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Hyundai Motor Group expects an adaptable all-electric platform using Canoo’s scalable skateboard architecture to allow for a simplified and standardised development process for Hyundai and Kia electrified vehicles, which is expected to help reduce cost that can be passed along to consumers. Hyundai Motor Group also expects to reduce complexity of its EV assembly line, allowing for rapid response to changing market demands and customer preferences. With this collaboration, Hyundai Motor Group doubles down on its recent commitment to invest $87 billion USD over the next five years to foster future growth. As part of this drive, Hyundai plans to invest $52 billion USD in future technologies through 2025, while Kia will invest $25 billion USD in electrification and future mobility technologies, aiming for eco-friendly vehicles to comprise 25% of its total sales by 2025.
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Hyundai Ties Up With Canoo to Develop Platform for Future EV Platform

IN EV, Electric Vehicle, Electric, Hyundai

A skateboard chassis as the basis for future EV platforms? Who would have thought of that? Well, Hyundai did...


All in all, it proved to be an eye-opening day for us. As we conclude our short road trip tomorrow, we’re told that we will be making our way across some interesting roads. More of that in our 'Day-Two' story soon!
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Finding Portugal with the BMW X1 xDrive25d | Day One

IN BMW, Xdrive, X1, Portugal, SUV, XDrive25d, Travel

There’s no better way to discover what a country has to offer than to explore it by car. We grab the keys to the BMW X1 and do just that.


The 50kW DC chargers can fully charge a car in 30 minutes. Over the next few years, SP will introduce more high-powered DC charging points of up to 350kW. Other than SP’s, there are six other DC chargers in Singapore. SP’s new additions will be a game-changer in improving the charging turnaround time for EV drivers in Singapore. EV drivers can also enjoy at least 50 per cent cost savings compared to typical Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles for every kilometre travelled. The cost of using SP charging points will be regularly adjusted, mainly influenced by the prevailing electricity costs in Singapore.
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SP Group Offers EV Full Charging

IN EV, Electric Vehicle, Electric, SP Group

Electric vehicle (EV) users can now fully charge their vehicles in 30 minutes at SP Group’s island-wide charging network.


“It’s one of the worst experiences for a driver, to find their car up on blocks with all four wheels gone. Some alloy wheels can cost thousands to replace, but these unique rim nuts will stop thieves in their tracks. Making wheels more secure and offering more product personalisation are further proof that 3D printing is a game-changer for car production.” Raphael Koch, research engineer, Advanced Materials and Processes, Ford of Europe.
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Ford Develops 3D-Printed Wheel Nuts

IN Ford, Wheels, Rims, Tyres, Security, Technology

As car security systems become increasingly more sophisticated, thieves are targeting car parts instead, including alloy wheels. Ford has the solution...


I remember driving out of the tyre shop after fitting these RE003s on the Estima and thinking
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Bridgestone Potenza RE003 long term test [End]

Two years and a half years with the Bridgestone Potenza RE003 and I only have good things to report.


After all, one need only look to social media to provide many videos of the numerous crashes that involved Mustangs, yes, even these newer models too!
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Horsing Around | Ford Mustang 2.3 Ecoboost

IN Ford, Mustang, Singapore

It may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but the Ford Mustang has quite the playful personality.


The Ferrari Styling Centre, under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, and the engineering and aerodynamics team worked with the client, who himself comes from a family of long-time Ferrari collectors.
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One-off Wonder | Ferrari P80/C

Based on a 488 GT3, this track-only creation might hold elements of Ferraris to come.


Part of the BMW iPerformance range, the 530e is a 2-litre turbocharged petrol-powered sedan that packs a plug-in battery pack. Combined, the car will push out a smooth delivery of 249 horses and 420 Nm of torque. This is good enough for a speedy 6.2 seconds century sprint and a top speed in excess of 230 km/h.
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Charged Up Yet? | BMW 5 Series 530e

IN BMW, 5 Series, 530e, Electric

With an increased number of charging stations on our island, are we finally ready as a nation to support electric-powered cars?


Alpine A110 The new Alpine A110 stays true to the original DNA of the A110 Berlinette of old - lightweight and elegant, offering absolute agility. It's been designed to thrill at any speed, providing a stripped-back driving experience that puts you at one with the car.
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Singapore Motorshow 2019's New Stars

IN Singapore Motorshow, Singapore Motorshow 2019, Motorshow, Motorshow 2019, Suntec, Suntec City

The Singapore Motorshow is back for the fifth consecutive year showcasing some exciting new models!


If you find the new Passat to be rather stiff and boxy looking, you might actually like the Superb instead. Strong crease lines add a sharper profile and chunkier cues give the Superb a more muscular shape compared to the Passat’s ‘flat’ look.
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Simply Superb | Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI Laurin & Klement

The flagship model from the Volkswagen-owned Czech brand lives up to its name once again.


Any privileged petrolhead will tell you that while track-focused machines like a Porsche GT3 or a Lotus Exige are simply out-of-this-world to pilot, their lack of practicality just makes them useless as everyday cars.
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Roads Not Included | Audi RS4 Avant

It loses the naturally-aspirated V8, but the new force-fed V6 still makes the latest RS4 a superb drive.


