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07/08/2023

The road trip saw them participants over 2,000km as they visited scenic spots such as the Red Cliffs in Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Matsee viewpoint in Thailand.

Five ORA Good Cats that began their journey in Bangkok finally arrived in Singapore following a 2,000km road trip that took a week to complete.

05/08/2023

It doesn't matter whether you're into cars or motorbikes – as long as you enjoy "engineering" scale models, LEGO Technic's Yamaha MT-10 SP kit will probably appeal to you.

The 1478-piece LEGO Technic Yamaha MT-10 SP gets its own 4-cylinder engine, multi-speed gearbox and styling inspired by the Hyper Naked motorbike.

04/08/2023

The automotive lifestyle outlet offers visitors a chance to check out BYD's latest models, while sampling BYD-inspired dishes.

BYD Suntec is an automotive lifestyle outlet that lets visitors enjoy unique dishes while getting a chance to check out the brand’s EVs.

03/08/2023

Hello, kitty! The ORA Good Cat 03 is now in town. Unveiled at the launch of the Great Wall Motors showroom, the Good Cat 03 has a 63kWh battery with a claimed range of 420km. Standard equipment includes Forward Collision Warning with Brake Assist and Intelligent Evasion Assist. Inside, drivers will find electrically powered front seats, which have ventilation and massage functions. Prices currently start from $161,999 with COE.

Cycle & Carriage officially unveiled the ORA Good Cat 03 during the opening of the Great Wall Motors (GWM) showroom along Alexandra Road.

02/08/2023

The SF90 XX Stradale and Spider models are Ferrari's first road-going "XX" models, but there's more to them than that. Here are eight more things that make the car unique.

The Ferrari SF90 XX is the Prancing Horse's first road-going "XX" model, but here are eight more characteristics that make this model truly unique.

01/08/2023

The S450e and its plug-in hybrid powertrain offer improved efficiency and zero-emissions performance, but this S-Class variant's specialty remains its blend of luxury, space and refinement.

The S450e and its plug-in hybrid powertrain gives Mercedes' flagship S-Class better efficiency and adds serenity to its character.

30/07/2023

Leaner, meaner and quicker than the 720S it replaces, the 750S now sprints from 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds instead of 2.9 seconds, and does 0-200km/h in 7.2 seconds instead of 7.8 seconds. Massive gains, considering that the coupe retains its rear-wheel-drive layout.

The car's Asian introduction was in Taipei, but McLaren are working to bring the car here so it can be previewed during the lead-up to the Singapore Grand Prix in September. Watch this space!

The 750S is currently the most powerful series-production McLaren, and it's also lighter than faster than the 720S model it replaces.

14/07/2023

The new DB12 may have lost 1.2 litres of displacement along with four cylinders by using the bi-turbo 4-litre V8 instead of the twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V12. But the car pumps out 671bhp and 800Nm of torque – 71bhp and 100Nm more than its DB11 predecessor. It'll also finish the century sprint quicker – 3.6 seconds vs 3.9 seconds, which is a massive gain at this level.

The Aston Martin DB12, which succeeds the DB11, ditches the V12 for a V8, but with 671bhp and 800Nm, packs a much bigger punch compared to its predecessor.

19/06/2023

The MG4 has more hits than misses. It is specified right, and clearly fastidiously engineered for the right mix of usability, style, and driver reward.

The MG4 is a thrusting, stylish and unapologetically practical family hatchback at a great price, with precious few “buts” to speak of.

12/06/2023

Although manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi have left the series, Formula E has still managed to attract entrants such as Cupra and Maserati. And with electric car sales growing globally, interest in this motorsport can grow in tandem, too.

Wondering what Formula E is about? We bring you up to speed on this electrifying motorsport, plus a recap of Porsche’s victory in Jakarta, Indonesia.

12/06/2023

Given the Artura's breadth and depth of abilities, it's hard to fathom how there's any headroom left for McLaren's other offerings to be any more extreme or thrilling than this.

The McLaren Artura may be a “junior” model in the line-up, but it’s abilities make it hard for other offerings to offer more thrills or performance.

05/06/2023

Singapore says adiós once more to Seat as the brand exits our market again. The brand will no longer be officially retailed here after the existing stocks are sold. Cupra will be represented by VGS, which will also take over aftersales operations for both brands.

Existing Seat and Cupra owners can still have their vehicles serviced by VGS, while exciting plans are on the horizon for Cupra.

30/05/2023

Think hybrids don't go far enough in terms of eco-friendliness, but aren't ready for life with an EV? Perhaps a plug-in hybrid is something to consider.

The all-new Mercedes GLC can please fence-sitters who are torn between hybrids and full electric models, and it might push them to finally make a decision.

22/05/2023

Who says a sustainable lifestyle needs to be dour? It is an attitude that can be colourful and undertaken with a cheeky smile.

While driving a MINI, this writer learned how a sustainable lifestyle need not be dour. Indeed, it is even colourful and undertaken with a cheeky smile.

22/05/2023

It may be resolutely old-school, but we need more modern cars to display the single-minded philosophy that this brilliant little sportscar exhibits.

The Toyota GR86 is the antithesis of the bloated, tech-laden, overpowered and overwrought cars that blight our roads today.

12/05/2023

The X-Trail, which was previewed earlier this year at the Singapore Motorshow, is now officially on sale. The seven-seater SUV is equipped with numerous safety features, and is powered by Nissan's unique e-POWER hybrid system.

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The Nissan X-Trail, first previewed at the 2023 Singapore Motorshow, is now available, which means the firm's e-POWER technology is now in its large SUV.

09/05/2023

The latest M2 Coupe shares the same turbocharged 3-litre inline-6 with the M3 and M4 models, and features a distinct squarish design. Check out the styling of the car's flanks, which are clearly inspired by the E30 M3. Prices currently start from $380,000 with COE.

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All-new second-generation BMW M2 Coupe packs more firepower and technology, along with a squarish design inspired by the E30 M3.