The MINI Aceman is the latest addition to the British marque’s lineup, slotting neatly between the Cooper and the Countryman. With the Countryman now taking on a more traditional SUV role, the Aceman arrives as the “replacement” for the Clubman. This is a compact electric crossover that aims to give MINI fans a bit more space, practicality, and five-door convenience. How New Is It, Really? While the Aceman is a fresh nameplate in MINI’s ...
Read MoreThe new BMW X3 has taken the road less travelled, in a bid to stand out more from the competition. If you were to guess BMW’s most important model, you might instinctively say the 3 Series, the benchmark sports saloon that has shaped the brand’s DNA for decades. Or perhaps the 5 Series, given its versatility, spanning everything from executive sedans to high-performance M-badged monsters. But no, the real sales king is ...
Read MoreThe Neta X is the latest contender in the hotly contested SUV EV market. Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have noticed that the BYD Atto 3 has taken Singapore by storm. Everywhere you look, there is a good chance you will see one. Yet, not everyone wants to follow the crowd. Some prefer to stand out, even if their friends and relatives already own one. Perhaps they ...
Read MoreThe Neta AYA encapsulates the steep uphill battle for budget-friendly cars in Singapore. Being a budget-friendly car in Singapore is no easy feat. With the world's highest car prices, affordable runabouts are quickly becoming an endangered species. The current COE landscape favours luxury brands, where the additional cost of ownership is a smaller percentage of the overall price. Let's illustrate an example. The bread-and-butter Toyota Corolla Altis is currently priced at $164,888, with ...
Read MoreIt’s been a month driving the Hyundai IONIQ 6, and I’m still trying to make up my mind about its design. Don’t get me wrong—it’s definitely unique, but whether I love it or not depends on the day. What’s been fascinating is how polarising it’s been for people I’ve met. Some see it as stunningly beautiful (I’ve had four different people come up to me to say how much they ...
Read MoreThree weeks in, and the Hyundai IONIQ 6 continues to surprise me—not just with its comfort and performance but also with the little realities of EV ownership. As someone living in an HDB flat without a dedicated home charger, I’ve quickly learned that owning an EV means embracing a new level of planning, patience, and yes, apps. At last count, I now have eight EV charging apps on my phone. While ...
Read MoreThe Dongfeng Box (also known as the Nammi 01) makes a compelling case for practical and affordable urban mobility. With its approachable price point (as far as COE prices are concerned), surprisingly impressive range for its battery capacity, and other modern features, this five-door hatchback does reshape perceptions of entry-level EVs in our local automotive landscape. It’s got a future-focused foundation Built upon Dongfeng’s Quantum Architecture Platform 3, the Box is designed with ...
Read MoreTwo weeks into my journey with the Hyundai IONIQ 6, and I have to say, living with an EV has been a fascinating and slightly transformative experience. It was a bit about unlearning old habits, embracing new conveniences, and occasionally navigating unexpected quirks. The Ghost of Range AnxietyI’ll admit I started off this journey with a slight case of range anxiety. Something about watching the battery percentage tick down feels like ...
Read MoreAs many of you loyal readers know, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 clinched the coveted AutoApp Car of the Year 2025 award. And for good reason! It’s a car that continues to impress us at every turn—literally. From its spacious interior to its smooth ride quality, ample power, and range that can easily get you to Kuala Lumpur without a mid-journey recharge, it’s a true game-changer for EVs in Singapore. But what’s ...
Read MoreThe new electric Porsche Macan Turbo is a ferocious piece of engineering. I was recently in Thailand to attend Das Treffen 9, and Porsche Thailand has very kindly provided me a car to get around Bangkok. To my delight, they tossed me the keys to the new electric Macan Turbo. Having driven The Macan 4 earlier this year, I was eager to have a go in the torque monster. Power Unleashed Let’s start with ...
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