When one hears the name 'Smart', the image that often springs to mind is that of a diminutive city car, perfect for zipping through tight urban streets and squeezing into the smallest of parking spots. However, the automotive landscape is ever-evolving, and Smart has decided to shake things up with the #3 Brabus, a vehicle that ventures boldly into the realm of performance crossovers. A Bold New Direction At first glance, the Smart ...
Read MoreThey say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but the Italian Trident just launched three new electrified Maserati Folgore models. And just like that, Modena’s fabled trident carved out a new chapter in Singapore’s electrified motoring scene. Meet the Maserati Folgore trio: Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio. Three distinctive models, one common current. In case your Italian’s a little rusty, Folgore translates to ‘lightning’. A rather fitting label for Maserati’s new line of ...
Read MoreSituated within the grounds of Deqing Industrial Park in Shenzhen’s Longgang District, the BYD History Museum stands as a dedicated chronicle of the brand’s remarkable transformation. BYD has had a stoic past, coming from a modest battery manufacturer established in 1995 to a leading global innovator in electric mobility and sustainable technology. This museum occupies BYD’s original headquarters, which served as the company’s operational base from 1995 to 2000. Comprising two restored ...
Read MoreAt BYD Tech Day 2025, we had the opportunity to test out a variety of new BYD models, even getting the chance to take a dip in one of them. We were recently invited by BYD to Shenzhen, China, to attend their annual Tech Day. The Pingshan Bay Area Intelligent Test Drive Centre staged an immersive showcase of its latest technologies and provided us a glimpse of what new models will ...
Read MoreIt’s not every day that an international carmaker tailors a model specifically for our small but fiercely discerning island nation, but that’s precisely what the new Tesla Model Y is catered for. The new Tesla Model Y 110 is more about making smart electric mobility more accessible. Now, if you’re wondering about the “110” in its name, it’s a nod to the car’s power output. Specifically, 110 kilowatts (or about 147bhp), which ...
Read MoreThe BYD Di-Space in Zhengzhou showcases the brand’s stoic history, and how it has evolved into the global EV giant we know today. If the world of new energy vehicles ever needed a cathedral, a sanctum where science, sustainability, and storytelling converge, BYD’s Di-Space in Zhengzhou might just be it. Tucked in the heart of Erqi District, this sprawling 15,000-square-metre complex is a hefty investment of nearly 200 million yuan, and it’s ...
Read MoreTucked along 281 Alexandra Road, DEEPAL has officially opened its new showroom, and the brand has exciting plans for the future. With massive LED-wrapped columns, a spacious display area housing up to 12 vehicles, and even a café and children’s play corner, the brand is here to make an impression. Front and centre of this debut is the DEEPAL S07. This mid-sized electric SUV has clean lines, a coupe-inspired silhouette, and impressive ...
Read MoreThailand isn't exactly the first place you'd imagine exploring quietly, but that’s exactly how things unfolded on a recent road trip I took with MINI. Instead of the usual petrol-powered roar, our travel soundtrack was the subtle hum of electric motors. On this trip, I drove the MINI Cooper SE and MINI Aceman SE, pushing out an impressive 218 bhp and 330 Nm of torque—more than enough to keep things ...
Read MoreWhen Rolls-Royce decides to enter a new era, they don't simply tiptoe in. This quest for perfection has culminated in the Rolls-Royce Spectre, and it is quite simply the best EV ever made. The Spectre is officially the first all-electric Rolls-Royce, and quite possibly the quietest revolution the automotive world has seen in recent times. You might be wondering: can electricity truly embody the essence of the world’s most iconic luxury marque? ...
Read MoreIf you've been paying attention to Singapore’s automotive landscape lately, you'll know that the electric vehicle (EV) market has grown into a full-blown battle royale. Carmakers from every corner of the globe are jostling to win your attention (and your dollars), and among them, few have been quite as ambitious as BYD. Their latest entrant, the M6 MPV, demonstrates exactly why they’re turning heads, and not just because it’s incredibly good value. The ...
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