In collaboration with OPPO, Qualcomm Technologies and Swift Navigation, this initiative marks Southeast Asia’s first deployment of high-accuracy GPS positioning integrated directly into a mobile phone and app experience.

From city canyons to centimetre-level clarity

Standard GPS accuracy can degrade beyond 20 metres in dense cities. Grab’s new pilot combines advanced hardware, chipsets and cloud-based correction signals, delivering positioning that is up to ten times more accurate than conventional GPS.

“Grab is the first to bring this level of precise positioning technology to ride-hailing in Southeast Asia. Driver- and delivery-partners will be driving with technology that is at the cutting edge. With advanced devices and precision GPS corrections working together, our partners can navigate complex urban environments more confidently, improving efficiency and unlocking new earning potential.”

Nilofer Christensen, Head of Consumer Product, GrabMaps

Four specialists, one precise system

• OPPO provides its Find N5 foldable phone, equipped with Dual Frequency GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
• Qualcomm Technologies activates Meter-Level Positioning for Mobile within the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform that powers the OPPO Find N5. This allows the phone to receive real-time GPS correction signals.
• Swift Navigation supplies its cloud-based Skylark Precise Positioning Service, which uses advanced atmospheric modelling and a network of ground reference stations to correct GPS errors and deliver up to 10x greater accuracy. In Singapore, Skylark taps into accurate GNSS data from the Singapore Satellite Positioning Reference Network (SiReNT), operated by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA).

Through learnings from this pilot, Grab plans to extend the enhanced positioning capability to its proprietary Karta devices in the near future, ensuring that more driver- and delivery-partners can benefit over time.

Of course, GPS is only half the story in Singapore, where so many journeys disappear into basement carparks and underground drop-off points. No matter how precise your satellite fix is, signals will eventually fade as you descend beneath the surface.

To address this, Grab has been quietly mapping basements and carparks across the island using its proprietary KartaCam devices and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. These maps, combined with advanced map-matching algorithms and a dead-reckoning system, allow GrabMaps to preserve turn-by-turn guidance even when satellites fall silent.

As of November 2025, basement carparks of key hotels such as the Mandarin Oriental, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay and The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, as well as shopping malls including Marina Square, Millenia Walk and Millenia Singapore, have been mapped. The effort is ongoing and will progressively extend to more locations where GPS signals are typically weakest.

The pilot began in October 2025 and currently involves nearly 250 selected driver- and delivery-partners. Around 60 of them have been provided with OPPO Find N5 foldable devices sponsored by Grab and OPPO.

What it means for consumers

For passengers and consumers, the technology is invisible. You are unlikely to see a new button in the app, but you may notice:

• More accurate estimated arrival times, especially in dense districts.
• Fewer missed turns leading to circuitous detours.
• Driver-partners arriving at the correct entrance of a sprawling mall or hotel.
• Food and parcel deliveries finding the right apartment tower or drop-off zone more consistently.

In effect, lane-level accuracy helps ensure Grab’s services arrive where they are needed, not “somewhere nearby”.

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Across two days, GREEN-HOUSE 2025 brought together over 80 partners and brands, nine immersive zones and more than 40 free workshops and activities.

A headline showcase by Mercedes-Benz unveiled the brand’s first-ever life-sized 3D-printed G-Class, created from 40,531 discarded PET bottles (580kg of recycled plastic) by Hong Kong studio Editecture.

Titled “Living Form, Lasting Purpose”, the showcase threads sustainability through the lens of luxury. Under the evolving theme “Engineered for Impact”, this year’s activation leans harder into outcomes: what actually changes when design, technology and responsibility share the same brief?

“At Mercedes-Benz, excitement is about purpose. GREEN-HOUSE 2025 is where we come together with the community to show how luxury can evolve responsibly. Through regenerative design and collaborations with like-minded partners, we’re driving the future. Together, we are crafting iconic experiences that honour innovation, sustainability and the people who make it possible.”

Darren Ng, Head of Customer Excitement, Mercedes-Benz Singapore

The brand’s presence unfolds across three key touchpoints:

Living Form, Lasting Purpose

In collaboration with Editecture, the newly launched electric G-Class is reimagined as a life-sized silhouette built from 40,531 discarded plastic bottles.

From afar, it reads as an homage to a design icon journeying into its electric future. Step closer, and the illusion shifts: the “car” reveals itself as a modular system of chairs, shelves and lamps engineered for strength, easy disassembly and repeated reuse.

From Hand to Coral

Crafted with local design studio WASTD, each BYO bottle holder is made from discarded plastic bottles collected in Singapore and transformed into a durable, refined accessory.

Personalised initials turn every holder into a small emblem of responsibility. With 100% of proceeds directed to the Garden City Fund’s 100K Corals Initiative, each piece carries a ripple effect from hand to reef.

