You may think the dual-motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Inspiration variant is just a simple affair of adding one more motor, but the true answer goes much deeper than that. Hyundai has been riding this high-voltage wave for some time now, and its journey through the e-mobility landscape has been nothing short of fascinating. Remember the original electric Ioniq? Back then, Hyundai played it safe, creating a design that mirrored traditional combustion-engine cars ...
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As the world goes on a full-on EV charge (pardon the pun), the one brand that most enthusiasts would've imagined might resist the trend would be Lotus. Yet here we are with the all-electric Eletre SUV. Well, hyper-SUV, actually, as Lotus calls it. As an ex-Lotus owner, I know full well what a Lotus car represents and embodies, and the Eletre is everything opposite of that, and I'm not even talking ...
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Is there anything more frightening than COE prices and the new OBU unit this Halloween? Well, Volkswagen might have the answer. Buckle up, my friends, as we take a devilish detour into the bewitching world of All Hallows' Eve. In the spirit of the season, Volkswagen Singapore has unleashed a quartet of chilling characters to haunt the streets in style - say hello to Panky Pontianak, Madcap Mummy, Zany Zombie, and ...
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Sensible, stylish, and most importantly, fast. These are the qualities that make up the ideal performance EV, and the Polestar 2 has it all. It seems that the Tesla tidal wave that once engulfed the EV scene may be showing signs of receding. As companies and individuals become increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint, there's a notable upsurge in a fresh contender – the Polestar 2, making a significant impact with ...
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The new Hyundai Kona Hybrid looks great and is more spacious than ever; a modern family hauler that hits the mark. Since it was a fairly late addition to the smörgåsbord of SUVs when it hit the market in 2017, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid has been playing catch-up ever since. So, it comes as no surprise that its transformation into this second-generation version has come around rather quickly. The ingredients for success ...
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Gimmick-free and an easier onboarding experience than most EV competitors, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron boasts sleek looks and a serene driving experience. Audi has had a confusing few months rebranding their lineup of cars, and their quest to confuse us further continues at pace with the new Q8 e-tron. Though it shares the same name, it has nothing associated with the existing internal combustion (ICE) platform Q8. Rather, this is a ...
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The upgraded Tesla Model 3 Highland has just zoomed into Singapore, bringing about a wealth of upgrades. And you can check it out at Jewel Changi Airport; Tesla's electric lineup is shining bright at Jewel, and it's not something you want to miss. Better hurry, though, because this event runs until November 5, 2023. Now, let's focus on the new edition to the lineup - the Model 3. It's back, and it's ...
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The Mid-cycle refresh of the Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available in Singapore, arriving with minor updates and new mild hybrid tech. Mercedes-Benz’s CLA four-door coupe has just undergone a mid-cycle makeover, and it's now ready to strut its stuff in Singapore. What's new, you ask? Let's dive into the revamped beauty. A Fresh Face First impressions matter, and the updated CLA knows this all too well. It sports a revised front grille, with an ...
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The 2023 Japan Mobility Show kicked off earlier this morning with Toyota’s press conference, where CEO Koji Sato unveiled an arsenal of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the international press, announcing that the carmaker is finally ready to fully embrace electrification. Taking centre stage were two concept cars – the GR-badged FT-Se sports car and FT-3e crossover – designed to cater to very different needs, but both delivering Toyota levels of ...
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Mazda unveiled their latest Iconic SP concept car at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show today, and it’s everything you’ve come to expect from the marque, and more. Sporting a low-slung silhouette and sleek pop-up LED headlights, the prototype bears more than a passing resemblance to the FD-generation RX-7, albeit modernised for the 21st century. According to the carmaker, the Iconic SP features a hybrid powertrain in the form of a two-rotor rotary ...
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The Lotus Emira is the last ICE sports car from Lotus, but the brand has also gone all out to make it the best. Having driven various iterations of Elises and Exiges over the last 25 years or so, there was never any doubt about how wonderfully pure the driving experience was. However, it always seemed to be at the expense of comfort, practicality, convenience, and, crucially, quality. Every time I got ...
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1,888bhp, 2,360Nm of torque. The specs on the Rimac Nevera are the stuff of dreams, but you can never drive it here. The Rimac Nevera, a lightning bolt on wheels, has just stormed onto the scene in Singapore. This is not your average electric car; this is the apex predator of the EV world, and it's left a trail of awe-struck enthusiasts in its wake. The Nevera isn't just an electric car; ...
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The new Mercedes-Benz GLA gets a new front and an updated MBUX system that gets newly designed display styles. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to roll out the red carpet for the revamped Mercedes-Benz GLA. Singapore is in for a treat as this premium crossover graces our roads with its presence. Let's start with the looks, shall we? The GLA struts its stuff with a brand new front grille, trading the old ...
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Singapore's ERP Evolution: the controversial On-Board Unit (OBU) has finally debuted. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) just announced that they are rolling out the new On-Board Unit (OBU), the brainchild of ERP 2.0. This little (is it really little though?) is set to transform the way we handle road charges. Here's the scoop on this new tech. The IU, faithful companion for 25 long years, is now making way for ...
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We took Hyundai Singapore's Ioniq 5 family to Desaru, and savoured the electrical quirks and tranquillity that it delivers. Malaysia road trips. Ah, what a topic. It's the evergreen story that keeps on giving, a tale as old as time. And trust me, you'll see tons more, year after year, decade after decade. If you've been keeping tabs on my AutoApp escapades, you might raise an eyebrow and go, "Hold on a ...
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