HOW THE LAND
The PeakThree CEOs shed light on how the industrial, healthcare, and retail and office real estate sectors have been impacted by the pandemic – and how their companies are moving forward.
A NEED FORSPEED
The PeakFour supercar owners. Four really fast cars. The Peak gets in the passenger seat and discuss the drivers’ passion for power.
ROYAL PRESENCE
The PeakA small and landlocked principality, Liechtenstein is promulgating “Princely Moments”, the promise of brushes with royalty, to draw travellers.
Someone Call 911!
The PeakPorsche’s new sports car is criminally good.
TRUE BLUE
Asia Pacific BoatingClassic flybridge cruisers like the well-credentialled Maritimo M51 combine luxury with performance, a combination that has proven popular with bluewater sailors and sports fishers alike.
BREAKFAST WITH TORQUE & RENAULT
TorqueTorque readers said bon jour to a bevy of exciting Renault models and tried their hand at several challenging activities.
HYBRID, PREDICTIVE, AND YES, AUTOMOTIVE
TorqueThe Continental TechShow 2019 was a showcase of the future of the connected, electric car.
JOIN THIS “Q”
TorqueThe all-new Q3 is even more appealing than its predecessor thanks to its revised design and enhanced operating system.
ONE FOR THE ROAD
TorqueThe hottest version of the all-new BMW 1 Series is a great drive and has more space inside than the old one, as a blast around Munich reveals.
ANDREAS AUMANN
TorqueVICE-PRESIDENT, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT BMW i, eMobility BMW AG. STORY WONG KAI YI
MY TRIBE, MY FAMILY
The PeakA shared passion for the iconic Prancing Horse has driven these three members of the Ferrari Owners’ Club Singapore to build it into one of Singapore’s premier car clubs that goes far beyond motoring activities.
AUDI
The PeakGerman carmaker plans to lead electric and autonomous car innovation.
WHITE LIGHTNING
TorqueThe second-generation Nissan Leaf is out to electrify EV buyers with its sportier looks, improved interior and longer range.
DIAL 911 FOR A TAN
TorqueWith its superlative blend of athleticism and comfort, the latest 911 Cabrio is a real sizzler with the top up or down.
FRENCH BALLERINA
TorqueLight, lithe, agile and athletic, the Alpine A110 can easily twirl and dance its way into a petrolhead’s heart.
PURSUING PERU
Home & DecorPeru, not long ago aswarm with backpackers, has lately become a glamorous getaway boasting hotels whose design features complement the destination’s dramatic natural environs and reflect its complex heritage.
ITALIAN GALE
TorquePacking more power and better aerodynamics than its predecessor, the Lamborghini Huracan EVO is ready to unleash a storm on both road and track.
CROSSOVER COMBAT
TorqueLet’s face it: you’re never going off-road in these cars. But what you’ll definitely want is the space, practicality and tough looks they offer.
THE FLYING ARISTOCRAT
TorqueBentley’s latest convertible is an incredible performer that oozes style and luxury.
UNTOUGHEN YOUR DRIVE
TorqueDISCOVER YOUR INNER ADVENTURER WITH THE KIA SORENTO.
EXECUTIVE DECISIONS
TorqueNothing says “you’ve made it” like pulling up in a superbly understated luxury sedan.
THE MAX FACTOR
TorqueNothing quite beats a family road trip in a proper, spacious MPV.
A FRENCH TALE
TorqueThe eye-catching DS 7 is Citroen’s upmarket and avant-garde take on Gallic refinement, and this SUV has interesting stories to regale those who are willing to listen.
MAKING LIFE EASIER
TorqueHere are some features that would make cars friendlier to both male and female drivers.
THE BEST OF THE BEST IS HERE
HardwareMagOut of the brutal gauntlet that is the HWM and HardwareZone.com testing labs, only the worthy are bestowed with the coveted Editor's Choice. Herein lies the best products and innovations of 2018.
TECH AWARDS 2019
HardwareMagHWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards is back and the 2019 edition means a new round of polls to find the best technology brands of 2018.
PLUG IN, BUT DON’T SWITCH OFF
TorqueCarmakers should continue to strive for individuality even as they move from combustion engines to electric motors.
