Benjamin Yong

Richmond

Writer and Journalist at Freelance

Freelance journalist and content writer. Former islander.

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This Month In Autos: Volume 13

3 weeks ago | vicariousmag.com | Benjamin Yong

2026 Mitsubishi BEVMitsubishi has confirmed a fresh battery electric vehicle is in the works, arriving next summer. Details are scant at this point, but the Japanese manufacturer is confirming it will be based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf thanks to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.
Time Zone: Watches For Father's Day

1 month ago | vicariousmag.com | Benjamin Yong

Dad’s and watches go together like, well, dad’s and watches. With Father’s Day just around the corner here, here are our top picks for some wristwear to put a smile on any parent enthusiast’s face. Q Timex Continental GMTCelebrating its 170th anniversary last year, there’s no doubt Timex has some bangers in the old vault. In 2019, the brand relaunched the quartz-powered sub-$300 Q retro line that has become a bestseller.
Vancouver International Auto Show 2025: DARPAN Picks

1 month ago | darpanmagazine.com | Benjamin Yong

The Vancouver International Auto Show returned this spring with its best-attended show yet, packing almost 139,000 attendees into the Vancouver Convention Centre over three days in late March. Among the more than 200 vehicles on display were a handful debuting in Western Canada for the first time. Below are DARPAN’s top three picks from this year’s event. 2025 Lincoln Navigator Lincoln’s flagship is reimagined for the 2025 model year as a fifth-generation offering.
This Month In Autos- Volume 12

1 month ago | vicariousmag.com | Benjamin Yong

2027 Slate TruckAfter conquering the e-commerce space, Amazon has set its eyes on the automotive sector by backing a new American EV-maker called Slate. The fledgling manufacturer’s initial SKU is a zero-emissions pickup expected retail around $25,000 USD. A bare-bones approach allows the truck to be priced so competitively.
This Month In Watches: Spring Swatches

2 months ago | vicariousmag.com | Benjamin Yong

Spring is in the air, cherry blossoms are in bloom— and thanks to Swatch Group, potentially on your wrist as well. Here are Vicarious’ top four picks for some seasonally-appropriate wristwear from the Swiss company. Blancpain X Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink OceanThe oldest existing watch brand established in 1735 has recently collaborated with Swatch to release a fun take on its heritage Fifty Fathoms scuba diving line.
Bulova 150

2 months ago | vicariousmag.com | Benjamin Yong

For a company celebrating its 150th anniversary, Bulova is very much an if you know, you know watch brand. Founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova in New York City, it has a rich history full of accomplishments such as innovating quartz technology, being a long-time supplier to the U.S. military and NASA, and pioneering advertisements in radio and television. Citizen acquired the business in 2008, and now in 2025 a number of heritage and new products are launching to commemorate the occasion.
Tag Heuer x F1 x Oracle Red Bull Racing

2 months ago | vicariousmag.com | Benjamin Yong

After a seven-year hiatus, it’s official: TAG Heuer is back as the official timekeeper of F1. And to celebrate the continuation of this long-standing relationship, the Swiss watchmaker has released the Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing. “In a sport defined by mental resilience, physical strength, strategy, innovation and performance it is only natural for TAG Heuer to be at the very heart of Formula 1 as Official Timekeeper,” said CEO Antoine Pin in a news release.
This Month In Autos: Volume 11

Mar 28, 2025 | vicariousmag.com | Benjamin Yong

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EVAn electrified variant of the GLC-Class is on the way, joining the internal-combustion and hybrid GLC 300 and 350e, respectively. Currently undergoing extreme sub-zero testing in northern Sweden, the vehicle is built on the company’s MB.EA platform. Still in full camouflage mode, what is seen so far resembles the model’s familiar shape.
The Top 3 Car Debuts at the Vancouver International Auto Show

Mar 28, 2025 | nuvomagazine.com | Benjamin Yong

The Top 3 Car Debuts at the Vancouver International Auto Show Current Issue — 2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore The 101st edition of the Vancouver International Auto Show wrapped up on March 23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, breaking attendance records with nearly 139,000 visitors over a five-day span. This year saw manufacturers and local dealers display more than 200 vehicles, ranging from luxury supercars and exotics to the latest passenger EVs and commercial cargo vans, a number of them...
Transition to Spring in These Canadian Sneaker Brands

Mar 27, 2025 | nuvomagazine.com | Benjamin Yong

Transition to Spring in These Canadian Sneaker Brands Current Issue — The Buy Canadian movement is moving full steam ahead right now, and consumers may or may not know it’s easy to participate in the footwear space as well.