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Singapore’s Luxury Car Tax and Its Impact on Mercedes-Benz Ownership

Singapore’s luxury car tax, which limits the number of autos on the road to reduce congestion and pollution, is making BMW or Mercedes-Benz ownership almost as expensive as a typical family’s annual income in the island country. However, the same is drumming up sales of the three-pointed star brand there. According to Automotive News, auctions for the “open category” permit, which can be applied to any vehicle but is often used for larger cars, now cost as much as S$116,020 ($87,000) in Singapore. That’s equivalent to 92 percent of the nation’s median annual household income. Despite government hikes on registration fees, the latest bidding round shows the higher tax isn’t… Continue Reading »

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How Much Is Car Insurance in Singapore?

Have you recently received your Qualified Driving License, and are now ready to start shopping around for a car? Is your existing car insurance policy going to run out in the near future, and are you wondering whether it might be possible to get a better deal with a new insurance company? In both cases, you will be looking for an answer to that one crucial question all Singaporean drivers have—how much will I have to pay for car insurance in Singapore? How can I get the cheapest possible car insurance policy, while still achieving the best coverage? There is, unfortunately, no single and easy answer to this important question…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz GLA Gets More Style And Features With New Update

Mercedes-Benz just updated its Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) range with a new crossover called the Mercedes-Benz GLA. In a launch event of the Mercedes-Benz GLA at Suntec City in Singapore, the German automaker made known its intention to add to its supreme rugged crossover lineup. Three years ago, Mercedes introduced the GLA. Though technically, the GLA is still looking fine and dandy, the German auto brand started pulling the stops to bring an upgrade for the GLA. First on the priority is the fresh look for the GLA with a new pair of front and rear LED light clusters and a shapelier body style on the outside that will give… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Makes a Disastrous Performance at F1 Singapore GP

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel wins the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. This is his 42nd career victory, which now puts him in the third position in the list of F1 racers with the most wins. He overtakes Ayrton Senna’s 41 career wins, and he is merely nine wins away from equaling the record held by Alain Prost. The current world champion didn’t fare well in the event. Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton had to retire somewhere in Lap 33 after struggling with his car. Sources say he had an issue with the pedal. On the other hand, Nico Rosberg failed to maximize the opportunity offered by the early exit of the F1 Drivers Standing leader… Continue Reading »

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Look at This Amazing Mercedes G63 AMG in Desert Camo

If you’ve lost your hope in humanity after witnessing the pink Mercedes-Benz G-Class from Impressive Wrap, this awesome G63 AMG in desert camo finish might restore your faith in the human race. Consider this as my way of making up for that awful G-Class creation you witnessed earlier. Now, this is what a Mercedes G63 AMG should look like. After all, it is the official choice of some of the toughest armed forces of the world. This customized G-Class has already been released some time in the third quarter of the year. However, I am just featuring it here for those who might have missed it, or for those who would want to see it again. According… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Worried of Mechanical Issues in the Remaining Races

The people behind the Formula One team of Mercedes AMG Petronas admitted that they are worried of mechanical issues arising in the remaining races of the 2014 season. It should be noted that both of its drivers have become victim of such problems starting in Australia. Between the two drivers, Lewis Hamilton had the most frequency of mechanical issues in his W05. On the other hand, Nico Rosberg was the latest victim of a breakdown. The forced retirement of Rosberg in Singapore Grand Prix denied him of acquiring any points in that event. So, when Hamilton emerged first in the finish line, he was automatically awarded 25 points in his card. The win… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes is Looking Great in Luxury Car Market of Singapore and India

BMW reigned in the luxury car market in 2013 after selling 1.65 million units worldwide. However, the gap between its rivals seems to be closing in. Particularly, Mercedes-Benz has been displaying significant growth in sales leading up to the end of that year. It is noteworthy to mention that its December sales toppled the figures of its two major competitors within that period and it gained the top position in the US market in that same year. Momentum has been really building up for the brand, primarily thanks to its CLA cars. BMW may have owned the global luxury car market in terms of number vehicles sold, but Mercedes is… Continue Reading »

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