TECH TOUR DE FORCE
TorqueThe new Porsche 911 is filled with a host of new technologies that make this everyday sports car even better.
THIS FAMILY CAR TICKS ALL THE RIGHT BOXES
Young ParentsIf your family spends a lot of time on the road, the Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer is just the car you need to move around with ease. Powerful, reliable and spacious, it also boasts a range of intuitive and useful technologies that make for a more enjoyable drive.
GTS BLASTS THE PASSES
TorqueThis petrolhead explored the best driving roads that Germany, France and Switzerland had to offer in a 718 Cayman GTS.
3 TO THE FORE
TorqueBMW’s best-selling junior executive sedan is classier, more advanced, and more importantly, an even better drive.
SKODA KAROQ-OK
TorqueFrom the ashes of the Yeti comes the Skoda Karoq, an accomplished allrounder that doesn’t put a foot wrong.
THE DRIVE INTO 2019
The Peak“The future is electric.”
OCEAN’S SIX
TorqueSix female journalists, six stops, one Great Ocean Road – this writer relishes the camaraderie of a female road trip on Australia’s most famous coastal route.
Singapore’s Best New Cars Of 2018 And The Bestest, Which Is The Straits Times Car Of The Year 2018.
TorqueANOTHER year has come to an end, and the editorial team has picked the cars that dilated our pupils, weakened our knees and set our hearts a-flutter.
A NEW LEAF
TorqueNissan’s second-generation electric hatch is decidedly sportier and more driveable.
“C” HOW MUCH IT HAS IMPROVED
TorqueMercedes-Benz’s best-selling model for over a decade has been updated and looks set to keep the tills ringing.
WHEEL-IN-CHARGE
TorqueWords like “steer” and “drive” suggest being in control and rightly so, because whoever takes the wheel or owns the car calls the shots.
SEOUL-STIRRING DRIVE
TorqueGO ON A ROAD TRIP AND EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE SIDE OF KOREA BY JOINING AN AUTOVENTURE™!
THE PEAK POWER LIST 2018
The PeakGreen Entrepreneurs & Champions.
SIZE MATTERS
Young ParentsWould you enrol your little one in a large childcare centre that can hold up to 1,000 kids? EVELINE GAN reports on this hot trend in estates with high demand.
RAISING THE A-LEVEL STANDARDS
TorqueA high-quality cabin with a technologically advanced cockpit gives this small Mercedes the appeal of an S-Class.
AN AUDI A DAY
The PeakThe German carmaker gives the option to drive any of its models from only a few hours to a period of 28 days.
ACE OF PACE
TorqueJaguar’s sharp-looking electric SUV is radically different from the rest of the company’s “cats”.
NAMYANG ACADEMY OF FAST ARTS
TorqueThe first high-performer to come out from Hyundai’s Namyang R&D centre is a Korean-German pocket rocket par excellence.
RUGGED SEVENTH HEAVEN
TorqueWhich of these tough-looking seven-seater SUVs offers the best mix of space, pace and practicality?
POTHOLES ON ROAD TO AUTONOMY
TorqueDriverless cars are not quite around the corner as previously thought.
BEJEWELLED BLITZKRIEG
TorqueThe three-pointed star engages the four-rings in a 2-litre battle of topless style, finesse and agility.
GRANDER TOURER
TorqueBentley’s latest 6-litre W12 Continental GT coddles and travels even better than its predecessor.
X-CITING DRIVE
TorqueWith M Sport suspension as standard, the new BMW X4 is the German carmaker’s best-handling X model yet.
FROM BANGKOK, WITH LOVE
The PeakAs thousands converge on the Thai capital to celebrate Porsche’s 70th anniversary, we too head over to South-east Asia’s largest sports car fan gathering to understand why people go absolutely gaga over the fabled marque.
IN HIGH GEAR
The PeakFearlessness in the face of risk is what drives Alvin Soon, Breitling’s president of Greater China and South-east Asia, both behind the wheel and the desk.
A DRIVE IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRY SIDE
Her WorldIn London, two things are almost certain – grey skies and incessant rain. But just a two-hour drive away is the Cotswolds, a rural area of England bathed in sunlight and carpeted in green and gold. One writer hits the country road.
FORWARD-LOOKING EXECUTIVE
TorqueThe new A6 is a mild hybrid from Audi’s high-tech stable that can be specified with up to 39 driver-assistance systems.
