06 Oct 2014
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
Each time we test drive a vehicle with off-road capabilities, we find ourselves saying there is hardly any chance in Singapore to test these capabilities properly. It’s true – Singapore is such an urbanised city; unless you take your Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) or 4X4 across the Causeway for some...
Read more → 07 Aug 2014
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
The older generation – I’m referring to my parents’ era – seem to prefer sedans more to hatchbacks. My mum would refer to a hatchback as a car without a butt and she seemed to hold the perception that ‘no butt’ means less space. Hatchbacks have bloomed in popularity over the years though,...
Read more → 09 Jun 2014
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
Driving a truck is not as intimidating as you think This is probably the only time in my life that I would drive a truck, unless I decide to take a Class 5 licence someday. As part of the Asian launch of the new Volvo Trucks portfolio, invited members of the media as well as selected customers were...
Read more → 16 Apr 2014
Posted by Cheryl Tay 
The raw feeling of driving the Lotus Exige S is a rare refresher from today's modern cars full of gadgetry. There’s nothing like feeling the raw power in your hands and having nothing else come between you and the car. When I test drove the Exige S, this track-worthy road-going model fully reminded...
Read more → 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 
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...
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