The BMW i5 Touring merges luxury, performance, and practicality in a unique, all-electric package. But in today’s challenging car market, can this sleek EV justify its premium price? The all-electric BMW i5 Touring is a bold statement on wheels. As someone who’s always had a soft spot for wagons (yes, we do exist), I was eager to see how BMW would bring the executive estate into the electric age. When I first ...
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Komoco has just released news on the 6-seater variant of the Hyundai Santa Fe. And you can check it out for yourself at the upcoming The Car Expo, taking place from 5 to 6 October 2024. After launching the all-new Santa Fe Turbo-Hybrid in a 7-seater configuration earlier in July, Hyundai is kicking it up a notch with a higher-end 6-seater version. But don’t expect to see it flooding showrooms just yet; ...
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Lando Norris clinched victory under the dazzling lights of Marina Bay, turning his pole position into a commanding win at the Singapore Grand Prix. In a race where he controlled proceedings from start to finish, Norris crossed the line a full 20 seconds ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen, tightening the title race and reducing Verstappen's points cushion. For those familiar with Norris’s past struggles from the front, his flawless start came ...
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The front row at the Singapore Grand Prix 2024 is what we’ve been waiting for - a battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. It’s the front row and a head-to-head between two titans of the sport, and it’s shaping up to be an electrifying Sunday at Marina Bay. McLaren’s Lando Norris snatched pole with a blistering performance, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will be breathing down his neck in P2, setting ...
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HUGO has teamed up with Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team to unveil F1's first fashion-inspired livery in over three decades. While fashion has played a notable role in Formula 1 partnerships, it’s rare to see it directly influence a car’s design. But now, with this latest collaboration, VCARB and HUGO are blending the sharp aesthetics of fashion with motorsport. The entire garage will be decked out in a full denim ...
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As the sun set over Marina Bay, the Friday practice sessions for the Singapore Grand Prix 2024 unfolded under the floodlights. And after two practice sessions, it ended with McLaren’s Lando Norris leading the charge ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. FP2 ended on a sour note for Mercedes, as George Russell found himself up close and personal with the wall in the final minutes. The early part of the session was relatively ...
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You can’t help but notice that this is a cheeky jab from McLaren to Red Bull. Red Bull recently scrapped their plans for a fan-designed livery at the Singapore and US Grand Prix, citing concerns about the added weight. But McLaren has swooped in to unveil their own one-off paint job for this weekend’s race, with a design that harks back to their iconic red and white Marlboro-liveried glory days of the ...
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Red Bull has made a surprising U-turn, shelving its much-anticipated plan to feature a fan-designed livery at the upcoming Singapore and US Grand Prix. The REBL CUSTMS campaign, meant to celebrate the team’s 20-year journey in Formula 1, had promised fans the opportunity to see their custom design grace the Red Bull RB20 on race day. At first glance, the campaign seemed like a dream come true for F1 enthusiasts. Fans were ...
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70-odd years of perfecting a rear-engine, rear-drive sports car format that shouldn’t work as well as it does, and out comes a true masterpiece like the Porsche 911 Carrera T. When car enthusiasts gather to discuss their favourite sports cars, it doesn't take long before one name inevitably surfaces, the Porsche 911. This icon, which made its debut back in 1963, has managed to carve out a permanent spot in the upper ...
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For a compact crossover, the Volvo EX30 punches well above its weight. Volvo’s lineup is a showcase of SUVs these days, and their most compact offering now is the EX30. It's new and all-electric, which is perfect considering Volvo’s commitment to going fully electric by 2030. The EX30 shares its platform with the Smart #1 and Zeekr X, thanks to Volvo’s parent company, Geely. But while the bones may be the same, ...
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When you think of Lamborghini, the mind conjures images of wild supercars with scissor doors, extreme designs, and ear-splitting exhaust notes. Not something like the Lamborghini Urus S. So, when Lamborghini decided to venture into the world of SUVs, the idea sounded... strange. But then the Lamborghini Urus was born, a 2.2-tonne, five-door behemoth that promised to carry the raging bull’s DNA into uncharted territory. And if you're wondering whether this SUV ...
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Its name is a mouthful, but there’s no denying that the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4MATIC+ is a special model from the AMG boys. Singapore recently hosted the global debut of the AMG GT Motorsport Collectors Edition. With a nod to the brand’s deep roots in Formula One, this edition, limited to just 200 units, is dressed to the nines for the occasion. This car flaunts an Obsidian Black exterior, a deliberate ...
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Two new Malaysia VEP locations will be opening from September 22nd 2024, in a bid to increase productivity for VEP installation. Starting from September 22, Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be adding two more locations in Johor for Singaporean vehicle owners to collect and install their Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags. The new collection points, located at the Johor JPJ Complex in Taman Daya and the Road Transport Academy (Southern Region) ...
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This year’s BMW Golf Cup National Final 2024, held from 4 to 6 September at the Tanah Merah Country Club’s Tampines Course, was a fun-filled week. And the stakes were high, with three champions earning the honour of representing Singapore at the World Final in Bangkok next March. “At BMW, we strive to do things bigger and better, all the time,” said Lars Nielsen, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia. The National ...
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Tan Chong Motor has just opened orders for the all-electric Nissan Ariya. Crafted in Japan, the Nissan Ariya’s design philosophy draws from Japanese minimalism, integrating the concept of Iki, which is all about understated elegance. One of the standout details is the Kumiko pattern on the front shield, a traditional Japanese motif that you’ll also find tastefully woven into the cabin’s design. And speaking of the cabin, Andon lighting, reminiscent of the soft ...
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