At the 2024 Omoda Jaecoo International User Summit, the spotlight shines brightly on the all-new Jaecoo J5. This B-segment SUV crossover is a charming entry-level model that comes with loads of tech, style and thoughtful practicality. The Jaecoo J5 bears a striking resemblance to its bigger siblings, particularly the J7, with its boxy SUV silhouette and eye-catching light signatures. The front grille appears like a waterfall, cascading with vertical slats and flanked by ...
Read MoreThe sleek and smooth BYD Seal is now even more accessible to buyers with this new Cat A COE-friendly variant. The BYD Seal has always been a contender in the electric vehicle market, but with the latest updates, it's bound to turn even more heads—particularly with the enticing Category A COE that makes the Seal Dynamic more attainable than ever. Smooth Sailing on Rough Roads The first thing that strikes you is its ...
Read MoreMINI continues to leap into the future while honouring its past with the new MINI Cooper Electric. The latest iteration of the Mini Cooper Electric marks a significant transition, launching on a completely new platform and aiming to rectify the deficiencies of its predecessor, the MINI Cooper SE. The prior model had its fair share of limitations, often leaving enthusiasts and critics wanting more. For me, building an EV on a combustion ...
Read MoreIt may be more costly than before, but the updated Sorento is still a winner in my eyes. A Modern Marvel with a Personal Touch Just under a decade ago, the Kia Sorento captured the hearts of many with its blend of efficiency and value, particularly with the 2.2 CRDi model—a personal recommendation I made to countless friends and family. Those same vehicles are still in service, a testament to their enduring ...
Read MoreThe EV versions of the X1 and X2 make BMW's entry-level SUV models feel even more luxe. A Daring Blend of Electric Power and Bold Design If you were to wander into the AutoApp office and ask about the new BMW iX2 eDrive20 M Sport, you'd better be ready for a lively debate. This latest offering from BMW has divided our team, creating a buzz that's as electric as the car itself. Given ...
Read MoreIn a world teetering on the edge of electric vehicles and tech-packed hypercars, the Lotus Emira arrives as a beacon for purists. It’s the car that gives Lotus the authentic sports car pedigree it needs… whilst the brand transitions to an electric future. This isn’t Lotus’s big money-spinner (that title goes to the Eletre) but rather, the Emira is Lotus’ statement of intent. A reminder that before we dive headlong into a ...
Read MoreThis is arguably the best variant of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 available in Singapore. Avid readers of AutoApp will not be strangers to the Hyundai Ioniq 6. We’ve tested practically the entire range at this point, and each variant continues to charm us with market-leading specs and thoughtful practicality. Though, I’ll wager this single-motor long-range variant is the cream of the crop. It just feels right For prospective buyers, this is essentially the Cat ...
Read MoreThe Xpeng G6 aims to charm drivers with its smart, digital-first approach and eco-friendly credentials. But let’s be real, in a market already flooded with EV heavyweights, the G6 has a tough crowd to win over. So, what does Xpeng bring to the table? For starters, there’s a big screen inside, a trendy light bar outside, and a tech entrepreneur at the helm of the company, no less. All very nice things. But, ...
Read MoreThe Polestar 4 is a radical coupe SUV that has one or two tricks up its Nordic-trimmed sleeve to take on the competition. While Polestar and the rest of the industry refers to it as a "Coupe SUV," in reality it’s not all that SUV-ish. Think of it as sitting somewhere between the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in terms of size but with more luxury thrown in for good ...
Read MoreThe Audi Q4 e-tron is currently the German marque’s smallest electric SUV, until they decide to make an even tinier one. Audi was a little late to the EV party, but it has now made up some ground with the launch of the Q4 e-tron. We did see the original e-tron and Q8 e-tron grace our shores, but those models did not particularly sell well. That is why, with the Q4, Audi ...
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