The BMW iX1 is a compact family EV that is more than practical enough for most families. It seems that BMW’s smallest SUV, the X1, isn’t so small anymore. Echoing the way a modern 3 Series now sprawls into the space once occupied by an older 5 Series, the latest X1 has stretched its limbs to rival the dimensions of the original X3. It's a growth spurt that makes you take a ...
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The new Tesla Model 3 Performance was recently launched globally and is now available to order on Tesla's official website. Today marks a thrilling leap forward for Tesla as they unveil the Model 3 Performance. It’s a redefinition of what the world’s best-selling electric sedan can do, thanks to the integration of the famed Ludicrous Mode, a feature that once graced the Performance trims of the Model S and Model X between ...
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The Range Rover Electric is set to redefine the realms of electric propulsion, combining luxury, refinement, and robust capability. With prototypes now vigorously tested at some of the globe's most unforgiving terrains, this vehicle is shaping up to be as audacious as it is innovative. From the icy chills of the Arctic Circle at minus 40 degrees Celsius to the blistering heat exceeding 50 degrees in the Middle Eastern deserts, this Range ...
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The Audi SQ8 e-tron numbers don't make rational sense on paper, but it’s an SUV that drives brilliantly. Audi's naming strategy remains as bewildering as ever with the introduction of the new Q8 e-tron. This isn't your conventional Q8 with an internal combustion engine. Instead, Audi has given a facelift and a new name to its first electric vehicle, the e-tron SUV from 2019. Despite its shared name, the Q8 e-tron doesn't ...
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This is an industry-first carwash gantry made by Karcher which recycles up to 85% of the water used per wash. In a city where every drop of water counts, Singapore stands at the forefront of tackling environmental challenges, particularly when it comes to conserving our most precious resource. Recognising the urgency, local distributor Inchcape Singapore has teamed up with Karcher to introduce a groundbreaking solution in sustainable car wash practices that dramatically ...
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Has it already been a decade? Well, time flies when you’re having fun, especially if that fun is in a Lamborghini Huracan. If I’m honest, I never really liked the Huracán when it first came out. I’ve always felt that it was overshadowed by the shock and awe that came with the Aventador, and it just felt like the “replacement” for the outgoing Gallardo. That prejudice changed the day I went for ...
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How do you make the already gorgeous Aston Martin DB12 even sleeker? By chopping off its roof, giving you full access to its bi-turbo V8. The result is the DB12 Volante. If the sheer magnetism of the DB12’s power, ravishing aesthetics, and lavish comforts aren’t quite enough to captivate your senses, Aston Martin Singapore has just released another ace up its sleeve: the DB12 Volante. This open-top incarnation of what’s affectionately known ...
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Pretty soon everything will come attached to a battery pack, so savour the Lamborghini Huracán STO while you can. It’s one of the last, great analogue road monsters. This is quintessentially a Huracán dialled up to eleven. The STO, or Super Trofeo Omologata, blurs the lines between a road-going sports car and a track-honed racer. It’s as if Lamborghini decided to give us mere mortals a taste of their Super Trofeo Evo ...
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The Hyundai Kona Electric is an outstanding all-rounder, coming with bold looks and a suite of sensible features. This is the new Hyundai Kona Electric, where the design team, it seems, has taken a bold leap into the future with none other than RoboCop himself. If the original Kona was ever a head-turner, this latest iteration is a veritable street-stopper. With its "seamless horizon lamps" stretching across the front and rear like ...
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The facelifted Tesla Model 3 Highland brings about a suite of upgrades, enough to nudge it back ahead of the competition. It must be said, that it is truly remarkable how Tesla, once a fledgling carmaker, has vaulted itself into a position of market prominence, setting the pace for the electric vehicle revolution. It's as if the old guard of the auto world now march to the beat set by this ...
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NFC key cards for cars may soon be a reality, thanks to IDEMIA and its new accolade. IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of the global leader IDEMIA Group, has recently clinched the NFC Forum Certification according to the latest Certification Release 13 (CR13). This achievement underscores their leadership in delivering cutting-edge payment and connectivity solutions across financial sectors, telecommunications, and notably, automotive manufacturing. What makes this accolade stand out is its inclusion ...
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Paolo Pininfarina was the chairman of the Pininfarina Group from 2008 until the time of his passing, aged 65. In the world of automotive design, some names are etched deeper into the metal than others, and Paolo Pininfarina was one such indelible mark. The revered chairman of the Pininfarina Group, Paolo Pininfarina, has sadly passed away at the age of 65. Born in 1958 into a lineage of automotive royalty, Paolo was a ...
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What do you do when you have the entire Sepang circuit to yourself? You blast around in a McLaren, of course. Whenever one talks about a true track experience, images of unbridled speed, eye-widening corners, and the sheer joy of pushing limits come to mind. Imagine having all this without a single civilian car in sight, no speed limits to curtail your fun, and the luxury of wide corners all to ...
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ClearMotion and Porsche AG signed an agreement to collaborate in the field of advanced chassis systems. This collaboration centres on enhancing the dynamic performance of Porsche's already nimble chassis systems, a move that promises to elevate the brand’s driving characteristics of its cars. The agreement focuses on integrating ClearMotion's groundbreaking ClearMotion1, an active suspension technology, and RoadMotion, a sophisticated road surface fingerprinting software aimed at proactive chassis control. Ingo Albers, Vice President of ...
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The all-new Nissan Note e-POWER combines technology and practicality into a neat little hatchback package. In the bustling streets of Singapore, compact cars have always been well-received by the public. These pint-sized powerhouses are a hit among local drivers, offering the agility needed to navigate our compact urban sprawl with ease. Within this fiercely contested segment, Nissan throws its hat in the ring with the Nissan Note e-POWER, eager to carve out ...
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