Red light cameras will also be used to ensnare speeding motorists from Q2 2024 onwards. In case you didn't know, red light cameras (RLCs) at traffic light-controlled junctions in Singapore have an in-built speed-detection and enforcement function. This function has remained dormant until now. Also in case you didn't know, there are 242 RLCs dotted around our island. A full list of RLC locations can be found here. According to a press release by ...
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Julian Jenkins, former President of Aston Martin Lagonda in the Americas, will assume the new role at Rolls-Royce from 1st March 2024. Rolls-Royce has recently announced that Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer will be stepping down from his role as Director of Sales and Brand. He is being succeeded by Julian Jenkins from 1st March 2024. Wilhelmsmeyer started his director role at Rolls-Royce's Goodwood global headquarters in 2018, having previously been the marque's Regional Director ...
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Volvo states that it achieved substantial sales growth with EV models accounting for 40% of its total sales. Wearnes Automotive, the exclusive dealer for Volvo Cars Singapore, has recently announced that Volvo has seen a positive 20% year-over-year sales growth in 2023. The Swedish marque saw its XC40 Recharge EV crossover become its top-selling model for 2024; EV models comprised 40% of its total sales. 2024 is also the year a new ...
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The Skoda Octavia Combi Sportline is everything you want and need simultaneously. The perfect winning formula. This is arguably the vehicular embodiment of sensibleness, and it happens to be one of Skoda’s best-sellers globally. The Octavia Combi, the station wagon family car you should buy instead of that SUV you’ve had shortlisted. Based on the latest version of Volkswagen’s MQB platform, it’s bigger than its predecessor and comes with more modern interior ...
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Food From The Heart and Wearnes are having a food donation drive at 45 Leng Kee Road on 2 and 3 March 2024. All are encouraged to show your support. Fancy lending a hand, or rather, a heart on wheels? Wearnes Automotive is back hosting a 2024 Heart on Wheels initiative, and it's all about spreading a bit of love and sustenance to those who need it most. If you haven't heard ...
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A luxury Kia? Yes, you read that right, and the Kia EV9 does plenty to justify a once-fanciful price. With their recent surge in popularity, the automotive market is now flooded with all sorts of new-fangled EVs. Whatever the heart desires, there is a car that will fit your needs. So, how would an automaker stand out amongst the surging EV wave? Well, you dial it up to eleven of course. This is ...
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Limited-edition 3.0 CSL pays homage to its predecessor with distinct styling cues. You'd better hurry if you want to catch this beast in the flesh metal and carbon fibre because public viewing of the BMW 3.0 CSL is for a limited time. Only 50 consecutively numbered units of the BMW 3.0 CSL were produced worldwide, meaning this is a rare collector's car. Each car takes up to 10 days to assemble, ...
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A tribute to the Volkswagen Golf - one of the most recognisable vehicles on Earth. When you think of historic German cars, there's one that consistently weaves through the decades with an enduring thread of German engineering genius – the Volkswagen Golf. Since its inception in the spirited era of the 1970s, the Golf has transcended its humble beginnings to become a beacon of dynamic driving pleasure. It's an emblem of how ...
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The latest Honda CR-V is a sensible family option for those looking for a great all-rounder. We now have the sixth generation of Honda’s revered SUV on our shores, the CR-V. Making its debut way back in 1995, you can thank it for indirectly popularising the SUV body style. Short form for ‘Comfortable Runabout Vehicle’ (the Japanese have fun names), it’s a staple in Honda’s bread-and-butter lineup of popular cars. But, can the ...
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BMW Group Asia has recently published their record-breaking sales numbers across Southeast Asia for the year 2023. These numbers indicate that there is increasing affection for BMW and MINI models in Southeast Asia. With the BMW brand itself revving up an 18% growth over the previous year, and the BMW M, the marque's performance division, accelerating an impressive 85%, it's clear that the thirst for luxury and speed is far from being ...
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The new facility is the first dedicated EV simulator centre in Singapore, training technicians in EV maintenance and servicing sectors. BYD Singapore and NTUC LearningHub have recently launched the first-ever electric vehicle (EV) training centre. Located within the tech-forward precincts of the NTUC LHUB Industry Skills Centre in Benoi, this initiative is set to improve the local automotive workforce with the essential know-how for future EV technologies. Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of ...
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Eurokars Supersports has debuted the Pagani Utopia alongside the McLaren 750S Spider as part of its Lunar New Year celebrations. As we usher in the Year of the Dragon with grandeur, two titans of the automotive world have recently made their majestic entrance. Hosted by Eurokars Supersports at Shangri-La Singapore, the luncheon saw the launch of the Pagani Utopia and McLaren 750S Spider. The Pagani Utopia, a name that resonates with the pinnacle ...
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This special Dragon Edition Range Rover from Overfinch is limited to just eight units worldwide. The world of Range Rovers has a new gem sparkling on the horizon, especially for those with a taste for something a tad more personalized and dripping with exclusivity. Enter the Overfinch Dragon Edition Range Rover, inspired by none other than the Chinese Dragon. Only eight of these beauties will ever be produced, making it a collector's ...
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The all-new Polestar 4 has just gone on sale in Europe and Australia, and is expected to launch in other territories soon. The Polestar 4 has officially gone on sale in European and Australian markets. This sleek SUV coupe, which began rolling off the Chinese production lines back in November last year, is prepping for a mid-2024 production start, with the keys expected to be in the hands of eager drivers by ...
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The Velar nicely plugs a gap in the Range Rover… erm, range, whilst not skimping on luxury we’ve come to know and love. The Range Rover Velar by most standards is a large luxury SUV. But, it’s pretty hard to stand out in a family of large luxury SUVs - cue the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and even the Defender and Discovery offerings from Land Rover. The Evoque has form factor ...
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