Heads up, cars are set to cost more in Singapore in 2024, thanks in part to the revised Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) standards. The new year comes new rules, specifically in the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) department. And, as you might have guessed, this means a shift in car prices. The highlight of this new change is the trim in rebate for cars in the A2 band - a drop from S$15,000 ...
Read MorePremium Automobiles Group will be the official distributor for ZEEKR and its two latest models in Singapore. ZEEKR, the luxury EV brand under the umbrella of China’s Geely Holding Group, is coming to Singapore in 2024. The Chinese firm has partnered with Premium Automobiles Group, the authorised dealer for Audi in Singapore. Two models will be available soon - the ZEEKR 009 and X. They’re the latest crop of vehicles from the ...
Read MoreThe new Xiaomi car launch is backed by Xiaomi's CEO, who aims to become one of the world's top five automakers. Xiaomi, the Chinese giant we all know for smartphones and electronics, will soon be taking on the automotive sector. On December 28, they unveiled their very first electric car model. It’s called the SU7, and 'SU' isn’t just any acronym; it stands for "Speed Ultra". Lei Jun is pitching this sedan ...
Read MoreThe Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is all the things you loved in the regular EQS, but doubled in size to appeal to more demographics. In the realm of Mercedes-Benz’s automotive opulence, where the EQS corresponds to the antiquated S-Class and the EQE to the E-Class, we now have a new member in the circle - the EQS SUV. It’s a formidable ‘off-roader’ in Mercedes speak, and the first using the German marque’s electric ...
Read MoreAfter four years, the long-awaited launch of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup has come and gone. But, was it worth the hype? The moment we've all been waiting for has finally rolled in - the Tesla Cybertruck has hit the streets, or rather, it's gearing up to hit them. After a four-year wait that felt longer than a cross-country road trip, this angular beast has made its grand entrance. It's been ...
Read MoreAudi helped facilitate the Greentech Festival, Europe's largest sustainability festival, in Singapore for its second rendition. Audi has once again taken the wheel at the Greentech Festival, steering sustainability right into the heart of Singapore for the second year in a row. This was an eco-extravaganza where companies, visionaries, and the curious minds of Singapore converged to dive deep into the sea of green solutions. Now, what's the Greentech Festival, you ask? ...
Read MoreThe BYD Seal hits the ground running and offers real competition to the big gun EV brands on the market. BYD has come a long way, and it is clear to see from the cars it offers. The Seal is the Chinese firm’s latest creation to make it onto our shores. It comes hotly after the extremely successful Atto 3 SUV and the adorable Dolphin hatchback. Now, we get a sports saloon ...
Read MoreDaimler Commercial Vehicles South East Asia (DCVSEA) just dropped the curtain on the first-ever Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 fully-electric truck right here in our bustling city. Daimler Truck AG, the heavyweight champ of commercial vehicle manufacturing, is putting the pedal to the metal in creating an eco-friendly commercial transportation future. Championing an Era of E-Mobility The eActros isn't just your run-of-the-mill electric truck. It's the flagship series of Mercedes-Benz trucks, a pioneer in the ...
Read More19 Polestar 2 cars will join the ranks of the Singapore Traffic Police and patrol the roads of Singapore come 2024. Imagine the hum of the expressway without the roar of engines, as a fleet of 19 swift and exhaust-free Polestar 2 saloons don the cape of Singapore's Traffic Police from 2024. You’ll start to see them on the roads soon (hopefully not giving chase to you), as Polestar won the ...
Read MoreYou may think the dual-motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Inspiration variant is just a simple affair of adding one more motor, but the true answer goes much deeper than that. Hyundai has been riding this high-voltage wave for some time now, and its journey through the e-mobility landscape has been nothing short of fascinating. Remember the original electric Ioniq? Back then, Hyundai played it safe, creating a design that mirrored traditional combustion-engine cars ...
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