Drivers seeking an MPV now have an exciting new option: the facelifted Kia Carnival Hybrid. Three years after its original fourth-generation debut, the new Carnival offers substantial upgrades in exterior styling, cabin features, and, most notably, its drivetrain. Gone is the 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine of the original; you’ll instead find a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 54kW electric motor and a new 6-speed automatic transmission. This transition to a petrol-electric ...
Read MoreThe BMW M5 still retains its V8, but it is now paired with an electric motor to give 717bhp and 1,000Nm of torque. BMW has just unveiled the new M5. The V8 lives on, but it is now coupled to a new hybrid system; 577bhp 4.4-litre from the V8, 194bhp from the electric motor. Combined, the M5 can churn out a staggering 717bhp and an eye-watering 1,000Nm of torque. But, because of the ...
Read MoreThe all-new Hyundai Santa Fe is currently Singapore’s only turbocharged-hybrid 7-Seater SUV. Komoco Motors has just launched the much-anticipated fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe in Singapore. With two trims to choose from - the TurboHybrid and the TurboHybrid Calligraphy - there’s a lot to get excited about. The new Santa Fe makes a striking first impression with its urban-friendly appearance, practically begging you to take it on an adventure. With a longer wheelbase and a ...
Read MoreSadly, the Lamborghini V10 has been killed off. But, in its place, there will be a new V8 engine capable of reaching 10,000rpm. Lamborghini has done it. It has succumbed to the electrification craze, and will electrify the supercar realm with its upcoming project, the Lamborghini 634. Slated to succeed the famed Huracán, this model is set to join the ranks of Lamborghini's High-Performance Electrified Vehicles (HPEV). Notable members include the Lamborghini ...
Read MoreThe new fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT is to be unveiled in June, and it will be the first car built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. June is set to mark a new chapter in Bentley's storied 105-year saga with the debut of the fourth-generation Continental GT, introducing the world to Bentley's pioneering Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. The new car promises an exhilarating 771hp and 1000Nm of torque, paired with an ...
Read MoreGenerational improvements to the Prius have seen it stand tall as the industry standard for hybrid vehicles. The Ur Prius was introduced in 1997 as the first mass-produced hybrid car, and immediately became renowned for excellent fuel economy. Toyota has steadily improved its base formula for the hybrid system since then, resulting in what we have today. This is the fifth generation Prius featuring the fifth generation hybrid system. Despite a plethora ...
Read MoreICE, hybrids, EVs and concept vehicles for all to view at the Singapore Motor Show 2024. The Singapore Motor Show 2024 opened for public viewing on 11 January 2024. Some new cars and concept vehicles were launched and/or shown, and here are the notable ones. Audi Another e-tron-badged EV joins the Singapore market line-up as the Q4 Sportback e-tron was unveiled. Expect a couple of different trim levels featuring up to 286hp courtesy ...
Read MoreThe new Subaru Crosstrek is now Subaru's entry-level model and coming with a new hybrid engine. Hold on, didn't we already know this SUV as the XV? So, here's the deal. Subaru decided to unleash the Crosstrek nameplate here in Singapore, a moniker previously reserved for our friends in North America. This isn't just a subtle name change either; it's a whole new personality. First things first, let's talk looks. The Crosstrek has ...
Read MoreThis is the first time the seven-seater Lexus LM is available in Singapore. On Friday 6 October 2023, the new Lexus LM was launched at the Lexus Boutique at 33 Leng Kee Road. Also newly introduced was the Lexus VIP Lounge. Ng Khee Siong, Interim Managing Director of Inchcape Singapore, said, "From the very onset, the Inchcape Singapore team has been wholeheartedly dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for all our valued customers." "This ...
Read MoreFirst-class travel with the Vellfire on-road en route to first-class travel in the air. I wasn't kidding about the 'first-class' bit folks. The Toyota Vellfire launch event was themed with first-class travel in mind, complete with boarding gate, cabin crew and customised luggage tags in a font colour and script of one's choosing. Then came the main event where the new Vellfire rolled in out of the clouds. This is one imposing-looking ...
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