Volkswagen has revealed the long wheelbase (LWB) version of its ID. Buzz electric van slated for Europe and America. Volkswagen has just unleashed the LWB variant of its electric van, the ID. Buzz. While there's no official word yet on whether the LWB version will be available in Asia or specifically Singapore, we know that the regular ID. Buzz is set to grace our shores by mid-2024. The ID. Buzz LWB stretches ...
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Ford’s best-selling Ranger has received a refresh, and aims to satisfy a wide range of customer bases. Commercial vehicles aren’t usually the first thing customers look for when shopping for a vehicle in Singapore, as you would require the vehicle to be registered under a company or pay exorbitant fees to register it as a private vehicle. But, for those who are interested in a crew-cab pickup, there’s a new kid on ...
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The Audi Q3 range is a value proposition for prospective SUV consumers looking for a compact city cruiser. The Audi Q3 has always been a hot seller on our shores, and it's easy to see why. It's Audi’s premier compact SUV and a fierce rival to competitors like the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. First revealed in 2019, the Q3 hasn't had much of a refresh compared to its rivals. But with ...
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The Mercedes-Benz SL55 is brutal when you want it to, and docile when you need it to. And it does all of that with the wind in your face. Even for a brand as venerable as Mercedes-Benz, the SL nameplate still holds its own even to this day. Its bloodline started with the original 300SL in 1952, a post-war dogfighter that captivated eyes the world over with its signature gullwing doors ...
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The Lexus RZ is the marque’s first shot at a luxury EV competitor, bringing about its famed Japanese refinement and sensibleness. With SUVs being produced by the dozen these days, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the new Lexus RZ is just another run-of-the-mill electric SUV. But, it’s actually Lexus’ first ever purpose-built EV, and it's making a statement for itself. Yes, there was the UX300e, but it was originally conceived ...
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Time for a brand new hybrid Mercedes-Benz to adorn your parking lot or driveway? Mercedes-Benz has launched facelifts of its W177 A-Class and W247 B-Class, and they are now on display at Mercedes-Benz Centre at 301 Alexandra Road. Starting off with the A-Class, there will be a 48-volt mild hybrid system paired to a 1,332cc four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Available in both sedan (saloon) and hatchback configurations, the A 180 Progressive puts out ...
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While the big boys at Porsche were hard at work going round Le Mans for 24 hours, we were competing in our own ‘mini-me’ 2.4-hour endurance karting challenge. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. 2023 is truly a special year for the German marque, and its deep racing roots headed to one of the world’s most prominent ...
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Another day, another special edition MINI. This time, its dubbed the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition. MINI Asia and Eurokars Habitat have just launched the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition. Available exclusively in Singapore in the Cooper S variant, this sporty classic promises extreme exclusivity, with just 5 units being commissioned. The Seaside Edition is distinguished by double decorative stripes in white that run from the side doors to the rear. A unique graphic ...
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Talk about making your already exclusive Rolls-Royce even more attractive. This is the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan 'Blue Shadow'. Rolls-Royce has recently unveiled the Black Badge Cullinan 'Blue Shadow' Private Collection, a tribute to the ‘vastness and enigma of outer space’. The designers at Rolls-Royce drew inspiration from the Kármán Line, an invisible threshold located 62 miles above the Earth's surface. Limited to 62 examples worldwide, each representing a mile from Earth ...
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The Nissan X-Trail e-POWER takes the Japanese marque to a new high, exemplifying how internal combustion still has a place in today's electric climate. This is the 4th iteration of Nissan’s flagship SUV, if you can believe it. It started off back in 2001 as a cheap and chunky pseudo 4x4, a contender in the vanguard of ‘soft-roaders’ that included big players like the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. Like those two ...
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Does the Opel Grandland, the big brother of the Opel SUV line-up, got what it takes to edge out the competition? Opel has not been a mainstream brand on most buyers' lists for a while now, thanks to stiff SUV competition and astronomical COE prices nuking sales for most non-premium car brands. But, don't count them out just yet. With parent company Stellantis's backing, we have started to see a resurgence in ...
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Harley-Davidson is taking motorcycle riding to new heights with the release of two premium 2023 models from Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) - the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide. These new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models bring advanced technology, enhanced rider comfort, and dynamic performance, all powered by a new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 engine. Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President, and CEO of Harley-Davidson, expressed the company's mission with these ...
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In a display of creativity and collaboration, Porsche and PUMA have joined forces to bring forth a collection of limited-edition sneakers. This collaboration, aptly named "Dreams in Colours," marks a celebration of three decades of unwavering Porsche passion in Thailand. The vibrant kaleidoscopic sneaker collection is designed to complement the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS – 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition, an exclusive collection of 911s created to pay homage to the ...
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The DB12 is the latest addition to Aston Martin's prestigious DB bloodline. Replacing its predecessor, the DB11, which hit the production line back in 2016, the Aston Martin DB12 comes roaring with a 4.0-litre AMG-sourced V8 engine. Aston Martin's engineers have fine-tuned this powerhouse, equipping it with enhanced cam profiles, optimised compression ratios, and larger diameter turbochargers. The result? A staggering 671 hp and 800 Nm of torque at your disposal. Aston Martin ...
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With petrol prices rocking to new highs, fuel efficiency now plays a very big part in how you can save some spare cash in your wallet. It’s a tall order to expect an internal combustion (ICE) car to be economical, decently agile, and practical. The Japanese have more or less been pretty strong in this department over the past decade or so with economical cars, but you get the feeling that ...
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