Starting from December 1st, The Bus Collective has unveiled Changi Village's newest quirkiest staycation haven. The hospitality scene just got an upgrade with The Bus Collective - a resort hotel that's turning heads and wheels in Changi. Picture this: luxury suites crafted from the bones of retired public buses. Yes, you heard that right, and no, it's not an automobile graveyard; it's the freshest staycation haven in town. Staying at The Bus ...
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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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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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Sensible, stylish, and most importantly, fast. These are the qualities that make up the ideal performance EV, and the Polestar 2 has it all. It seems that the Tesla tidal wave that once engulfed the EV scene may be showing signs of receding. As companies and individuals become increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint, there's a notable upsurge in a fresh contender – the Polestar 2, making a significant impact with ...
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The new Hyundai Kona Hybrid looks great and is more spacious than ever; a modern family hauler that hits the mark. Since it was a fairly late addition to the smörgåsbord of SUVs when it hit the market in 2017, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid has been playing catch-up ever since. So, it comes as no surprise that its transformation into this second-generation version has come around rather quickly. The ingredients for success ...
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Gimmick-free and an easier onboarding experience than most EV competitors, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron boasts sleek looks and a serene driving experience. Audi has had a confusing few months rebranding their lineup of cars, and their quest to confuse us further continues at pace with the new Q8 e-tron. Though it shares the same name, it has nothing associated with the existing internal combustion (ICE) platform Q8. Rather, this is a ...
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The upgraded Tesla Model 3 Highland has just zoomed into Singapore, bringing about a wealth of upgrades. And you can check it out at Jewel Changi Airport; Tesla's electric lineup is shining bright at Jewel, and it's not something you want to miss. Better hurry, though, because this event runs until November 5, 2023. Now, let's focus on the new edition to the lineup - the Model 3. It's back, and it's ...
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The Mid-cycle refresh of the Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available in Singapore, arriving with minor updates and new mild hybrid tech. Mercedes-Benz’s CLA four-door coupe has just undergone a mid-cycle makeover, and it's now ready to strut its stuff in Singapore. What's new, you ask? Let's dive into the revamped beauty. A Fresh Face First impressions matter, and the updated CLA knows this all too well. It sports a revised front grille, with an ...
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The 2023 Japan Mobility Show kicked off earlier this morning with Toyota’s press conference, where CEO Koji Sato unveiled an arsenal of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the international press, announcing that the carmaker is finally ready to fully embrace electrification. Taking centre stage were two concept cars – the GR-badged FT-Se sports car and FT-3e crossover – designed to cater to very different needs, but both delivering Toyota levels of ...
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Mazda unveiled their latest Iconic SP concept car at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show today, and it’s everything you’ve come to expect from the marque, and more. Sporting a low-slung silhouette and sleek pop-up LED headlights, the prototype bears more than a passing resemblance to the FD-generation RX-7, albeit modernised for the 21st century. According to the carmaker, the Iconic SP features a hybrid powertrain in the form of a two-rotor rotary ...
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1,888bhp, 2,360Nm of torque. The specs on the Rimac Nevera are the stuff of dreams, but you can never drive it here. The Rimac Nevera, a lightning bolt on wheels, has just stormed onto the scene in Singapore. This is not your average electric car; this is the apex predator of the EV world, and it's left a trail of awe-struck enthusiasts in its wake. The Nevera isn't just an electric car; ...
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