The new Kia EV5 is proudly assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS). It’s Singapore’s first locally assembled Kia, and it joins the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 on the pedestal of locally-made automobiles. Design-wise, Kia’s been flexing its “Opposites United” philosophy, and the EV5 wears it well. The front fascia is adorned with Kia’ Digital Tiger Face. Clean, chiselled lines stretch out into Star Map LEDs that ...
Read MoreThe BYD Seal has gotten even smarter, thanks to a new OTA (Over-The-Air) update that’s just rolled out across the region. This is a full-on software enhancement designed to elevate the Seal experience, from intelligent navigation tweaks to in-car gaming and even voice assistant upgrades for Southeast Asia’s multi-lingual charm. Navigation System That Thinks Ahead Long-distance EV drivers, rejoice. The OTA brings a new EV Trip Charging Planner to your navigation system. It ...
Read MoreOn the ever-growing list of things I never thought I’d covet now sits a Chinese luxury MPV that goes by the name of Zeekr 009. An electric seven-seater that can out-accelerate other cars while massaging your back and chilling your drink? That’s a billionaire’s fever dream. Yet, here we are, with a near-5.2 metre behemoth from a brand that barely existed five years ago, making a surprisingly convincing pitch for your ...
Read MoreTesla Singapore has flicked the switch on a new era of charging with the launch of its first V4 Supercharger station, nestled in the heart of One Holland Village. The V4 Superchargers are capable of pumping out up to 250kW, enough to give a Model 3 Long Range up to 282km of range in just 15 minutes. Blink and you might miss your charge. With longer cables, the V4 Supercharger has also ...
Read MoreDeepal isn't a brand as well-known as other Chinese manufacturers, but the S07 shows it can make just as good of an impact. Before you even adjust your seatbelt or tap the brake pedal, the Deepal S07 greets you with a cheerful, “Hi! I’m Deepal!” It’s chipper and just a little too enthusiastic, like an intern on their first day who insists on calling everyone “boss”. But as far as first impressions ...
Read MoreHot on the heels of its quattro sibling’s debut at this year’s Singapore Motorshow, the Audi Q6 e-tron rear-wheel drive variant has now officially landed. The Q6 e-tron is Audi’s first electric model to roll out from its Ingolstadt factory, and more importantly, the first built on the brand’s modular Premium Platform Electric (PPE). Underneath the elegant bodywork of the Q6 lies a rear-mounted electric motor producing up to 285kW of power, ...
Read MoreThe new “Juniper” 2025 Tesla Model Y is a softer, smarter update to the world’s best-selling car. To clarify, the Tesla Model Y in 2024 outsold everything else. Petrol, diesel, plug-in, hybrid, you name it. 1.2 million units found homes across 160 countries. But with great success comes great scrutiny. And while the original Model Y may have conquered spreadsheets, it wasn’t exactly winning beauty pageants or refinement contests. Noisy, a bit ...
Read MoreIf you want a family grand voyager, the new Mazda CX-80 is one fine machine. This is a new seven-seater SUV that doesn’t believe in chest-thumping machismo or aggressive chrome grilles. Technically, it’s a stretched-out CX-60, with the wheelbase extended by 250mm to make room for a third row of seats. But, Mazda’s ambitions for this car go beyond adding more bum space. Does it look the part? Oh, it certainly does. The CX-80 ...
Read MoreCycle & Carriage has officially introduced a new variant of the MIFA 7, slotting it into the ever-competitive Category A COE band. And for families who’ve long desired the practicality of a big seven-seater MPV, this might just be the one for you. “The introduction of the MIFA 7 range into the Category A COE segment represents a significant milestone in making premium electric mobility more attainable for Singapore drivers,” said Ms ...
Read MoreIn a world where EV technology is evolving at lightning speed, it’s all about trust. And GAC AION is more than ready to put its money where its motor is. On 28 April 2025, GAC AION quietly made what could be one of the boldest moves in the local electric vehicle scene, announcing a free extension of its battery warranty from 8 to 10 years (or up to 200,000km) for all ...
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