The all time classic can now look forward to a smaller brother, the Mazda MX-2. Set to be unveiled in 2012, the new addition to the Mazda family is definitely going to create waves, especially among the fans of the current Mazda MX-5. If this new family member is going to be as good as or better than the already timeless MX-5, the affordable, lightweight convertible sports-car market is going to be overwhelmed by this new baby.
The special thing about the Mazda MX-5 is that its design has r
The new Mitsubishi Grand Lancer has been officially revealed for China and selected Asian markets. Will this variant of the Lancer reach us?
Likely to be based on the current Lancer EX that we have here, the Grand Lancer features the company's distinctive Dynamic Shield look with the chrome garnish stretching across the front grille, similar to the Outlander. At the rear, the car gets a pair of heavily re-designed tail lights, boot and bumper. New 18-inch wheels complete the exterior transf
Mention "BMW sports car", and the first car that comes to your mind would be the reputable M series cars, such as the M3 and M4 or even cars like the 335i or 535i.
Never will people think about BMW's under-appreciated sports car, the BMW Z4 - which many have cast their doubts about it being an actual sports car.
Despite the stigma that surrounds the BMW Z4, the German roadster remains too much for this female driver to handle:
What Happened?
A pair of sisters took their
It is widely acknowledged that our road tax system is heavily skewed in favor of the small engine capacity car. I will not bore you guys with the detailed mathematical formula of the road tax system here on our sunny island (you can read about it here). It will suffice to say that any car with an engine capacity larger than 1,600cc is likely to face a pretty hefty road tax bill. A 3,000cc car attracts an annual road tax of $2,386 compared to $744 for a 1,600cc one. The road tax on the 3,000cc ca
I realise that I am one of those people who is really reliant on the car, and drive to literally everywhere I go.
The other day, I found out why, when I decided to put our "world-class" public transportation to the test.
Boy did I regret it.
I figured that the closest alternative to driving has to be taking taxis, and so, I left my car at home one day, and tried to take a cab to work.
It took me nearly 20 minutes before I even spotted an available one. And that one was an uncle w
That's a really long wall of text, so I'll sum it up for you. The owner of a 2011 Mercedes Viano was denied a HDB Multi-Storey Car Park season parking with the main reason being the excessive weight (more than 2,000kg) of the vehicle.
So what does he do?
He proceeded to spend some time checking out the various cars parked in HDB MSCP and came up with a short list of cars that weigh more than 2,000kg.
If you look at this excerpt from HDB's website regarding the pa
Here's a video uploaded by SG Road Vigilante showing a speeding Volkswagen Scirocco zig-zagging along PIE, which also reminds me of another infamous incident caused by a speeding Kia Cerato last weekend.
This happened along the Upper Bukit Timah Exit with another unrecognisable car seemingly chasing closely behind him.
Putting other road users in danger
The Scirocco driver then channeled his inner Alonso to manoeuvre between a tipper truck and a silver Van, overtaki
I am not sure what do you guys practice, but whenever I have the opportunity to drive (at night), I prefer to do so with the windows down, all four of them to around three-quarter levels, and enjoy the wind as I travel in the highway or partially filled roads.
Although it isn’t similar to the wind in your hair experience that one experiences in a convertible, it’s the closest I can get, and the reason I can only do it at night is because it is cooler, and I won't be breathing in harmful emis
TL;DR – A passenger uploaded a screenshot of a lewd conversation between herself and an illegal hitch driver on social media.
Want to save a few dollars on your next Private Hire ride?
There are always unofficial alternatives that you can find via Telegram groups like the one below.
Note: I don’t personally use this at all. A friend decided to add me, and I was too lazy to leave the group. Just this one group has over 197,000+ members!
But be warned! If you decide
As of January 1st, all cyclists in Singapore have to maintain a maximum length of 5 bicycles per group on the roads. Failure to heed this new regulation will result in a whopping $150 fine for errant cyclists.
While most have kept to this new regulation, this group of cycling enthusiasts attempts to defy the rules by tackling the roads (and the drivers) late at night.
In the wee hours of 9th Jan, a driver was travelling near Keong Saik Road when he chanced upon the lar
This is a follow up post to my earlier post on the 2011 Kia Optima (Magentis). These photos are live images taken from the New York Auto Show. As the saying goes, a picture speaks a thousand words and the world can finally see the all new Optima in its full glory.
