In the land of Kei cars, the BMW iX3 is a giant. But we did just fine: Five adults, plenty of luggage and more than 1,000km through cities, coasts, and mountains. Our time with the BMW iX3 included awesome scenery, traffic jams, charging stops and a few memorable moments. I had plenty of time to get acquainted with the BMW iX3 in Japan. About four hours of it came courtesy of an ...
Read MoreJapanese NEVs Expand Consumer Choice as Singapore’s EV Market Enters a More Competitive Phase
Singapore’s electrified vehicle market has moved swiftly from early adoption to rapid mainstreaming, with Chinese brands playing a prominent role in accelerating battery-electric uptake. However, industry leaders expect the next stage to be defined by wider diversification, driven by established automakers broadening their electrified portfolios and strengthening long-term ownership support. Phil Jenkins, CEO, APAC of Inchcape Ng Khee Siong, Managing Director of Inchcape Singapore At the Singapore Motorshow 2026, Inchcape unveiled six new New ...
Read MoreNissan has announced that the 2024 NISMO Festival, slated for December 1st, will happen at the Fuji International Speedway in Shizuoka, Japan. This year’s festival is particularly special as it marks NISMO’s 40th anniversary. Expect to see a parade of legendary machines like the NISMO 270R, the NISMO 400R, and the R34 GT-R Z-tune. These icons will be joined by the latest in the NISMO road car lineup, ranging from the March ...
Read MoreSales of special edition Land Cruiser 250 ZX "First Edition" and VX "First Edition" limited to 8,000 units. Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has announced the addition of the "250" series to the Land Cruiser lineup in Japan. Alongside this, it has also released the special edition models ZX "First Edition" and VX "First Edition." These special models are limited to a total of 8,000 units. The all-new "250" series was created with ...
Read MoreAston Martin Ginza located within internationally acclaimed luxury hotel, The Peninsula Tokyo. Aston Martin continues its ultra-luxury retail strategy and investment in customer experience with the opening of a new landmark location in one of the most sophisticated luxury capitals of the world, Tokyo. Following on from the opening of the brand's first global flagship location, Q New York, in 2023, Aston Martin today opens the doors to Aston Martin Ginza, a ...
Read MoreThe exterior of the QX80 embodies Artistry in Motion - the evolution of INFINITI design form. The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 resets the full-size luxury SUV segment benchmark. It brings together an understated yet detailed style, intelligently integrated technology and a commanding, effortless driving experience. As the flagship of the lineup and the first new model in INFINITI’s product renaissance, the all-new QX80 delivers extraordinary comfort, convenience and technology for all three ...
Read More2025 GT-R sales are planned to start in June 2024. Dedicated to “pursuing the ultimate driving pleasure,” the GT-R R35, affectionately known as 'Godzilla', has steadily evolved since debuting in 2007 as Nissan's flagship super sports car. Premium Edition Godzillas are available in six grades - Pure Edition, Black Edition, Premium Edition, Premium Edition T-Spec, Track Edition engineered by NISMO, and Track Edition engineered by NISMO T-Spec. Premium Edition The Premium Edition T-spec and ...
Read MoreWhether you’re into JDM, commercial vehicles, or the latest advancements in high-performance automotive tuning, Tokyo Auto Salon has everything to satisfy your automotive cravings. Born in 1983 as the “Tokyo Exciting Car Show,” the now famous Tokyo Auto Salon motorshow has blossomed into the crème de la crème of tuning culture, a must-attend rendezvous for anyone with gasoline in their veins. Each year is like a box of chocolates at the Tokyo ...
Read MoreLand Cruiser 70 is said to only be available as a JDM model. The Toyota Land Cruiser, now 72 years old, has been a staple of the rough and tumble worldwide. Remember, the Aussies have a saying that goes something like, “if you want to head bush, take a Land Rover. But if you want to come back out again, take a Land Cruiser.” Toyota’s legendary reliability and simplicity meant that the ...
Read MoreAston Martin's 110th anniversary celebration is about to happen in November 2023. 2023 marks 110 years since founder Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford officially formed the partnership that went on to create the first Aston Martin car, igniting more than a century of ultra-luxury high performance sports cars, cutting-edge innovation, and high-octane racing success. Celebrating this momentous achievement is Aston Martin Arcadia, which will feature 110 of the most unique and prized ...
Read MoreLexus has vaguely revealed teaser images of a new LBX model which is set to debut on 5 June 2023. Another day, another SUV. This time, it's from Lexus. The Japanese marque is set to launch a new SUV, dubbed the LBX, that will join the ranks of the UX, NX and RX models. Lexus has not revealed much thus far, only mentioning a reveal debut date on 5 June 2023 in ...
Read MoreAfter a long wait, the all-new Nissan X-Trail e-POWER SUV is finally available in Singapore. And there are lots of reasons to like this new model. The latest Nissan X-Trail comes with upgraded features, advanced technologies, and improved performance. Electrified generator For those who are not familiar with the e-POWER platform, the petrol engine serves as a generator to produce electricity, while electric motors power the car. The Nissan X-Trail is also the first ...
Read MoreBorneo Motors Singapore, Lexus’ authorised car distributor, revealed the launch of the all-new RZ 450e, Lexus' first 100 per cent Battery EV (BEV). This is a significant milestone for Lexus, as it marks a new era for the ‘Lexus Electrified’ vision, moving Lexus towards its goal of a sustainable global society. The RZ retains all of the exquisite qualities of performance and craftsmanship that are distinctive to Lexus, down to the luxury, ...
Read MoreToyota Launches the C+walk S in Japan, A New Form of Walking-Assistance Mobility
Toyota recently released the C+walk S, a pedestrian-mobility-assistance model that is part of a new C+walk mobility series. The C+walk S, a new form of mobility assistance scooter, will go on sale at Toyota automobile dealers and be offered at rental and leasing stores from March 20, 2023 in Japan. In addition, Toyota has also improved the standing-type model C+walk T as well as the C+pod. So what exactly are these? Physical ability ...
Read MoreToyota has revealed the all new Crown for the first time, and will debut the Toyota Crown Crossover as the first model around Q3 this year. The Crown is a nameplate that is legendary in Singapore. Even if you never owned one, chances are you sat in one, as they were the taxi cab of choice back then. Reliable, tons of space, and bulletproof on the roads, the Crown always had ...
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