Over the past 25 years, I have owned 29 cars. Only two of them were bought brand new. My first new car was a Mitsubishi Evo 9 GSR. The second was a Mazda2. Everything else was pre-owned. Perhaps it is the car enthusiast in me. Perhaps it is simply because I enjoy the hunt. There is something satisfying about finding the right used car, learning its quirks, making it your own and ...
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When Thilo moved from China to Singapore in August 2025 to take up the role of Managing Director for Pirelli Asia Pte Ltd, he did not arrive with a grand plan about scale or domination. Instead, he spoke about focus. About ecosystems. About long-term trust. With 25 years in the automotive industry and a front-row seat to China’s explosive growth across SUVs, EVs and autonomous technology, Thilo brings both realism and conviction ...
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Pirelli has launched the Cinturato Rosso with Seal Inside technology in Singapore, bringing an added layer of safety to its established comfort-focused tyre range. Designed primarily for the replacement market, the new tyre builds on the Cinturato Rosso’s core strengths while introducing a self-sealing capability aimed at reducing inconvenience from punctures. Self-Sealing Technology for Everyday Driving At the centre of the update is Pirelli’s Seal Inside technology, which allows the tyre to maintain ...
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Stamford Tyres has just added another milestone to its retail network, officially opening its first Pirelli-branded Store at Caltex Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim. Attending the launch earlier today, it was clear that this isn’t just another tyre shop with a few Pirelli flags erected around the shop. This is a fully branded collaboration space. One that's been designed to bring together Pirelli’s performance identity with Stamford Tyres’ long-standing service reputation. This new outlet ...
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Rotating your tyres is an important element of tyre upkeep and safety, making them last longer and keeping your wallet happy at the same time. Tyre rotation is one of the simplest maintenance routines one can perform for their car. It only takes up a short period of your time, and costs next to nothing to undergo. However, this simple but crucial maintenance step is often overlooked, and it can lead ...
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That disposable plastic bottle or cup you just threw out could one day return as a revitalised puncture-proof tyre, made by Michelin. Better still, Singapore will be a key part of this new development. Renowned french tyre company Michelin is testing this new prototype technology locally, in partnership with DHL Express. One of the biggest woes of motoring in Singapore is getting an unlucky puncture due to loose or sharp objects on ...
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Feeling lost and confused about the black art of tyre maintenance? Here are some tips and tricks to help you decide the best time to change your tyres. Everyone knows that cars need regular maintenance, as parts wear out and degrade over time. But whereas forgetting something like your usual 10,000km oil change probably wouldn’t cause any major safety issues (although it absolutely shouldn’t be neglected), failing to change your tyres ...
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