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by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

AutoTalk – A Conversation with Mr Glenn Tan, President Of Motor Traders Association

We catch up with Glenn Tan, President Of Motor Traders Association, to find out more about what makes the Singapore Motorshow tick. The roar of engines, the gleam of polished metal under exhibition lights, and the electric buzz of car enthusiasts discussing horsepower figures and futuristic tech. The Singapore Motorshow has long been the beating heart of the nation’s automotive scene. But beyond the dazzling car displays and celebrity appearances lies an ...

by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

Featured, International, News

JLR And Tata Communications Strengthen Partnership To Deliver Data-driven Cars

Imagine stepping into your car, and from the moment you start the engine, everything just works. That’s the vision JLR and Tata Communications are bringing to life with their strengthened partnership. With the Tata Communications MOVE platform, JLR’s future vehicles will be continuously connected, always evolving, and ready for the digital world. From London to Ladakh, New York to New Zealand, JLR’s next-generation vehicles, built on its new Electric Modular Architecture ...

by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

On The Ground: Tokyo Auto Salon 2025

If there’s one event that truly embodies the spirit of car culture, it’s the Tokyo Auto Salon. A place where petrolheads gather in droves, to check out the latest trends in customisation, performance tuning, and automotive innovation. This year, the 43rd edition of Tokyo Auto Salon returned to Makuhari Messe, bringing together 389 exhibitors and an eye-watering 857 vehicles on display. Over the course of three days, the show welcomed 258,406 attendees, setting ...

by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

2025 BMW X3 Review

The new BMW X3 has taken the road less travelled, in a bid to stand out more from the competition. If you were to guess BMW’s most important model, you might instinctively say the 3 Series, the benchmark sports saloon that has shaped the brand’s DNA for decades. Or perhaps the 5 Series, given its versatility, spanning everything from executive sedans to high-performance M-badged monsters. But no, the real sales king is ...

by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Neta X Review

The Neta X is the latest contender in the hotly contested SUV EV market. Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have noticed that the BYD Atto 3 has taken Singapore by storm. Everywhere you look, there is a good chance you will see one. Yet, not everyone wants to follow the crowd. Some prefer to stand out, even if their friends and relatives already own one. Perhaps they ...

by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Neta AYA Review

The Neta AYA encapsulates the steep uphill battle for budget-friendly cars in Singapore. Being a budget-friendly car in Singapore is no easy feat. With the world's highest car prices, affordable runabouts are quickly becoming an endangered species. The current COE landscape favours luxury brands, where the additional cost of ownership is a smaller percentage of the overall price. Let's illustrate an example. The bread-and-butter Toyota Corolla Altis is currently priced at $164,888, with ...

by Sean Loo 26 January 2025

Featured, Local, News

End Of The Road: Alfa Romeo And Jeep To Exit Singapore By June

Capella Auto, the sole agent for Alfa Romeo and Jeep, will be winding up its operations by June 2025. This marks the end of an era for two brands that, while not volume sellers, carried a certain character and charm. For existing customers, however, there is some respite. Capella Auto has committed to maintaining aftersales support, including servicing, repairs, and warranty claims, until mid-2025. But once the last unit leaves the showroom, ...

by Sean Loo 22 January 2025

Featured, International, News

Aston Martin Debuts New Vantage Roadster

The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster falls firmly into the fun category. For those who believe that driving is an experience, not a chore, Aston Martin has unveiled its most potent, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster yet. Convertible sports cars are often plagued by one fundamental issue: compromise. More weight, less rigidity, and a softened chassis often dull the very edge that makes a sports car thrilling. But not here. Aston Martin engineered the Vantage Roadster ...

by Sean Loo 22 January 2025

Featured, International, News

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Celebrates 100 Years of Luxury

In the realm of luxury motoring, few names command the same level of reverence as the Rolls-Royce Phantom. For a hundred years, it has been the undisputed benchmark of automotive opulence, a rolling masterpiece that has ferried royalty, dignitaries, and visionaries through history. Since its debut in 1925, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has been a symbol of status, craftsmanship, and timeless innovation. As the marque commemorates a century of this legendary nameplate, it ...

by Sean Loo 20 January 2025

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Dongfeng Box Review

The Dongfeng Box (also known as the Nammi 01) makes a compelling case for practical and affordable urban mobility. With its approachable price point (as far as COE prices are concerned), surprisingly impressive range for its battery capacity, and other modern features, this five-door hatchback does reshape perceptions of entry-level EVs in our local automotive landscape. It’s got a future-focused foundation Built upon Dongfeng’s Quantum Architecture Platform 3, the Box is designed with ...

by Sean Loo 19 January 2025

Featured, Local, News

Rolls-Royce Unveils Ghost Series II in Singapore

The British marque has chosen Singapore as the launchpad for the Ghost Series II, the latest evolution of its most successful model. This new iteration refines the very essence of modern Rolls-Royce motoring; effortless performance, opulent craftsmanship, and an unrivalled platform for personalisation. Speaking on the significance of the launch, Irene Nikkein, Regional Director Asia-Pacific, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, “Our clients truly appreciate Ghost’s handling capabilities and its potential for Bespoke. Ghost ...

by Sean Loo 18 January 2025

Featured, Local, News

MINI Asia Unveils All-New MINI Cooper Convertible

There is something inherently joyful about a convertible, and no other brand probably does it better than the MINI Cooper Convertible. MINI, a brand synonymous with cheeky fun and go-kart handling, is set to elevate that experience with the all-new MINI Cooper Convertible. “We are thrilled to bring open-top fun to the Singapore Motorshow,” said Daren Ching, Head of MINI Asia. “The all-new MINI Cooper Convertible takes the fun-loving spirit of MINI ...

by Sean Loo 18 January 2025

Featured, Local, News

BMW Asia Unveils Three New Models at Singapore Motorshow 2025

BMW Asia has expanded its new lineup at the Singapore Motorshow 2025 with the launch of three new models. These are the BMW 530i Signature, the all-new BMW 1 Series, and the Singapore premiere of the all-new BMW X3. Lars Nielsen, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia, highlighted the significance of these models in the company’s portfolio. “We are excited to introduce models that represent the best of each body style: hatchback, ...

by Sean Loo 18 January 2025

Featured, Local, News

Zeekr Unveils 7X Luxury SUV

Making its grand debut at the Singapore Motorshow 2025, Zeekr’s first-ever family-focused luxury SUV, the Zeekr 7X, has arrived. First revealed at the Chengdu Motorshow 2024, the 7X is catered to the premium EV market. It features a sleek modern facade. Built on Zeekr’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (the same platform you’ll find under the Lotus Eletre), the 7X promises a spacious cabin. Generous head and leg room will go along with 32 ...

by Sean Loo 18 January 2025

Featured, Local, News

Mazda Singapore Officially Launches New CX-80

For those who have been waiting for a premium, electrified seven-seater that marries performance, luxury, and everyday practicality, the wait is over with the all-new Mazda CX-80. The new CX-80 has officially arrived in Singapore, making its grand debut at the Singapore Motorshow after a private preview at the Mandala Club last December. The latest addition to the Mazda family introduces two fresh shades. Artisan Red, a deep, sophisticated burgundy, and Melting ...