SUV WORLD WAR
TorqueBritish and American “armoured units” face off against a German “panzer” and a Japanese “tank” in this heated battle for suburbanites’ hearts and minds.
Girls Gone Road Trippin’
CLEOHands up if you’ve ever dreamt of a movie-worthy cross-country road trip. Here are four incredible road trips to add to your bucket list, plus some tips for driving overseas too!
A HOP TO HOBBIT HOLE
TorqueOn a journey to visit “The Shire” in New Zealand, this writer drove two BMWs and formed a fellowship with three journos, the shortest of whom turned out to be a Singaporean hobbit.
TROPHY TOUAREG
TorqueThe VW Touareg takes aim at luxury SUVs with its plush interior, giant touchscreen and high-tech features.
GODZILLA GOES TO GINZA
TorqueThe stylish glitz of a 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 meets the brutish blitz of a 2008 Nissan GT-R in a white-knuckle encounter.
LORD OF THE RING
TorqueThe Nurburgring-conquering 911 GT3 RS is a road-legal track Porsche that deserves to be on every petrolhead’s bucket list.
AURA OF THE URUS
TorqueLamborghini’s first modern sports utility vehicle delivers a high degree of sportiness and a fair amount of utility, proving a supercar-SUV hybrid can be done well.
MIKE HORN
TorqueADVENTURER & MERCEDES-BENZ BRAND AMBASSADOR
GODZILLA GOES TO GINZA
TorqueThe stylish glitz of a 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 meets the brutish blitz of a 2008 Nissan GT-R in a white-knuckle encounter.
LORD OF THE RING
TorqueThe Nurburgring-conquering 911 GT3 RS is a road-legal track Porsche that deserves to be on every petrol head’s bucket list.
AURA OF THE URUS
TorqueLamborghini’s first modern sports utility vehicle delivers a high degree of sportiness and a fair amount of utility, proving a supercar-SUV hybrid can be done well.
MIKE HORN
TorqueADVENTURER & MERCEDES-BENZ BRAND AMBASSADOR.
GALLIC, WITH EXTRA GARLIC
TorqueRenault’s third-generation “Exocet” pocket rocket is powerful and flavourful, with its warhead aimed at VW’s Golf GTI guided missile.
WOLFSBURG IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING
TorqueBoth the Golf GTI and Golf R are sporty 2-litre predators that could pass as ordinary transporters, but which wolf from Wolfsburg is the more deceptive predator?
NEW TO TOWN
TorqueSKODA OCTAVIA 1.0 $117,900 ON THE ROAD
DANCING IN THE SNOW
TorqueDriving Mazda cars in the soft, white stuff was a blast that left this “winter dancer” wanting more.
THE CAR MAKETH THE MAN
TorqueThis woman-at-the-wheel wonders: Are you what you drive?
LOFTY AMBITIONS
TorqueWhich of these luxurious 6-cylinder limos best caters to the towkay who loves to drive and be driven?
Welcome to the Era of Flash
HardwareMagTraditional hard disk drives may very well still have a place in modern computing, but the future belongs to SSDs.
SINGAPOREAN “MARTIAN”
TorqueIt was a journey of Discovery for this journalistic explorer who landed on what appeared to be Mars – somewhere in Utah, USA.
BEAUTIFUL TECHIE
TorqueAudi’s new flagship fastback isn’t just pretty – it’s packed with lots of brilliant technology, too.
TALL AND TALLER
TorqueThings are looking up for upwardly mobile urbanites in Singapore, thanks to this pair of premium compact SUVs with personality.
HUE REFLECTIONS
TorqueWhich of these brightly coloured crossovers has a character that’s true to its funky hue?
Sex Drive Stuck In Neutral?
The Singapore Women's WeeklyWomen are two to three times more likely than men to be affected by a decline in sex drive as they age, but good news: It’s possible to get your libido back on track.
MY WAY, ON THE HIGHWAY
The PeakIn a “drive away”, jammy car owners simply have to hop into their vehicles and go. But behind the scenes, these convoy tours take blood, sweat and tears to put together, as The Peak discovers.
Best digital camera, 4k TV, Noise canceling headphones, smart watches and smart phones!
