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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

President’s Message
Pressroom
- Pressroom
  London-Singapore Expedition Drive 2019: Iran
  AA Singapore – October 7, 2019
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  When we last caught up with the team, they were about to enter Iran. What did they get up to in the land formerly…
  Pressroom
  Congratulations to Mr Low Beng Tin
  AA Singapore – October 2, 2019
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  Pressroom
  London-Singapore Expedition Drive 2019: Albania, Greece, Turkey
  AA Singapore – September 30, 2019
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  In our last report, our intrepid travellers were heading into the country of Albania. This instalment covers their drive from that isolated country up…
  Pressroom
  London-Singapore Expedition Drive 2019: From London to Croatia
  AA Singapore – September 20, 2019
  0
  
  Since they took off from London the day after National Day, the convoy has been busy making their way across Europe. But they did…
  Pressroom
  London to Singapore by Car
  AA Singapore – August 29, 2019
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  The 92-day London-to-Singapore drive was flagged off by Singapore’s High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency Ms Foo Chi Hsia.On 10 August 2019, Her…
Drive Safe
- Drive Safe
  The Do’s and Don’ts of Child Car Seats
  Adaline Teo – October 11, 2019
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  Here are some essential rules to follow to keep your child safe in the car.The child car seat plays an important role in keeping…
  Drive Safe
  Bad Driving Characteristics
  Jay Chua – September 16, 2019
  0
  
  We encounter all kinds of driving behaviour on the roads everyday. Recognise any that seem familiar?As a driver, you may encounter a fellow driver…
  Living
  Transporting Cargo Safely
  Adaline Teo – September 4, 2019
  0
  
  Do you often use your car to transport items, be it for work or personal use? Here are some points to take note of…
  Drive Safe
  6 Tips For Negotiating Roadworks
  Adaline Teo – August 17, 2019
  0
  
  How to navigate your way safely when driving through a zone stacked with heavy equipment, traffic cones, flashing lights, and construction workers. Most drivers dread…
  Drive Safe
  The New Drunk Driving?
  Jay Chua – July 30, 2019
  0
  
  As a result of modern devices competing for our attention while we are behind the wheels, distracted driving has overtaken drunk driving as the…
Car Talk
- Car Talk
  Clearing the air
  Jay Chua – October 9, 2019
  0
  
  Maintain your car’s air con and its filters to efficiently maintain a cool, clean and pleasant-smelling environment in your cabin.Have you ever opened your…
  Car Talk
  Long-Distance Cruisers
  Tan Ju Kuang – October 2, 2019
  0
  
  If you’ve been following our coverage of the London-to-Singapore AUTOVENTURETM, you may be wondering what type of vehicle to get for your long distance…
  Car Talk
  What To Do If You Lost Your Car Key?
  Jay Chua – September 28, 2019
  0
  
  Don’t lose your mind as well! Follow these steps should you find yourself in this situation.Losing or misplacing your car key is one scenario…
  Car Talk
  Is My Battery Dying?
  Jay Chua – September 24, 2019
  0
  
  Understand conditions in which you should suspect a failing battery, and how you can maintain and sustain this important component of your car.It’s a…
  Car Talk
  Demystifying Windscreen Fogging
  Jay Chua – September 18, 2019
  0
  
  At a loss as to what to do when your windscreen fogs up? Don’t be ‘blur’ — read on!Fogging up of the windscreen occurs…
Living
- Living
  Finding Food in Bras Basah
  Sunuja Naidu – October 15, 2019
  0
  
  Who says you can’t find good food in schools? We explore some dining options within the vicinity of the Singapore Management University (SMU). Not…
  Living
  Dining in Seletar
  Sunuja Naidu – September 12, 2019
  0
  
  Because of its history and heritage, Seletar Aerospace Park is a charming enclave that offers surprisingly good dining options. There is something that is rather…
  Living
  Poor Posture Affects You More Than You Think!
  AA Singapore – September 2, 2019
  0
  
  Did you know that a poor posture adversely affects you not just physically, but mentally as well? Here are some ideas to improve your…
  Living
  Jewel: Parking Tips
  Jasmine Chung – August 15, 2019
  0
  
  Going to Jewel? Highway offers some parking tips so you can maximise your time in this nature-themed lifestyle destination.If you are a regular air traveller,…
  Living
  On the iRoad again
  AA Singapore – August 6, 2019
  0
  
  Check out this very special promotion of two iRoad products for AA Members to commemorate National Day and Singapore’s Bicentennial. To celebrate Singapore’s National Day,…
Travel
- Travel
  Game On!
  Sunuja Naidu – October 13, 2019
  0
  
  Road trips tend to get boring for children, especially when the scenery stays constant for long stretches. To avoid those “are we there yet?”…
  Travel
  Documents for overseas driving
  Sunuja Naidu – August 27, 2019
  0
  
  Going on a self-drive holiday overseas in your own vehicle? Remember to apply for your CPD and IDP before you depart.Self-drive holidays are becoming…
  Travel
  Cruising Southwest Australia (Part 2)
  Sunuja Naidu – August 19, 2019
  0
  
