MINI continues to leap into the future while honouring its past with the new MINI Cooper Electric. The latest iteration of the Mini Cooper Electric marks a significant transition, launching on a completely new platform and aiming to rectify the deficiencies of its predecessor, the MINI Cooper SE. The prior model had its fair share of limitations, often leaving enthusiasts and critics wanting more. For me, building an EV on a combustion ...
Read MoreIn a world teetering on the edge of electric vehicles and tech-packed hypercars, the Lotus Emira arrives as a beacon for purists. It’s the car that gives Lotus the authentic sports car pedigree it needs… whilst the brand transitions to an electric future. This isn’t Lotus’s big money-spinner (that title goes to the Eletre) but rather, the Emira is Lotus’ statement of intent. A reminder that before we dive headlong into a ...
Read MoreThe Polestar 4 is a radical coupe SUV that has one or two tricks up its Nordic-trimmed sleeve to take on the competition. While Polestar and the rest of the industry refers to it as a "Coupe SUV," in reality it’s not all that SUV-ish. Think of it as sitting somewhere between the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in terms of size but with more luxury thrown in for good ...
Read MoreThe fifth-generation Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is an interesting moral dilemma. And it’s all because of what’s under the hood. Gone is the mighty V8, which used to rumble and roar its way into your heart. In its place, you’ll find a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, an uprated version of what powers the feisty AMG A45. It now claims the title of the most powerful production four-cylinder in the world. Paired with an ...
Read MorePorsche hasn’t forgotten about the Panamera, and it’s now back with a fresh set of upgrades. The Panamera doesn’t usually pop up when we play the "name a Porsche" game. The 911? Sure. The Boxster? Of course. And with the world buzzing about the all-electric Taycan, the Panamera often gets lost in the shuffle, wedged somewhere between the popular Cayenne and Macan SUVs. But here’s the thing: Porsche hasn’t forgotten the Panamera. ...
Read MoreThe Skoda Enyaq Coupe vRS marries sensible practicality with enough speed to frighten your family. This is Skoda’s first foray into the EV market in Singapore. Built on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform, this Czech shares the same underpinnings as the Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5 and the Audi Q4 e-tron. It’s a packed family, but the Enyaq still manages to charm with a lil’ bit of Skoda’s practical magic. Simply clever While its siblings actively do ...
Read MoreThe Hyundai Ioniq 6 now comes with a more palatable 53kWh Cat A COE variant, tuned perfectly for Singapore. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 took the world by storm when it was first launched, subsequently bagging awards left and right from folks around the globe. The streamliner seemed to have struck a sweet spot amongst journalists and customers alike. And Hyundai Singapore, wanting to expand its lineup of products, have since launched a ...
Read MoreThe Volkswagen T-Cross may look dated today, but its do-anything spirit still charms drivers. If you’re scratching your head wondering what’s new with this facelift, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The updates are subtle, but Volkswagen insists they’re there. Launched back in 2019, the T-Cross is essentially a beefed-up Polo; built on the same MQB platform, sharing engines, and hailing from the same Spanish factory. It’s a cheerful little crossover that managed to ...
Read MoreVolkswagen finally has an official EV presence in Singapore with the new ID.4. And it’s been spearheading Volkswagen’s leap into cleaner vehicles. That doesn’t just mean zero emissions during ownership; VW says it has made the ID.4 carbon neutral all the way until you’ve driven it off the lot, by using renewable energy during the manufacturing process. That’s all nice to hear, but is it even worth buying in the first place? Considering ...
Read MoreThe Omoda E5 presents itself as an attractive bargain for those looking for a bang-for-your-buck EV with loads of standard features and tech. It seems that new EVs are launching faster than we can quantify nowadays, and this is a new entry from a new brand here in Singapore - the Omoda E5. This is your standard small-to-mid-size electric crossover, and it doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel. Not that it is ...
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