HardwareMagHWM Tech Awards winning brand and models for digital gadgets!
WHO SAID ALL DRONES HAD TO FLY?
HardwareMagHear the word ‘drone’, and you’re probably thinking of the kind that fiies, but this drone is designed to swim instead. The PowerRay is a lifestyle underwater robot, featuring multiple conflgurations and add-on components that will allow you to do anything from shooting cool underwater photos and videos, to finding fish through sonar detection. It has a 4K 95-degree wide-angle underwater camera, and can operate at depths up to 30 meters in both freshwater and saltwater environments with a four hour battery life.
X-TRA APPEAL
TorqueBMW’s new urban crossover is funkier than the X1 and offers a zippier drive.
CITY SLICKER AND COWBOY EXPLORER
TorqueThe Jeep Renegade was born to traverse the concrete jungle, but it wants to prove that it can follow in the footsteps of its bigger and tougher brother, the Jeep Wrangler.
BLUE THUNDER
TorqueEach of these saloons has a turbocharged 3-litre V6 that packs over 350bhp. Now, which one is the most desirable “action thriller”?
ROGUE IS GOOD
TorqueThe Jeep Renegade proves that girls can’t help but fall head over heels in love with bad boys.
New 2018 Nissan Qashqai
TorqueSMARTER THAN EVER
Sheryl Seah, 32
Her WorldOn nights when she's not driving, Sheryl (third from left) catches up with friends over dinner.
TURBO FOR LUSSO
TorqueFerrari’s Grand Touring Coupe is now available with a turbocharged 3.9-litre V8, in addition to the naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V12.
LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE
TorqueBeing able to drive left- and right-hand-drive cars alike and adapt to varying road and traffic conditions are just some of our senior writer’s job prerequisites.
The Munich Job
TorqueAfter driving a 1997 Mini Cooper and a 2016 MINI Cooper back to back, this writer realised that BMW pulled off more than just a “heist” when it “pinched” the beloved British marque.
Going in Style
The PeakCartier’s latest men’s collection, the wildly popular Drive de Cartier, welcomes two new models for the dapper gentleman.
Sony Backlight Master Drive
HardwareMagThe award winning technological breakthrough for 4K HDR TVs.
FIERCER BULL
TorqueThe Aventador S looks more menacing than the Aventador it replaces and packs even more tarmac-shredding firepower.
GREEN EXEC ROCKET
TorqueThe Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is a fastback with plenty of green technology and equally plentiful sportiness.
Mismatched Sex Drives
CLEOWhat if you and your partner aren’t running the race at the same pace?
Celebrating the best of the best
HardwareMagWe’ve tested, punished and put 135 products through their paces. So here are the best tech products of 2016, according to us, of course.
MEGA E
TorqueThe new E63 S is the fastest E-Class ever and also an excellent combination of practicality and prestige.
HATCHES OF HOTNESS
TorqueThe German hot hatch meets its even hotter Spanish rival and the result is a 510bhp heat wave on wheels.
URBANE EXPLORER
Asia Pacific BoatingAt first glance, the bentayga seems a little understated and passive. Buckle up and get ready to meet the worlds’ fastest off-roader. By Simon Clarke; Photos by Henry Chiu.
Beverly Hills
Asia SpaA sprinkle of Hollywood glamour.
Best in Class 2016
TorqueSingapore’s best new cars of 2016, including the newly crowned Straits Times Car of the Year, have crossed our finish line as winners.
Ushering in the Era of 4k Hdr
HardwareMagWhy High Dynamic Range is the next big thing.
FAMILY BUSINESS
TorqueFamily and friends put a bunch of Volkswagen people-movers to the test on a driving holiday to Malacca.
ONCE UPON A TIME
TorqueWe cannot turn back time, but sometimes, old school is still cool.
The Flash Evolution
HardwareMagSSDs have become faster over the years and leading the charge are a new wave of PCIe-based, NVMecompliant SSDs. Here are four of the latest M.2 form factor PCIe SSDs to hit the market.
FUTURE SHIOK
TorqueHonda’s second NSX supercar is built to remain relevant for 25 years – just like the first one.
MAGICAL ORIGINAL
TorqueThe first-gen M3 proves to be an even more delightful drive than its modern-day successor.
