Treat yourself and those around you with care, generosity, and a welcome measure of indulgence to begin 2026 on a fresh, inspired note
In this story, we highlight sets of wheels that’ll get you gunning into the new year with poise and power.
Corvette Stingray
Who’s to say you shouldn’t start the year with a red-line roar? The arrival of the Corvette Stingray in Singapore last year marked a significant moment for the city’s high-octane landscape, as one of the most storied sports cars in the US finally took its place on local tarmac.
Seven decades of Corvette heritage sit behind the latest Stingray, yet its focus is firmly forward. A mid- mounted 6.2-litre V8 delivers 495 horses, sending the car from nought to 100km/h in 2.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 312km/h. The standard Z51 Performance Package adds track-tuned suspension, performance exhaust, larger brakes, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP tyres.
Visually, the Stingray expresses speed in sculpted form. Its canopy- forward stance draws inspiration from F-22 and F-35 fighter jets, as well as Formula One cars, giving it a low, wide, purposeful silhouette. A glass rear hatch puts the engine on display, while inside, a hand-wrapped leather cockpit cradles the driver like a fighter jet seat. The cabin is enhanced with a Bose Performance Series audio system and practical features, including a front suspension lift for navigating city streets and dual trunks spacious enough for golf bags.
Aston Martin DB12
Few statements feel as decisive as receiving the keys to a DB12. Billed as the first of a new generation of Aston Martin sports cars, it ushers in a fresh chapter for the marque and for the DB bloodline: an ultra-luxury super-tourer that elevates the grand tourer idea by several notches.
Under the sculpted bonnet lies a hand-built 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, tuned to deliver 680PS and 800Nm of torque. It covers the century sprint in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed north of 320km/h. New-generation adaptive dampers, an electronic rear differential, and bespoke 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tyres give the DB12 remarkable breadth, from supple and refined in GT mode to taut and alive in Sport and Sport+ when the road opens up.
The exterior is a study in renewal, rendered in metal. A wider stance, more muscular surfacing, and an all-new front end give the DB12 an assertive, almost architectural presence, framed by new LED headlights and a reshaped front grille. It is also the latest Aston Martin sports car to wear the newest evolution of the brand’s wings, a detail that signals a broader design reset.
Inside, the refresh extends to a driver-focused cockpit, combining hand-stitched leather and modern quilting with the brand’s in-house infotainment system, high-resolution displays, and an optional Bowers & Wilkins audio set-up.
Through Q by Aston Martin, owners can use the DB12 as a starting point to commission anything from a single distinguishing detail to a fully bespoke specification. With a new palette of colours, materials, and finishes, the possibilities are extensive, allowing the car to mirror whatever chapter they are stepping into.
Launched in the same year Aston Martin marks its 110th anniversary (and 75 years of DB models), the DB12 feels like a line in the sand, a signal that the next era has arrived. A fitting way to embrace renewal might well be committing to a car that is purpose- built for new horizons.
