Volkswagen has revealed the long wheelbase (LWB) version of its ID. Buzz electric van slated for Europe and America. Volkswagen has just unleashed the LWB variant of its electric van, the ID. Buzz. While there's no official word yet on whether the LWB version will be available in Asia or specifically Singapore, we know that the regular ID. Buzz is set to grace our shores by mid-2024. The ID. Buzz LWB stretches ...
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Ford’s best-selling Ranger has received a refresh, and aims to satisfy a wide range of customer bases. Commercial vehicles aren’t usually the first thing customers look for when shopping for a vehicle in Singapore, as you would require the vehicle to be registered under a company or pay exorbitant fees to register it as a private vehicle. But, for those who are interested in a crew-cab pickup, there’s a new kid on ...
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The Mercedes-Benz SL55 is brutal when you want it to, and docile when you need it to. And it does all of that with the wind in your face. Even for a brand as venerable as Mercedes-Benz, the SL nameplate still holds its own even to this day. Its bloodline started with the original 300SL in 1952, a post-war dogfighter that captivated eyes the world over with its signature gullwing doors ...
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The Lexus RZ is the marque’s first shot at a luxury EV competitor, bringing about its famed Japanese refinement and sensibleness. With SUVs being produced by the dozen these days, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the new Lexus RZ is just another run-of-the-mill electric SUV. But, it’s actually Lexus’ first ever purpose-built EV, and it's making a statement for itself. Yes, there was the UX300e, but it was originally conceived ...
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Another day, another special edition MINI. This time, its dubbed the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition. MINI Asia and Eurokars Habitat have just launched the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition. Available exclusively in Singapore in the Cooper S variant, this sporty classic promises extreme exclusivity, with just 5 units being commissioned. The Seaside Edition is distinguished by double decorative stripes in white that run from the side doors to the rear. A unique graphic ...
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Talk about making your already exclusive Rolls-Royce even more attractive. This is the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan 'Blue Shadow'. Rolls-Royce has recently unveiled the Black Badge Cullinan 'Blue Shadow' Private Collection, a tribute to the ‘vastness and enigma of outer space’. The designers at Rolls-Royce drew inspiration from the Kármán Line, an invisible threshold located 62 miles above the Earth's surface. Limited to 62 examples worldwide, each representing a mile from Earth ...
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The Nissan X-Trail e-POWER takes the Japanese marque to a new high, exemplifying how internal combustion still has a place in today's electric climate. This is the 4th iteration of Nissan’s flagship SUV, if you can believe it. It started off back in 2001 as a cheap and chunky pseudo 4x4, a contender in the vanguard of ‘soft-roaders’ that included big players like the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. Like those two ...
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Does the Opel Grandland, the big brother of the Opel SUV line-up, got what it takes to edge out the competition? Opel has not been a mainstream brand on most buyers' lists for a while now, thanks to stiff SUV competition and astronomical COE prices nuking sales for most non-premium car brands. But, don't count them out just yet. With parent company Stellantis's backing, we have started to see a resurgence in ...
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Harley-Davidson is taking motorcycle riding to new heights with the release of two premium 2023 models from Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) - the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide. These new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models bring advanced technology, enhanced rider comfort, and dynamic performance, all powered by a new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 engine. Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President, and CEO of Harley-Davidson, expressed the company's mission with these ...
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In a display of creativity and collaboration, Porsche and PUMA have joined forces to bring forth a collection of limited-edition sneakers. This collaboration, aptly named "Dreams in Colours," marks a celebration of three decades of unwavering Porsche passion in Thailand. The vibrant kaleidoscopic sneaker collection is designed to complement the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS – 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition, an exclusive collection of 911s created to pay homage to the ...
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The DB12 is the latest addition to Aston Martin's prestigious DB bloodline. Replacing its predecessor, the DB11, which hit the production line back in 2016, the Aston Martin DB12 comes roaring with a 4.0-litre AMG-sourced V8 engine. Aston Martin's engineers have fine-tuned this powerhouse, equipping it with enhanced cam profiles, optimised compression ratios, and larger diameter turbochargers. The result? A staggering 671 hp and 800 Nm of torque at your disposal. Aston Martin ...
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Imagine stepping into the world of automobile manufacturing without even leaving the comfort of your own home. Well, Toyota has just granted us that opportunity with the launch of their Toyota Virtual Plant Tour. It's a virtual journey that allows us to delve into the intricate processes behind the creation of these remarkable machines. And the best part? You can embark on this immersive experience with just a few scrolls and clicks. The ...
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The Maserati Grecale is living proof that Italian flair and strict emissions can co-exist in a future-focused harmonious symphony. It’s beginning to feel like the world has forgotten how to make anything but SUVs these days, and Maserati is actually fairly late to the game with its contender. Yes, they did launch the Levante back in 2016, but lacklustre sales didn’t make it a case-closed preposition. So back to the drawing board ...
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With petrol prices rocking to new highs, fuel efficiency now plays a very big part in how you can save some spare cash in your wallet. It’s a tall order to expect an internal combustion (ICE) car to be economical, decently agile, and practical. The Japanese have more or less been pretty strong in this department over the past decade or so with economical cars, but you get the feeling that ...
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This new auction system is quoted as a ‘triple-win’ for sellers, dealers, and Dickson Auto Group. Dickson Auto Group, a Singapore-based automotive dealer, recently announced the launch of an in-person live auction for used cars. The system differs from the traditional process which involves selling a vehicle to a used-car dealer or dealing it on a used-car sale platform. Instead, this vehicle will be evaluated by Dickson first, then auctioned off to a ...
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