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by Sean Loo 19 October 2026

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New BMW 7 Series Arrives In Singapore With Neue Klasse Technology

BMW's flagship luxury saloon receives its most extensive update yet, introducing a new design, advanced digital features and a choice of petrol or fully electric powertrains. For nearly five decades, BMW's flagship saloon has represented the pinnacle of the German manufacturer's engineering, combining executive comfort with the sort of driving dynamics one would normally associate with something considerably smaller. Now, the latest BMW 7 Series has arrived in Singapore, bringing with it ...

by Sean Loo 11 October 2026

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Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Arrives In Singapore, As Electric GT 4-Door Coupé Makes An Appearance

Mercedes-AMG introduces its latest performance SUV and Coupé ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, alongside a glimpse of its all-electric future. The heart of the new GLC 53 is a revised 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six engine, producing 449hp and 600Nm of torque. An overboost function temporarily increases torque to 640Nm for up to ten seconds, allowing both variants to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 4.2 seconds. The engine benefits from a redesigned cylinder head, ...

by Sean Loo 11 October 2026

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Toyota Urban Cruiser Arrives In Singapore As A Compact Electric SUV Built For City Life

Toyota expands its electric vehicle line-up with the new Urban Cruiser, combining compact dimensions, practical interior space and a 49kWh battery in a package designed for everyday driving. Not every electric SUV needs to be enormous, outrageously powerful or capable of accelerating like a sports car. Sometimes, all you really need is something that fits comfortably into a multi-storey car park, carries the family and does not make navigating Singapore's increasingly ...

by Sean Loo 10 October 2026

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VOYAH DREAM 9 Debuts In China With Rotating Seats, Huawei Technology And Electric Power

The VOYAH Dream 9 takes aim at the premium people-carrier segment with an elaborate cabin, advanced driver assistance and a choice of plug-in hybrid or fully electric powertrains. Unveiled in Beijing on 22 September 2026, the flagship MPV represents the latest attempt by Chinese manufacturers to challenge established luxury brands. Available in Ultra, Ultra+ and Lizun Edition variants, it is offered with plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrains, with Chinese prices ranging ...

by Sean Loo 8 October 2026

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Audi RS5 Goes Plug-In Hybrid

Audi Sport’s first high-performance RS5 plug-in hybrid has arrived in Singapore in Sedan and Avant forms, combining a twin-turbo V6 with electric assistance and prices starting from S$713,999 with COE. Electrification has finally reached one of Audi Sport’s most familiar nameplates. The new Audi RS5 is now a plug-in hybrid, pairing a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 with an electric motor for a combined 470kW, or around 630hp. For purists, the words “RS” and ...

by Ben Chia 29 September 2026

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iCaur officially arrives in Singapore with the V23

Chery’s latest sub-brand, iCaur, has officially arrived in Singapore with the launch of the V23 electric SUV. Chery has introduced its third sub-brand in Singapore, with iCaur making its official debut following an event held at official distributor Vertex Automobile’s showroom on 23 September. The first model from iCaur to be offered here is the V23, an electric SUV that has quickly garnered popularity among Singaporean car buyers here. The V23 was ...

by Sean Loo 29 September 2026

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Maserati Grecale Gets A Splash Of Colour For 2026

Maserati Singapore is showing off a more expressive side of its Grecale SUV, with Devil Orange and Verde Royale demonstrating just how much personality can come from choosing the right colour. For the 2026 model year, Maserati Singapore is putting personalisation front and centre with “Colourful Grecale”, showcasing two distinctly different interpretations of its luxury SUV in Devil Orange and Verde Royale. Mechanically, the Grecale's familiar formula remains: Italian design, performance and ...

by Sean Loo 11 September 2026

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The MINI Paul Smith Edition Arrives In Singapore, And It Is British Eccentricity Done Properly

Paul Smith's familiar “Classic with a twist” philosophy finds its way onto the electric MINI Cooper SE, while the limited-run MINI Surfside Collection brings a splash of seaside colour to the Aceman. There is something the British seem particularly good at: taking something perfectly sensible and giving it just enough eccentricity to make it interesting. A conservative suit gets a brightly coloured lining. A perfectly respectable afternoon tea somehow involves champagne. And ...

by Sean Loo 11 September 2026

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Lexus ES Goes Electric In Singapore, As The Brand Expands Its Electrified Line-Up

The all-new Lexus ES now comes with a choice of full hybrid or fully electric power, while an updated RZ350e joins it as Lexus broadens its approach to electrification in Singapore. Rather than betting everything on a single technology like EVs, Lexus is expanding what it calls its “multi-pathway” approach to electrification in Singapore. Leading that charge are the all-new Lexus ES, which will be offered here as both the ES ...

by Sean Loo 11 September 2026

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Licence To Thrill: The Aston Martin Vantage S Lands In Singapore

More power, sharper responses and an extra letter on the boot. The Aston Martin Vantage S has officially made its Singapore debut. Picture an Aston Martin, and you will likely envision a long bonnet, a sumptuous cabin, and an engine making noises sufficiently antisocial to upset the neighbours. Plus, thanks to more than six decades of cinema, perhaps a machine gun or two hidden somewhere behind the headlights. Unfortunately, Aston Martin Singapore ...

by Ben Chia 8 September 2026

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new CLA Shooting Brake in Singapore

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new CLA Shooting Brake in Singapore, which goes fully electric for the first time. Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the all-new CLA Shooting Brake in Singapore, following on from the latest generation CLA which was launched at this year’s Singapore Motorshow. Like the new CLA, the Shooting Brake is available as a fully electric car for the first time. It is in fact the only drivetrain available for the ...

by Ben Chia 24 August 2026

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Mercedes-Benz launches GLC Electric at its new Studio

Mercedes-Benz has launched its all-new GLC Electric, with the car being unveiled at the Mercedes-Benz Studio at Gardens By The Bay. The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric has been officially launched in Singapore, with the car being unveiled at the Mercedes-Benz Studio at Gardens By The Bay on 20 August. The Studio, which will officially open to public visitors on 2 September, is designed as a limited-time destination that serves as an event ...

by Ben Chia 24 August 2026

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All-new Mazda 6e officially launched in Singapore

Mazda has officially launched its new electric 6e sedan here, following an earlier preview at the Singapore Motorshow in January. Mazda is stepping fully into the electric revolution in Singapore with the launch of its new 6e, which was unveiled at an event held at Suntec City on 20 August. The 6e is Mazda’s first electric sedan, and just the second electric Mazda to officially go on sale here after the MX-30. ...

by Sean Loo 4 August 2026

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BYD Brings Electric Mobility Closer To Home With New Lifestyle Store At Tampines 1

BYD has launched a new retail concept at Tampines 1, bringing Singapore's best-selling car brand directly into one of the country's busiest suburban shopping destinations. Unlike a conventional showroom, the new Tampines 1 outlet has been conceived as an immersive lifestyle and community space rather than a purely transactional retail environment. Located within the heart of a bustling shopping mall, the store allows visitors to explore BYD's range of electric vehicles while ...

by Sean Loo 23 July 2026

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Lotus Evija Makes Exclusive Singapore Appearance

Conceived as the ultimate expression of Lotus engineering, the Lotus Evija represents far more than an exercise in outright performance. It marks the culmination of more than 75 years of innovation, a journey that began with Colin Chapman's philosophy of "simplify, then add lightness" and has since evolved into one of the automotive industry's boldest interpretations of electrified performance. Singapore has been selected as one of the exclusive stops on the Evija's ...