Mokka-e represents electric-powered value-motoring. At the value-end of the electric vehicle (EV) market, one finds a slew of offerings such as the BYD Atto 3, Citroen e-C4 and Hyundai Kona Electric. Amongst them, one also finds the Opel Mokka-e from the Stellantis stable. Being so spoilt for choice, does the Mokka-e have what it takes to sway buyers to this German compact crossover? die Außenseite One first notices how the Mokka-e sits somewhat higher ...
Read MoreHome is where the heart is, and heart is where the Giulia Veloce is. I'm going to make a statement here that may offend some, but so be it. Only a soulless non-player character (NPC) could get into an Alfa Romeo - any Alfa Romeo - and not have a smile on their face, because the smile actually emanates from the heart. Such is the effect of Alfa Romeo's charismatic Italian cuore ...
Read MoreThe Mercedes-Benz E-Class has always been the penultimate regal saloon, and it is now back to keep its crown firmly on its head. This is the new 6th-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon. What, six generations already? Yes, like that old friend who's always been around; always reliable, always classy. Now, more than ever, owning an E-Class is like a silent announcement to the world "I’m a person of great wealth." And why wouldn't it ...
Read MoreThe MG M9 effortlessly ushers you and your passengers around in serene, silent comfort. In an automotive landscape dominated by crossovers, seeing MPVs make their return is a definite sight for sore eyes. These minivans have always been designed with one focus in mind - delivering supreme comfort - and MG has now entered the seven-seater arena with the new M9. This is a car that fits the missing piece in the ...
Read MoreThe Opel Combo-e Life combines the best of both worlds; a practical family hauler and room to spare for prospective cargo needs. The Opel range in Singapore is pretty complete for the most part. For smaller families, the Mokka-e is zippy around town, and the bigger van-like Zafira-e is catered to the business executive folk. But, what if you were someone who wanted a practical family vehicle, but needed extra room for ...
Read MoreThe BMW i5 presents a thoroughly convincing case for itself, and for prospective buyers who are thinking of making the jump to EVs. This is probably one of the most anticipated vehicles in recent history - the 8th generation BMW 5 Series. Dubbed the G60, it follows in the footsteps of a famed legacy, a car that its creators believe is still one of the world’s most beloved executive saloons. I mean, ...
Read MoreIs the e-C4 X a sedan, a cross-sedan or something else? In July 2023, I reviewed the Citroen e-C4 and needless to say, came away impressed. So, when the e-C4 X was first shown at the Singapore Motorshow 2024, I started chomping at the bits to see what this new variant would bring to the table. As for the question asked at the beginning of this article, we invite you to answer ...
Read MoreThe CN7 wiped the floor with its competition back when it first debuted, and this facelifted Hyundai Avante Hybrid is poised to sweep the field yet again. (updated: 23 April 2024) Practical, Affordable, and Fuss-Free. These were the attributes that made the Hyundai Avante (or Elantra) such a popular choice over the decades. What any family needed was wrapped up in one neat little package, ready to take on life’s adventures. The most ...
Read MoreThe Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is another expansion of the EQ portfolio and one that challenges its rivals head-on. When the titans of the automotive industry, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, announced their foray into electrification, they promised a streamlining of their model ranges, a focused approach to customer preferences, and a reduction in the number of model variants. However, skeptics, including myself, suspected that these declarations might just be lip service, and the ...
Read MoreSlap an additional motor, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Inspiration adds another personality to its already sensible ensemble - unadulterated fun. Hyundai's electric era has taken the world by storm, epitomised by the trailblazing Ioniq 5. The harbinger of Hyundai's ambitious Ioniq lineup has now spun off into multiple variants, each promising to sprinkle electric magic for every demographic profile out there. Fans the world over have been raving about the Ioniq ...
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