
Someone Call 911!
The PeakPorsche’s new sports car is criminally good.

GO BIG OR GO HOME
The PeakAs facelifts go, the one done on the flagship BMW has been rather… massive.

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.

MASERATI
The PeakThe luxurious sports car is one step ahead in impeccable craftsmanship and has kept its racing DNA intact.

LIGHT IS MIGHT
TorqueHEADLINED BY THEIR RANGE OF FLOW-FORMED, LIGHTWEIGHT ALLOY WHEELS, KONIG KNOWS HIGH-TECH AND GREAT DESIGN AND UNDERSTANDS WHAT THE PERFORMANCE ENTHUSIAST DESIRES.

FRENCH BALLERINA
TorqueLight, lithe, agile and athletic, the Alpine A110 can easily twirl and dance its way into a petrolhead’s heart.

THE FLYING ARISTOCRAT
TorqueBentley’s latest convertible is an incredible performer that oozes style and luxury.

TORQUE SHOP #4
TorqueOur resident mechanical engineer addresses gearbox, suspension and tyrerelated queries this month.

A High-Tech Fortress On Wheels
HardwareMagAudi A8L.

A High-Tech Fortress On Wheels
HardwareMagAudi A8L.

THE DRIVE INTO 2019
The Peak“The future is electric.”

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.

A Smashing Good Time
HardwareMagForza Horizon 4

“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.

WHEN LESS IS MORE
TorqueThe Mercedes-AMG C43 saloon has more than enough in its arsenal to entertain any local performance aficionado.

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.

SHADOW + LIGHT
The PeakThere are no grey areas when it comes to our affection for the panda – and rever sep anda – chronograph, a modern icon distinguished by a distinctive, sporty aesthetic that also makes it a cinch to read.

ACE OF PACE
TorqueJaguar’s sharp-looking electric SUV is radically different from the rest of the company’s “cats”.

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

X-CITING DRIVE
TorqueWith M Sport suspension as standard, the new BMW X4 is the German carmaker’s best-handling X model yet.

TORQUE SHOP #8
TorqueOur trusty mechanical engineer is here to help these motorists who are faced with car suspension issues.

ES STANDS FOR EXCEPTIONALLY SPORTY
TorqueExceptional sportiness is the name of the luxury game for the latest Lexus saloon.

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.

Cruising Content
The PeakThe Lexus NX SUVs sell like hot cakes –but how fares the 2018 version?

All You Need Is A Good Sensor
HardwareMagLet’s face it. Not everyone needs a 16,000 DPI mouse, swappable grips, and a weight tuning system. When you find a mouse that suits you, all that just goes out the window. The simplest mice are also some of the very best out there, and they can be far easier on your wallet.

Tall Mousing Comforts
HardwareMagAnker Wireless Ergonomic Mouse

SEPARATED AT BIRTH
TorqueBuilt on identical platforms and utilising the same drivetrains, the 3008 and Grandland X are like fraternal twins raised by different parents. Which parent did a better job?

TROPHY TOUAREG
TorqueThe VW Touareg takes aim at luxury SUVs with its plush interior, giant touchscreen and high-tech features.

NATURAL BORN THRILLER
TorqueBeneath the striking looks of the all-new Vantage is a serious driving machine armed with a twin-turbocharged 4-litre V8 and a top speed of 314km/h.

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.

NATURAL BORN THRILLER
TorqueBeneath the striking looks of the all-new Vantage is a serious driving machine armed with a twin-turbocharged 4-litre V8 and a top speed of 314km/h.

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.

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?

THE CAR MAKETH THE MAN
TorqueThis woman-at-the-wheel wonders: Are you what you drive?

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?

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”?

BORN ON THE CIRCUIT, MADE FOR THE STREET
TorqueTHE OZ HYPERGT HLT WILL INJECT GT3 RACING SPIRIT INTO YOUR DAILY DRIVE.

PRACTICALITY ADDED, PERSONALITY BOOSTED
TorquePorsche’s fastback flagship is more practical and more personable in Sport Turismo format.

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.

BRAND OF BROTHERS
Asia Pacific BoatingLAMBORGHINI’S FAMILY OF HURACAN SUPERCARS HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE THE PERFORMANTE, THE FASTEST PRODUCTION CAR AROUND GERMANY’S NURBURGRING CIRCUIT.

HITTING THE GREEN
TorqueThe Golf segment’s latest contender, the Nissan Pulsar, takes on the Peugeot 308 and Volkswagen Golf in this turbocharged 1.2-litre hatchback shootout.

FIERCER BULL
TorqueThe Aventador S looks more menacing than the Aventador it replaces and packs even more tarmac-shredding firepower.

TOY TOYOTA
TorqueThe i-Road is a battery-powered prototype that works well as a driver’s plaything, but not as a substitute for a really small car.

SLICK GT-R LITE
TorqueInfiniti’s twin-turbo 400bhp 3-litre V6 coupe looks great and goes like a gentler Godzilla wearing a comfortable business suit.

Torque Shop #1
TorqueOur mechanical engineer kicks off a series of thematic Q&A articles to assist the average motorist in Singapore.

CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS
HardwareMagLooking to improve your ranking now that Overwatch’s competitive Season 2 is underway? First things first: use the right mouse. Who are we to say what the right mouse is? In this special edition of Test, we look at what the pros are actually using.

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

CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON
HardwareMagOn the digital battlefield, the rodent in your hand could make all the difference between victory and defeat. You’ll want to pick the right one to follow you from the forests of Endor to the fantastic landscapes of Pandora, because the truth is, not all mice are created equal.

Euro hatch match
TorqueTwo French contenders take on their stalwart German rival in this 1.2-litre European hatchback contest.

Crunch Time
Asia Pacific BoatingFollowing sihh, watch connoisseurs had another event to look forward to, the week-long baselworld 2016 in its namesake city. Here are some of the most memorable pieces.

THE SHOW GOES ON
The PeakThe Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) returns with offerings for audiences old and new.

Supercar of hatchbacks
TorqueAudi’s latest RS3 moves the hot-hatch game up a notch.

Truly hands-free driving
TorqueAudi and Lexus have special prototypes that can drive autonomously – our editor rode shotgun as their observant human co-driver.

Deja (X) Vu
TorqueThis compact, cost-conscious crossover has been facelifted, but it remains familiar.

Getting color: the color wheel explained
HardwareMagHow colors work together (or not).

Steer, Clear (II)
TorqueIn the second of a two-part article, our mechanical engineer covers the basics of electric power steering.

A wheel and shifter combo for the ages
HardwareMagGreat construction and performance make it worth the price for optimum driving experience, especially with the optional shifter.

Mischief Makers
TorqueThe Mercedes-AMG C63 S and CLA45 are built to go fast and cause their drivers to get up to no good.

Triple Delight
TorqueThe Yamaha Tricity is Japan’s first foray into the three-wheel scooter segment.

Of Wishbones And Struts
TorqueOur mechanical engineer explains the differences between double wishbones and MacPherson struts.

Winds Of Change
TorqueFerrari’s recent move from naturally aspirated to turbocharged engines has paid off again – the new 488 GTB will blow drivers away.

X5, Rated M
TorqueThe new BMW X5M will scare the living daylights out of fast performance saloons.

No Skidding, No Kidding
TorqueOur mechanical engineer explains how anti-skid technology helps to keep your car on a straight and safe path.