This year, ION Orchard is bringing the Formula 1 atmosphere into the shopping district with Live the Race, a series of Formula 1-themed activations spanning driver appearances, motorsport displays, fashion launches and beauty experiences. The programme runs across several locations within the mall, with highlights including appearances by Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, Haas F1 driver Ollie Bearman, and a series of race-inspired retail activations. Liam Lawson and Arvid ...
Read MoreThe Mercedes-Benz GLB hybrid gains a new 48-volt hybrid system that can drive briefly on electric power, alongside the latest MBUX technology and expanded driver assistance. At its heart is a newly developed 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 130hp and 200Nm. More interesting is the 22kW electric motor integrated directly into the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It draws power from a 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery and, unlike a conventional mild hybrid that merely ...
Read MoreMercedes-Benz EV drivers can now access more than 12,000 charging points across Singapore and Malaysia through a single account, as MB.CHARGE Public expands across the Causeway. Driving an electric vehicle to Malaysia is no longer the adventure it once was. Charging networks have expanded, highway chargers have become easier to find, and the idea of taking an EV from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur no longer requires the sort of meticulous route ...
Read MoreChery’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 ...
Read MoreBentley Torcal Debuts As The Brand’s First EV, With 888PS And 600km Of Range
Bentley’s fourth model line is a low-slung electric SUV with supercar acceleration, ultra-rapid charging and enough handcrafted wool, walnut and aluminium to remind you that Crewe has not suddenly become a Silicon Valley start-up. Meet the Bentley Torcal, the British marque’s first fully electric production car and its fourth model line. Designed, engineered and built in Crewe, the new low-slung SUV will sit alongside Bentley’s existing combustion-engined and hybrid models, rather ...
Read MoreFor one weekend, Defender traded muddy trails for Scotts Road, transforming 67 on Scotts into an immersive showcase of heritage, culture and hospitality, with the formidable OCTA Black sitting at the centre of it all. Mention Defender and certain images immediately come to mind. Mud. Mountains. Expeditions to places where paved roads are regarded as an unnecessary luxury. Perhaps a river crossing or two, preferably with water somewhere around the bonnet. A ...
Read MoreMaserati 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 ...
Read MoreNissan has officially opened its newly renovated Ubi flagship showroom and marked the occasion by showcasing four new models in its lineup. Nissan’s official distributor in Singapore, Tan Chong Motor Sales, has opened its newly renovated Ubi flagship showroom, which the company says will better integrate sales and after-sales operations under one roof. The refreshed showroom will feature larger consultation areas where sales staff and customers can have discussions in greater comfort, ...
Read MoreThe Aston Martin Vantage S has more power, more fanfare and another letter on its boot. None of those things is actually the reason it is sublime. Typically, when a company aspires to make a faster version of an already fast car, they give it more power, make the suspension harder, or throw in some carbon fibre bits. Stick a letter on the bootlid, preferably something from the sporty end of ...
Read MoreAston Martin DBX S Arrives In Singapore With 727PS And A S$980,000 Starting Price
The DBX S is the new flagship of Aston Martin’s SUV range, turning up the wick on the DBX707 with more power, sharper dynamics and up to 47kg of weight savings. Take something already rather fast, sharpen it, make it lighter where possible and give the driver a little more reason to take the long way home. The latest recipient is the Aston Martin DBX S, which has now arrived in Singapore ...
Read MorePerformance Motors’ OneGo App Now Lets EV Drivers Find, Charge And Pay At Charge+ Stations
The new integration gives EV drivers access to Charge+ stations in Singapore and Malaysia directly through OneGo, removing the need to juggle another charging app, account or stored-value wallet. Owning an electric vehicle is supposed to simplify motoring. Then you venture beyond your usual charging routine and discover the other side of EV ownership: the apps. One for this charging network, another for the next. Different accounts, different payment methods and, occasionally, ...
Read MoreToyota Motor Asia is shining a spotlight on the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games, with seven Global Team Toyota Athletes from six Asian markets confirmed to compete. From Singapore swimmer Toh Wei Soong to Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, Toyota Motor Asia is supporting seven athletes across the Asian Games and Asian Para Games as it looks to show that mobility can mean more than simply getting from A ...
Read MoreWaymo will begin bringing vehicles into Singapore in the coming months, ahead of mapping and validation work in 2027 and a planned commercial launch in 2028. Driverless taxis may soon become a rather more familiar sight on Singapore's roads. Waymo has announced plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, marking the American autonomous driving technology company's first entry into Southeast Asia. The company is working with Singapore's ...
Read MoreThe Avatr 07 is arguably the most technologically advanced car you can buy in Singapore right now, but it offers much more than just fancy features and gizmos. Just when I thought I’ve experienced it all, along comes a car that can literally park itself. I’m not just talking about those highly advanced park assist systems on Teslas and some other Chinese cars that can do it all for you. The Avatr ...
Read MoreFerrari’s latest track-only creation takes the 296 GT3 Evo as its starting point, removes the shackles of racing regulations and turns the result into a 730cv customer car for the Club Competizioni GT programme. Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT Modificata, a new track-only model developed exclusively for customers taking part in the marque’s Club Competizioni GT programme. Derived from the 296 GT3 Evo, the new car follows a relatively simple brief: ...
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