These apprehensions about electric vehicles in Singapore are mainly centred on charging interoperability as well as charging and operating costs. According to the EY 2024 Mobility Consumer Index (MCI), 73% of car buyers in Singapore are now looking at EVs, a significant jump from last year’s 63%. That’s compared to the global average of 58%. What’s more interesting is that 40% of potential EV buyers in Singapore are leaning towards battery electric ...
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Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the future of hydrogen-powered mobility. This partnership was sealed at the Korea-Czech Republic Business Summit in Prague. At the signing ceremony were Ken Ramírez, Hyundai’s Executive Vice President and Head of Global Commercial Vehicle and Hydrogen Business, alongside Petr Novotný, CEO of Škoda Group. Hyundai and Škoda will explore the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell systems and ...
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The Marina Bay Street Circuit was buzzing with energy this past weekend as the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024 drew in a sold-out crowd of 269,072. With fans filling every inch of the revamped circuit (thanks to last year's redevelopment of the Bay Grandstand) this year’s attendance hit a record high. MARINA BAY STREET CIRCUIT, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 22: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, 2nd position, Lando Norris, McLaren ...
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The Italian marque's latest high-performance electrified offering, the Lamborghini Urus SE, has just made its debut in Singapore. Designed to push the boundaries of what a super SUV can be, the Lamborghini Urus SE blends the heart-racing power of a sports car with the versatility and luxury of an SUV. Beneath its sharply styled exterior, the Urus SE houses a roaring 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. The numbers speak for themselves; 650hp, 850Nm ...
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The BMW i5 Touring merges luxury, performance, and practicality in a unique, all-electric package. But in today’s challenging car market, can this sleek EV justify its premium price? The all-electric BMW i5 Touring is a bold statement on wheels. As someone who’s always had a soft spot for wagons (yes, we do exist), I was eager to see how BMW would bring the executive estate into the electric age. When I first ...
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Komoco has just released news on the 6-seater variant of the Hyundai Santa Fe. And you can check it out for yourself at the upcoming The Car Expo, taking place from 5 to 6 October 2024. After launching the all-new Santa Fe Turbo-Hybrid in a 7-seater configuration earlier in July, Hyundai is kicking it up a notch with a higher-end 6-seater version. But don’t expect to see it flooding showrooms just yet; ...
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Lando Norris clinched victory under the dazzling lights of Marina Bay, turning his pole position into a commanding win at the Singapore Grand Prix. In a race where he controlled proceedings from start to finish, Norris crossed the line a full 20 seconds ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen, tightening the title race and reducing Verstappen's points cushion. For those familiar with Norris’s past struggles from the front, his flawless start came ...
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The front row at the Singapore Grand Prix 2024 is what we’ve been waiting for - a battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. It’s the front row and a head-to-head between two titans of the sport, and it’s shaping up to be an electrifying Sunday at Marina Bay. McLaren’s Lando Norris snatched pole with a blistering performance, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will be breathing down his neck in P2, setting ...
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HUGO has teamed up with Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team to unveil F1's first fashion-inspired livery in over three decades. While fashion has played a notable role in Formula 1 partnerships, it’s rare to see it directly influence a car’s design. But now, with this latest collaboration, VCARB and HUGO are blending the sharp aesthetics of fashion with motorsport. The entire garage will be decked out in a full denim ...
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As the sun set over Marina Bay, the Friday practice sessions for the Singapore Grand Prix 2024 unfolded under the floodlights. And after two practice sessions, it ended with McLaren’s Lando Norris leading the charge ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. FP2 ended on a sour note for Mercedes, as George Russell found himself up close and personal with the wall in the final minutes. The early part of the session was relatively ...
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You can’t help but notice that this is a cheeky jab from McLaren to Red Bull. Red Bull recently scrapped their plans for a fan-designed livery at the Singapore and US Grand Prix, citing concerns about the added weight. But McLaren has swooped in to unveil their own one-off paint job for this weekend’s race, with a design that harks back to their iconic red and white Marlboro-liveried glory days of the ...
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Red Bull has made a surprising U-turn, shelving its much-anticipated plan to feature a fan-designed livery at the upcoming Singapore and US Grand Prix. The REBL CUSTMS campaign, meant to celebrate the team’s 20-year journey in Formula 1, had promised fans the opportunity to see their custom design grace the Red Bull RB20 on race day. At first glance, the campaign seemed like a dream come true for F1 enthusiasts. Fans were ...
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70-odd years of perfecting a rear-engine, rear-drive sports car format that shouldn’t work as well as it does, and out comes a true masterpiece like the Porsche 911 Carrera T. When car enthusiasts gather to discuss their favourite sports cars, it doesn't take long before one name inevitably surfaces, the Porsche 911. This icon, which made its debut back in 1963, has managed to carve out a permanent spot in the upper ...
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For a compact crossover, the Volvo EX30 punches well above its weight. Volvo’s lineup is a showcase of SUVs these days, and their most compact offering now is the EX30. It's new and all-electric, which is perfect considering Volvo’s commitment to going fully electric by 2030. The EX30 shares its platform with the Smart #1 and Zeekr X, thanks to Volvo’s parent company, Geely. But while the bones may be the same, ...
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When you think of Lamborghini, the mind conjures images of wild supercars with scissor doors, extreme designs, and ear-splitting exhaust notes. Not something like the Lamborghini Urus S. So, when Lamborghini decided to venture into the world of SUVs, the idea sounded... strange. But then the Lamborghini Urus was born, a 2.2-tonne, five-door behemoth that promised to carry the raging bull’s DNA into uncharted territory. And if you're wondering whether this SUV ...
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