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SINGAPORE — Becoming a family man does not mean you have to drive something only an uncle would be seen in. That seems to be the main proposition behind the new Renault Grand Scenic, a seven-seat Multi Purpose Vehicle that defies boxy convention. Instead of sharp edges and straight lines, its body has sinuous surfaces. […]
Recently unveiling one smartphone after another, it’s no mystery that Lenovo is out to get a strong position in the market this year, and as a testament to that, it’s announcing two more handsets: the Lenovo A Plus targeted at customers on a budget and the midrange Lenovo P2, the successor to the Vibe P1. […]
There’s nothing the Trump family does better than drama. Ivanka Trump is a feminist who doesn’t pay interns, Melania Trump seems to have a knack for plagiarism, and Donald Trump is just Donald. The latest source of drama comes from Melania again, and it involves her now-defunct caviar skin-care line, threesomes, and a lineup of […]
BMW has all of the bases covered in its lineup, especially when it comes to its 4 Series models. Don’t like going to the track? There’s the BMW 430i and 440i, which are available as a coupe and gran coupe. Drivers looking for a track-friendly car that can also be used on the road will […]
Ken Okuyama is a talented designer with a prestigious portfolio. He spent 12 years at the famed Italian design house Pininfarina after a stint with GM’s Advanced Design Studio, where he worked on the C5 Corvette. He also styled the Boxster and 996-generation 911 atPorsche. His first Ferrari design was the Rossa concept car, though […]
The critically acclaimed, but slow-selling Mazda6 midsize sedan gets a few new items for 2017, enhancing its dynamic driving characteristics and the refinement level of its cockpit. First of all, Mazda is adding its new G-Vectoring Control system to the Mazda6. It’s a technology developed to increase the stability and roadholding abilities of the car. […]
My, how things can change quickly. Last year, we visited Tokyo to get a glimpse of the RX-Vision, a concept that was said to inspire the next Mazda RX sports car. On the same trip, an engineer said to us that despite the unveiling of the concept car, a sports coupe powered by a rotary […]
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is a two-door, two-passenger coupe that spans over 18 feet long. Everything about this car is more than you need. But isn’t that the true definition of ultimate luxury? With so much sheet metal, it can be tricky to get everything to look right, but Mercedes seems to have done nicely […]
A historic Jaguar that won the famed Le Mans race in the 1950s exceeded the US$20 million (NZ$27m) mark at auction, setting a record for the most ever paid for a British car, according to auctioneers. The first Shelby Cobra from 1962 also was one of the most eye-catching cars to sell at auction, coming […]
According to statistics, every day, big city dwellers waste a minimum of one hour at the wheel because of slow traffic or traffic jams. In addition to lost time, the stress of stop-and-go driving is to blame for increased fatigue and numerous fender benders. In an effort to combat this situation, several models will soon […]
This weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Southern California is shaping out to be another incredible event. Among the sea of cars on hand are not only priceless classics, super- and hypercars but also a handful of concepts including this stunning Cadillac. The Escala is meant to be a showcase or a window into Cadillac’s […]