These live images confirm my initial impression that the new optima scores better in the looks department as compared to its cousin, the Hyundai Sonata. The alloy wheel design resembles those from a certain European make. The bump
Dubai has long been associated with supercars and the rich. Even their police have supercars to patrol around in. On the topic of being rich, we all seemed to forget that many folks with normal levels of income still do exist. So it took us by surprise to hear that Dubai's director general, Hussain Lootah, wanting to keep normal people off the road so that they do not clog up the roads. Reason being, the rich are not happy their cars can’t stretch their legs with such congested roads.
But wh
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Its 10.23pm and the ERP gantry along the CTE is still 'In Operation', so what do you do; Pull along side on the road shoulder which is already packed with temporary red and white barriers for roadworks or pay 50 cents and continue your smooth journey home? From what I observed, there are still a few imbeciles who will pull along the shoulder and wait for 7 minutes before the ERP goes off.
Considering that these people pull over, leave their engines switc
TL;DR – A driver of a Rolls Royce Phantom holds up traffic in Tiong Bahru because he was unwilling to scratch his car on a BMW X5 parked ever so slightly out of its lot.
Hi all! Just a quick one today before I leave the office. This one is too juicy not to share.
This video has gained 41k views in just 1-hour after uploading it on Facebook. That’s insane.
Let’s watch the 57-second video here.
Are you an idiot, sir?
The video begins with the person recording t
We can finally say goodbye to bland Subaru sedans. Subaru appears to be getting on the stylish compact sedan bandwagon with its sleek, new LA Show-bound Impreza concept. Spearheading the brand's "Confidence in Motion" design language, the low and wide concept wears a more stylish interpretation of the Legacy's nose while losing the awkward lines found on previous Imprezas.
Aerodynamics are emphasized by a flowing roof line, rear diffuser and air splitters, while the squat stance is intended
Manners maketh man is a phrase popularised by the movie 'Kingsman: The Secret Service'.
The phrase refers to 'A person may be judged according to his behaviour towards other people'.
Now, watch this video of what a well-dressed man in a suit and tie did to this cam car driver:
'WAH CH$$B*E! CHUA SAI AH!'
The cam car driver was driving along Orchard Road when a man in a suit and tie blatantly disregarded the red man and jaywalked across the road.
The cam car dri
Besides PMDs and cyclists, road hoggers on expressways are one of the most annoying motorists you can possibly encounter.
But what should you do when you encounter one?
Watch what happens to this cam car when he decides to tailgate a road hogging Mercedes:
What Happened?
Cam car was travelling on lane 1 of the expressway when he encountered a road hogging Mercedes-Benz B180.
To signal the Mercedes driver that he was road hogging and should move to a slower lan
There are lots of reasons why people modify their cars. Some do it just to show off, some do it for performance on a track but some idiots plainly do so just to race on the streets thinking that they live in a world of Need For Speed Underground. My observation? These blokes drive dinosaurs which have been modded to look like a 'Rex'. And they are the worst kind.
I'm sure many of you drive to work on expressways or traffic light infested stretches of road. But one thing in common between th
A taxi driver falls victim to a van driver's road rage when he obstructs the path of the van driver. There are two videos of the incident.
1. Taxi driver's POV
2. Passenger of the taxi's POV
The taxi driver's POV
The clip starts with the taxi driver moving off after dropping a passenger at Loyang Rise.
As there are numerous cars parked along the lane and obstructing his right of way, he decides to travel on the opposing lane.
He notices a black van from afar and sto
Despite dwindling demand for manual gearbox, it is nice to know that there are still brands out there that are trying to prolong its existence by improving it with new ideas.
As seen on Carscoops, Toyota has just filed for a new patent called ‘Controller For Vehicle and Control Method For Vehicle’. While the name makes not much sense to us, the article explained that this new technology allows a manual transmission to automatically shift into neutral when the vehicle is coasting downhill.
Let’s be frank. Cyclists have made a notorious reputation for themselves over the years.
They are known to be among the top cause of annoyance to motorists, which easily frustrates motorists when they encounter an errant cyclist on the road.
Watch this video to find out what happens when an impatient driver meets a ‘guai-lan’ cyclist:
What Happened? While travelling on a two-carriageway road, an SBS bus on the left lane switched on his right signal indicator after reali
TL;DR – A Toyota Yaris driver makes a wide turn, ends up on opposing lane upsetting a couple of motorcyclists who made gestures at him. Unhappy, the driver confronts them and even takes out a weapon from his car.
This incident happened earlier today (2nd August 2021).
A road raging Toyota Yaris driver whips out a weapon from his car in anger and it’s all been recorded on video!
Here’s the video for your viewing pleasure.
What right do you have to be angry s
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