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Finally, a respite from the SUV assault. And what a break! In our latest video review, we test the latest G20 BMW 3 series! As it turns out, the car comes with BMW's latest Comfort Access 2.0, and, as you can clearly see from the pictures, it leaves both out hosts mighty pleased! (What kids 🤪) On the interior, the car also sports Julian's favorite feature... a remote charging point! We test boot space with our patented aunty trolly... and it seems like something has Julian troubled? But of course, the whole point of the 3 series is its sporty and engaging drive. Those with keen eyes will note that the car is already wet from the rain, so guess what happens when we take the BMW out! Watch the full video here to see what shenanigans our presenters get up to!

Someone has reported in another car forum:- "From the ECP exit towards TPE, there is a particular section of the road just next to where there is a left exit to Changi Business Park. This part of the road always have standing water during heavy rain and is not obvious to drivers till u hit the puddle, so watch out. Even if u drive slowly, if the car next to u hit the puddle hard, u'll get a large splash of water on your windscreen. " Do you know of any other hazardous roads?? Cheers n thanks

What if this is extended to buses and even express highway - eg outer lane charge more for faster speed Business Times - 04 Nov 2008 COMMENTARY SIA's preferred seat policy a slippery slope By LEE U-WEN WHENEVER I board a plane, I always look longingly at those lucky enough to be seated along the exit rows of the cabin. Once in a blue moon, the airline I'm flying on grants my request to have one of these 'privileged' seats, usually when the flight is not full. Among other things, the seat is coveted as it provides more legroom, and there's no worry about the passenger in front reclining his seat all the way and eating into one's already-cramped personal space in economy class - all at no additional charge, too. This has been a cheap thrill of sorts for travellers who saw air travel become increasingly expensive due to the increase in jet fuel costs this year. But, as they say, all good things have to come to an end some day. Yesterday, Singapore Airlines announced that passengers who want such 'preferred seats' on their planes will have to fork out US$100, about S$147, more for a return flight, and an extra US$50 per sector if their journey includes a transit stop. This new policy applies to all its flights except those within South-east Asia. Journeys served by the Boeing B777-200ER jets are excluded as they do not have exit row seats. What's different about this new option is that it will guarantee you an exit row seat on a first-come-first-serve basis, rather than on a request basis previously. I do not entirely agree with this move by the world's top airline. Here's my beef: Why should a passenger have to pay the extra $147 to SIA when his extra leg room comes with far greater responsibility? This is clear from the fact that money alone will not guarantee you that seemingly more luxurious seat. SIA has drawn up a list of seven terms and conditions that one must meet before being even entitled to reserve an exit row seat. These include being at least 21 years old, be 'fully able-bodied', not pregnant, able to understand safety instructions in English, travelling without infants, and not requiring an extension seat belt 'because of large body size'. These are safety considerations because, in an emergency, the passenger occupying these seats is obliged to help the crew. I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling that paying for the preferred seat sounds more like a burden rather than a luxury, what with all these expectations and responsibilities placed on the shoulders of these passengers. And surely, someone who agrees to shoulder this responsibility should not be charged more, however remote the possibility of an emergency. And why is there a need to charge per sector, rather than per flight? Given the choice, it's safe to say that most passengers would prefer to fly direct, rather than have to transit midway. It's not difficult to see that SIA is thinking out of the box for new ways to boost sideline revenue in the wake of the airline industry being hit by the global financial crisis, but this latest move makes one wonder if other airlines will follow suit now that SIA has taken the lead. On the flip side, what about less desirable seats, such as the middle seat between a window and aisle seat, or those right at the back next to the toilets and with hardly any space to recline at all? Shouldn't there now be a 'discount' for passengers who are assigned these less popular seats? Levying different charges for seats within the same 'class' is a slippery slope.

I'm driving a year old picnic with 15" stock tyres and had encountered several near misses during sudden braking (even at leass than 50km/h), especially on 1/2 wet surface such as HDB MSCarpark and expressway. These happened if I need to do a sudden brake on a wet surface. On braking I could sense the ABS working by the 'noise & jamming action' felt on my foot. At these moment I tended to release the brake and reapply again (as I felt the action of the ABS does not brake the car immediately but instead seem to glide the car). I had read from manual that for ABS to work we should just step on the brake and don't release the brake (like those w/o ABS). Any advise on the above. Thanks.