What It Takes to Evolve

Hosted by radio personality Rosalyn Lee, a short film traces the journey from plastic waste to purposeful design, from beaches to classrooms and design studios to city hubs.

Along the way, Rozz meets changemakers working alongside Mercedes-Benz to reimagine the future of plastic, making the case that real evolution begins when communities act in concert rather than isolation.

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Business owners looking for cleaner and greener choices to electrify their fleet now have two new options, with the launch of the KGM Musso EV and Qingling EQ2 electric trucks in Singapore.

Both were launched at ChargedUp, an electric vehicle (EV) conference held at the Singapore Management University (SMU) from 6 to 9 November.

The KGM Musso EV is a new pickup truck from a familiar carmaker that has been rebranded. KGM, or KG Mobility, is the new incarnation of Ssangyong, following its takeover by the Korean conglomerate KG Group in 2022. The renaming was done in order to make a clean break from the negative brand image that has been associated with Ssangyong through the years.

The Musso EV features an electric motor that produces 152kW/205bhp and 339Nm of torque, offering plenty of grunt for load lugging work. The motor is powered by an 80.6kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery that gives the truck a range of up to 420km on a full charge. 

The battery is also backed by a class-leading 10 year/1 million km (whichever comes first) warranty, offering business owners long-term peace of mind.

In terms of payload, the Musso EV is capable of carrying up to 930kg in its bed, and it also comes with handy features like tie-down points, an integrated rear deck LED light for better visibility and adjustable reclining rear seats with 60/40 split folding.

The interior comes with car-like features, such as a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a wireless smartphone charger, and numerous USB-C charge ports. 

It also has advanced driver assistance systems like Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning, for maximum safety on the roads.

The Qingling EQ2 meanwhile is a heavy duty electric truck that can be driven by Class 3/3A license holders. It also does not need a Vehicle Parking Certificate (VPC), which is a requirement for heavy vehicles to park at designated parking spaces in Singapore at night.

The EQ2’s electric motor produces 167kW/224bhp and 420Nm of torque, and the large 100.46kWh battery gives it a range of up to 515km. The battery can also be charged at speeds of up to 120kW, minimising downtime for drivers.

Qingling says that the EQ2 can be customised for various business needs, and you can have the rear configured with an open wooden or metal deck bed, an enclosed cargo box, or a refrigerated box for those utilising the truck for food-related transport operations.

As a heavy electric commercial vehicle, the EQ2 qualifies for a $40,000 incentive under the Heavy Vehicle Zero Emission Scheme (HVZES), and up to $30,000 in rebates as part of the Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant (EHVCG) for the first 500 applicants. 

Both incentives will apply to electric trucks registered from 1 January 2026, and the total amount of $70,000 represents a significant amount of cost savings for business owners.

The KGM Musso EV is retailing for $189,888 with COE, while pricing for the Qingling EQ2 starts at $155,888 with COE. 

Qingling Singapore is the official distributor for the Qingling brand here, and they have partnered with Motorway for their retail operations. KGM meanwhile is represented by Motorway, in a continuation of their distributorship of Ssangyong which they have held since 2007.

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Billed as “bigger and more comprehensive” than its launch edition in April, this year’s ChargedUp@SG stretched from 6 to 9 November 2025, with SMU Hall at the heart of the action and the rest of the campus pressed into duty as exhibition space, test-drive routes and a festival ground.

The event was deliberately built as a bridge: from ecosystem talk to on-the-ground adoption, from boardroom strategy to how you actually plug a van in at the end of a long delivery shift.

The ChargedUp@SG 2.0 Conference drew a regional line-up of speakers from charge-point operators, technology providers, financiers and policymakers. Names like Charge+, Huawei, PowerUp, Schneider Electric and the SMBC-Aravest Infrastructure Fund took to the stage to tackle the deceptively simple question: how do we scale EV adoption in Southeast Asia without breaking the grid or the bank?

There was plenty of talk about regulation and financing too. After all, you can design the most elegant charging solution in the world, but if the business model does not stack up for operators and landlords, it will never progress beyond a pretty slide deck.

And hovering over every panel was Singapore’s own commitment: to phase out internal-combustion engine cars by 2040 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

From 6 to 9 November, the campus also hosted a public-facing EV showcase, with passenger and commercial EVs displayed and made available for test drives. Families, fleet buyers and the merely curious all had the chance to sit in, poke around and, crucially, drive. For many, it was their first time feeling instant torque rather than hearing an engine rev.

If the inaugural ChargedUp@SG earlier this year proved there was appetite with several thousand attendees and fully booked test-drive slots, this second edition doubled down on making EVs feel less exotic and more everyday.

Across its conference, exhibition, site tours and public showcase, ChargedUp@SG 2.0 stayed faithful to its stated ambition: to act as a catalyst, not merely a calendar entry.

