Porsche has recently affirmed their participation in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with the advent of the next-generation GEN4 vehicles. Michael Steiner, a member of Porsche’s Executive Board for Research and Development, shared his insights, reflecting on the long-term vision Porsche has for Formula E. He emphasised how the platform has been instrumental in driving forward Porsche’s expertise in e-mobility, transforming high-octane races into laboratories for developing tomorrow's consumer technologies. According ...

by Sean Loo 29 May 2024

Featured, International, News

The Porsche 911 Is Now Electrified

The new Porsche 911 GTS models will offer a new 3.6-litre engine coupled to an electrically-assisted turbocharger. It was inevitable, wasn’t it? The Porsche 911 will soon be electrified, starting with the Carrera GTS models. The 3.6-litre engine will be paired with a shiny new 'T-Hybrid' system, an electric motor melded into an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. This adds 53hp and 150Nm of torque at your beck and call. Even the turbocharger isn’t left ...

by Sean Loo 28 May 2024

Featured, Local, News

You Now Need A VEP To Enter Malaysia From 1st October 2024

After years of back and forth, the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) scheme is finally going ahead, affecting Singaporean cars travelling to Malaysia. Contact Details For VEP MY VEP Pte Ltd (Woodlands - Singapore)VEP Collection Centre (Johor - Malaysia)186 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #03-01, Singapore 757515+60 3-7941 288817, EDL, Kampung Bendahara, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia+60 3-7941 2888 It appears the long-awaited Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for foreign vehicles entering Malaysia is making a ...

by Sean Loo 27 May 2024

Featured, International, News

It’s Official: The Next Lamborghini Will Have A Hybrid Twin-Turbo V8

Sadly, the Lamborghini V10 has been killed off. But, in its place, there will be a new V8 engine capable of reaching 10,000rpm. Lamborghini has done it. It has succumbed to the electrification craze, and will electrify the supercar realm with its upcoming project, the Lamborghini 634. Slated to succeed the famed Huracán, this model is set to join the ranks of Lamborghini's High-Performance Electrified Vehicles (HPEV). Notable members include the Lamborghini ...

by Sean Loo 27 May 2024

Featured, International, News

Kia Reveals New EV3

The new Kia EV3 now comes with a bigger 81.4kWh battery and a 201bhp electric motor, squaring up to its rivals. Cruising down the boulevard in a sleek, all-electric crossover. That's the promise of Kia's latest model, the EV3, as it joins its’ EV lineup. Range anxiety is a thing of the past, with the EV3 boasting 600km of range on its Long Range variant. It overshadows the EV6's 506km, thanks to ...

by Sean Loo 23 May 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Singapore GP Launches Formula 1 Community Engagement Campaign

Dubbed #RevUpSG, the first phase of the Singapore GP Formula 1 engagement campaign begins with a series of educational experiences. Singapore GP has just announced its newest campaign, #RevUpSG, an outreach campaign designed to revitalise local excitement for the upcoming Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024. This initiative rolls out complimentary F1-themed activities, promising four months of high-octane entertainment starting with a series of enriching educational experiences. Through a partnership with ...