Sime Darby Motors Launches New Facility In Singapore

The new flagship four-storey establishment houses two pre-owned car showrooms, BMW Motorrad, Sime Darby Services, plus a host of workshops for aftersales care. Sime Darby Motors has recently pulled the covers off their new four-storey flagship facility. Located at 1 Ubi Road, you're greeted by two pre-owned car showrooms as soon as you step in the doors - Sime Darby Auto Selection (SDAS) and BMW Premium Selection (BPS). SDAS is where you'll ...

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ZEEKR Will Be The Latest EV Brand To Enter Singapore

Premium Automobiles Group will be the official distributor for ZEEKR and its two latest models in Singapore. ZEEKR, the luxury EV brand under the umbrella of China’s Geely Holding Group, is coming to Singapore in 2024. The Chinese firm has partnered with Premium Automobiles Group, the authorised dealer for Audi in Singapore.  Two models will be available soon - the ZEEKR 009 and X. They’re the latest crop of vehicles from the ...

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smartphone giant Xiaomi has just unveiled its first electric car

The new Xiaomi car launch is backed by Xiaomi's CEO, who aims to become one of the world's top five automakers. Xiaomi, the Chinese giant we all know for smartphones and electronics, will soon be taking on the automotive sector. On December 28, they unveiled their very first electric car model.  It’s called the SU7, and 'SU' isn’t just any acronym; it stands for "Speed Ultra". Lei Jun is pitching this sedan ...

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Toyota Vellfire Hybrid Review – Embracing the Understated

In this fast-paced world where flamboyance often steals the limelight, why not embrace the understated instead? That is what the Toyota Vellfire does exceptionally well. Being understated is a movement away from the garish, in-your-face extravagance that has dominated for so long. Subtlety and refinement are now the new markers of true luxury, and more people are hopping on this trend.  Enter the latest Vellfire Hybrid from Toyota, an MPV that embodies ...

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2022 Mini Cooper Convertible Review – Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out

The moustachioed Mini Cooper Convertible is an excellent grown-up hatch, if not the most practical choice. This is the modern facelifted Mk 3.0 Mini, born way back in 2018 and revitalised with yet another facelift back in 2021. It won’t be too long for this world, however, because Mini has since declared that it’ll be the first brand in the BMW Group to go fully electric in the 2030s. The electric revolution ...

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Porsche Leipzig Factory Produces Its Two Millionth Car

Porsche car number two million built for a customer in Dubai. Employees at the Porsche site in Saxony celebrated a special production milestone. The two-millionth Porsche to be built in Leipzig – a Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid in Madeira Gold Metallic – left the production line on its way to a customer in Dubai. The Panamera model line has been in operation in Leipzig since 2009. For a little bit of backstory, ...

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This Is Your 2024 AutoApp Car Of The Year

So many great winners, so many choices. But, only one can emerge victorious in this hotly contested arena and be crowned the 2024 AutoApp Car Of The Year. It all comes down to this. If you were following our AutoApp Car Of The Year series till now, or have just tuned in, this is the article to read. 23 Round 1 winners, which then narrowed down to 11 Round 2 winners. Battles ...

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Mercedes EQS SUV 450 Review – Benevolent Opulence

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is all the things you loved in the regular EQS, but doubled in size to appeal to more demographics. In the realm of Mercedes-Benz’s automotive opulence, where the EQS corresponds to the antiquated S-Class and the EQE to the E-Class, we now have a new member in the circle - the EQS SUV. It’s a formidable ‘off-roader’ in Mercedes speak, and the first using the German marque’s electric ...

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Everything to know about the hyped Tesla Cybertruck

After four years, the long-awaited launch of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup has come and gone. But, was it worth the hype? The moment we've all been waiting for has finally rolled in - the Tesla Cybertruck has hit the streets, or rather, it's gearing up to hit them. After a four-year wait that felt longer than a cross-country road trip, this angular beast has made its grand entrance. It's been ...

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ComfortDelGro Debuts New Lexus Taxis Without Roof Signs

Taxi operator ComfortDelGro has just launched a new fleet of 30 Lexus ES300 Hybrid taxis. Lexus, the Japanese epitome of automotive prestige, is now hitting the streets of Singapore as taxis. ComfortDelGro just dropped a fleet of 30 ES300 Hybrid taxis on November 30, making them the first taxi operator to roll out the Toyota luxury brand as cabs in our sunny city. This move wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. It's been brewing ...

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ACOTY 2024 – Overall Best MPV

Two great MPVs that won in Round 1 slug it out in a fight to claim the title of Overall Best MPV. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Price, COE category and powertrain notwithstanding, the Overall Best MPV is chosen from the multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) that won in Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below. Meet The Contenders Toyota Sienta Hybrid The Toyota Sienta Hybrid feels like more car for the money. Coupled with ...

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Porsche sharpens looks of its Turbo cars

For almost 50 years, the Turbo models have enjoyed an exalted position at Porsche. And now, they are due for an upgrade. The ‘Turbo’ designation stands for high performance and represents the epitome of every model series. To emphasise their uniqueness, Porsche is once again sharpening their look.  The Turbo models are, for one, being given a particularly exclusive version of the modernized crest, which is dominated by the new Turbonite colour ...

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Porsche Is Upgrading Its Zuffenhausen Production Plant

250 million euros has been pumped in for future Porsche projects. Porsche is orchestrating a symphony of changes at its Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen headquarters. This isn't your run-of-the-mill facelift; it's a full-blown transformation. And the price tag for this automotive upgrade? A cool 250 million euros.  Now, let's zoom into Zuffenhausen, a district nestled in the northern bosom of Stuttgart, the German automotive sanctum. Picture it as a mosaic of once-independent townships - Zuffenhausen, ...

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This Is The New Third-generation Porsche Panamera

New face, same ol’ ferocity and luxury with the updated Porsche Panamera. The Porsche Panamera is back with its third-generation avatar, and it's a sight to behold. Now, Porsche isn't one to flip the design script entirely, but if you squint just right, you'll catch the nuances that set this G3 apart from its predecessor. Upfront, there's a revamped grille flaunting an extra inlet above the front number plate. And, if you've ...

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BYD Seal Performance Review – Potency In Motion

The BYD Seal hits the ground running and offers real competition to the big gun EV brands on the market. BYD has come a long way, and it is clear to see from the cars it offers. The Seal is the Chinese firm’s latest creation to make it onto our shores. It comes hotly after the extremely successful Atto 3 SUV and the adorable Dolphin hatchback. Now, we get a sports saloon ...

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