March is an exciting month for Porsche, with 3 features for fans to enjoy, starting with the Porsche Vision Renndienst concept car now on display at Porsche Studio Singapore. The Porsche Vision Renndienst, an all-electric 'minibus' concept, has arrived in Singapore, kicking off its global tour outside of Europe. This futuristic shuttle, designed by Porsche's Design Studio, challenges the traditional idea of a Porsche by focusing on space and luxury. The concept ...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is another expansion of the EQ portfolio and one that challenges its rivals head-on. When the titans of the automotive industry, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, announced their foray into electrification, they promised a streamlining of their model ranges, a focused approach to customer preferences, and a reduction in the number of model variants. However, skeptics, including myself, suspected that these declarations might just be lip service, and the ...
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The Opel Combo-e Life combines practicality and versatility into one eco-friendly package. Opel Singapore has just launched the Combo-e Life, offering a versatile solution that seamlessly transitions between leisure and business needs, catering to families and professionals alike. This MPV variant, born from the commercial panel van Combo-e launched in late 2022, combines practicality with comfort, making it an ideal choice for various lifestyles. Designed with families in mind, the Combo-e Life prioritises ...
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The McLaren Artura Spider churns out 690bhp and 720Nm of torque to the road, and it looks great doing so too. McLaren has unveiled the Artura Spider, marking the brand's debut in the realm of hybrid convertibles. This new convertible features a retractable hard top crafted from carbon fibre, capable of smoothly deploying and retracting in just 11 seconds while cruising at speeds up to 50 km/h. Not just a marvel of engineering, ...
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The Renault Scenic has claimed the coveted title of Car of the Year 2024. This prestigious accolade was bestowed upon the innovative Scénic E-Tech electric variant. The announcement came during the Geneva International Motor Show, where the Scenic was celebrated as the victor with 329 points, besting six other formidable finalists. The victory marks Renault's seventh win of the Car of the Year award, with previous triumphs including iconic models such as ...
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This very special Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail is one of four variants of the Droptail series, and represents the coachbuilt expression of tranquility. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars recently unveiled the Arcadia Droptail at an exclusive event at Flower Field Hall in Gardens By the Bay, marking the first presentation of a coachbuilt Rolls-Royce in Asia. The Arcadia Droptail is the third variant in the Droptail series, following the La Rose Noire Droptail and the ...
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Slap an additional motor, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Inspiration adds another personality to its already sensible ensemble - unadulterated fun. Hyundai's electric era has taken the world by storm, epitomised by the trailblazing Ioniq 5. The harbinger of Hyundai's ambitious Ioniq lineup has now spun off into multiple variants, each promising to sprinkle electric magic for every demographic profile out there. Fans the world over have been raving about the Ioniq ...
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe may be less practical than its SUV sibling, but it trades functionality for sportier styling and better handling. This is a Mercedes GLC but with a tapered roofline. We’re into second-generation territory now, and given that this particular SUV is one of the firm’s best sellers these days, a follow-up coupe-ified variant was inevitable. Its biggest rival is the BMW X4, but it also competes with the Audi ...
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GetGo, and SBS Transit (SBST) have announced a new partnership to promote seamless and sustainable mobility solutions for a car-lite Singapore. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 26 February 2024, GetGo, and SBS Transit (SBST) have committed to a new partnership that promotes car-sharing, in a bid to better enhance first and last-mile connectivity to or from SBS Transit’s islandwide public transport network. SBS Transit (SBST) currently operates ...
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Skoda Singapore is having a Leap Year Sale on 29 February 2024. Grab those discounts while you can. 2024 is a leap year, and Skoda Singapore will be hosting a special Leap Year Sale, available on the exclusive day of 29 February 2024. During this 24-hour sale, customers are entitled to discounts on the brand's entire vehicle range. So, if you've always eyed that shiny new Skoda Octavia in the showroom ...
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Julian Jenkins, former President of Aston Martin Lagonda in the Americas, will assume the new role at Rolls-Royce from 1st March 2024. Rolls-Royce has recently announced that Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer will be stepping down from his role as Director of Sales and Brand. He is being succeeded by Julian Jenkins from 1st March 2024. Wilhelmsmeyer started his director role at Rolls-Royce's Goodwood global headquarters in 2018, having previously been the marque's Regional Director ...
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Volvo states that it achieved substantial sales growth with EV models accounting for 40% of its total sales. Wearnes Automotive, the exclusive dealer for Volvo Cars Singapore, has recently announced that Volvo has seen a positive 20% year-over-year sales growth in 2023. The Swedish marque saw its XC40 Recharge EV crossover become its top-selling model for 2024; EV models comprised 40% of its total sales. 2024 is also the year a new ...
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The Skoda Octavia Combi Sportline is everything you want and need simultaneously. The perfect winning formula. This is arguably the vehicular embodiment of sensibleness, and it happens to be one of Skoda’s best-sellers globally. The Octavia Combi, the station wagon family car you should buy instead of that SUV you’ve had shortlisted. Based on the latest version of Volkswagen’s MQB platform, it’s bigger than its predecessor and comes with more modern interior ...
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Food From The Heart and Wearnes are having a food donation drive at 45 Leng Kee Road on 2 and 3 March 2024. All are encouraged to show your support. Fancy lending a hand, or rather, a heart on wheels? Wearnes Automotive is back hosting a 2024 Heart on Wheels initiative, and it's all about spreading a bit of love and sustenance to those who need it most. If you haven't heard ...
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A luxury Kia? Yes, you read that right, and the Kia EV9 does plenty to justify a once-fanciful price. With their recent surge in popularity, the automotive market is now flooded with all sorts of new-fangled EVs. Whatever the heart desires, there is a car that will fit your needs. So, how would an automaker stand out amongst the surging EV wave? Well, you dial it up to eleven of course. This is ...
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