Gimmick-free and an easier onboarding experience than most EV competitors, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron boasts sleek looks and a serene driving experience. Audi has had a confusing few months rebranding their lineup of cars, and their quest to confuse us further continues at pace with the new Q8 e-tron. Though it shares the same name, it has nothing associated with the existing internal combustion (ICE) platform Q8. Rather, this is a ...
Read MoreThe upgraded Tesla Model 3 Highland has just zoomed into Singapore, bringing about a wealth of upgrades. And you can check it out at Jewel Changi Airport; Tesla's electric lineup is shining bright at Jewel, and it's not something you want to miss. Better hurry, though, because this event runs until November 5, 2023. Now, let's focus on the new edition to the lineup - the Model 3. It's back, and it's ...
Read MoreThe Mid-cycle refresh of the Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available in Singapore, arriving with minor updates and new mild hybrid tech. Mercedes-Benz’s CLA four-door coupe has just undergone a mid-cycle makeover, and it's now ready to strut its stuff in Singapore. What's new, you ask? Let's dive into the revamped beauty. A Fresh Face First impressions matter, and the updated CLA knows this all too well. It sports a revised front grille, with an ...
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Japan Mobility Show 2023: Toyota’s Finally Doubling Down on Battery Electric Vehicles
The 2023 Japan Mobility Show kicked off earlier this morning with Toyota’s press conference, where CEO Koji Sato unveiled an arsenal of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the international press, announcing that the carmaker is finally ready to fully embrace electrification. Taking centre stage were two concept cars – the GR-badged FT-Se sports car and FT-3e crossover – designed to cater to very different needs, but both delivering Toyota levels of ...
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Japan Mobility Show 2023: Mazda’s Iconic SP Concept is an Exciting Reboot of the Sports Car Genre
Mazda unveiled their latest Iconic SP concept car at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show today, and it’s everything you’ve come to expect from the marque, and more. Sporting a low-slung silhouette and sleek pop-up LED headlights, the prototype bears more than a passing resemblance to the FD-generation RX-7, albeit modernised for the 21st century. According to the carmaker, the Iconic SP features a hybrid powertrain in the form of a two-rotor rotary ...
Read MoreThe Lotus Emira is the last ICE sports car from Lotus, but the brand has also gone all out to make it the best. Having driven various iterations of Elises and Exiges over the last 25 years or so, there was never any doubt about how wonderfully pure the driving experience was. However, it always seemed to be at the expense of comfort, practicality, convenience, and, crucially, quality. Every time I got ...
Read More1,888bhp, 2,360Nm of torque. The specs on the Rimac Nevera are the stuff of dreams, but you can never drive it here. The Rimac Nevera, a lightning bolt on wheels, has just stormed onto the scene in Singapore. This is not your average electric car; this is the apex predator of the EV world, and it's left a trail of awe-struck enthusiasts in its wake. The Nevera isn't just an electric car; ...
Read MoreThe new Mercedes-Benz GLA gets a new front and an updated MBUX system that gets newly designed display styles. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to roll out the red carpet for the revamped Mercedes-Benz GLA. Singapore is in for a treat as this premium crossover graces our roads with its presence. Let's start with the looks, shall we? The GLA struts its stuff with a brand new front grille, trading the old ...
Read MoreSingapore's ERP Evolution: the controversial On-Board Unit (OBU) has finally debuted. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) just announced that they are rolling out the new On-Board Unit (OBU), the brainchild of ERP 2.0. This little (is it really little though?) is set to transform the way we handle road charges. Here's the scoop on this new tech. The IU, faithful companion for 25 long years, is now making way for ...
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Road Tripping – Silent Electric Serenity With The Hyundai Ioniq 5 In Desaru
We took Hyundai Singapore's Ioniq 5 family to Desaru, and savoured the electrical quirks and tranquillity that it delivers. Malaysia road trips. Ah, what a topic. It's the evergreen story that keeps on giving, a tale as old as time. And trust me, you'll see tons more, year after year, decade after decade. If you've been keeping tabs on my AutoApp escapades, you might raise an eyebrow and go, "Hold on a ...
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