Tesla just launched a new Refer and Earn Program in Singapore. New and existing Tesla customers now have an added incentive when purchasing a Tesla. If you use a referral code to buy a brand-new Tesla, you’ll knock $600 off the purchase price. The referrer will in turn pocket $300 in Tesla credits for each successful referral. These Tesla credits can be put to great use. Whether you want to offset Supercharging ...
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In a world teetering on the edge of electric vehicles and tech-packed hypercars, the Lotus Emira arrives as a beacon for purists. It’s the car that gives Lotus the authentic sports car pedigree it needs… whilst the brand transitions to an electric future. This isn’t Lotus’s big money-spinner (that title goes to the Eletre) but rather, the Emira is Lotus’ statement of intent. A reminder that before we dive headlong into a ...
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BYD has firmly planted its flag in the luxury EV market with the launch of its luxury marque, Denza, in Singapore. The launch, which took place on October 10 at the Shangri-La hotel, marks Denza’s debut into the right-hand drive market beyond Hong Kong, where it first appeared in July. It is also a calculated first step as BYD eyes major Asia-Pacific markets. Liu Xueliang, general manager of Asia-Pacific sales for BYD ...
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This is arguably the best variant of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 available in Singapore. Avid readers of AutoApp will not be strangers to the Hyundai Ioniq 6. We’ve tested practically the entire range at this point, and each variant continues to charm us with market-leading specs and thoughtful practicality. Though, I’ll wager this single-motor long-range variant is the cream of the crop. It just feels right For prospective buyers, this is essentially the Cat ...
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The Xpeng G6 aims to charm drivers with its smart, digital-first approach and eco-friendly credentials. But let’s be real, in a market already flooded with EV heavyweights, the G6 has a tough crowd to win over. So, what does Xpeng bring to the table? For starters, there’s a big screen inside, a trendy light bar outside, and a tech entrepreneur at the helm of the company, no less. All very nice things. But, ...
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Hot off the press with the Ghost Series II, Rolls-Royce has also introduced the Black Badge Ghost Series II. Billed as a "daring and powerful new expression" of the Black Badge lineage, it’s the chaotic, more rebellious side of Rolls-Royce. The Black Badge Ghost Series II is meant to be the most agile, driver-focused, and technical of its breed, but it’s also a lesson in the art of subtle drama. Blacked-out bits ...
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Rolls-Royce has revealed the Ghost Series II, a bold yet elegant evolution of the brand’s most iconic nameplate. With its "monolithic and self-assured" exterior, the Ghost Series II is a canvas for Bespoke commissions. At the front, the design has been refined to highlight Rolls-Royce's signature Pantheon Grille, and the sleek new headlight graphics with updated daytime running lights give the car a fresh, modern presence. You’ll also notice the rear has been ...
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The Polestar 4 is a radical coupe SUV that has one or two tricks up its Nordic-trimmed sleeve to take on the competition. While Polestar and the rest of the industry refers to it as a "Coupe SUV," in reality it’s not all that SUV-ish. Think of it as sitting somewhere between the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in terms of size but with more luxury thrown in for good ...
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The Audi Q4 e-tron is currently the German marque’s smallest electric SUV, until they decide to make an even tinier one. Audi was a little late to the EV party, but it has now made up some ground with the launch of the Q4 e-tron. We did see the original e-tron and Q8 e-tron grace our shores, but those models did not particularly sell well. That is why, with the Q4, Audi ...
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The fifth-generation Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is an interesting moral dilemma. And it’s all because of what’s under the hood. Gone is the mighty V8, which used to rumble and roar its way into your heart. In its place, you’ll find a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, an uprated version of what powers the feisty AMG A45. It now claims the title of the most powerful production four-cylinder in the world. Paired with an ...
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Dubbed the Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival, this event promises to be high-octane fun for fans of both brands. Hyundai and Toyota are joining forces to present a motorsport extravaganza like no other: the inaugural Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival. Set to take place at the Everland Speedway in Yong-in, South Korea, this event is all about showcasing high-performance cars, racing talent, and an unwavering passion for ...
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The joint research partnerships between the Hyundai Motor Group, NTU, and A*STAR encompass sustainable energy and manufacturing solutions. Hyundai Motor Group has recently inked a new research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to focus on exploring advanced energy solutions. Over the next three years, this partnership will zero in on hydrogen energy technologies and energy systems, with the goal of carbon neutrality. This partnership fits neatly into Hyundai’s broader strategy to develop ...
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Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo have just announced a multi-year strategic partnership, marking a step forward for autonomous driving. This collaboration will initially focus on integrating Waymo’s sixth-generation fully autonomous technology, known as the Waymo Driver, into Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV, which will eventually join Waymo’s growing fleet. If you’re wondering what this means, the IONIQ 5 is about to become a full-fledged autonomous vehicle. The vehicles slated for Waymo’s fleet ...
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McLaren has motorsport running through its veins, and it has turned that knowledge into road-going prowess. As of October 6, the 50th anniversary of its first F1 Constructor’s Championship win with driver Emerson Fittipaldi, McLaren has another reason to celebrate: the unveiling of its newest supercar, the W1. For those who are well-versed in McLaren’s lineage, the W1 is the spiritual successor to the McLaren F1 of the '90s and the ...
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BMW Asia has just unveiled two exciting new additions to their line-up in Singapore, the all-electric BMW i4 and the refreshed BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. At first glance, both the i4 and the 4 Series Gran Coupe sport slim headlights and that unmistakable vertically aligned BMW kidney grille. But, the i4’s electric powertrain means it needs less cooling, so you’ll notice its kidney grille has a fully enclosed upper section. The ...
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