The Driver Says… This is a very big car, there’s no denying that fact. Measuring in at 5,271 mm long, 1,905 mm wide and with a wheelbase of 3,165 mm, it has presence everywhere it goes. Oh, and it weighs slightly more than two tonnes, mind you.
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Mercedes-Benz S450 L - The Classy Sleeper

IN Mercedes-Benz, S-Class, S450 L, Mercedes-Benz S450 L, Limousine, Mercedes, Merc, Daimler South East Asia, Cycle & Carriage Industries, 2018

Besides being another limo for the well heeled, its performance surprises on many fronts


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McLaren’s 600LT Arrives In Singapore

IN McLaren, McLaren Automotive, 600LT, McLaren 600LT, Longtail, Singapore, McLaren Automotive Asia Pte Ltd, McLaren Singapore, 2018

The fourth McLaren to carry the ‘Longtail’ name, you can have one for less than SGD$820k


Which is why, despite the fact the Vios is not exactly a Burnpavement sort of car, we somehow still have a soft spot for it. Without having to dissect too much, here are five reasons why we think the 2018 Toyota Vios is so — please don’t cry bloody murder for this — loveable.
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5 Reasons Why The Vios Deserves The Love

IN Toyota, Vios, Toyota Vios G Grade, Vios G Grade, Sedan, Family saloon, Borneo Motors, Singapore, 2018

The Toyota Vios may not be the fire-breathing monster most of us wished for, but it is not without its attention-grabbing merits…


Ford is celebrating the milestone with employee celebrations at its Dearborn headquarters and its Flat Rock Assembly Plant. Part of the celebration includes flyovers from three WWII-era P-51 Mustang fighter planes and Mustangs produced for more than five decades parading from Dearborn to Flat Rock, where the Mustang currently is manufactured. 
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Ford Celebrates 10 Millionth Mustang

IN Ford, Mustang, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang GT, 10 million Mustang, 2018

The 10 millionth Ford Mustang is a high-tech, 460 horsepower 2019 Wimbledon White GT V8 six-speed convertible


The Audi RS6 4.0 Avant Tiptronic Quattro 5dr is the sportiest in its range and has been packed with £11,330 (SGD$20,655) of hand-picked extras such as a panoramic sunroof and, understandably, privacy glass. Heated front and rear seats allows royals riding in the back to enjoy the same comforts as those who’ve called ‘shotgun’, and the sports exhaust offers a fitting audio track for those who mistake the car’s high-performance hidden under its subtle exterior.
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UK’s Prince Harry Puts His RS6 For Sale

IN Audi, RS6, Avant, Audi RS6, Wagon, Royalty, RS, Prince Harry, UK, England, 2018

The immaculate wagon RS6 has only been used once by the Prince; is the Prince looking for something more family friendly?


So what exactly has been done to make this already-efficient car even more efficient? Hyundai took the Chapman route and added lightness, shaving 12 kg off the Ioniq’s kerb weight. This weight savings comes courtesy of the upgraded alternator management system — allowing the car to dispense with an auxillary 12-volt battery, bringing about an increase in fuel economy and more space in the boot.
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | Hybrid Theory

IN Hyundai, Ioniq, Hybrid, Ioniq Hybrid, Komoco Motors, 2018

Hyundai’s debut hybrid model gets refreshed


In this, the award’s 20th anniversary edition, Ferrari took no fewer than six awards - this is the highest number for any manufacturer in any one year, bringing the total of Ferrari’s trophies up to 27, and a record number of wins for any sports car company.
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Ferrari’s turbocharged V8 gets awarded

IN Ferrari, Ferrari 488 Pista, 488 Pista, 3.9-litre V8, V8, 2018 International Engine of the Year, 720-cv, 800-cv, 2018, Italian

The 3.9-litre V8 takes the International Engine of the Year Award, for the third year running


The first compact MPV as we know it, is none other than the first-generation Renault Megane Scenic which was launched in late 1996 and underpinned by the Megane sedan. Developed as a car meant to be practical and enjoyed by the entire family, the Scenic has been in production for 22 years now. And today, we’ve got with us the newest fourth-generation Scenic.
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Renault Scenic 1.5T dCi Privilege | Taking the scenic route

IN Renault, Scenic, Renault Scenic, Wearnes

Renault’s latest compact MPV proves that frugal can still be fun


It’s true that Kuala Lumpur is filled with lots of affordable top-class eateries, but this time around I wanted to venture slightly out of KL — to avoid the crowd, what else? - for some Western food.Hence, Me’nate Steak House in Shah Alam was my chosen destination this time around. Located at Vista Alam, Jalan Ikhtisas, 40000 Shah Alam, Malaysia, Me’nate Steak House, as its name suggests, specializes in steak. A Halal establishment, they have a variety of beef cuts available for you to choose from but at the same time also serve lamb, chicken and fish. Just in February this year, they were awarded ‘Emerging Brands Award (F&B)’ at The BrandLaureate SMEs Best Brands Award 2017-2018. (Ok to be honest, I chanced upon them in social media; based on the good review, I thought ‘why not?’)
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(GT)I Drove 3 Hours For Dinner!

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, GTI Mark 7.5, Volkswagen Golf GTI, VW, Hot-hatch, Family hatchback, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, 2018

When you have the key to a car like the Golf GTI, you really want to go everywhere further…



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