Premium Automobiles Group will be the official distributor for ZEEKR and its two latest models in Singapore. ZEEKR, the luxury EV brand under the umbrella of China’s Geely Holding Group, is coming to Singapore in 2024. The Chinese firm has partnered with Premium Automobiles Group, the authorised dealer for Audi in Singapore. Two models will be available soon - the ZEEKR 009 and X. They’re the latest crop of vehicles from the ...
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The new Xiaomi car launch is backed by Xiaomi's CEO, who aims to become one of the world's top five automakers. Xiaomi, the Chinese giant we all know for smartphones and electronics, will soon be taking on the automotive sector. On December 28, they unveiled their very first electric car model. It’s called the SU7, and 'SU' isn’t just any acronym; it stands for "Speed Ultra". Lei Jun is pitching this sedan ...
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In this fast-paced world where flamboyance often steals the limelight, why not embrace the understated instead? That is what the Toyota Vellfire does exceptionally well. Being understated is a movement away from the garish, in-your-face extravagance that has dominated for so long. Subtlety and refinement are now the new markers of true luxury, and more people are hopping on this trend. Enter the latest Vellfire Hybrid from Toyota, an MPV that embodies ...
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The moustachioed Mini Cooper Convertible is an excellent grown-up hatch, if not the most practical choice. This is the modern facelifted Mk 3.0 Mini, born way back in 2018 and revitalised with yet another facelift back in 2021. It won’t be too long for this world, however, because Mini has since declared that it’ll be the first brand in the BMW Group to go fully electric in the 2030s. The electric revolution ...
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The partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Communications will see 128 JLR global sites connected with cloud-first, software defined network capabilities. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has recently announced a new partnership with Tata Communications, the global commtech (communications technology) player, to future-proof its digital transformation and pave the way for new standards such as Industry 4.0 and advanced analytics. JLR is on a mission with its Reimagine strategy, and Tata Communications ...
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The Eurokars Group has officially opened its doors to its brand new Eurokars Centre headquarters situated along Kung Chong Road. Eurokars Group has just unveiled its prestigious new headquarters, the Eurokars Centre, and it's not your run-of-the-mill building; rather, it's an eight-story marvel worth a cool S$106 million. This place is set to be the regional headquarters for the Eurokars Group, and the nerve center for Eurokars' executives. Nestled within is now the ...
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So many great winners, so many choices. But, only one can emerge victorious in this hotly contested arena and be crowned the 2024 AutoApp Car Of The Year. It all comes down to this. If you were following our AutoApp Car Of The Year series till now, or have just tuned in, this is the article to read. 23 Round 1 winners, which then narrowed down to 11 Round 2 winners. Battles ...
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Four excellent sedans that won in Round 1 duke it out for the title of Overall Best Sedan. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Price, COE category and powertrain once again notwithstanding, the Overall Best Sedan is chosen from the sedans that won in Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below. Meet The Contenders BMW i7 xDrive 60 The BMW i7 xDrive 60 offers so much luxury car for its price. It's expensive, ...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is all the things you loved in the regular EQS, but doubled in size to appeal to more demographics. In the realm of Mercedes-Benz’s automotive opulence, where the EQS corresponds to the antiquated S-Class and the EQE to the E-Class, we now have a new member in the circle - the EQS SUV. It’s a formidable ‘off-roader’ in Mercedes speak, and the first using the German marque’s electric ...
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The Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022 or EVCA came into force on 8 December 2023. Starting 8 December 2023, under the Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022 or EVCA regime, all electric vehicle (EV) chargers must be type-approved by the Land Transportation Authority (LTA) and bear registration and charger-approval labels, which can be applied for via the OneMotoring website (https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/). There will be a six-month transitional period from 8 December 2023 to ...
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This one's a wildcard. Four vehicles were shortlisted by the ACOTY team, vying for the title of ACOTY 2024 Editors' Choice. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Well, there weren't specifically any criteria that we referenced in order to determine what vehicles participate in this category. The plan was simple: each of us would shortlist a car that we really, really liked, and these four cars would do battle to determine ...
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Four Round 1 winners vie for the title of Overall Best Value. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Cars eligible for this class need to be priced at or under $200,000 with COE. This means only some Round 1 winning Cat A vehicles are eligible for this award. Meet The Contenders Toyota Sienta Hybrid The Toyota Sienta Hybrid feels like more car for the money. Coupled with its excellent fuel economy and the fact that it can ...
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Nine electrifying EVs that won in Round 1 face off in a Battle Royale for the title of Overall Best EV. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Price notwithstanding, the Overall Best EV is chosen from the electric vehicles (EVs) that won in Round 1. We counted them. There were nine. Battle Royale indeed. Ding-ding-ding! Check out their respective Round 1 awards below. Meet The Contenders BMW i7 xDrive 60 The BMW i7 xDrive 60 offers so ...
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Eight sensational SUVs that won in Round 1 slug it out for the title of Overall Best SUV. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Price and powertrain don't matter. From affordable to astronomical, internal combustion, hybrid and battery electric all make an appearance here. The Overall Best SUV is chosen from among a pool of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) that won in Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below. Meet ...
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Three adrenaline-inducing Round 1 winners race to cross the finish line and claim the title of Overall Best Sports Car. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? The Overall Best Sports Car is chosen from the three Cat B performance and sports categories' winners from Round 1. Check out their respective Round 1 awards below. Meet The Contenders BMW M3 Touring The BMW M3 Touring won Best Performance Wagon due to how practical it is while ...
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