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Passion Meets Profession | Brendan Mok

Brendan Mok’s automotive journey didn’t begin in a boardroom or a dealership—it began in the margins of his school notebooks, filled with sketches of cars. Today, as Head of PR & Communications at Porsche Asia Pacific, he’s living a dream that was fuelled by passion, forged through persistence, and sharpened by experience...

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Car Reviews, Featured

2025 Aston Martin Vantage Review

Some sports cars scream for attention. The new Aston Martin Vantage does not. It plays a different game. This is a car for those who appreciate balance, proportion, and elegance as much as outright speed. After spending time behind the wheel, it is clear that the latest Vantage has grown into itself. More powerful, sharper, …...

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Inside the Paddock: A First Look at the Future Audi F1 Team

Attending the Singapore Grand Prix is always special, but this time it came with a unique twist. I was invited to join the team at Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber for a paddock club experience during the Friday practice session. It was a rare behind-the-scenes look at the outfit that Audi is taking over in …...

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Pushing Limits at Sepang: The Pirelli P ZERO (PZ5), P ZERO R and Trofeo RS [Part 2]

Day two of the Pirelli launch brought us to the Sepang International Circuit, the perfect proving ground for the new P ZERO range. After the smooth, quiet, and confidence-inspiring road experience in Kuala Lumpur and Genting Highlands, it was time to push the tyres to their limits on the track. Porsche Taycan Turbo on P …...

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Driving the Future: First Impressions of the New Pirelli P ZERO Tyres in Kuala Lumpur [Part 1]

Pirelli, the iconic Italian tyre maker with over 150 years of history, recently unveiled its entire fifth-generation P ZERO range at the W Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. For decades, Pirelli has been synonymous with high performance, having supplied tyres to Formula One teams and some of the world’s most elite supercars. The P ZERO line...

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MINI JCW Convertible Review

There is something deeply satisfying about a fast convertible. It is not the most logical thing to buy, especially with Singapore’s weather swinging between sunburn and thunderstorms. But logic was never the point. The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible is about fun, freedom, and a proper bit of driving engagement. And on those fronts,...

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Passion Meets Profession | Jay Joel Ong

Some people fall into the car industry by chance, others steer themselves into it with purpose. In this next feature from our enthusiast series, we meet someone who knew from the start that he wanted to build a career around his passion for wheels. Meet Jay, a self-professed car nut who’s turned his lifelong passion …...

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Super GT Road Trip with a Nissan Serena from Avis Singapore

Every great motorsport weekend starts with a good drive, and for our trip up to Sepang for the Super GT race, we needed something that could keep up with both the distance and the demands of a packed weekend. Enter the Nissan Serena from Avis Singapore, a surprisingly perfect road trip companion. Avis, our go-to …...

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A Decade Later and Ogier’s Still Dominating in Portugal

Watching Sébastien Ogier claim his seventh victory at the Vodafone Rally de Portugal felt particularly special this year. Ten years ago, in 2015, I was there in Portugal myself, witnessing Ogier clinch victory behind the wheel of his Volkswagen Polo R WRC. I vividly remember being ferried by helicopter from stage to stage, watching the...

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2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Review

Every new Porsche 911 is a revelation. Somehow, Stuttgart consistently refines its legendary model, making it even more compelling and relevant for each new era. We recently took the updated 992.2 911 Carrera—the entry-level variant—for a spirited run, and as always, it offered plenty to reflect on. First, the updates: the new model...

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