
PLATINUM POWER
Asia Pacific BoatingAdding a meaningful new layer of refinement to already slick performers is quite an achievement for Australia’s premium marque, Riviera.

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.

POWER & PRESENCE
TorqueVolkswagen’s new flagship model in Singapore is a burly SUV brimming with bells and whistles.

BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE
HardwareMagNOISECANCELLING PERFORMANCE COMPARED.

AN A FOR EFFORT
TorqueThe new A-Class has grown in size and roominess, and offers more technology and greater performance, too. But is it the premium hatchback to buy?

COOL CAMRY
TorqueForget about describing it as an “uncle’s” car – the striking new Toyota Camry is no longer a fuddy-duddy.

SKODA KAROQ-OK
TorqueFrom the ashes of the Yeti comes the Skoda Karoq, an accomplished allrounder that doesn’t put a foot wrong.

Q8 EXPECTATIONS
TorqueThe Q8 muscles aside the rest of Audi’s SUV range to sit atop the pile, but does it live up to lofty expectations demanded of an “8” branded Audi?

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.

RUGGED SEVENTH HEAVEN
TorqueWhich of these tough-looking seven-seater SUVs offers the best mix of space, pace and practicality?

GRANDER TOURER
TorqueBentley’s latest 6-litre W12 Continental GT coddles and travels even better than its predecessor.

UNLIKELY PRINCESS CHARIOT
TorqueThe Toyota C-HR is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by ladies.

WILD RESPITE
The PeakPlush stays popping up in obscure destinations give a sumptuous spin to immersing in nature.

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.

ONE-DERFUL CROSSOVERS
TorqueWhich of these turbocharged 1-litre crossovers offers suburbanites the best combination of performance and practicality?

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.

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.

TALL AND TALLER
TorqueThings are looking up for upwardly mobile urbanites in Singapore, thanks to this pair of premium compact SUVs with personality.

QUEEN OF CARS
Asia Pacific BoatingROLLS-ROYCE’S FIRST NEW PHANTOM FOR 14 YEARS IS READY TO BE UNVEILED IN ASIA.

VENICE WALTZ
Asia Pacific BoatingMIA DANCED INTO THE SPOTLIGHT AT THE MCY 96 WORLD PREMIERE IN VENICE, PIROUETTING IN FRONT OF A CAPTIVE AUDIENCE AND REAFFIRMING MONTE CARLO YACHTS’ STYLE AND SHOWMANSHIP.

START ME UP!
Asia Pacific BoatingCONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

Beneteau Oceanis 35.1
Asia Pacific BoatingBeneteau’s Oceanis range continues reinventing itself to appeal to a wider audience and the new Oceanis 35.1 epitomises this approach with a revamp of this Finot-Conq hull originally launched in 2015. The main changes to this twin-rudder cruiser is the sail plan moved aft, to balance the boat better, plus inside, where in addition to the longitudinal galley there is a now an L-shaped galley on the port side.

SLENDER BEAUTY
Asia Pacific BoatingRESPONDING TO THE GROWING FASHION FOR SPORTS COUPES, THE S VERSION OF THE PROVEN PRESTIGE 680 SHOWS A SLEEK PROFILE BUT WITH ADDED BENEFITS.

Numarine Unveils 32xp in Turkey
Asia Pacific BoatingTURKISH SHIPYARD NUMARINE launched its first 32XP in Istanbul in the presence of the yacht’s owner, the shipyard’s repeat client who ordered the yacht in June 2016.

SUNREEF SAILS AGAIN IN SINGAPORE
Asia Pacific BoatingPOLISH BUILDER SUNREEF YACHTS HAS ANOTHER HAPPY OWNER IN ANTHONY LIM, THE CHANGI SAILING CLUB COMMODORE WHO HAS EXCITING PLANS FOR HIS CUSTOM 62ft SAILING CAT ANNETTE2.

MR POPULAR
Asia Pacific BoatingSUNSEEKER’S FIRST NEW ENTRY-LEVEL YACHT IN OVER A DECADE, THE ROOMY MANHATTAN 52 FLYBRIDGE IS ALREADY THE BRITISH YARD’S FASTEST-SELLING MODEL TO DATE.

A DARING SOUL
Asia Pacific BoatingThe new 5x represents a milestone in the history of pershing, an iconic symbol of the evolution the brand is going through right now. By Luca Sordelli.

Funky Ferries
TorqueWhich of these cool-looking seven-seater MPVs would appeal most to family men with a budget of $120k?

Quite Amin Chaos
The PeakIn today’s sped-up world, time to yourself is a gift. Treat yourself this year end - make plans to step off the grid and luxuriate in the slow ways of this fabled train journey.

A FEW GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Asia Pacific BoatingNAMED THE European Powerboat of the Year 2016 and the recipient of a Boat Builders Award for 2015, the 16.2m three-deck Galeon 500 Fly is available for sale by Asiamarine. The model is equipped with three cabins accommodating up to six people and features a large interior space. Boasting a 725hp engine, the customisable hull has a unique beach mode that extends the width of the cockpit to 6m by dropping down both the port and starboard sides.

FF++
TorqueFerrari’s new Grand Touring Coupe adds luxury and technology to the FF’s successful formula.

PRESTIGIOUS LINEAGE
Asia Pacific BoatingTHE AWARD-WINNING PRESTIGE 680 COMPRISES ALL THE KEY POINTS THAT HAVE MADE THE LINE A SUCCESS, AS WELL AS SOME OF THE EXCELLENT QUALITIES OF THE FLAGSHIP 750.

PERSISTENT APPEAL
Asia Pacific BoatingTHE DUTCH HAVE ALWAYS HAD A SENSIBLE APPROACH TO YACHT DESIGN, WITH FASHION SOME WAY DOWN THE LIST OF PRIORITIES – THE ELLING E6 IS NOT LIKELY TO LOOK DATED AS TIME PASSES.

CLASS AND COMFORT
Asia Pacific BoatingTHE RIVIERA 5400 REACHES A LEVEL OF REFINEMENT THAT SHOWCASES THE VERY BEST OF AUSTRALIAN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY.

GRAND DESIGNS
Asia Pacific BoatingCONSTRUCTION NAVALE BORDEAUX’S STYLISH 76-FOOT POCKET SUPERYACHT IS BEGINNING TO GRACE ASIA-PACIFIC WATERS.

Change the Way You Look at Luxury
Asia Pacific BoatingExperience the perfect marriage of style and substance crafted to change the way you look at luxury forever.

RACY RUNABOUTS
Asia Pacific BoatingBENETEAU’S FLYER RANGE HAS BEEN A STEADY SELLER OVER THE YEARS AND ITS GROWING POPULARITY IS UNDERSTANDABLE AFTER AN EXCITING DAY WITH THE LATEST MODELS.

In it for the long haul
Her WorldIf you’re joining the jet set this month, maximise your mile-high experience by heeding these tips on taking off in comfort. By CHRISTA CHOO

Newly Discovered C creature
TorqueThe C-Class saloon has spawned the GLC, a rugged animal that’s happy to roam both the city and the countryside.

Big League Suv
TorqueAt long last, Volvo has replaced its flagship model, which is gunning for the big boys in the premium SUV segment.