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by Sean Loo 22 September 2026

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Performance Motors’ OneGo App Now Lets EV Drivers Find, Charge And Pay At Charge+ Stations

The new integration gives EV drivers access to Charge+ stations in Singapore and Malaysia directly through OneGo, removing the need to juggle another charging app, account or stored-value wallet. Owning an electric vehicle is supposed to simplify motoring. Then you venture beyond your usual charging routine and discover the other side of EV ownership: the apps. One for this charging network, another for the next. Different accounts, different payment methods and, occasionally, ...

by Sean Loo 22 September 2026

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Toyota Backs Seven Asian Athletes As Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Gets Underway

Toyota Motor Asia is shining a spotlight on the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games, with seven Global Team Toyota Athletes from six Asian markets confirmed to compete. From Singapore swimmer Toh Wei Soong to Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, Toyota Motor Asia is supporting seven athletes across the Asian Games and Asian Para Games as it looks to show that mobility can mean more than simply getting from A ...

by Sean Loo 22 September 2026

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Waymo is coming to Singapore, with autonomous ride-hailing targeted for 2028

Waymo will begin bringing vehicles into Singapore in the coming months, ahead of mapping and validation work in 2027 and a planned commercial launch in 2028. Driverless taxis may soon become a rather more familiar sight on Singapore's roads. Waymo has announced plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, marking the American autonomous driving technology company's first entry into Southeast Asia. The company is working with Singapore's ...

by Ben Chia 19 September 2026

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Denza introduces the B5 Zenith with a glamping adventure

Denza has unveiled a new flagship variant of its B5 plug-in hybrid SUV, and the Zenith version features a whole host of added equipment. BYD’s premium brand, Denza, has introduced a new variant of its B5 plug-in hybrid SUV, and the B5 Zenith was unveiled with a glamping-themed event held at Denza’s flagship showroom at Alexandra Road on 17 September. The B5 Zenith adds a whole host of extra features over the ...

by Ben Chia 14 September 2026

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BYD Atto 1 launched in Singapore

BYD has pulled the wraps off the Atto 1, the brand’s smallest model yet for Singapore, targeted at customers looking for an easy-to-drive small electric city car. BYD has introduced its smallest model yet for Singapore, with the launch of the Atto 1 taking place on 9 September at Zouk Singapore. The Atto 1 is a small electric hatchback that’s aimed at drivers looking for an easy-to-drive city car, with its compact ...

by Sean Loo 11 September 2026

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Hyundai ELEXIO Previewed In Singapore Ahead Of Local Launch

We had an early look at the upcoming Hyundai ELEXIO, a new electric SUV that is expected to be launched very soon. Hyundai has offered local media an early look at the ELEXIO, its latest all-electric crossover, ahead of the model’s official local launch. Previewed on 10 September, the ELEXIO is built on a new electric architecture and introduces what Hyundai calls its “Beyond Innovation” design philosophy. Rather than leading purely with ...

by Sean Loo 11 September 2026

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The MINI Paul Smith Edition Arrives In Singapore, And It Is British Eccentricity Done Properly

Paul Smith's familiar “Classic with a twist” philosophy finds its way onto the electric MINI Cooper SE, while the limited-run MINI Surfside Collection brings a splash of seaside colour to the Aceman. There is something the British seem particularly good at: taking something perfectly sensible and giving it just enough eccentricity to make it interesting. A conservative suit gets a brightly coloured lining. A perfectly respectable afternoon tea somehow involves champagne. And ...

by Sean Loo 11 September 2026

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Lexus ES Goes Electric In Singapore, As The Brand Expands Its Electrified Line-Up

The all-new Lexus ES now comes with a choice of full hybrid or fully electric power, while an updated RZ350e joins it as Lexus broadens its approach to electrification in Singapore. Rather than betting everything on a single technology like EVs, Lexus is expanding what it calls its “multi-pathway” approach to electrification in Singapore. Leading that charge are the all-new Lexus ES, which will be offered here as both the ES ...

by Sean Loo 11 September 2026

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Licence To Thrill: The Aston Martin Vantage S Lands In Singapore

More power, sharper responses and an extra letter on the boot. The Aston Martin Vantage S has officially made its Singapore debut. Picture an Aston Martin, and you will likely envision a long bonnet, a sumptuous cabin, and an engine making noises sufficiently antisocial to upset the neighbours. Plus, thanks to more than six decades of cinema, perhaps a machine gun or two hidden somewhere behind the headlights. Unfortunately, Aston Martin Singapore ...

by Sean Loo 8 September 2026

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Škoda Octavia Turns 30, With Nearly 7.9 Million Cars Built

Three decades after the first modern Octavia rolled off the production line, Škoda’s enduring bestseller celebrates a milestone, and Singapore is marking it with a challenge centred on one of the car’s greatest talents: its enormous boot. Thirty years is a long time in the motor industry. Technologies come and go, model names disappear, and entire categories of cars can fall out of fashion. The Škoda Octavia, however, has simply carried ...

by Ben Chia 8 September 2026

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new CLA Shooting Brake in Singapore

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new CLA Shooting Brake in Singapore, which goes fully electric for the first time. Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the all-new CLA Shooting Brake in Singapore, following on from the latest generation CLA which was launched at this year’s Singapore Motorshow. Like the new CLA, the Shooting Brake is available as a fully electric car for the first time. It is in fact the only drivetrain available for the ...

by Sean Loo 7 September 2026

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EV NEXT Wants To Take The Guesswork Out Of Buying A Used EV In Singapore

Auto Selection has launched EV NEXT, a dedicated pre-owned electric vehicle brand that puts battery health front and centre, alongside a new multi-franchise aftersales facility called Drivecare. Buying a used petrol car is nowadays a familiar exercise. Check the mileage, inspect the service history, look for signs of accident damage and, ideally, bring along someone who knows where to look. A pre-owned electric vehicle complicates matters slightly. There is no engine to ...

by Ben Chia 5 September 2026

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BYD and Denza launches new lifestyle programme for customers

BYD and Denza have launched its new Lifestyle Privilege Programme in Singapore, which lets customers enjoy perks and benefits from 88 brands across 10 categories. BYD and Denza customers in Singapore can now look forward to a new Lifestyle Privilege Programme, which gives them access to perks from various partners spanning 10 categories across over 600 touchpoints, ranging from F&B, hospitality, retail, wellness, healthcare, travel and more. Eligible customers will receive a ...

by Ben Chia 1 September 2026

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Mercedes-Benz Studio Singapore to welcome new art installation

Mercedes-Benz showcased an interactive art installation at this year’s Green House sustainability event, which will also be displayed at the new Mercedes-Benz Studio Singapore. Mercedes-Benz will be showcasing a new art installation at its recently opened Mercedes-Benz Studio Singapore at Gardens By The Bay, and the public got its first look at the art piece at the recent Green House sustainability event that took place at Temasek Shophouse on the weekend ...

by Sean Loo 31 August 2026

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Singapore Golfers Secure Places At BMW Golf Cup World Final In South Africa

Eugene Heng and Intarasoot Potjanart will represent Singapore at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in March 2027 after emerging victorious at the local National Final. Two of Singapore's leading amateur golfers are heading to South Africa after securing their places at the BMW Golf Cup World Final 2026. Eugene Heng and Intarasoot Potjanart emerged as the respective Men's Open and Ladies Open winners at the BMW Golf Cup National Final 2026, ...