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by Sean Loo 8 November 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Hyundai N x Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival: A Celebration of Speed and Collaboration

When two titans of the automotive world join forces, you know something special is about to happen. Hyundai Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation recently pulled the covers off their first-ever joint event, the Hyundai N x Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival. Held at Yongin Speedway, this festival was a full-throttle celebration of motorsport culture in South Korea. The event saw Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, and Toyota’s charismatic Chairman, Akio ...

by Sean Loo 7 November 2024

Featured, Local, News

BYD Highlights Future Commercial Vehicles At SITCE 2024

As the largest exhibitor and the exclusive Merlion Partner at SITCE 2024, BYD is showcasing vehicles that will aid in future sustainable transportation. BYD placed four new commercial vehicles on display at the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) 2024, including the B12DS Double-Deck Bus and the heavy-duty T9R Truck. There’s also the BYD Autonomous Bus, developed in collaboration with TIER IV. Already operational at Komatsu Airport in Japan, it’s a ...

by Sean Loo 7 November 2024

Featured, Local, News

Inchcape+ and BYD Commemorate First Order Of 100 Electric Trucks

Inchcape+ and BYD have partnered together to place an order of 100 T9R electric heavy-duty commercial trucks. That's the largest single order of such vehicles in Singapore, all set to hit the roads in 2025. The BYD T9R offers a driving range of up to 320km, all while being powered by BYD's Blade Battery technology. It can be retrofitted to haul waste, manage construction loads, or navigate Singapore’s dense urban logistics network. Flanked ...

by Sean Loo 5 November 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Denza D9 Grandeur Review

Ask someone to name a luxury car, and odds are you’ll hear a lineup of the usual suspects: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, maybe even a Lexus. Certainly not the Denza D9. But in recent years, the Chinese have been elbowing their way onto that list with a kind of determination that other nations can only dream of. And that’s precisely the attitude BYD brings with the new Denza D9; a bold, spacious MPV ...

by Sean Loo 5 November 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Toyota Camry Hybrid Review

The humble saloon has taken a bit of a backseat lately, thanks to the influx of SUVs. But, the Toyota Camry Hybrid has bravely kept its place on the pedestal. SUVs, with their higher ground clearance and bulkier frames, have managed to lure the majority of buyers away from traditional saloons. But, if you’re the type that still prefers a sleek, low-slung drive, the Toyota Camry Hybrid has made a return to ...

by Sean Loo 3 November 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Porsche Macan 4 Review

Porsche made a controversial move by making the new Macan exclusively electric, but maybe they were on to something… The Macan is one of Porsche’s best-sellers, and for good reason. It has all the markings of a proper Porsche but is also packaged in a palatable compact SUV form. Reasonably peppy engine up front, practical space out back. Nice, right? Well, take the engine bit out, and your customers suddenly become divided. The ...

by Sean Loo 3 November 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Nissan Ariya Review

The Nissan Ariya is the Japanese brand’s newest electric crossover with bold looks and a touch of Japanese minimalism. This is the long-awaited Nissan Ariya. Born as a concept in 2020, it was quietly delayed due to the pandemic and chip shortages, only starting production in late 2022. If the Leaf got you thinking about affordable EVs over a decade ago, the Ariya is here to remind you that Nissan is still ...

by Sean Loo 3 November 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Kia Carnival Hybrid Facelift Review

Finally, a hybrid version of the Kia Carnival Hybrid. But, is it better than the old diesel? Kia’s flagship family mover, the Carnival, has finally caught up with Kia’s hybrid lineup. With the diesel now a distant memory, Kia is throwing down the gauntlet for spacious, eco-friendly transport. But does the new Carnival Hybrid offer the efficiency we’ve all been waiting for, or is it more style than substance? Looks like that mean ...

by Sean Loo 1 November 2024

Featured, International, News

The All-New MINI Countryman C Lands in Singapore

Singapore’s MINI lineup just got a new player, the MINI Countryman C. With a refined look, smart interior upgrades, and a peppy 3-cylinder engine, it’s MINI’s idea of adventure on four wheels, dressed up in a compact, ready-for-anything frame. The Countryman C has gained a few centimetres since its predecessor; 13 cm longer, 8 cm taller. MINI’s signature octagonal grille is there, but it’s been redesigned to stand out even more, framed by ...

by Sean Loo 1 November 2024

Featured, International, News

Omoda & Jaecoo – Charging Ahead On The Global Stage

In just 17 months, Omoda & Jaecoo have sold 320,000 units worldwide. Not bad for two fresh faces in the automotive world, both of which are backed by Chery. From Europe to Southeast Asia, Omoda & Jaecoo have been busy proving that they’re here to stay. Omoda & Jaecoo’s expansion strategy has its share of calculated risk and bold moves. Starting in Spain, the brands have launched in Italy, Poland, and most ...

by Sean Loo 1 November 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Porsche Unveils New 99X Electric Formula E Racer

Porsche’s latest Formula E creation, the 99X Electric, has just dropped, and it’s packed with upgrades. After clinching back-to-back championships, Porsche is back with their GEN3 Evo contender, now with front-wheel drive activation and fresh design updates. GEN3 Evo regulations mean limited energy availability, pushing the team to squeeze out every drop of efficiency. The team has tweaked the in-house components to give Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa the competitive ...

by Sean Loo 31 October 2024

Featured, Local, News

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Ushers In A New Era of Luxury Electric Mobility

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV has made a silent but luxurious arrival on our shores. Luxury has always been a hallmark of the Maybach name, but with the EQS SUV, Mercedes-Maybach is blending their impeccable craftsmanship with electric mobility. This is a Maybach after all, and its design amplifies that. Every line, curve, and finish has been meticulously crafted. The exterior gleams with Maybach’s signature touches: a bold, upright grille (purely aesthetic here), ...

by Sean Loo 31 October 2024

Featured, Local, News

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II Arrives in Singapore

Singapore’s streets have a new ruler, and it goes by the name Cullinan Series II. Rolls-Royce just unveiled their latest update to the Cullinan lineup, bringing a blend of majesty, performance, and unmistakable presence that’s every bit as imposing as you’d expect. When Rolls-Royce decides to update a vehicle, they go all out. So, what’s different in the Cullinan Series II? In Rolls-Royce’s world, updates are more about precision than grand overhauls. The Series ...

by Sean Loo 30 October 2024

Featured, Local, News

MINI Aceman Launched In Singapore

The MINI Aceman is here, and it’s unlike any MINI you’ve seen before. Combining the brand’s compact footprint with the ruggedness of a crossover, the Aceman introduces an all-electric platform to Singapore’s streets. As Daren Ching, Head of MINI Asia, put it, “The Aceman is our vision of urban adventure, bold, distinctive, and, of course, fun to drive.” At just over four meters long, the Aceman sits between the MINI Cooper and MINI ...

by Sean Loo 29 October 2024

Featured, Local, News

The New BMW M2 Arrives in Singapore

The latest BMW M2, freshly launched in Singapore, brings more power, more attitude, and a purist level of refinement. The 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine now delivers 480hp, a 20 hp bump from the last version. This engine is a masterpiece of BMW’s M TwinPower Turbo technology, featuring two mono-scroll turbochargers and a host of racing-inspired tweaks. You get a choice of two transmissions. BMW’s eight-speed M Steptronic is for those who prefer ...