This Week In Cars #13: Renault Arkana Fastback mReview, COE Prices Dip and Colour Changing BMW

Published by on . Updated on 14 Jan 2022
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With the new year comes exciting new content. What better way to kick it off with a Renault Arkana Fastback mReview, a dip in COE prices and a colour changing BMW?

In short, if you're looking for a condensed list of our weekly round-up, we have:


  1. COE Open Bidding Dates for 2022
  2. mReview: Renault Arkana Fastback Hybrid - French Evolution
  3. January 2022 COE Results 1st Bidding: Premiums Close Lower Except for Bikes
  4. Real-Time Colour-Changing Made Possible With E-Ink on The BMW iX
  5. Auspicious Dates To Clean Your Car In 2022
  6. Video: The SEAT Arona Is Not Half Bad! | mPreview

Continue scrolling to read a condensed version of the articles! Otherwise, you can click on the links above to bring you to the respective article or video!


COE Open Bidding Dates for 2022

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Here are the Open Bidding Dates for 2022. Just in case you didn't know, COE bidding happens every twice a month, on alternate Wednesdays.

The COE bidding exercise always starts on Monday at 12pm, on the week that the exercise is due.

Read the full article here!


mReview: Renault Arkana Fastback Hybrid - French Evolution

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A new contender in the hotly contested SUV market, the Arkana couples SUV practicality with coupe styling into a package that boasts a distinctive French flair.

In the endless sea of new SUV models, a new design trend has emerged - the SUV-coupe. Wanting to get in on the action, Renault has released their own take on the genre, the Arkana Fastback.

Interested in the Arkana Fastback? Proceed here to find out more!


January 2022 COE Results 1st Bidding: Premiums Close Lower Except for Bikes

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In the 1st COE bidding exercise for January 2022, Cat A closed at $57,599, Cat B at $77,700, Cat C at $42,200, Cat D at $9,689 and Cat E at $82,501

Click here for the full breakdown


Real-Time Colour-Changing Made Possible With E-Ink on The BMW iX

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Beyond serving as a versatile aesthetic feature for drivers, the different colour schemes generated by the E-ink can meet various functional requirements and environmental conditions while boosting the vehicle's efficiency.

Colour is an important aspect of a vehicle. It can be tough to pick the correct colour for your vehicle, but with BMW's E-ink, this may be a decision you'll no longer need to make. 

Click here to find out more!


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With Chinese New Year just around the corner, now is a good time to pick an auspicious date to give your car a thorough clean.

As the saying goes, "out with the old and in with the new". With Chinese New Year just four weeks away, now seems to be the perfect time to start planning your spring cleaning for the Lunar New Year.

Click here for more information!


Video: The SEAT Arona Is Not Half Bad! | mPreview

The 2021 SEAT Arona features 17" alloy rims, brushed chrome roof rails and a boot that can (almost) fit Aiden in. With a car at its price point, the features it provides and the comfort it delivers make it a pretty compelling proposition for motorists!

Proceed here for the full rundown.

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