14 Jan 2014
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
This year marks the seventh year that I have been reviewing cars, but for the first time ever, I was invited to do a blind car review. Obviously, that means not having a clue of what car it will be. Paired up with Hong of 9tro.com, both of us were blindfolded and told that we were going to be driven...
Read more → 10 Jan 2014
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
I recall how the Mitsubishi Lancer GLX was the top-selling car model in 2007 in Singapore, during a time where Japanese and Korean cars ruled the charts, and the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) dropped to as low as S$2. Cars were way more affordable than they are presently and the four-door Lancer 1.6 GLX sedan...
Read more → 10 Jan 2014
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
Text by Cheryl Tay Photos by Adrian Wong I first learnt of the Volkswagen Touareg’s abilities when it pulled off the plane towing stunt back in 2006. If you aren’t aware of this, go on the internet and search for videos of the Touareg pulling a 747. That’s right – a Touareg V10 TDI towed...
Read more → 26 Dec 2013
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
Most people usually don’t wonder about where the car’s internals come from, but there is a lot of research and development (R&D) that goes behind the various parts and systems which run the car. One prominent brand that you may have heard of before is ZF, a leading worldwide automotive supplier...
Read more → 25 Dec 2013
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
When you're racing at the top level with the fastest cars, time and control is so crucial! A split second decision can be the difference between finishing first, last, or not at all. Likewise, make the right choice with your life and stay in control. Join The Pact to never drink and drive today. Show...
Read more → 05 Dec 2013
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
Why I made my car pink (and a chance to win a FREE full car spray from Nippon Paint): I realise it does not matter what car I drive, but it’s the colour of the car that attracts the attention. I used to have an S2000 in pink and while that gets added attention, I notice my pink Lancer receives a lot of stares...
Read more → 27 Nov 2013
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
I know, my car is already so pink, is it even possible to make it even more pinky than it already is? Guess what? It is possible! If you have not already observed, the kind of pink I like is a very deep shade of pink, close to rose red. I like to call it the ‘Barbie Doll hot pink’ and it is definitely...
Read more → 24 Nov 2013
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
To me, and many other car enthusiasts out there, our cars mean more than just a vehicle to transport us around. My first car, the Mitsubishi Lancer GLX, was shared with the family so I didn’t feel that great a sense of belonging to it, as compared to my Honda S2000. After the Lancer got spray painted...
Read more → 08 Nov 2013
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
Motorviva Pte Ltd, local exclusive distributor of Fiat Professional, recently launched the new Fiat Professional showroom equipped with Augmented Reality (AR) technology – a first of its kind for commercial vehicles in Singapore. With this technology, customers are able to visualise the Fiat...
Read more → 28 Oct 2013
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
Harsh weather conditions of rain or shine, absence of sleep, hunger pangs and throat-scorching thirst are just some of the battles that participants will face as they try to keep their palms firmly within the surface area of the decals. Five-minute breaks are given once every six hours - at 1pm, 7pm,...
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