  After covering Perth, Albany and Denmark in Part 1, this second of a two-part feature highlights the wine growing region of Margaret River and…
  Travel
  Cruising Southwest Australia (Part 1)
  Sunuja Naidu – August 13, 2019
  0
  
  If you’ve got a week to spare, why not consider a road trip Down Under covering some of Australia’s most stunning landscapes? Here’s how…
  Travel
  Hello Hallyu!
  Adaline Teo – June 14, 2019
  0
  
  It is easy to fall under the spell of South Korea. From unique culinary experiences and sobering military zones to picturesque natural landscapes, fashion-forward…
Insight
- Insight
  Are you ready for ERP 2.0?
  Jay Chua – September 26, 2019
  0
  
  A more sophisticated road congestion control system will kick into high gear by next year. Understand what it entails, and how it may affect…
  Insight
  Electric cars: dollars & sense
  Jon White – August 11, 2019
  0
  
  With lower energy costs and increasing access to charging points, electric cars are becoming a viable motoring proposition. If you are planning to opt…
  Insight
  6 Ways to be a Gracious Driver
  Jay Chua – August 5, 2019
  0
  
  Being considerate to other road users not only makes driving a pleasure — it keeps our roads safe, too. Driving should be a pleasurable experience….
  Insight
  Purchase vs Leasing
  Jay Chua – June 28, 2019
  0
  
  It’s not a widely accepted idea among locals — who are still beholden to the prestige of ownership — but leasing a car has…
  Insight
  Autonomous Vehicles: Technology vs Humanity
  Jon White – June 19, 2019
  0
  
  How autonomous can driverless cars be if they are programmed by humans, who have inherent biases? This article discusses this and other issues that…
Giveaway
Directory

President’s Message
Pressroom
- Pressroom
  London-Singapore Expedition Drive 2019: Iran
  AA Singapore – October 7, 2019
  0
  
  When we last caught up with the team, they were about to enter Iran. What did they get up to in the land formerly…
  Pressroom
  Congratulations to Mr Low Beng Tin
  AA Singapore – October 2, 2019
  0
  
  Pressroom
  London-Singapore Expedition Drive 2019: Albania, Greece, Turkey
  AA Singapore – September 30, 2019
  0
  
  In our last report, our intrepid travellers were heading into the country of Albania. This instalment covers their drive from that isolated country up…
  Pressroom
  London-Singapore Expedition Drive 2019: From London to Croatia
  AA Singapore – September 20, 2019
  0
  
  Since they took off from London the day after National Day, the convoy has been busy making their way across Europe. But they did…
  Pressroom
  London to Singapore by Car
  AA Singapore – August 29, 2019
  0
  
  The 92-day London-to-Singapore drive was flagged off by Singapore’s High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency Ms Foo Chi Hsia.On 10 August 2019, Her…
Drive Safe
- Drive Safe
  The Do’s and Don’ts of Child Car Seats
  Adaline Teo – October 11, 2019
  0
  
  Here are some essential rules to follow to keep your child safe in the car.The child car seat plays an important role in keeping…
  Drive Safe
  Bad Driving Characteristics
  Jay Chua – September 16, 2019
  0
  
  We encounter all kinds of driving behaviour on the roads everyday. Recognise any that seem familiar?As a driver, you may encounter a fellow driver…
  Living
  Transporting Cargo Safely
  Adaline Teo – September 4, 2019
  0
  
  Do you often use your car to transport items, be it for work or personal use? Here are some points to take note of…
  Drive Safe
  6 Tips For Negotiating Roadworks
  Adaline Teo – August 17, 2019
  0
  
  How to navigate your way safely when driving through a zone stacked with heavy equipment, traffic cones, flashing lights, and construction workers. Most drivers dread…
  Drive Safe
  The New Drunk Driving?
  Jay Chua – July 30, 2019
  0
  
  As a result of modern devices competing for our attention while we are behind the wheels, distracted driving has overtaken drunk driving as the…
Car Talk
- Car Talk
  Clearing the air
  Jay Chua – October 9, 2019
  0
  
  Maintain your car’s air con and its filters to efficiently maintain a cool, clean and pleasant-smelling environment in your cabin.Have you ever opened your…
  Car Talk
  Long-Distance Cruisers
  Tan Ju Kuang – October 2, 2019
  0
  
  If you’ve been following our coverage of the London-to-Singapore AUTOVENTURETM, you may be wondering what type of vehicle to get for your long distance…
  Car Talk
  What To Do If You Lost Your Car Key?
  Jay Chua – September 28, 2019
  0
  
  Don’t lose your mind as well! Follow these steps should you find yourself in this situation.Losing or misplacing your car key is one scenario…
  Car Talk
  Is My Battery Dying?
  Jay Chua – September 24, 2019
  0
  
  Understand conditions in which you should suspect a failing battery, and how you can maintain and sustain this important component of your car.It’s a…
  Car Talk
  Demystifying Windscreen Fogging
  Jay Chua – September 18, 2019
  0
  
