Bentley has just refreshed their Continental GT and Flying Spur line-ups for 2025. Don’t expect radical reboots or spaceship aesthetics. Bentley knows its clientele, so instead of chasing fads, the latest Continental GT and Flying Spur models double down on what makes the brand iconic. The Continental GT looks like it's been on a tailored diet; sleeker, tauter, with cleaner lines that speak of wind tunnel sessions and Savile Row finesse. The Flying ...
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On 9 April 2025, the JAECOO J7 scored over 80% across every single Euro NCAP category, walking away with a five-star badge. With the OMODA C5 already boasting five-star ratings across Euro NCAP, ANCAP, and ASEAN NCAP, the J7 SHS completes a trifecta of top-tier safety recognition. Euro NCAP is no walk in the park. Adult occupant protection? 81%. Child occupant protection? 80%. Vulnerable road user safety and assist systems? Also hovering ...
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With its feline charm, Porsche-inspired curves, and surprising road manners, the Ora 07 injects a little personality back into electric motoring. Electric vehicles (EVs) are flooding into Singapore at an unprecedented rate. Yet, truth be told, many EVs, especially those from newer Chinese brands, can feel somewhat generic. After all, with their weighty batteries, instant torque, and eerily silent drives, EVs often come across as household appliances on wheels rather than soulful ...
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The all-new MGS5 is sleek, stylish, and ready to take on the SUV EV market. Now on display until Sunday (13 April), the car arrives not only as a fresh face in the compact electric crossover space but also as a subtle passing of the torch. This model will eventually succeed the brand’s ZS EV. But to dismiss the MGS5 EV as a mere “ZS 2.0” would be missing the point entirely. Built ...
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Since its debut in 2004, the Bentley Continental GT has been the rolling embodiment of comfort and prestige. Luxurious, meticulously crafted, and effortlessly capable of making any occasion feel special, it’s no wonder this grand tourer has aged gracefully. But Bentley has never stopped refining this British icon. And now, in its latest iteration, things have taken a rather electrifying turn. New heart, new soul? The headline here, of course, is the ‘demise’ of ...
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Less than three months after its grand debut, Neta has exited the Singapore market. Tucked away at One Commonwealth, the Neta showroom was once heralded as a sign of bold ambitions, a local beachhead for a Chinese upstart looking to go global. But, it appears that the showroom has now closed its doors permanently. Grand opening to closed curtains It had all started with a respectable enough fanfare. At the 2025 Singapore Motorshow, the ...
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Mercedes-Benz Singapore's highly anticipated Mission Electric is back, and this time it’s not just about test drives and hashtags. Mission Electric 2025 invites both EV evangelists and curious newcomers to step into the future, one electrified kilometre at a time. A Festival of the Future From April through June 2025, Mercedes-Benz Singapore is transforming its electric lineup into a travelling showcase. Over three months, Mission Electric will crisscross the island, quite literally taking ...
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When one hears the name 'Smart', the image that often springs to mind is that of a diminutive city car, perfect for zipping through tight urban streets and squeezing into the smallest of parking spots. However, the automotive landscape is ever-evolving, and Smart has decided to shake things up with the #3 Brabus, a vehicle that ventures boldly into the realm of performance crossovers. A Bold New Direction At first glance, the Smart ...
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They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but the Italian Trident just launched three new electrified Maserati Folgore models. And just like that, Modena’s fabled trident carved out a new chapter in Singapore’s electrified motoring scene. Meet the Maserati Folgore trio: Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio. Three distinctive models, one common current. In case your Italian’s a little rusty, Folgore translates to ‘lightning’. A rather fitting label for Maserati’s new line of ...
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The new Honda Civic grows up gracefully and gets clever along the way. Mention the Honda Civic in any conversation, and you’ll probably see a nostalgic smile or two. It’s a name as familiar to Singaporeans as char kway teow or chicken rice, reliably serving generations as the default choice for those seeking an affordable, sensible, and dependable car. But with electrification steadily reshaping the automotive landscape, even steadfast heroes like the ...
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Situated within the grounds of Deqing Industrial Park in Shenzhen’s Longgang District, the BYD History Museum stands as a dedicated chronicle of the brand’s remarkable transformation. BYD has had a stoic past, coming from a modest battery manufacturer established in 1995 to a leading global innovator in electric mobility and sustainable technology. This museum occupies BYD’s original headquarters, which served as the company’s operational base from 1995 to 2000. Comprising two restored ...
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At BYD Tech Day 2025, we had the opportunity to test out a variety of new BYD models, even getting the chance to take a dip in one of them. We were recently invited by BYD to Shenzhen, China, to attend their annual Tech Day. The Pingshan Bay Area Intelligent Test Drive Centre staged an immersive showcase of its latest technologies and provided us a glimpse of what new models will ...
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The GAC E9 is a refreshing new entrant in the premium MPV space, thanks to its plug-in hybrid configuration. It was a Friday morning charged with more than just electricity when GAC officially pulled the covers off its all-new E9 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). This was also a new movement under the banner of ‘ONE GAC’. Spearheaded by EV Hub Pte Ltd, this unified strategy brings GAC, AION, and HYPTEC under ...
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It’s not every day that an international carmaker tailors a model specifically for our small but fiercely discerning island nation, but that’s precisely what the new Tesla Model Y is catered for. The new Tesla Model Y 110 is more about making smart electric mobility more accessible. Now, if you’re wondering about the “110” in its name, it’s a nod to the car’s power output. Specifically, 110 kilowatts (or about 147bhp), which ...
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The BYD Di-Space in Zhengzhou showcases the brand’s stoic history, and how it has evolved into the global EV giant we know today. If the world of new energy vehicles ever needed a cathedral, a sanctum where science, sustainability, and storytelling converge, BYD’s Di-Space in Zhengzhou might just be it. Tucked in the heart of Erqi District, this sprawling 15,000-square-metre complex is a hefty investment of nearly 200 million yuan, and it’s ...
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