Lotus Emira 4-Cylinder Makes Its Debut At Goodwood Festival Of Speed

The Lotus Emira quickly established itself as a competent Lotus sports car, and now the range is expanding with the addition of a four-cylinder powertrain. Incorporating cutting-edge technologies to offer outstanding performance and impressive efficiency, this turbocharged 2.0-litre unit is based on the current world's most powerful four-cylinder engine in production. The Emira First Edition, equipped with this engine, has been further developed by Lotus with new intake and exhaust systems, along ...

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Road Tripping – Off the beaten path In Johor with Land Rover Defenders

Mix Land Rover Defenders and roads that aren’t made from concrete, and you get an eclectic road trip that soaks in unorthodox views. When you think of Singaporeans going to Johor Bahru (JB), one might imagine indulging in the great food offerings there or unwinding with a massage. All whilst thinking about what strategy one might employ in order to fill up your vehicle with the most amount of fuel possible. Hence, ...

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 Arrives, All-new Kona Hybrid Previewed

Komoco announces that its two latest Hyundai models are just the first of an aggressive product launch schedule. “A new model every quarter over the next two years,” was declared during the address to the media at the local launch of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and preview of the Hyundai Kona Hybrid at the showroom of official dealer, Komoco Motors.  If the two new models unveiled on 14 July are anything to ...

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Aston Martin DB12 Previewed in Singapore

Singapore is the first Asian stop for the brand new DB12. On Wednesday 12 July 2023, Aston Martin previewed its brand new fist-bitingly gorgeous "Super Tourer" DB12 to local media. You know, because the term "Grand Tourer" just isn't adequate. This DB12 will no longer be offered with a V12 engine. Instead, a twin-turbocharged four-litre V8 is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and puts down 680hp and 800Nm of torque via ...

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MG 4 Trophy – Value-Pack Fun

With sleek styling, fun-to-drive characteristics and practical efficiency, could the MG 4 be the affordable, all-electric car buyers have been wishing for? MG is on the rise lately, bringing in a medley of vehicles that satisfy customers’ needs whilst on a tight budget. But, their existing range, while practical, doesn’t accentuate the word ‘fun’.  Well, they’ve heard, went to the drawing board, and out comes this - the MG 4. An EV ...

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Maxus MIFA 9 is set to change the MPV game in Singapore

The Alphard-sized EV promises premium comfort and features. Electric Vehicles (EVs) now seem to come in all shapes and sizes. However, if you want an EV that seats more than five occupants, your options are pretty much limited to models built on commercial van platforms. Examples include the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300, and the Opel Zafira-e Life. Those accustomed to the car-like drivability of Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) such as the Honda Odyssey or ...

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Win An Exclusive Alfa Romeo Formula 1 Team experience For The Singapore GP

Want to catch all of the Formula 1 action up close and personal? Alfa Romeo might have your answer with a Formula 1 Team experience. Calling all Formula 1 fans! Do you want some tickets to catch the action up close? Well, Capella Auto is giving away an exclusive Alfa Romeo Formula 1 Team experience at the upcoming Singapore GP taking place from 15 - 17 September 2023. The catch? It would ...

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First Look – Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC+ Final Edition

Now’s your last chance to get Mercedes-Benz’s legendary V8 engine without any electrical assistance - and it lives inside the E63 S 4MATIC+ Final Edition. Mercedes-AMG is bidding farewell to its V8 biturbo powertrain with a bang. And what a grand farewell it is, as it’s being ushered out in the E63 4MATIC+ Final Edition. Imagine having the privilege of owning a car with an engine crafted with the utmost care and ...

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First Look – BYD Dolphin Launches In Singapore

The BYD Dolphin brings added cuteness to the EV world, alongside competitive pricing. The BYD Dolphin recently made a splash at Waterway Point, debuting as the brand’s newest EV. The Dolphin is positioned as the perfect entry-level electric vehicle for young couples and families. With its sleek design and practicality, the Dolphin aims to capture the hearts of those seeking an electric ride to complement their lifestyle. Under the hood, the Dolphin packs ...

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First Drive – Škoda Enyaq

The Škoda Enyaq isn’t just a re-skinned Volkswagen ID.4; it’s much more than that. If you’ve read our Volkswagen ID.4 first drive article, I won’t blame you for thinking that Škoda's first dedicated EV, the Enyaq, is nothing more than a Volkswagen ID.4 in a different suit. And you’re not wrong either. Both are built on Volkswagen's MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) platform and use the exact same electric powertrain. Think of ...

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First Drive – Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.4 GTX

The new electric kid on the Volkswagen block is here, but does the ID.4 impress?  The Volkswagen ID.4 is the latest addition to the VAG family, built upon the new Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform. It won’t go on sale till Q1 of 2024, but Volkswagen Group Singapore has kindly allowed me to have a sneak peek. There were two ID.4 models on test that morning - the regular skimmed milk ...

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On The Ground: Harley-Davidson Dirt Road & Track 2023

This year’s rendition of the Harley-Davidson Dirt, Road & Track experience is a conglomerate of thumping engines, loud exhausts, and smiles all around. When you think of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, what do you picture? I’m pretty sure the majority of you will think of large cruisers rolling along against a picturesque backdrop, with good-looking guys and gals dressed in leather and denim apparel.  Performance? Not the first word that comes to mind. Style? ...

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Go For 100% With Shell V-Power

Fill up with the new and improved Shell V-Power, and stand a chance to snag amazing vouchers and deals. Shell has recently launched its new V-Power formula, and it's packing tons of new benefits. The performance formula now boasts new-generation deposit-targeting technology, which Shell claims has three times more cleaning and protection molecules. What does this translate to? Well, it not only removes 100% of performance-robbing deposits found within your vehicle's ...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC300e PHEV – Yin Yang

The all-new Mercedes GLC300e is a petrol-electric fusion that can ease prospective owners into adopting an EV lifestyle. With tightening government laws and the never-ending pursuit of greener technologies, going electric seems to be the foreseeable way forwards. There are lots of reasons to like EVs - they are generally quieter, more responsive off the line and are less pollutive to thy neighbour. But there are still teething troubles in the quest ...

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Hyundai’s Drive to Increase EV Adoption in Singapore

Tailored solutions launched by Hyundai and its partners to encourage more towards EV ownership. In a bid to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Singapore, Hyundai Motor Company has partnered with Schneider Electric, P.UP, Charge+ and OCBC Bank to provide more holistic solutions to increase geographical and economical access to electric vehicle charging for Hyundai drivers. Explaining the need to make charging solutions more palatable for the Singaporeans, Mr. Andy Kang, VP ...

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