It gathered the right mix of people, technologies and ideas in a single, highly walkable space, and forced them to talk, debate and occasionally disagree, all within sight of actual vehicles and chargers.

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The journey opened at BMW Welt and the BMW Museum. Participants were personally welcomed by Ms Ritu Chandy (Senior Vice President) and Mr Sebastian Ahlers (Regional Area Manager, BMW Group, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa).

“The PML BMW M Experience is true to our promise that once you become a BMW owner with Performance Motors, you will be entering an exclusive world of exceptional experiences beyond the sale. Whether it is a passion for the drive, a taste for exquisite cuisine, or a love for golf, we are focused on engaging our customers in meaningful ways that reflect their lifestyle interests.”

Mr Lawrence Tan, Managing Director, Performance Motors Limited (PML)

A first look at the Neue Klasse iX3

The customers were also provided an up-close encounter with the fully electric BMW iX3, the first model of the revolutionary Neue Klasse.

Salzburgring shakedown

The highlight of the trip was a shakedown at the 4.2-kilometre Salzburgring. Behind the wheel of the BMW M4 Competition, 13 drivers put precision to the test: timed slalom runs, double-lane changes, and controlled drifts. Each participant left not only faster but sharper, graduating with a BMW M Race Track Training certificate as proof.

Mr Tan added, “When someone chooses BMW, it is often because they have a deep appreciation for its precision, power, and sheer driving pleasure. We (Performance Motors) promise to bring more exciting drive experiences so that our BMW owners can fully indulge this passion, be it an exclusive racetrack adventure in Salzburg or curated convoy road trips to Malaysia.”

When the soundtrack is an S58 at full chat and the classroom is Salzburgring, you don’t mind repeating the lesson.

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The first public safety technology demonstration, targeted by the end of 2028, will centre on the Kia PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle), a modular EV architecture that can be rapidly configured for everything from patrol to rapid response. Why build and maintain countless bespoke vehicles when a single, scalable system can slot in mission-specific modules like Lego bricks?

PBVs promise a common electric backbone onto which purpose-built cabins and equipment can be mounted. Crucially, it dovetails with the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the nation’s push for all vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040.

“Hyundai Motor Group has established a solid foundation for driving public mobility innovation in partnership with the Singaporean government, leveraging our proprietary technologies,” said Ilbum Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Policy Office at Hyundai Motor Group. “Through real-world demonstrations of mobility solutions, we will continue to lead global innovation in future technologies such as robotics and hydrogen.”

“Every partnership we forge is about advancing science and technology to empower the Home Team with better tools and smarter systems. This collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group enables us to push the boundaries of future mobility technologies and bring cutting-edge innovations into real-world Home Team operations, and beyond,” said HTX Chief Executive Chan Tsan. In other words: fewer buzzwords, more boots-on-the-ground benefits.

If you’re wondering “Why Singapore?”, consider the test-bed trifecta: open regulatory posture, deep technical talent and a culture that prizes execution. Since launching HMGICS in 2023, the Group has woven itself into the local ecosystem, turning Singapore into a human-centred smart mobility hub.

Hyundai’s acquisition of Boston Dynamics in 2021 was a signal that the Group sees robots as co-workers in factories today and force multipliers tomorrow. In April, further investments were announced to integrate robotics into manufacturing processes.

On the hydrogen front, the XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck has already proven that zero-emissions haulage needn’t be hypothetical. If electric PBVs suit urban duty cycles, hydrogen can shoulder heavier loads and longer routes.

Does it all arrive tomorrow? No. But with a 2028 demonstration in sight and institutional momentum behind it, it’s only a matter of time.

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Mazda is fielding a fleet of ten vehicles, headlined by the fuel-sipping CX-5 M-Hybrid and the newly muscular CX-80 PHEV.

The Singapore FinTech Festival, organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) and Constellar, in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore, has spent a decade championing collaboration and meaningful innovation. Mazda’s presence signals a similar philosophy: human-centric design paired with engineering that makes long days feel shorter.

“At Mazda, we believe in creating journeys that matter, combining human-centric design with cutting-edge performance. Together with the SFF community, we are excited to deliver Greater Journeys at this defining moment,” says Mr Chong Kah Wei, Managing Director of Mazda Singapore.

SFF’s corridors are where finance meets frontier tech, where the best ideas are grounded by good execution. Mazda’s brand of engineering has long thrived in that same overlap: elegant solutions, tidy packaging, design that respects the person behind the wheel rather than merely dazzling the spec sheet.

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Tesla Singapore has opened its second Experience Centre here, and the new location is situated at Westgate in Jurong East, offering a convenient location for those residing in the west to get up close with the brand.

