The fifth-generation Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is an interesting moral dilemma. And it’s all because of what’s under the hood. Gone is the mighty V8, which used to rumble and roar its way into your heart. In its place, you’ll find a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, an uprated version of what powers the feisty AMG A45. It now claims the title of the most powerful production four-cylinder in the world. Paired with an ...
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Porsche hasn’t forgotten about the Panamera, and it’s now back with a fresh set of upgrades. The Panamera doesn’t usually pop up when we play the "name a Porsche" game. The 911? Sure. The Boxster? Of course. And with the world buzzing about the all-electric Taycan, the Panamera often gets lost in the shuffle, wedged somewhere between the popular Cayenne and Macan SUVs. But here’s the thing: Porsche hasn’t forgotten the Panamera. ...
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The Skoda Enyaq Coupe vRS marries sensible practicality with enough speed to frighten your family. This is Skoda’s first foray into the EV market in Singapore. Built on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform, this Czech shares the same underpinnings as the Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5 and the Audi Q4 e-tron. It’s a packed family, but the Enyaq still manages to charm with a lil’ bit of Skoda’s practical magic. Simply clever While its siblings actively do ...
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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 now comes with a more palatable 53kWh Cat A COE variant, tuned perfectly for Singapore. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 took the world by storm when it was first launched, subsequently bagging awards left and right from folks around the globe. The streamliner seemed to have struck a sweet spot amongst journalists and customers alike. And Hyundai Singapore, wanting to expand its lineup of products, have since launched a ...
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The Volkswagen T-Cross may look dated today, but its do-anything spirit still charms drivers. If you’re scratching your head wondering what’s new with this facelift, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The updates are subtle, but Volkswagen insists they’re there. Launched back in 2019, the T-Cross is essentially a beefed-up Polo; built on the same MQB platform, sharing engines, and hailing from the same Spanish factory. It’s a cheerful little crossover that managed to ...
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Volkswagen finally has an official EV presence in Singapore with the new ID.4. And it’s been spearheading Volkswagen’s leap into cleaner vehicles. That doesn’t just mean zero emissions during ownership; VW says it has made the ID.4 carbon neutral all the way until you’ve driven it off the lot, by using renewable energy during the manufacturing process. That’s all nice to hear, but is it even worth buying in the first place? Considering ...
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The Omoda E5 presents itself as an attractive bargain for those looking for a bang-for-your-buck EV with loads of standard features and tech. It seems that new EVs are launching faster than we can quantify nowadays, and this is a new entry from a new brand here in Singapore - the Omoda E5. This is your standard small-to-mid-size electric crossover, and it doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel. Not that it is ...
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It may be down on power, but the new third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan adds more space and practicality to the mix, making it an easy choice for prospective buyers. Volkswagen’s most popular SUV, the Tiguan. Believe it or not, this SUV even outsells the iconic Golf globally now. Big shoes to fill then, for the new third-generation Tiguan, which promises to revolutionise without causing too many waves. Let's be honest, Volkswagen has had a ...
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There's just something special when a well-chosen family vehicle gives you that quiet satisfaction. That's what the Nissan Serena offers in spades. MPVs seem to be back in trend, a thankful reprise from the SUV onslaught that has dominated the automotive market in recent years. Let's face it, an MPV is just better when it comes to hauling around a large family, and the Nissan Serena proves you can do it both ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee L presents another intriguing option in the premium SUV segment. Off-road capable SUVs have seen a huge market shift in recent years. There are still a handful of SUVs that can scale a rock face at your earliest convenience, but most of the crop has since become jacked-up city cruisers festooned with new tech and creature comforts. These 'posers' might not be good offroad, but consumers are opening ...
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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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has always been the penultimate regal saloon, and it is now back to keep its crown firmly on its head. This is the new 6th-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon. What, six generations already? Yes, like that old friend who's always been around; always reliable, always classy. Now, more than ever, owning an E-Class is like a silent announcement to the world "I’m a person of great wealth." And why wouldn't it ...
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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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