The KIA Sorento may have begun life about a decade-and-a-half ago, as a rugged and somewhat agricultural body-on-frame offering. But fast-forward to today, Their new large SUV not only looks stunning, but it is actually very impressive.

The Hyundai Venue is offered in two trims, the standard cae, and our test car, which is the ‘S’ model. The latter scores you 2 tone paint treatment, allowing for a little more play with colour.

Now this is funny… SEAT has done a tiny facelift to their Ateca, their mid-sized SUV, but it would take some wheel time to really know what it is. Having re-established themselves in Singapore just a few years ago, and currently boasting a 6-model lineup, SEAT has also recently introduced their high-performance Cupra sub-brand, with their very first car, the Cupra Ateca - a souped up firecracker variant of what we are bringing to you today.

I can almost hear the lament from legions who believe in the dogma that RWD is the way to go for the new M135i. Believe me, I am with you when it comes to BMW’s mantra of ‘Sheer Driving Pleasure”.

The Mazda CX-8 could be the ideal family transport, if you are not so keen on buying an MPV.

The Audi A4 is the brand's most successful sedan. Luxurious, well-packaged and economical to run, and now made even better with a few tweaks.

While the GLA is a car that looks like it aspires to go to green places, it is really a road car, loaded with creature spoils, and an ego-soothing badge.

Times have changed, and with current-day buyers spoilt for choice, the sedan workhorse has been increasingly upstaged by SUVs, which appeal to a younger crowd. That said, Honda has responded with the all-new City, and we must say that it is quite a looker!

Is this the performance EV that we have all been waiting for?

A well packaged interior, a relaxed drive and KIA’s decision to stick to a more traditional SUV form, might be a winning formula the Seltos brings to the table.

What are the qualities that would make an Executive Sedan a successful one? The use of premium materials, a luxurious driving experience, and road presence? They all are. BMW states that the 5 Series is ‘The world’s most successful business sedan’. A bold statement indeed, but one that they can say with confidence. Aligning themselves with this claim might be a tall order, but generation after generation, BMW has been synonymous with delivering a dynamic driving experience. Always elegant, with a luxuriously-appointed interior, the BMW 5 Series is truly a driver’s car, clad in a business suit.

The McLaren GT is the most usable car you can buy from the supercar maker. Does it fulfill its GT roles well?

Audi has always been making great station wagons. Now equipped with the entry-level B-cycle engine, does the new C8 Avant live up to expectations?

What makes the Clubman unique is that it is the only hatchback offered with rear side-by-side split doors. And while MINI may deny this, it is essentially their take on what a MINI estate car is.

While the Superb looks more at home making appearances at black tie events, it also doubles up as a fine workhorse… in a black tie that is. Clifford Chow likes the wafty-wafty ride quality... among many other things.

The Lexus ES has always been synonymous for being a great car for passengers. Is it any better for the driver, especially in base specification? 

Jaguar's refreshed Executive Compact tuxedo goes up against stylish German suits. Clifford Chow finds out if the Jag has what it takes to run with the big boys.

Times have changed, and BMW has also addressed customer demand for more practical cars in its stable. And so here it is… BMW’s Gran Coupe version of the 8 Series, and it is an extremely pretty car.

Perhaps a little late in the game, the Suzuki Vitara is now is equipped with a turbocharged 1.4 litre engine.

The Korean manufacturer has been on a full-on product offensive of late, especially with their hybrid and EVs. So it is only natural that the Kona also gets a new drivetrain.

Some of you might know of Škoda’s humble beginnings, as a bicycle manufacturer. Mr Vaclav Laurin and Mr Vaclav Klement, the founding fathers of what is now known as Škoda Auto, began their journey with a deep understanding of human needs.

The Lotus Exige is uncompromising on one thing, and that is to deliver a pure driving experience. If you like your cars just like how the title of the Lightning Seeds song goes, ‘Pure And Simple Everytime’, or like your coffee black - ten scoops, no sugar… heck… no water even; the Exige could be the car for you.

The Mitsubishi Attrage is a familiar sight on our streets, a portion of this is due to fleet buys. In its fifth year, the small sedan gets some styling improvements, and it is also the last in their range to receive the brand's Dynamic Shield front end, like the one seen on the Eclipse Cross SUV.

With the gradual shift to electrification, Nissan’s approach might seem a little strange to some. The Kicks is the second car offered here by the Japanese automotive which features their E-Power Serial Hybrid drivetrain; the first being the Serena MPV.  Nissan, we would like to think, got their product planning right, with pairing an SUV with their drive technology, since SUVs have become all the rave; and with its starting price of this one at around $107k, the average car buyer would find this quite attainable.