Heads up, cars are set to cost more in Singapore in 2024, thanks in part to the revised Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) standards. The new year comes new rules, specifically in the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) department. And, as you might have guessed, this means a shift in car prices. The highlight of this new change is the trim in rebate for cars in the A2 band - a drop from S$15,000 ...
Read MoreMitsubishi is taking a pause sales wise in Singapore until 2025, thanks in part to the revised emissions scheme. Mitsubishi car sales are hitting the brakes in Singapore this year. Fret not, Mitsubishi car owners - Cycle & Carriage (C&C), the brand's representative, assures that existing owners will still receive full support. The Driving Force Behind the Pause It turns out that the revised Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) and a change in vehicle ...
Read MoreThe new flagship four-storey establishment houses two pre-owned car showrooms, BMW Motorrad, Sime Darby Services, plus a host of workshops for aftersales care. Sime Darby Motors has recently pulled the covers off their new four-storey flagship facility. Located at 1 Ubi Road, you're greeted by two pre-owned car showrooms as soon as you step in the doors - Sime Darby Auto Selection (SDAS) and BMW Premium Selection (BPS). SDAS is where you'll ...
Read MorePremium Automobiles Group will be the official distributor for ZEEKR and its two latest models in Singapore. ZEEKR, the luxury EV brand under the umbrella of China’s Geely Holding Group, is coming to Singapore in 2024. The Chinese firm has partnered with Premium Automobiles Group, the authorised dealer for Audi in Singapore. Two models will be available soon - the ZEEKR 009 and X. They’re the latest crop of vehicles from the ...
Read MoreThe new Xiaomi car launch is backed by Xiaomi's CEO, who aims to become one of the world's top five automakers. Xiaomi, the Chinese giant we all know for smartphones and electronics, will soon be taking on the automotive sector. On December 28, they unveiled their very first electric car model. It’s called the SU7, and 'SU' isn’t just any acronym; it stands for "Speed Ultra". Lei Jun is pitching this sedan ...
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Jaguar Land Rover Embraces Digital Transformation Through Partnership with Tata Communications
The partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Communications will see 128 JLR global sites connected with cloud-first, software defined network capabilities. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has recently announced a new partnership with Tata Communications, the global commtech (communications technology) player, to future-proof its digital transformation and pave the way for new standards such as Industry 4.0 and advanced analytics. JLR is on a mission with its Reimagine strategy, and Tata Communications ...
Read MoreThe Eurokars Group has officially opened its doors to its brand new Eurokars Centre headquarters situated along Kung Chong Road. Eurokars Group has just unveiled its prestigious new headquarters, the Eurokars Centre, and it's not your run-of-the-mill building; rather, it's an eight-story marvel worth a cool S$106 million. This place is set to be the regional headquarters for the Eurokars Group, and the nerve center for Eurokars' executives. Nestled within is now the ...
Read MorePorsche car number two million built for a customer in Dubai. Employees at the Porsche site in Saxony celebrated a special production milestone. The two-millionth Porsche to be built in Leipzig – a Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid in Madeira Gold Metallic – left the production line on its way to a customer in Dubai. The Panamera model line has been in operation in Leipzig since 2009. For a little bit of backstory, ...
Read MoreThe Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022 or EVCA came into force on 8 December 2023. Starting 8 December 2023, under the Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022 or EVCA regime, all electric vehicle (EV) chargers must be type-approved by the Land Transportation Authority (LTA) and bear registration and charger-approval labels, which can be applied for via the OneMotoring website (https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/). There will be a six-month transitional period from 8 December 2023 to ...
Read MoreAfter four years, the long-awaited launch of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup has come and gone. But, was it worth the hype? The moment we've all been waiting for has finally rolled in - the Tesla Cybertruck has hit the streets, or rather, it's gearing up to hit them. After a four-year wait that felt longer than a cross-country road trip, this angular beast has made its grand entrance. It's been ...
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