Torque On The Move 2016
TorqueParticipants had to drive, run, solve puzzles and create witty dialogues at this signature event.
FF++
TorqueFerrari’s new Grand Touring Coupe adds luxury and technology to the FF’s successful formula.
Pushy Pussycat
TorqueJaguar’s fiercest feline is even more assertive in SVR specification.
Andrea Baldi
TorqueHead of asia pacific automobili Lamborghini.
Tomorrow’s World
TorqueThe future of mitsubishi holds plenty of promise, with innovative and advanced technology that you can expect to see in their new models soon.
TECH
TorqueHyundai's vehicular science and the progress in korean know-how.
EAT, DRIVE, PLAY
TorqueThe three fundamentals of every driveaway to Malaysia were fun indeed with this bunch of VW Passat wagons and saloons.
Hwm Turns 15, and We Have Gifts for You!
HardwareMagChoose your prize among some of the best gadgets in the world, curated from our tech awards 2016 winners!
Little topless delight
TorqueThe new MINI Cooper S Convertible is roomier, quicker and more fun to drive than its predecessor.
Engineering extraordinaire
TorqueThe new E-Class retains the model’s traditional values of comfort and prestige, but it is also packed to the hilt with advanced technology.
All nippon airways
TorqueNipponese open-air driving is defined by the latest Mazda MX-5 and the last Honda S2000.
The Next Generation of Ssd Storage
HardwareMagSSDs are fast, but the older SATA interface has been limiting their performance. If you are ready to take your system to the next level, consider these high-end PCIe-based SSDs.
Hwm Turns 15, and We Have Gifts for You!
HardwareMagChoose your prize among some of the best gadgets in the world, curated from our tech awards 2016 winners!
I am legend
TorqueHonda has introduced its latest flagship model, a sophisticated 3.5-litre hybrid saloon that costs about $100,000 per litre.
Supercar of hatchbacks
TorqueAudi’s latest RS3 moves the hot-hatch game up a notch.
Making star sense
TorqueThis new Mercedes-Benz may be the one to knock some sense into those who have been resisting SUVs.
Truly hands-free driving
TorqueAudi and Lexus have special prototypes that can drive autonomously – our editor rode shotgun as their observant human co-driver.
Topless dance party
TorqueAudi’s latest drop-top takes part in a dance-off against its rival roadster from BMW.
Deja (X) Vu
TorqueThis compact, cost-conscious crossover has been facelifted, but it remains familiar.
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
The PeakTraversing Namibia – in a car. Low Ka Wei survives sand dunes, rampaging elephants and the paucity of Wi-Fi to tell the tale.
Driftable supercar
TorqueA rear-drive Lambo is no longer a novelty, with the latest one set to become the “mainstream” Huracan model
Totally oz-some!
Her WorldThe next time you’re planning a trip Down Under, don’t just opt for the obvious cities and itineraries. Do like the Her World team does and choose the road less travelled. Here, we share our favourite alternative hotspots.
Enchanting Expedition
TorqueOur contributor’s 365km drive around the captivating Chiang Rai countryside was relatively effortless, thanks to the BMW SUVs at his disposal.
Mischief Makers
TorqueThe Mercedes-AMG C63 S and CLA45 are built to go fast and cause their drivers to get up to no good.
Back To 1985
TorqueIt was retro time for radio deejay Shan Wee and his “co-driver Doc Brown” in Singapore’s only DeLorean.
Take Me Home, Colorado New Yorkers
TorqueOur US road trip virgin realised that speed isn’t everything when trucking from New York City to Washington, D.C.
First Class Travel
TorqueBMW’s latest flagship is finally polished enough to take on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Future Classics
TorqueHe believes these are the “COE cars” our kids will be lusting after, two decades from now.
Second Coming
TorqueThe second generation of Audi’s performance flagship is a true superstar.
Three-Pedal Pocket Rocket
TorqueThe new John Cooper Works is even more fun to drive with the 6-speed manual transmission.
X5, Rated M
TorqueThe new BMW X5M will scare the living daylights out of fast performance saloons.
Losing My Cool
TorqueThis writer discovered that amateurishness, hot SUVs and icy conditions are not a good combination.
Yellow Streak
TorqueThe Audi S1 is proof that feisty things can come in small packages.