The Mercedes-AMG CLE53 takes the CLE formula and dials it up to eleven. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 exudes an unmistakable presence. It’s the kind of car that makes you stop mid-stride and do a double-take. With its AMG badge, it carries an expectation of performance, but this isn’t a full-fat 63. Instead, the CLE53 finds its sweet spot somewhere between outright aggression and refined composure, a balancing act that promises a lot ...
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Polestar has officially delivered the first unit of its Polestar 4 SUV coupé to Singapore. With deliveries already rolling out in China and Europe, Singapore joins the growing list of countries with the new Polestar 4. The 4 has the minimalist, Scandinavian design language that Polestar is known for, but with a design that harks back to the Polestar Precept concept car, featuring some striking innovations that are sure to turn heads. The ...
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First introduced in 2021, the G42 2 Series Coupe receives a mid-cycle refresh. Life Cycle Impulse or LCI is BMW-speak for mid-cycle refresh or facelift. That's what's happened here with the G42 BMW 2 Series Coupe, set for market launch in August 2024. Five engine variants will be available from launch, with Singapore specifications yet to be confirmed. The 218i, 220i and 230i coupes all sport two-litre inline four-cylinder turbocharged engines with 156hp ...
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Vantage preview follows hot on the heels of Aston Martin's DB12 coupe and Volante launches. Although the Aston Martin Vantage is considered the "baby Aston" of the range, there's nothing infantile about this generation Vantage's performance. 665hp and 800Nm of torque from a reworked four-litre twin-turbo V8 that sits at the heart of the Vantage propels it from 0-100km/h in just 3.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 325km/h through ...
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Conceptual and technical innovations of C-Class and E-Class combine to produce the CLE. Mercedes-Benz is continuing its long tradition of sporty, elegant dream cars with a new, independent series, the CLE, one that uses the conceptual and technical innovations of the C-Class and E‑Class. With this new dream car series, Mercedes-Benz is fulfilling the wishes of many customers in the C-and E-Class segments. At market launch, consumers can look forward to ...
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Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) brings some refreshes to the G22 and G23 4 Series. The G22 and G23 BMW 4 Series coupe and convertible respectively have gotten a mid-cycle refresh, or Life Cycle Impulse in BMW-speak. Market launch is expected to be in March 2024. Both coupe and convertible receive slim LED headlights, and the large kidney grille continues its appearance here. The headlights themselves are visually and functionally upgraded. The side ...
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The BRZ is Subaru's answer to a rear-wheel driven coupe, built for that pure handling experience. First, some context. Sean and I previously had an agreement in that he would test the ZN8 Toyota GR86 and I would review the ZD8 Subaru BRZ. As we drew closer to the review date, and during the photoshoot of Subaru's excellent WRX Wagon, word came through that the BRZ on test would be DUN ...
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Make way, M240i. There’s a new kid on the block, and it's packing some real muscle. This is the BMW M2 Coupe. You’ve seen it in countless leaks online, and its controversial styling may have ruffled your feathers a little. Well, the hotly-anticipated BMW M2 Coupe is finally here in Singapore. Now in its second generation, the new M2 coupe has muscular proportions and aggressive angles. BMW’s signature kidney grille is loud ...
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