A new EV model has recently joined BlueSG’s car-sharing fleet, and it’s a collaboration between BlueSG and Opel. The collaboration will see 500 new Opel Corsa-e units being added to the existing BlueSG network. These EVs are larger and more practical than the original Bluecar and serve to provide users with more options for point-to-point travel. This partnership was the shared vision between Opel and BlueSG, in a bid to provide more ...
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In line with the season of giving, Volvo is organising a weekend of fun and festivities, guaranteed to entice the entire family. For just one week only, Volvo is hosting an exciting lineup of Christmas festivities at their showroom. These include enticing storytelling sessions for kids narrated by Singapore’s Godmother of Storytelling, Sheila Wee. Children of all ages will be enthralled by her worlds of fantasy and wonder! Other activities such as ...
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LCVs may be cheaper to buy than a hybrid mini MPV, but the cost of van ownership will surprise you. Less than 20 years ago, vans and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) could be owned and operated without having to register under a business. This pushed many potential car buyers at the time into van ownership instead, due to them being more affordable, but also due in no small part to the ...
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At the start of November, the peace and tranquillity of Cha-Am Beach was shattered by the roar of thumping V-Twin engines and thundering music. The harmonious noise was caused by the first-ever Asia Harley Days festival, organised by Harley-Davidson. The event saw a record attendance of more than 1600 festival goers heralding from all over Asia, including 80 H.O.G.™ (Harley Owners Group) chapters and motorcycle clubs from Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, ...
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Cycle and Carriage Kia have set a new national record for Singapore’s Longest Test Drive Relay, featuring the latest Niro Hybrid. On 30th October, Cycle and Carriage Kia officially set a new national record for Singapore’s Longest Test Drive Relay. The challenge was covered by the all-new Niro Hybrid, and it achieved a distance of approximately 970.3 km on a single tank of fuel. This is the equivalent of travelling between ...
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The Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) GT Cup Asia 2022 concluded on an exhilarating note after multiple rounds of action-packed racing. The world of e-sports is now more lively than ever, and an increasing number of auto manufacturers are hosting exhilarating virtual championships. Toyota is a big player in this new sport, and the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) GT Cup Asia 2022 has just concluded on an exhilarating note on Saturday, 29 ...
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Kärcher is bringing back automated car washs to our shores, with the official launch of its Klean!Star car wash gantry at Esso Lorong Chuan. The automated car wash gantry is poised to alleviate existing labour shortages, and its state-of-the-art system offers consistent and thorough cleaning with efficient use of manpower. This new system is also big on sustainability, as it recycles up to 85% of all the water used for each ...
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The multi-faceted Golden State proved to the be perfect setting to put Land Rover’s most versatile SUV through its paces. If you’ve never been to the United States, California would be a good place to start your American experience. Many first-timers might gravitate to the adrenaline-filled joy rides that Southern California is known for; Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood – you get the idea… With such varied terrain and weather conditions, perhaps ...
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In any business space, being able to stand out and succeed compared to others could mean the difference between another year of work, or folding and calling it quits the next month. One of the ways in which companies thrive is by offering a one-stop shop for everything and anything. Think of fashion, and Zalora might come to mind. Think of cosmetics, and Sephora’s international renown becomes noteworthy. Even locally, ...
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The AutoApp editorial team share destinations up north that they would want to visit most when Malaysia reopens in April. We all could certainly do with some good news. Recently, a modicum of this came in the form of the Malaysian government announcing that it will fully reopen its borders on April 1st. (We hope with all our hearts that this isn‘t a cruel joke.) After nearly two years of pandemic-enforced ...
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What a year 2021 has been! We caught up with the AutoApp Operations team, who share what the first full year in operations has been like, and what they’re looking forward to for 2022. As we reach the end of 2021, AutoApp has just undergone its first full year of operations. Since its launch in July 2020, it has been nothing short of challenging. As if starting a new, tech-enabled end-to-end ...
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The Karting Arena Jurong is said to be designed “by racers, for racers”. Motorsport fans and adrenaline junkies, give a cheer, for a new go-kart circuit is now in business. Behind the opening is The Karting Arena (TKA), the same folks behind Singapore’s first electric kart track in Bukit Timah. Thing is, while that venue is great for newbies, young’uns, and casual folk, the small track size and limited kart performance makes ...
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This National Day, we take a look at three made in Singapore products churned out by our Little Red Dot over the years. Ask any foreigner, and they’ll describe Singapore as a tiny red dot barren of natural resources. Unlike our neighbours — with Malaysian tin, Bruneian oil, and Indonesian coal — there’s nothing much if you dig into Singapore’s ground. Even our founding father, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, knew ...
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It's absolutely possible for car servicing to be a seamless and hassle-free experience, and TYREPLUS, one of AutoApp's partner workshops, has all the tools to make it happen! What does searching for car workshops have in common with swiping through profiles on dating sites? Apart from a few hits and plenty of misses, sometimes even the seemingly good ones can’t be taken at face value. Thankfully, with TYREPLUS, all the good ...
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If you think car care can be a hassle at times, you're not alone! Read more about Victor Chan, an AutoApp customer, and his car ownership experience. Do you own a car for the convenience of travelling around, and to alleviate commuting woes, especially at peak hours? So too does Victor Chan, who uses his car mostly to travel to and from work, and to shuttle the family around on weekends. ...
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