The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV has made a silent but luxurious arrival on our shores. Luxury has always been a hallmark of the Maybach name, but with the EQS SUV, Mercedes-Maybach is blending their impeccable craftsmanship with electric mobility. This is a Maybach after all, and its design amplifies that. Every line, curve, and finish has been meticulously crafted. The exterior gleams with Maybach’s signature touches: a bold, upright grille (purely aesthetic here), ...
Read MoreThe MINI Aceman is here, and it’s unlike any MINI you’ve seen before. Combining the brand’s compact footprint with the ruggedness of a crossover, the Aceman introduces an all-electric platform to Singapore’s streets. As Daren Ching, Head of MINI Asia, put it, “The Aceman is our vision of urban adventure, bold, distinctive, and, of course, fun to drive.” At just over four meters long, the Aceman sits between the MINI Cooper and MINI ...
Read MoreEye-catching looks and eye-watering pace; is the Zeekr X AWD the premium EV hot hatch we've been waiting for? With its compact size and aggressive stance, the Zeekr X AWD isn’t just a pretty face; it’s an electrifying performer, hitting 0-100 km/h in a brisk 3.8 seconds and covering up to 420 km on a single charge. Now available in Singapore, this compact five-seat SUV has all the style and speed ...
Read MoreWait, why isn't the new Tesla Model 3 Performance not called the Plaid? Despite the rumours swirling around, this isn’t the fabled Plaid edition. This is the Model 3 Performance, and that badge on the boot isn’t the Plaid logo. To hit Plaid status in Tesla’s universe, you’d need three carbon-sleeve motors, which this one doesn’t have. What you do get, though, is the car Tesla’s engineers always envisioned the go-faster Model ...
Read MoreIt’s 5:30 am, and I’m barely awake. Sitting among some familiar and, a few not-so familiar faces at Komoco Motors, we were all gathered here for Hyundai’s “Great Electric Escape” with the made-in-Singapore IONIQ 6. Over three days, we’d be driving to Kuala Lumpur and back, immersing ourselves in a journey where art, nature, and city energy combined with the sheer thrill of going electric. Day 1: Hitting the Road with New Friends ...
Read MoreChery invited us to Wu Hu, China to try out a wide variety of the Jaecoo vehicle range. We wrung the cars over a variety of obstacles, including an asphalt gymkhana course and some challenging off-road terrain. The event, part of the OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit, showcased everything from pure electric to hybrid power. The cars we tried will also eventually make their way into the Singapore market, giving us first-hand ...
Read MoreHarmony Auto Singapore just unveiled a brand-new BYD and DENZA showroom at 7 Ubi Close, offering prospective buyers a new location in the east. This new Ubi showroom follows the successful opening of Harmony Auto’s first BYD Experience Centre at 77 Robinson Road earlier this year. Housed in the Alpine Centre, this new BYD showroom features models like the all-new BYD M6, the Seal, the ATTO 3, and the Dolphin. Prospective customers can ...
Read MoreZeekr has introduced its luxury electric MPV, the Zeekr 009, at the Singapore International Energy Week 2024 (SIEW). The Zeekr 009 will also serve as the official car sponsor for SIEW 2024. A fleet of 10 Zeekr 009 MPVs will ferry distinguished guests to and from the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, while offering attendees the chance to experience this luxury electric vehicle firsthand. This all-electric MPV boasts a 116kWh battery that delivers ...
Read MoreIf you’ve been waiting for a cool, eco-friendly way to get around Singapore, Gogoro just made it happen. The electric scooter opened its very first Singapore showroom at the Cycle & Carriage Electric Commercial Vehicle Hub in Ubi. Not only that, but they also launched three new Smartscooter models: the Gogoro SuperSport, Gogoro Premium, and Gogoro Viva Mix, all ready to hit the streets soon. A First Look at the Future of ...
Read MoreGlobal logistics giant DSV Air & Sea has acquired two new electric trucks from Volvo. The handover ceremony, held at DSV Singapore, marked a significant step towards sustainable transportation in the region. The initiative aligns with Singapore's Green Plan 2030, a nationwide effort to achieve sustainable development. Gino Marzola, Managing Director of DSV Air & Sea Singapore & Malaysia, expressed the importance of this transition: “Launching our new electric fleet marks a ...
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