Another day, another amazing design from the Korean car industry. Hyundai's new flagship saloon looks absolutely ace. There was once a time when you wouldn’t take a Korean car seriously. Designed and engineered with seemingly zero sense of passion, they were a source of derision in many mature car markets, as much for the cars’ sometimes odd looks and oftentimes even odder names. One such car was the Hyundai Grandeur, a large ...
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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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Unique colour and trim specials keep interest up as we await an all-new Mini generation If it feels to you like the current generation of Mini has been around forever, that’s because it pretty much has. First introduced in 2013 and having undergone two facelifts, its replacement isn’t due till late next year, which means its life cycle will be a decade old - well past the usual sell-by date (typically ...
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In response to sky-high COE premiums, BMW Asia has fitted the 2 Series Gran Coupe with a smaller engine, specially for Singapore. Skyrocketing Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices made the headlines in Singapore recently, when they hit $99,999 in early April, the most expensive in over 27 years. Not only that, but the gulf between Cat A and Cat B COEs of nearly S$30,000 has proven infuriating for certain cars and ...
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For decades the Lexus ES has been saddled with something of an old-man image. Can racier F Sport mods put the spring of youth in its step? When it comes to its product lineup, Lexus is almost like Jekyll and Hyde. On the one hand you've got the ultra-plush, ultra-luxe ah pek chias like the ES, LS and RX; but on the other, you have the super sporty, totally thrilling performance ...
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They’re neither the cheapest nor the most advanced BMW models, but the new 2 Series compact MPV and coupe are vital for the brand. Here’s why. The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and 2 Series Coupe have just arrived in Singapore, joining the 2 Series Gran Coupe which has been on sale here since 2020. With that, the 2 Series family, as well as BMW's entire compact model lineup, is ...
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The iconic Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus (now cleverly named the VW ID Buzz) returns as a modern electric MPV and commercial van. It seems like it’s been a lifetime in the making, but the wait is finally over. The Type 2, Kombi, Microbus, Transporter, Bulli; call it whatever you want, but after plenty of hiccups and false starts, a new Volkswagen Bus has arrived. And it’s called… the ID Buzz. (Because ...
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Electric crossover takes the gong ahead of an almost all-EV final shortlist. What’s the best car in the world? For 2022 at least, that’ll be the Kia EV6, according to the judges at the European Car of the Year awards. The electric premium crossover scored a total of 279 points, fending off a shortlist that was almost entirely comprised of pure EVs, a clear indication of the direction the automotive industry is ...
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The popularity of the Honda HR-V name means the new one will sell well based on reputation alone; shame the authorities here don’t want you to have the best one… If there was a car that could perfectly exemplify the intense pants-on-head idiocy of the decisions made at the LTA, the 2022 Honda HR-V would be it. One of the core tenets of industrial design is that a new product should always ...
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Our comprehensive guide to dealing with floods on the roads, aka “ponding” - from the risks involved to best methods of actually driving through them. ...
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Pirelli’s newly developed tyres for electric cars are quieter, grippier, stronger, and more energy-efficient than conventional tyres. Just as there are different types of cars and trucks to suit different purposes, so too are there different tyres to suit these different vehicles. Although we’ve had a sneak peek at the best Eco tyres on the market during this year’s AUTA Tyre Test, there’s plenty of scope for them to be even more ...
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Handsome looks, superb handling and an excellent new infotainment system make the facelifted Jaguar F-Pace one of the most desirable medium luxury SUVs around. I have a confession to make: SUVs and crossovers aren’t really my bag. In fact, I generally detest the genre as a whole. I like to judge cars on their fitness for purpose, and when it comes to SUVs, I struggle. With the exception of genuine mud-pluggers like ...
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The Karting Arena Jurong is said to be designed “by racers, for racers”. Motorsport fans and adrenaline junkies, give a cheer, for a new go-kart circuit is now in business. Behind the opening is The Karting Arena (TKA), the same folks behind Singapore’s first electric kart track in Bukit Timah. Thing is, while that venue is great for newbies, young’uns, and casual folk, the small track size and limited kart performance makes ...
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MPVs have been on the wane in recent years, no thanks to the proliferation of SUVs, which makes the introduction of the new Kia Carnival here a BIG deal. Quite literally. Fitness for purpose is a hallmark of good industrial design; products exist to fulfill users’ needs, so it stands to reason that the better product is the one that does a better job of fulfilling those needs. Which is why I ...
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The Honda Jazz has always been an economical little car, but this new hybrid version is little short of miraculous. Light weight, and a small engine — these are the biggest friends to fuel economy, which is why small hatchbacks tend to be fuel-sippiest cars out there. But even with that in mind, I still wasn’t prepared for the range estimate staring back at me on the new Honda Jazz Hybrid’s ...
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