  At a loss as to what to do when your windscreen fogs up? Don’t be ‘blur’ — read on!Fogging up of the windscreen occurs…
Living
- Living
  Finding Food in Bras Basah
  Sunuja Naidu – October 15, 2019
  0
  
  Who says you can’t find good food in schools? We explore some dining options within the vicinity of the Singapore Management University (SMU). Not…
  Living
  Dining in Seletar
  Sunuja Naidu – September 12, 2019
  0
  
  Because of its history and heritage, Seletar Aerospace Park is a charming enclave that offers surprisingly good dining options. There is something that is rather…
  Living
  Poor Posture Affects You More Than You Think!
  AA Singapore – September 2, 2019
  0
  
  Did you know that a poor posture adversely affects you not just physically, but mentally as well? Here are some ideas to improve your…
  Living
  Jewel: Parking Tips
  Jasmine Chung – August 15, 2019
  0
  
  Going to Jewel? Highway offers some parking tips so you can maximise your time in this nature-themed lifestyle destination.If you are a regular air traveller,…
  Living
  On the iRoad again
  AA Singapore – August 6, 2019
  0
  
  Check out this very special promotion of two iRoad products for AA Members to commemorate National Day and Singapore’s Bicentennial. To celebrate Singapore’s National Day,…
Travel
- Travel
  Game On!
  Sunuja Naidu – October 13, 2019
  0
  
  Road trips tend to get boring for children, especially when the scenery stays constant for long stretches. To avoid those “are we there yet?”…
  Travel
  Documents for overseas driving
  Sunuja Naidu – August 27, 2019
  0
  
  Going on a self-drive holiday overseas in your own vehicle? Remember to apply for your CPD and IDP before you depart.Self-drive holidays are becoming…
  Travel
  Cruising Southwest Australia (Part 2)
  Sunuja Naidu – August 19, 2019
  0
  
  After covering Perth, Albany and Denmark in Part 1, this second of a two-part feature highlights the wine growing region of Margaret River and…
  Travel
  Cruising Southwest Australia (Part 1)
  Sunuja Naidu – August 13, 2019
  0
  
  If you’ve got a week to spare, why not consider a road trip Down Under covering some of Australia’s most stunning landscapes? Here’s how…
  Travel
  Hello Hallyu!
  Adaline Teo – June 14, 2019
  0
  
  It is easy to fall under the spell of South Korea. From unique culinary experiences and sobering military zones to picturesque natural landscapes, fashion-forward…
Insight
- Insight
  Are you ready for ERP 2.0?
  Jay Chua – September 26, 2019
  0
  
  A more sophisticated road congestion control system will kick into high gear by next year. Understand what it entails, and how it may affect…
  Insight
  Electric cars: dollars & sense
  Jon White – August 11, 2019
  0
  
  With lower energy costs and increasing access to charging points, electric cars are becoming a viable motoring proposition. If you are planning to opt…
  Insight
  6 Ways to be a Gracious Driver
  Jay Chua – August 5, 2019
  0
  
  Being considerate to other road users not only makes driving a pleasure — it keeps our roads safe, too. Driving should be a pleasurable experience….
  Insight
  Purchase vs Leasing
  Jay Chua – June 28, 2019
  0
  
  It’s not a widely accepted idea among locals — who are still beholden to the prestige of ownership — but leasing a car has…
  Insight
  Autonomous Vehicles: Technology vs Humanity
  Jon White – June 19, 2019
  0
  
  How autonomous can driverless cars be if they are programmed by humans, who have inherent biases? This article discusses this and other issues that…
Giveaway
Directory

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Car Talk

Clearing the air

Jay Chua - October 9, 2019

Long-Distance Cruisers

What To Do If You Lost Your Car Key?

Is My Battery Dying?

Demystifying Windscreen Fogging

What is Stop-Start Technology?

Jay Chua - September 14, 2019

How does the system work, and does it really help you to save fuel?There are two schools of thought when it comes to the...

Mod My Car

Brigitte - September 6, 2019

Here are some ideas to put additional sparkles to your set of wheels. We all want to stand out from the crowd, and it is...

As Good as New

Jay Chua - August 31, 2019

Rejuvenate your car with these cleaning tips. Many drivers take pride in making sure their cars look good. The queues at car washes and car...

Going Electric

Tan Ju Kuang - August 8, 2019

Singapore is upping the ante when it comes to ramping up the infrastructure for electric automobiles. Here are three models to consider if you’re...

TLC for Windshield Wipers

Adaline Teo - August 3, 2019

Windshield wipers may not be at the top of your mind when servicing a car. But because they affect visibility, they play an important...

10 Signs A Car Has Been In An Accident

Jon White - June 15, 2019

Buying a second-hand car? Before signing on the dotted line and driving off, examine your potential buy for signs of a past accident, or...

Car Features That Help Seniors

Adaline Teo - June 5, 2019

Car features that can make your driving experience safer and more pleasurable.You may remember how Britain’s Prince Philip made the news for all the...