The Maxus eTerron 9 is Singapore’s newest heavyweight contender in the electric commercial vehicle ring. Officially unveiled by Cycle & Carriage on 23 June 2025, the eTerron 9 is built with a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive setup pushing out 325kW and 700Nm of torque. Designed to take on muddy trails and sandy inclines, it sports Maxus’ All-Terrain System 3.0. Six preset modes (Eco, Normal, Power, Expert, Mud, and Sand) plus an intelligent 4WD mode ...
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Since its global debut in 2017, the Volvo XC60 has quietly charmed over 1.5 million drivers worldwide. It’s been Volvo’s global best-seller for a reason, and with the latest round of updates, it’s more poised than ever to keep that crown firmly in place. Wearnes Automotive has brought in two variants: the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Mild-Hybrid and the punchier XC60 T8 Plus Plug-in Hybrid. Both share the same 2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged ...
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After more than seven decades of sculpting asphalt into ribbons of burnt rubber and bravado, the Corvette Stingray has finally arrived in Singapore. Since 1953, the Corvette has been the rolling embodiment of American muscle and ambition. A car that grew up alongside rock and roll, drag strips, and Daytona sunsets. It raced at Le Mans, danced through Sebring, and played the national anthem through growling exhaust notes. Now, Singapore joins this ...
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BYD by JC is trying to change what it means to buy a new car in Singapore with their new location - BYD @ Teban Gardens. When was the last time you bought a car and left with a tote bag, a fresh set of nails, and maybe even a toddler grinning ear to ear from a ball pit adventure? BYD @ Teban Gardens is the city’s freshest take on automotive retail. ...
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If you’ve ever found yourself in the West of Singapore craving a little more spark in your retail therapy, Tesla has news for you. As of 20 June 2025, the American EV powerhouse has officially pulled into Westgate. And no, this isn’t just another pop-up booth with pretty posters and polite salespeople, but a full-fledged Tesla experience location nestled comfortably at #01-29A. Step through the doors and you’ll find the Model 3 ...
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Launched under the MY26 lineup, the EX30 arrives in two trims - Plus and Ultra - both tailored to meet Singapore’s Category A COE banding. At just 4,233mm long, the EX30 is the smallest SUV ever built by Volvo, but it’s anything but cramped. Step inside and you're greeted by a refined, clutter-free cabin built around a 12.3-inch floating centre display powered by Google's Android Automotive OS. The Ultra variant ups the ...
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With the arrival of its refreshed summer menu, Na Oh is once again inviting diners to savour the season the Korean way. The new summer menu honours the rhythms of the seasons and Korea’s deeply rooted culinary heritage. Headlining this update are two new appetisers, a main course, and dessert, all carefully orchestrated to harmonise with the warmer months. Let’s start with the Mugunji and Pork Belly Jeon. If you’ve ever wondered ...
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HMGICS has just launched the Smart Food Lab, a sensory workshop designed specifically for the tiniest of tastebuds and the widest of imaginations. Most kids today are more familiar with the iPad menu than the idea of where their meals come from. Ask a six-year-old where lettuce grows, and you're likely to hear, “Cold Storage?” But Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) wants to change that, with the kind of ...
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First unveiled in 2021, the BMW iX has now returned in 2025 looking sharper, driving further, and cradling its passengers in even more digitised comfort. The new BMW iX xDrive45 packs a brawnier 300 kW (408 hp) and whips from 0–100km/h in just 5.1 seconds. That’s one second quicker than its predecessor. Top speed is a neatly governed 200km/h. More impressively, BMW has found a way to stretch the range up to ...
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Malaysia has recently implemented new changes to the VEP system, which are set to take effect from 1 July 2025. If you’ve ever zipped across the Causeway for supper, cheap petrol or a quick Malacca weekend, you might want to keep reading, especially if you’ve been procrastinating about that Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP). After years of delays and postponements, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke has finally drawn the line in the tarmac. ...
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Volkswagen Group Singapore (VGS) is steering into a fresh chapter under the capable hands of Renate Noessler, now Co-Managing Director alongside Dr. Kurt Leitner. Renate Noessler isn’t a stranger parachuting into the Lion City. She’s clocked in serious miles within the automotive world, particularly in Singapore and Malaysia. From Volkswagen to Škoda, and even the spirited CUPRA, she’s had her fingers on the pulse of what makes drivers tick in this ...
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If you thought Singapore’s luxury EV landscape was already a crowded cocktail party, prepare to add AVATR to the guest list. The high-end electric marque from China is now confirmed to be arriving on our shores later this year. AVATR (spelled without the 'E') is the crown jewel of Changan Automobile, one of China’s largest state-owned carmakers. This brand is the product of a three-way alliance between Changan, battery heavyweight CATL, and ...
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Come 1 January 2026, there’s going to be a harsher penalty for speeding, and it’s going to sting more both in terms of money and points. In an effort to clamp down on dangerous driving, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is rolling out harsher penalties for speeding offences. What’s Changing? From the start of 2026, anyone caught exceeding the speed limit by up to 20km/h will now receive six demerit points, up ...
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The new Kia EV5 is proudly assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS). It’s Singapore’s first locally assembled Kia, and it joins the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 on the pedestal of locally-made automobiles. Design-wise, Kia’s been flexing its “Opposites United” philosophy, and the EV5 wears it well. The front fascia is adorned with Kia’ Digital Tiger Face. Clean, chiselled lines stretch out into Star Map LEDs that ...
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The BYD Seal has gotten even smarter, thanks to a new OTA (Over-The-Air) update that’s just rolled out across the region. This is a full-on software enhancement designed to elevate the Seal experience, from intelligent navigation tweaks to in-car gaming and even voice assistant upgrades for Southeast Asia’s multi-lingual charm. Navigation System That Thinks Ahead Long-distance EV drivers, rejoice. The OTA brings a new EV Trip Charging Planner to your navigation system. It ...
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