MINI debuted its "MINI Mixed Reality" technology at the international media launch of the all-new MINI Cooper Electric in Sitges, Spain. And I was seriously impressed with what they have come up with. Essentially, the new technology enables drivers to immerse themselves in an augmented virtual world, while still being able to drive and be behind the wheel. This is achieved by a pioneering pair of virtual reality goggles paired with precision GPS ...
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New Omoda Showroom Has Officially Opened Its Doors, Omoda E5 Available For Buyers
Chery has made a triumphant return to Singapore, with their new showroom finally opened to the public, alongside the launch of the new Omoda E5. After a spell of anticipation heightened by teasers, Chery Automobile has officially marked its return to Singapore. This re-entry was spearheaded under the familiar guidance of Vertex Automobile. The curtains were lifted on the evening of Tuesday, 23 May 2024, at the new Omoda-Jaecoo showroom at 3 ...
Read MorePorsche has recently affirmed their participation in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with the advent of the next-generation GEN4 vehicles. Michael Steiner, a member of Porsche’s Executive Board for Research and Development, shared his insights, reflecting on the long-term vision Porsche has for Formula E. He emphasised how the platform has been instrumental in driving forward Porsche’s expertise in e-mobility, transforming high-octane races into laboratories for developing tomorrow's consumer technologies. According ...
Read MoreThe new Porsche 911 GTS models will offer a new 3.6-litre engine coupled to an electrically-assisted turbocharger. It was inevitable, wasn’t it? The Porsche 911 will soon be electrified, starting with the Carrera GTS models. The 3.6-litre engine will be paired with a shiny new 'T-Hybrid' system, an electric motor melded into an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. This adds 53hp and 150Nm of torque at your beck and call. Even the turbocharger isn’t left ...
Read MoreAfter years of back and forth, the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) scheme is finally going ahead, affecting Singaporean cars travelling to Malaysia. Contact Details For VEP MY VEP Pte Ltd (Woodlands - Singapore)VEP Collection Centre (Johor - Malaysia)186 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #03-01, Singapore 757515+60 3-7941 288817, EDL, Kampung Bendahara, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia+60 3-7941 2888 It appears the long-awaited Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for foreign vehicles entering Malaysia is making 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 Kia EV3 now comes with a bigger 81.4kWh battery and a 201bhp electric motor, squaring up to its rivals. Cruising down the boulevard in a sleek, all-electric crossover. That's the promise of Kia's latest model, the EV3, as it joins its’ EV lineup. Range anxiety is a thing of the past, with the EV3 boasting 600km of range on its Long Range variant. It overshadows the EV6's 506km, thanks to ...
Read MoreDubbed #RevUpSG, the first phase of the Singapore GP Formula 1 engagement campaign begins with a series of educational experiences. Singapore GP has just announced its newest campaign, #RevUpSG, an outreach campaign designed to revitalise local excitement for the upcoming Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024. This initiative rolls out complimentary F1-themed activities, promising four months of high-octane entertainment starting with a series of enriching educational experiences. Through a partnership with ...
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Charlotte Dickson Appointed Regional Director of McLaren Asia Pacific
McLaren Automotive has recently announced that Charlotte Dickson will be appointed the role of Regional Director for the region. Having been at McLaren since 2018, Charlotte brings experience from her decade-long tenure in luxury automotive roles across Europe and the Middle East. Charlotte's journey with McLaren has been marked by significant achievements, including expanding the brand's footprint across the Asia Pacific market, optimising inventory across its extensive network of 17 retailers, and ...
Read MoreHyundai Motor is steering the conversation towards a hydrogen-fueled future at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. As they rolled out their Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell electric truck, the spotlight is on a vision; a hydrogen society where clean energy thrives from production to pavement. During the expo in Las Vegas, which ran from May 20–23, Hyundai was offering a peek into its holistic approach to hydrogen technology. Hyundai also ...
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