After weeks of driving a mix of electric cars, getting back into something petrol-powered felt almost nostalgic. The Mercedes GLC200 SUV may be the entry-level model in the range, but it still carries the poise and polish you expect from the brand with the three-pointed star. Performance That Fits Singapore Perfectly Under the bonnet sits a 2.0-litre inline-four turbocharged engine producing 201 bhp. On paper, that may not sound like much by ...
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Most people who know the smart brand remember those tiny two-seater city cars that used to zip around European streets (we had a couple here, too). They were quirky, efficient and almost toy-like in size. Those cars defined smart for years. Today, the brand is in a very different chapter. Backed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, smart has reinvented itself with a new purpose. The smart #5 sits right at the ...
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The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 is the seven-seat SUV nobody asked for, but we're so glad it exists.
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Singapore has a new electric SUV on the block, and it’s impossible to ignore. The Avatr 11, pronounced "One One," is the result of a collaboration between Changan, CATL, and Huawei. Three big names, and they’ve clearly put a lot of thought into this one. I spent time with the Standard Range variant, and it immediately impressed, especially in terms of its appearance. With a 90kWh battery, rear-wheel drive, and WLTP ...
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‘SE’. Two little letters that once adorned the boot lids of Rovers in beige with faux-wood trim. And now it’s on the Lamborghini Urus SE.
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More than a decade since this second-generation Volvo XC90 first hit showrooms, it remains as composed and confident as ever.
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The Volvo XC60 has quietly, and rather politely, become Volvo’s best-selling model of all time. Over 2.7 million have found homes since its 2008 debut, overtaking even the legendary, shoebox-shaped Volvo 240 earlier this year. You can’t swing a cinnamon bun in Stockholm without spotting one. It's the middle child of the Volvo SUV family; smaller and less ostentatious than the XC90, but more spacious and grown-up than the little XC40. In ...
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The Audi Q5 has had a major update for 2025, now riding on the marque’s new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) platform. There was a time when you couldn’t swing a valet ticket in Orchard without spotting an Audi Q5. It was Audi Singapore’s golden child and its best-selling SUV, second only to the venerable A4 in total sales. But with age comes competition, and as rivals raced ahead with newer offerings, the ...
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Since its global debut in 2017, the Volvo XC60 has quietly charmed over 1.5 million drivers worldwide. It’s been Volvo’s global best-seller for a reason, and with the latest round of updates, it’s more poised than ever to keep that crown firmly in place. Wearnes Automotive has brought in two variants: the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Mild-Hybrid and the punchier XC60 T8 Plus Plug-in Hybrid. Both share the same 2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged ...
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GAC AION has officially launched the next-generation AION V Luxury in Singapore. Speaking at the launch event, Yu Yong, Senior Product Manager of AION Automobile Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd., expressed excitement about the AION V’s arrival. “After the successful introduction of the AION Y Plus in Singapore, we have seen an overwhelming response from customers,” he shared. “Now, we are thrilled to bring in the next-generation AION V, a smart electric SUV ...
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The new BMW X3 has taken the road less travelled, in a bid to stand out more from the competition. If you were to guess BMW’s most important model, you might instinctively say the 3 Series, the benchmark sports saloon that has shaped the brand’s DNA for decades. Or perhaps the 5 Series, given its versatility, spanning everything from executive sedans to high-performance M-badged monsters. But no, the real sales king is ...
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At the Singapore Motorshow 2025, Hyundai Singapore has taken the wraps off the much-anticipated 2025 Tucson AWD N Line. Equipped with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine paired with a hybrid motor, the SUV delivers a commendable 212hp and 367Nm of torque. Hyundai’s innovative AWD system ensures a balanced 50:50 torque distribution, making it a versatile companion for urban and off-road adventures. As Executive Chairman of Komoco Holdings Pte Ltd, Mr Teo Hock Seng, aptly ...
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Vantage Automotive has officially unveiled the highly anticipated BYD Sealion 7. Described as an "ocean-inspired masterpiece," the Sealion 7 is available in two variants: Premium and Performance. The Premium variant boasts 230kW of power and 380Nm of torque, propelling it from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds with an electric range of up to 480 km (WLTP). For those seeking a bit more thrill, the Performance variant ups the ante with 390kW of combined ...
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There are a lot of new SUV EV winners from Round 1, and they are all squaring off for the title of Overall Best SUV EV. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? What defines an SUV or crossover nowadays? That's a question even some brands are struggling with. But, buyers wished for them, and the brands delivered, which is why you don't see a sea of sedans and hatchbacks any more. When we ...
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The best SUV winners from Round 1 face off for the title of Overall Best SUV. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? What defines an SUV or crossover nowadays? That's a question even some brands are struggling with, but we don't judge, and we have some fine winner specimens from Round 1, so it's time to crown one of them the Overall Best SUV. Meet The Contenders BMW X2 The BMW X2 beat the Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen ...
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