25 car brands have confirmed their attendance for the Singapore Motorshow that will run from 11th to 14th January 2024. The Singapore Motorshow is gearing up once again, spanning across two levels of the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. It's the petrolhead's playground, and you’re all invited. 2024’s rendition will be interesting as well, as we will get to see the entry of some new kids on the block. Seres and ...
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The long-awaited Hyundai Motor Group research and development facility is now officially open. The Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore, or as the industry calls it, HMGICS, has finally thrown open its doors after three years of anticipation. Nestled in the automotive heartland of Jurong along Bulim Avenue, this isn't just your run-of-the-mill R&D joint—it's a bona fide production powerhouse for Hyundai's electric dreams. The $400 million assembly facility in Bulim Avenue ...
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Sony recently announced a new addition to its line of car AV receivers, the XAV-AX8500. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Another one of those? What's so special?" Well, Sony has unleashed something that's not just an AV receiver; it's an experience on wheels. Let's start with the centrepiece of this digital symphony - the 10.1-inch HD1280x720 Gapless Anti-glare Capacitive Touchscreen. It's like having a mini theatre right in your dashboard. Sony ...
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Revolutionizing the Steel Horizon: Porsche and its Green Pact with H2 Green Steel. In the ever-evolving saga of automotive engineering, Porsche AG and the forward-thinking minds at H2 Green Steel have etched a groundbreaking chapter. This isn't just a pact; it's a shift to the steel that courses through the veins of our beloved Porsches. Think of it as German mechanical engineering casting a wizard's spell on a Porsche, while H2 Green ...
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The Volkswagen Golf R is about as sensible an all-rounder as a 315bhp hot hatch can be, and that’s why it’s absolutely awesome. Some cars are just meant to get you from point A to B, but a truly exceptional car is the one that makes you want to hit the road again as soon as you arrive. Enter the Volkswagen Golf R – a beast propelled by a 315-hp turbocharged ...
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19 Polestar 2 cars will join the ranks of the Singapore Traffic Police and patrol the roads of Singapore come 2024. Imagine the hum of the expressway without the roar of engines, as a fleet of 19 swift and exhaust-free Polestar 2 saloons don the cape of Singapore's Traffic Police from 2024. You’ll start to see them on the roads soon (hopefully not giving chase to you), as Polestar won the ...
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BMW's bread and butter 3 Series has undergone a facelift or an LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) update in BMW-speak. Here, we test the handsome and capable entry-level 318i M-Sport and tell you what's new and what's not. Let's cut to the chase. The grill and headlights are the most obvious edits to the front end. The headlamps are now less fussy and sport a cleaner rectangular shape that connects to the ...
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56-year-old Mr Chan Kok Seng walked away not just with sore feet but with the keys to a brand-new Nissan Kicks e-Power from the Tan Chong Car Challenge. The Tan Chong Car Challenge, previously known as the Subaru Car Challenge, is something most Singaporeans know about growing up. It’s a marathon of willpower, grit, and, let's be honest, a dash of crazy. Mr Chan Kok Seng, a 56-year-old who was the ...
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Mini is bidding a solemn farewell to the Clubman with the Final Edition. Get yours now before it’s gone. The iconic Mini Clubman is taking its final bow, and it’s going out in style. Mini, in its characteristic charm, is bidding farewell with the launch of the Clubman Final Edition – a limited run of just 1,969 units worldwide. And yes, you guessed it right, that number is a nod to ...
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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has reached a cumulative global production total of 300 million cars, a staggering amount and a testament to just how many cars they have made. Some stories in the automotive world are like fine wine; they get better with age. Today, we're uncorking one of those classics - a tale that spans 88 years, two months, and an incredible 300 million cars. Toyota has had an astounding ...
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Audi is hosting an A3 festival in partnership with Make-A-Wish Singapore. The Audi A3 Festival, which is open to the general public, aims to bring together customers, family, and friends to celebrate the festive season, while also giving back to the community. In conjunction with Make-A-Wish Singapore, Audi will be setting up an interactive virtual Christmas tree* at Audi Centre Singapore. Visitors will be able to make digital donations - which will ...
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Do you want space and the ability to go anywhere? Well, look no further than the Land Rover Defender 130, a goliath ready to take on any adventure. “Why is this thing so long?” you may ask. Well, it’s a Land Rover Defender 110 with an extra chunk of bodywork plonked on the back, plus some extra seats. This is the Defender 130, which was first shown in May this year and ...
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Top-down Italian Riviera nights have just got a whole lot more carefree, pleasurable and glamorous; cue the Ferrari Roma Spider. When Ferrari makes a promise to unveil a car that embodies the spirit of La Dolce Vita, you can bet your bottom dollar they're going to deliver. And they've done just that with the enchanting Ferrari Roma Spider. Now, the Ferrari Roma made its grand entrance in 2020, flaunting a body that ...
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You may think the dual-motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Inspiration variant is just a simple affair of adding one more motor, but the true answer goes much deeper than that. Hyundai has been riding this high-voltage wave for some time now, and its journey through the e-mobility landscape has been nothing short of fascinating. Remember the original electric Ioniq? Back then, Hyundai played it safe, creating a design that mirrored traditional combustion-engine cars ...
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As the world goes on a full-on EV charge (pardon the pun), the one brand that most enthusiasts would've imagined might resist the trend would be Lotus. Yet here we are with the all-electric Eletre SUV. Well, hyper-SUV, actually, as Lotus calls it. As an ex-Lotus owner, I know full well what a Lotus car represents and embodies, and the Eletre is everything opposite of that, and I'm not even talking ...
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