If you thought Singapore’s luxury EV landscape was already a crowded cocktail party, prepare to add AVATR to the guest list. The high-end electric marque from China is now confirmed to be arriving on our shores later this year. AVATR (spelled without the 'E') is the crown jewel of Changan Automobile, one of China’s largest state-owned carmakers. This brand is the product of a three-way alliance between Changan, battery heavyweight CATL, and ...
Read MoreThe new Kia EV5 is proudly assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS). It’s Singapore’s first locally assembled Kia, and it joins the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 on the pedestal of locally-made automobiles. Design-wise, Kia’s been flexing its “Opposites United” philosophy, and the EV5 wears it well. The front fascia is adorned with Kia’ Digital Tiger Face. Clean, chiselled lines stretch out into Star Map LEDs that ...
Read MoreThe BYD Seal has gotten even smarter, thanks to a new OTA (Over-The-Air) update that’s just rolled out across the region. This is a full-on software enhancement designed to elevate the Seal experience, from intelligent navigation tweaks to in-car gaming and even voice assistant upgrades for Southeast Asia’s multi-lingual charm. Navigation System That Thinks Ahead Long-distance EV drivers, rejoice. The OTA brings a new EV Trip Charging Planner to your navigation system. It ...
Read MoreOn the ever-growing list of things I never thought I’d covet now sits a Chinese luxury MPV that goes by the name of Zeekr 009. An electric seven-seater that can out-accelerate other cars while massaging your back and chilling your drink? That’s a billionaire’s fever dream. Yet, here we are, with a near-5.2 metre behemoth from a brand that barely existed five years ago, making a surprisingly convincing pitch for your ...
Read MoreWhen Toyota first lifted the curtain on the RAV4 back in 1994, it was a curious cocktail of part SUV, part hatchback. Fast forward to today, and that cocktail’s been stirred, shaken, and now garnished with digital wizardry and electrified punch. Enter the sixth-generation RAV4, a heady mix of rugged charisma and family-friendly practicality. The new RAV4 retains the purposeful, athletic stance we’ve come to love, but with a dose of visual ...
Read MoreThe Chevrolet Corvette will finally be making its official debut in Singapore. After more than seven decades of dominating asphalt from Route 66 to Laguna Seca, the legendary sports car is now ready to write its next chapter on our side of the Pacific. And no, this isn’t a parallel import. This is Corvette, brought in officially for the first time by Alpine Motors, General Motors’ new authorised dealer in Singapore. From the ...
Read MoreTesla Singapore has flicked the switch on a new era of charging with the launch of its first V4 Supercharger station, nestled in the heart of One Holland Village. The V4 Superchargers are capable of pumping out up to 250kW, enough to give a Model 3 Long Range up to 282km of range in just 15 minutes. Blink and you might miss your charge. With longer cables, the V4 Supercharger has also ...
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TotalEnergies Unveils Next-Gen Engine Oils with API SQ and GF-7 Certification
TotalEnergies has taken a step forward in making sure our engines run cleaner, longer, and smarter. From its regional headquarters in Singapore, TotalEnergies Marketing Asia-Pacific Middle East has unveiled its new generation of lubricants that meet the latest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 performance standards, widely regarded as the gold standard for modern engine protection, efficiency, and longevity. At the heart of this new lineup is a familiar name with newfound credentials: ...
Read MoreWhat if you could skip the queuing and still walk away with a crowd-pleasing wine bottle in 30 minutes? That’s what Vivino is aiming to achieve with this new partnership. Welcome to Singapore’s newest wine trifecta: a groundbreaking partnership between Vivino, Shell, and Deliveroo that’s raising a toast to smarter, faster, and altogether more stylish wine retail. From mid-2025, getting a top-rated bottle of wine will be as effortless as picking up ...
Read MoreA 750-kilometre Audi A3 efficiency run, caffeine-deprived co-drivers, and a test to show that comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of fuel economy. I’ve done the northbound road trip to Malaysia more times than I care to admit, sometimes for the scenery, sometimes for the satay, and almost always with the silent mission to “beat the GPS estimate”. But this particular trip was different. This Audi-led drive wasn’t about making ...
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