The Honda Jazz has recently gotten a new facelift, hitting our shores with new looks and a hybrid drivetrain. Oh, and there’s a new crossover Crosstar variant too. Kah Motor, Singapore’s authorised distributor for Honda, has recently launched the updated Honda Jazz. This popular hatchback now includes a hybrid drivetrain, where a 105bhp 1.5-litre engine will work in tandem with two electric motors. Total output is now rated at 121bhp, and this ...
Read MoreIf you were looking for something that is extremely fuel efficient yet impresses on all fronts, look no further than the Kia Niro Hybrid. If you ask someone on the street what is a Kia Niro, chances are the replies you get are of the same tune as “efficient”, “family car” or maybe even “boring”. And that was something the Niro Hybrid couldn’t escape from, being relegated to the echelon of ...
Read MoreFor those who wish to savour earth-shattering speed and power, wrapped up in a discreet sterile package. Imagine: You are someone who is looking to snag up a new EV, but not just any EV. This EV has to be fast and agile, with enough power to rocket off into the sunset. However, you are also in the market for something sensible. Something that isn't too brash or outlandish, and can even ...
Read MoreMazda has finally decided to take part in the EV race, and what better way to join the fight than with something that is truly unique? Welcome to the Mazda MX-30. Based on the CX-30, the Mazda MX-30 is the Hiroshima-based automaker's first foray into the EV battleground, and it’s a smorgasbord of Mazda quirks and ingenuity. I really like it. Sleek compactness Right off the bat, the Mazda MX-30 dresses up to ...
Read MoreKia recently started a new partnership with Premier Taxis, launching a new fleet of 700 Kia Niro Plus Hybrid that will be run as taxis. This is the third time that Kia Singapore has partnered with Singapore-based taxi operator Premier, with their previous two collaborations being the Magentis in 2006 and Optima K5 in 2013. Approximately 700 units of the unique Niro Plus Hybrid variant will be introduced to our roads in ...
Read MoreVolvo is on the charge, quite literally, and it wants to fully electrify its lineup come 2030. Leading this charge is the XC40 Recharge, showing the world how the Swedes can do it in an organised, formal manner. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (And the C40 Recharge, which we reviewed earlier) are Volvo’s first foray into the EV space. Even with its EV underpinnings, it can still hold its own against ...
Read MoreInchcape Singapore expands their EV ecosystem with the acquisition of AutoInsure, who is experienced in EV maintenance and servicing. Inchcape Singapore, the official dealer for Toyota, Lexus and Suzuki cars here in Singapore, has recently announced that they have acquired AutoInsure, an automotive workshop group that specialises in electric vehicle (EVs) maintenance. As the world transitions to adopt a more eco-friendly approach, we are seeing more manufacturers pushing out new and state-of-the-art ...
Read MoreThe new BMW X1 impresses with its cheerful demeanour and wallet-friendly price. SUVs. Love or hate them, they're here to stay, and it seems the general public can't get enough of them. A tall stature, good boot space, room for 5 to fit comfortably, and it's off to the races. BMW has a proven track record of great SUVs, or SAVs as they're more locally coined. The German marque is no stranger ...
Read MoreWant to feel like a king on the roads? Take a seat. Land Rover is known for two kinds of cars. The first which you can depend on when scaling even the most treacherous terrain, wading through knee-deep water, or traversing the Sahara by land. The other kind, denoted as Range Rovers are, well, commonly bought by football players and have heaps of luxury that flaunt to other road users that you ...
Read MoreSleek looks tango with brute force, all wrapped up in one neat package. More awareness from the general public, coupled with big pushes and mandates from worldwide governments and it is off to the races for automakers. It is now an all-arms race to see who can have the biggest slice of the electric vehicle (EV) pie. Volvo has also joined in the fracas, even going a step further to pledge ...
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