Wet test track, with a healthy dose of Range Rover Sport on tap. Cue a bout of luxury, and fun times ahead. Hot on the heels of the new Range Rover, the British firm has released the new Range Rover Sport, which promises better performance and a tighter chassis, whilst still retaining its quintessential pantomime luxury experience. So, have they succeeded? Well, to find out Range Rover has kindly invited me to ...
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The Bentley Bentayga SUV gets longer proportions and updated features, whilst maintaining its quintessential British charm. Picture this. You are a Bentley Bentayga owner, and you think, "Hmm, it sure would be nice to have a little more room in the back”. Well, we now have the solution for you. You can now buy the Bentley Bentayga with an extended wheelbase, extending the already long 5.14-metre car by an extra 18cm. How ...
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Toyota recently announced that it will commence sales of all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models on March 15. Developed under the "Hybrid Reborn" concept, the new Prius has wowed worldwide audiences with its stylish looks and impressive specs, all while being environmentally friendly. Prius HEV models are already on the roads in Japan, and they are already turning heads. Now, Toyota is going to offer a new PHEV variant, aptly termed the ...
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Inspired by the original and other classic 911 models, the Porsche 911 Sport Classic is an amalgamation of all things great about the 911 past and present. Porsche Singapore has officially unveiled the new retro-themed 911 Sport Classic today. The special occasion was hosted at the Mandala Club in conjunction with the Curvistan On Roads event. Each 911 Sport Classic has an estimated price tag of around S$1.5 million, after all of ...
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The Honda Jazz has recently gotten a new facelift, hitting our shores with new looks and a hybrid drivetrain. Oh, and there’s a new crossover Crosstar variant too. Kah Motor, Singapore’s authorised distributor for Honda, has recently launched the updated Honda Jazz. This popular hatchback now includes a hybrid drivetrain, where a 105bhp 1.5-litre engine will work in tandem with two electric motors. Total output is now rated at 121bhp, and this ...
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BMW has recently updated its X5 and X6 SUV lineups, with revised looks, updated interiors and performance. The cars will be launched in April, and will tentatively reach our shores closer to the end of the year. The X5 is now sleeker thanks to slim slit-like headlights that incorporate arrow-shaped daytime driving lights and indicators. The updated grille is honestly not offensive, and dare I say fits well on the car, complemented ...
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The R35 GT-R doesn’t seem to want to retire, and Nissan proudly unveiled their latest 2024 edition to the world at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2023. It’s been 16 years since the Nissan R35 GT-R made its debut back in 2007. Not many cars survive that long of a production run, but the boffins at Nissan surprised the world again with the launch of the 2024 GT-R model year, after revealing ...
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The Citroën C5 Aircross, with its quirky looks, has been a homerun locally since its inception. Now, it's back with swanky new looks. With a frugal turbocharged engine, practical and spacious interior for the family, and crucially falling under category A of COE, the C5 has a lot going for it. Consumers agree too, and the car has seen substantial success ever since it hit the showrooms. Copyright William CROZES @ Continental ...
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The Honda Jazz Crosstar Hybrid will be reaching our shores very soon, The Honda Jazz Crosstar Hybrid (what a mouthful), a new ‘crossover’ variant to the Jazz hatchback we know and love, has now appeared on Kah Motor’s website, Honda’s official distributor in Singapore. While there are no physical units in Singapore yet, a source from Honda informed us that the first units for sale will arrive early next year. However, it ...
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Friendlier for the wallet with its Category A COE status, the all-new BMW X1 is poised to be an attractive option for buyers. With COE premiums soaring to record-breaking prices, each dollar you can save goes a long way in owning a car nowadays. As such, Category A cars have always been an attractive option, due to their relatively cheaper prices. This is the all-new BMW X1’s trump card. This is ...
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With looks similar to its bigger EQS sibling, a silhouette similar to the CLS, and more space than the present E-Class, the EQE is poised to be a competitive option for the EV market. In fact, the car is only about 90mm shorter than the EQS, with the two sharing the same bespoke design language from Mercedes-Benz. Two models will be available from launch, with buyers having the option of choosing between ...
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With a new 60kWh battery and electric powertrain, Mercedes-Benz’s new eVito touts a range of more than 300km and onboard active safety systems. Hot on the heels of the new EQV, Mercedes-Benz has just announced the debut of the new eVito panel van. With a new 60kWh battery and electric powertrain, the updated eVito touts a range of up to 327 kilometres (WLTP cycle) alongside a suite of standard onboard active safety ...
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Škoda is expanding its RS family to include another EV model, a dual-motor high-performance version of its electric Enyaq iV SUV. Škoda is expanding its RS family to include another EV model. It’s (creatively) dubbed the Enyaq iV RS, and just like its coupe sibling, the Czech carmaker has opted for a dual motor all-wheel drive setup with a total power output of 220 kW (299 PS) and 460 Nm of ...
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