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BMW reimagines luxury Alpina brand ahead of 2027 launch

The Vision BMW Alpina hints at the future direction of the brand as a part of the larger BMW Group.
The Vision BMW Alpina hints at the future direction of the brand as a part of the larger BMW Group.

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BYD’s first plug-in hybrid wagon can reach Koh Samui from S'pore without refuelling or recharging

BYD SEAL 6 DM‐i Touring features a 1.5-litre engine and a plug-in hybrid drivetrain to give a maximum range of up to 1,400km.
BYD SEAL 6 DM‐i Touring features a 1.5-litre engine and a plug-in hybrid drivetrain to give a maximum range of up to 1,400km.

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Documentary on woman, 80, who gives up her Mazda RX-7 sports car after 25 years takes top prize

ntfast08 - The story of Ms Naoko Nishimoto and her 25 years with her Mazda RX-7 won the International Auto Film Festa 2026 award in Tokyo.
Credit: Mazda
ntfast08 - The story of Ms Naoko Nishimoto and her 25 years with her Mazda RX-7 won the International Auto Film Festa 2026 award in Tokyo.
Credit: Mazda

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Petition to make Renault EV Lego model an official set

Renault is backing a fan-built Lego version of its Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and is calling on the public to help turn it into an official set.
Renault is backing a fan-built Lego version of its Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and is calling on the public to help turn it into an official set.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class goes electric, The Car Expo returns, Toyota to sell US-made cars in Japan

The new Mercedes-Benz C-class in electric form can travel up to 762km on a single charge.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-class in electric form can travel up to 762km on a single charge.

Going sideways: Try drifting at indoor kart circuit at Velocity @ Novena Square

from left: Dorifto! co-founders Shane Ang, Gladys Lam, Kenneth Ho and Shawn Ang with the drift karts styled after the Toyota AE86 and Mazda RX-7 at the indoor drift circuit on April 14, 2026.
from left: Dorifto! co-founders Shane Ang, Gladys Lam, Kenneth Ho and Shawn Ang with the drift karts styled after the Toyota AE86 and Mazda RX-7 at the indoor drift circuit on April 14, 2026.

Porsche offers more style and operating range with the Coupe version of the Cayenne Electric

ntporsche24 - The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric offers more operating range and style than the standard SUV version. 

CREDIT: PORSCHE
ntporsche24 - The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric offers more operating range and style than the standard SUV version. 

CREDIT: PORSCHE

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Alfa Romeo previews chic EV, check out MG 4 Urban at VivoCity, Dongfeng opens Suntec City showroom

The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica at the media preview on April 10 with Mr Eric Khoo, Head of Market Development, Stellantis ASEAN (left), and Mr William Tan, General Manager, Red Rock & Rosso Motor
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica at the media preview on April 10 with Mr Eric Khoo, Head of Market Development, Stellantis ASEAN (left), and Mr William Tan, General Manager, Red Rock & Rosso Motor

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ZXMoto beats European rivals, S’porean wins BMW Golf Cup, Volkswagen explores electric luxe SUV

ntfast10 - ZXMoto is the first Chinese motorcycle maker to win at the FIM Superbike World Championship.

CREDIT: ZXMOTO
ntfast10 - ZXMoto is the first Chinese motorcycle maker to win at the FIM Superbike World Championship.

CREDIT: ZXMOTO

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4,000 Charge+ EV charging points, Pirelli’s puncture-proof tyre, test-drive Volkswagen to support SPCA

Mr Ong Tze Boon (third from left), chairman of Charge+, says the operator is aiming for 30,000 charging points globally by 2030.
Mr Ong Tze Boon (third from left), chairman of Charge+, says the operator is aiming for 30,000 charging points globally by 2030.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.