Tesla had earlier set up a temporary pop-up space within the same mall in June 2025, but the new Experience Centre will be a permanent space, complementing Tesla’s other Experience Centre at Millenia Walk, as well as the main Tesla Centre at Toa Payoh.

To commemorate the opening of the new Westgate Experience Centre, Tesla is offering members of the public a chance to win a three-day, two-night test drive in either a Model 3 or Model Y. 

The campaign, called Drive to Believe, aims to let Singaporeans discover how a Tesla can fit into their lifestyle, and experience the brand’s charging infrastructure and vehicle performance.

For existing Tesla owners, the opening of the Westgate outlet also saw the introduction of four new Superchargers at the mall’s basement carpark.

One of the Superchargers has been decked out in a unique livery that features local nature symbols like the Crimson Sunbird and the Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim flower.

The new Tesla Experience Centre is located at #01-01 of the Westgate shopping mall, and opening hours are from 10am to 9pm daily.

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On paper, the 007 dispatches 0–100km/h in 3.9 seconds, has up to 650km of range, and includes a WANOS Premium 19-speaker setup. Priced from S$191,888 with COE, it’s competitively priced for the Singaporean EV sedan market.

The Dongfeng 007 is a symbol of luxury, boldness, intelligence, and future mobility. Jessica embodies those same qualities, and her presence helped us tell that story in a truly unforgettable way.”

Soh Ming, Founder and Managing Director of Volt Auto

Jessica Jung made an appearance to reveal the car, then shifted gears for a more intimate sit-down later that afternoon at Volt Auto’s Tai Seng showroom, fielding questions about design, innovation and her own return to Singapore.

“I’m honoured to be part of this exciting launch. I was totally impressed by the design. I really hope people in Singapore are inspired to try new things; don’t be afraid to open new doors.”

Jessica Jung, American-Korean singer-songwriter and actress

On launch day, Volt Auto also supported wellness platform Happie SG, sponsoring a Dongfeng Box as the Grand Prize for its third-anniversary showcase at Jewel Changi Airport, co-presented with Zoe Tay.

The company has set its sights on Malaysia in 2026, with plans to distribute Dongfeng models and even establish a knock-down assembly plant.

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LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort has officially opened Asia’s first LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race attraction.

It is a full-fledged, purpose-built attraction in the IMAGINATION Zone, designed to let children (and the parents who pretend they’re “just helping”) build, test, race, and even virtually compete in their very own LEGO Ferrari.

And just so nobody forgets the scale of it all, the centrepiece is the world’s first life-sized LEGO® Ferrari F50, constructed from a staggering 421,652 LEGO elements, weighing 1,603kg and taking 1,306 hours to complete.

“This experience captures the essence of both LEGO and Ferrari; creativity, innovation, and excitement. All brought to life in a way families can enjoy together,” said Cs Lim, Vice-President of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. “We’re proud to bring this world-class attraction to Malaysia, and to be the first in Asia to do so.”

Five Zones, One Red-Blooded Idea

The LEGO Ferrari Build & Race is laid out like a race weekend.

1. Ferrari Garage
This is where the emotions start. Guests step into a mini Ferrari world, complete with memorabilia, nuggets of racing history and, of course, that show-stopping life-sized LEGO® Ferrari F50. For the kids, it’s magic. For the grown-ups, it is nostalgia brought to life in bricks.

2. Build Zone
Here’s where imagination takes the wheel. Visitors get to design and assemble their very own LEGO Ferrari race car from scratch. No two cars will ever look the same because no two builders ever think alike.

3. Test Zone
What is a racecar without data? The attraction lets you send your creation over three different tracks, each created to challenge different aspects of the car. Too tall? Too heavy? Too many spoilers? You will find out very quickly.

4. Virtual Race Zone
Guests can scan their physical LEGO car and take it to the digital track, racing on a virtual version of Ferrari’s famed Fiorano circuit in Italy. You can customise, compete and even celebrate on the winners’ podium.

5. DUPLO® Build Area
Because the under-fives must never feel left out, there is a safe, soft-brick corner for future engineers. Start them young, as they say.

“Ferrari has always stood for performance, passion and excellence. The LEGO Ferrari Build & Race attraction is a fun, interactive way to share that spirit with new generations,” added Benoit Montaigne, Global Creative Manager Experience at Ferrari.

A Tourism Win for Johor

The launch was officiated by Johor Menteri Besar, YAB Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. It strengthens LEGOLAND Malaysia’s position as Southeast Asia’s ultimate family destination and comes at an excellent time, right ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026 and Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

With over 420,000 bricks, a hero car unlike anything else in the region, and an experience that blends hands-on building with digital play, the attraction is well placed to become a must-visit for school holidays, short weekend trips from Singapore, and frankly, anyone who has ever secretly wanted to build a Ferrari and race it.

So, start your engines and your imagination. Asia’s first LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race is open, loud, and wonderfully red.

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