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by Sean Loo 5 October 2026

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ION Orchard brings Formula 1 race-week action to the heart of Orchard Road

This year, ION Orchard is bringing the Formula 1 atmosphere into the shopping district with Live the Race, a series of Formula 1-themed activations spanning driver appearances, motorsport displays, fashion launches and beauty experiences. The programme runs across several locations within the mall, with highlights including appearances by Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, Haas F1 driver Ollie Bearman, and a series of race-inspired retail activations. Liam Lawson and Arvid ...

by Sean Loo 1 October 2026

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New Mercedes-Benz GLB Hybrid Arrives In Singapore

The Mercedes-Benz GLB hybrid gains a new 48-volt hybrid system that can drive briefly on electric power, alongside the latest MBUX technology and expanded driver assistance. At its heart is a newly developed 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 130hp and 200Nm. More interesting is the 22kW electric motor integrated directly into the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It draws power from a 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery and, unlike a conventional mild hybrid that merely ...

by Joel Tam 30 September 2026

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New 2027 BMW 3 Series G50 Previewed

We're among the first to preview the all-new BMW 3 Series, one of the brand's most important cars in an era when petrol, mild-hybrid, and full-electric powertrains will increasingly sit side by side. Few cars are more important to BMW than the 3 Series. For more than 50 years, it has been the car that perhaps best explains what a BMW is supposed to be: compact enough to enjoy, practical enough to ...

by Sean Loo 29 September 2026

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Mercedes-Benz Makes EV Road Trips To Malaysia Simpler With MB.CHARGE Public

Mercedes-Benz EV drivers can now access more than 12,000 charging points across Singapore and Malaysia through a single account, as MB.CHARGE Public expands across the Causeway. Driving an electric vehicle to Malaysia is no longer the adventure it once was. Charging networks have expanded, highway chargers have become easier to find, and the idea of taking an EV from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur no longer requires the sort of meticulous route ...

by Ben Chia 29 September 2026

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iCaur officially arrives in Singapore with the V23

Chery’s latest sub-brand, iCaur, has officially arrived in Singapore with the launch of the V23 electric SUV. Chery has introduced its third sub-brand in Singapore, with iCaur making its official debut following an event held at official distributor Vertex Automobile’s showroom on 23 September. The first model from iCaur to be offered here is the V23, an electric SUV that has quickly garnered popularity among Singaporean car buyers here. The V23 was ...

by Sean Loo 29 September 2026

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Marina Bay Sands And Scuderia Ferrari HP Shift Their Partnership Up A Gear For Singapore’s 2026 Night Race

Ferrari fever is returning to Marina Bay Sands this Formula 1 season, with an SF21 show car, Asia’s first official Ferrari Lifestyle pop-up and the Singapore landmark turning red as part of an expanded collaboration with Scuderia Ferrari HP. There are few places quite like Singapore during Formula 1 week. The barriers go up, engines echo between skyscrapers and seemingly every building within sight of Marina Bay discovers an enthusiasm for ...

by Sean Loo 29 September 2026

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Bentley Torcal Debuts As The Brand’s First EV, With 888PS And 600km Of Range

Bentley’s fourth model line is a low-slung electric SUV with supercar acceleration, ultra-rapid charging and enough handcrafted wool, walnut and aluminium to remind you that Crewe has not suddenly become a Silicon Valley start-up. Meet the Bentley Torcal, the British marque’s first fully electric production car and its fourth model line. Designed, engineered and built in Crewe, the new low-slung SUV will sit alongside Bentley’s existing combustion-engined and hybrid models, rather ...

by Sean Loo 29 September 2026

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Defender OCTA Black Makes Singapore Debut At 67 On Scotts

For one weekend, Defender traded muddy trails for Scotts Road, transforming 67 on Scotts into an immersive showcase of heritage, culture and hospitality, with the formidable OCTA Black sitting at the centre of it all. Mention Defender and certain images immediately come to mind. Mud. Mountains. Expeditions to places where paved roads are regarded as an unnecessary luxury. Perhaps a river crossing or two, preferably with water somewhere around the bonnet. A ...

by Sean Loo 29 September 2026

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Maserati Grecale Gets A Splash Of Colour For 2026

Maserati Singapore is showing off a more expressive side of its Grecale SUV, with Devil Orange and Verde Royale demonstrating just how much personality can come from choosing the right colour. For the 2026 model year, Maserati Singapore is putting personalisation front and centre with “Colourful Grecale”, showcasing two distinctly different interpretations of its luxury SUV in Devil Orange and Verde Royale. Mechanically, the Grecale's familiar formula remains: Italian design, performance and ...

by Ben Chia 28 September 2026

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Nissan opens newly renovated Ubi flagship showroom

Nissan has officially opened its newly renovated Ubi flagship showroom and marked the occasion by showcasing four new models in its lineup. Nissan’s official distributor in Singapore, Tan Chong Motor Sales, has opened its newly renovated Ubi flagship showroom, which the company says will better integrate sales and after-sales operations under one roof. The refreshed showroom will feature larger consultation areas where sales staff and customers can have discussions in greater comfort, ...

by Sean Loo 22 September 2026

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Aston Martin DBX S Arrives In Singapore With 727PS And A S$980,000 Starting Price

The DBX S is the new flagship of Aston Martin’s SUV range, turning up the wick on the DBX707 with more power, sharper dynamics and up to 47kg of weight savings. Take something already rather fast, sharpen it, make it lighter where possible and give the driver a little more reason to take the long way home. The latest recipient is the Aston Martin DBX S, which has now arrived in Singapore ...

by Sean Loo 22 September 2026

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Performance Motors’ OneGo App Now Lets EV Drivers Find, Charge And Pay At Charge+ Stations

The new integration gives EV drivers access to Charge+ stations in Singapore and Malaysia directly through OneGo, removing the need to juggle another charging app, account or stored-value wallet. Owning an electric vehicle is supposed to simplify motoring. Then you venture beyond your usual charging routine and discover the other side of EV ownership: the apps. One for this charging network, another for the next. Different accounts, different payment methods and, occasionally, ...

by Sean Loo 22 September 2026

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Toyota Backs Seven Asian Athletes As Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Gets Underway

Toyota Motor Asia is shining a spotlight on the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games, with seven Global Team Toyota Athletes from six Asian markets confirmed to compete. From Singapore swimmer Toh Wei Soong to Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, Toyota Motor Asia is supporting seven athletes across the Asian Games and Asian Para Games as it looks to show that mobility can mean more than simply getting from A ...

by Sean Loo 22 September 2026

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Waymo is coming to Singapore, with autonomous ride-hailing targeted for 2028

Waymo will begin bringing vehicles into Singapore in the coming months, ahead of mapping and validation work in 2027 and a planned commercial launch in 2028. Driverless taxis may soon become a rather more familiar sight on Singapore's roads. Waymo has announced plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, marking the American autonomous driving technology company's first entry into Southeast Asia. The company is working with Singapore's ...

by Ben Chia 19 September 2026

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Denza introduces the B5 Zenith with a glamping adventure

Denza has unveiled a new flagship variant of its B5 plug-in hybrid SUV, and the Zenith version features a whole host of added equipment. BYD’s premium brand, Denza, has introduced a new variant of its B5 plug-in hybrid SUV, and the B5 Zenith was unveiled with a glamping-themed event held at Denza’s flagship showroom at Alexandra Road on 17 September. The B5 Zenith adds a whole host of extra features over the ...