As an entry EV model, this little hatchback ticks all the right boxes. (updated: 18 August 2023) If you want to see how far and fast China-made Electric Vehicles (EVs) have improved, there is no better example today than the BYD Dolphin tested here. Barely a COE cycle ago, the e6 was the BYD’s first foray into the passenger car EV market, and you literally had to be paid to drive one. This ...
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Aston Martin is joining forces with the Lucid Group, a renowned name in the electric vehicle technologies domain. The goal? To create the most exhilarating and sought-after electric performance cars the world has ever seen. Aston Martin's electrification journey is an essential part of their broader Racing. Green. sustainability strategy. With over £2 billion in investment earmarked for advanced technologies over the next five years, they are all set to embrace the ...
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The BMW ConnectedRide Smartglasses enables live updates for riders without even lifting a finger. Imagine this: you're cruising down the open road on your trusty motorcycle, feeling the wind in your hair and the freedom in your soul. But wait, there's more to this thrilling ride. What was once only found in the realms of science fiction is now becoming a reality with the revolutionary BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses. These bad boys ...
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The Audi A8L is for the discerning businessman who wants luxury and comfort wrapped up in a sleek executive saloon. Let’s face it, at some point in our lives, we would all concede and put away all of the fast-performance cars back into the toy cupboard, longing for a comfortable cruiser that can get us to places in quiet relaxation. These luxury cruisers ooze pantomime and comfort, but might sometimes be ...
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Volkswagen Singapore is bringing some feline joy to the residents of NTUC Health nursing homes. Volkswagen Singapore has recently teamed up with Wildflower Studio to promote the joy of feline-assisted experiences. Wildflower Studio combines art jamming with the concept of a cat café. The first of its kind in Singapore, all sessions include interaction with cats that are up for adoption. The studio partners with cat rescue groups, working tirelessly to foster, ...
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She may be big, and polarising in looks, but the BMW i7 is an absolute barnstormer. It’s a fierce ring fight in the world of ultra-luxury saloons. For the longest time, the Mercedes S-Class has dominated the field, edging out the competition with a constant sleuth of tech and innovation, making the others play catch up. Well, now BMW has rocked up to the table with the new i7, the electric sister ...
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This is how to go the extra distance with an EV in Singapore. (Updated 20 July 2023) It wouldn't be a stretch to postulate that the Chinese are properly killing it in the electric vehicle (EV) world, and this BYD Atto 3 stands testament to that statement. There's a good reason why, in the first five months of 2023, BYD outsold Tesla in Singapore. Here we have the 100kW version of the Atto ...
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How does the ICE 2008 compare to its EV e-2008 sibling? Photography Credit: Alex Tan After a memorable weekend and an emotional parting thereafter with the electric vehicle (EV) version, that's what we were keen to find out. This review will focus on the differences between the 2008 and the e-2008. In fact, we recommend checking out the other article first for a full-featured review of what is essentially the same compact ...
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Polestar is back at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with some of its forthcoming models making their dynamic debut at the iconic event - the Polestar 3 and Polestar 5. And what an exhibition they have put on. In the main Polestar booth, the new Polestar 3 stands tall and proud, beckoning festivalgoers to stop by and ogle. Polestar has updated the Polestar 3 in the looks department, with the front facade ...
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Porsche celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Goodwood Festival of Speed with the introduction of the Porsche Vision 357 Speedster concept car. This stunning vehicle pays homage to the iconic 356 and is based on the technology of the Porsche 718 GT4 e-Performance. With its striking design and impressive performance, the Vision 357 Speedster takes centre stage among more than 15 new and classic Porsche models showcased at the festival. The Porsche ...
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The Manthey Kit is specially optimised for use on track. 7 minutes 3.121 seconds or 6.179 seconds quicker than the regular 718 Cayman GT4 RS around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. That's what the Manthey Kit brings to the table, and will be available from Porsche Centres worldwide. Jörg Bergmeister (right) sets the time of 7:03.121 minutes in a Manthey Kit 718 Cayman GT4 RS First up are the addition of functional aero parts. In ...
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The Lotus Emira quickly established itself as a competent Lotus sports car, and now the range is expanding with the addition of a four-cylinder powertrain. Incorporating cutting-edge technologies to offer outstanding performance and impressive efficiency, this turbocharged 2.0-litre unit is based on the current world's most powerful four-cylinder engine in production. The Emira First Edition, equipped with this engine, has been further developed by Lotus with new intake and exhaust systems, along ...
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Mix Land Rover Defenders and roads that aren’t made from concrete, and you get an eclectic road trip that soaks in unorthodox views. When you think of Singaporeans going to Johor Bahru (JB), one might imagine indulging in the great food offerings there or unwinding with a massage. All whilst thinking about what strategy one might employ in order to fill up your vehicle with the most amount of fuel possible. Hence, ...
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The ‘E’ in ‘EV’ stands for ‘Efficient’ with this Polestar 2. For some background information, Polestar initially was the performance-tuning arm of Volvo. Later, it was spun off into its own entity with the sole express purpose of building electric vehicles or EVs based on current Volvos with its own special touch. The Polestar 2 is based on the architecture underpinning the Volvo C40 and XC40 and is effectively the former ...
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Komoco announces that its two latest Hyundai models are just the first of an aggressive product launch schedule. “A new model every quarter over the next two years,” was declared during the address to the media at the local launch of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and preview of the Hyundai Kona Hybrid at the showroom of official dealer, Komoco Motors. If the two new models unveiled on 14 July are anything to ...
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