Japan Mobility Show 2023: Toyota’s Finally Doubling Down on Battery Electric Vehicles

by AutoApp Editorial Team October 26, 2023

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 ...

by AutoApp Editorial Team October 25, 2023

Featured, International, News

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 ...

by sheldon October 25, 2023

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

The Lotus Emira Is A Fitting Swan Song – AutoApp Reviews

The 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 ...

by Sean October 25, 2023

Featured, Local, News

Rimac Nevera Debuts in Singapore

1,888bhp, 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; ...

by Sean October 25, 2023

Featured, Local, News

Updated Mercedes-Benz GLA Now in Singapore

The 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 ...

by Sean October 25, 2023

Featured, Local, News

ERP 2.0 OBU is here, With Installations Beginning This November

Singapore'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 ...

by Sean October 23, 2023

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

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 ...

by Sean October 22, 2023

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Review – Shock and Awe

Hurrah, you don’t need to sink money into a Cayman GT4 to get a flat-six engine. This is one of Porsche’s big hits; the Cayman GTS. After a solid four years of vouching for that grunty turbocharged four-cylinder in the 718 Cayman, Stuttgart has had a bit of an epiphany and done a U-turn. They've gone and plonk in a slightly detuned version of the latest Cayman GT4's 4.0-litre flat-six, and ...

by AutoApp Editorial Team October 20, 2023

AutoApp Car Of The Year (ACOTY), Featured

AutoApp Launches Its First Car Of The Year (ACOTY) Awards

The inaugural AutoApp Car Of The Year awards consolidate the best cars tested in Singapore that will be on sale in 2024. Welcome to the first-ever Autoapp Car Of The Year awards. ACOTY, as it is otherwise known, is meant to be the definitive car award that consolidates the thoughts and opinions of vehicles that we have reviewed this year. Hopefully, this will help you make an informed choice when choosing your ...

by Sean October 17, 2023

Featured, International, News

BMW Debuts New X2 and All-electric iX2

The all-new BMW X2 is bigger, bolder, and hungrier than ever. BMW is back in action with the second coming of their X2. It's like the X2 decided to hit the gym, bulked up, and slapped on some snazzy new attire. So, what's all the buzz about this bold Bavarian? First things first, you can't help but notice that iconic BMW kidney grille. It's not just there; it's throwing a bold statement, ...