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by Sean Loo 20 January 2025

Dongfeng Box Review

The Dongfeng Box (also known as the Nammi 01) makes a compelling case for practical and affordable urban mobility. With its approachable price point (as far as COE prices are concerned), surprisingly impressive range for its battery capacity, and other modern features, this five-door hatchback does reshape perceptions of entry-level EVs in our local automotive landscape. It’s got a future-focused foundation Built upon Dongfeng’s Quantum Architecture Platform 3, the Box is designed with ...

by Sean Loo 10 October 2024

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Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron Review

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 ...

by Sean Loo 10 September 2024

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Volkswagen ID.5 Review

The sleeker Volkswagen ID.5 makes it a compelling style choice over its ID.4 brethren. The ID.5 is essentially the same as the ID.4 under the skin, but with a more elegant, sloping coupe-like roofline. You’ll find similar stylistic upgrades in the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback and the Skoda Enyaq Coupe. People do like this bodystyle, and it shows in sales numbers. Everyone wants their car to have some curb appeal after all. But, ...

by Sean Loo 8 January 2024

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New VES Regulations In Effect For 2024

Heads up, cars are set to cost more in Singapore in 2024, thanks in part to the revised Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) standards. The new year comes new rules, specifically in the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) department. And, as you might have guessed, this means a shift in car prices. The highlight of this new change is the trim in rebate for cars in the A2 band - a drop from S$15,000 ...

by Sean Loo 8 September 2023

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Polestar 3 Debuts In Singapore

The new Polestar 3 is here, but don't just open your chequebooks just yet. Because it’s not for sale at the moment. Polestar Singapore has just given us a sneak peek into the future, and it's coming in the form of the Polestar 3 SUV. Now, this isn't just any run-of-the-mill SUV; it's Polestar's very first foray into the realm of high-performance luxury SUVs. I had my first glimpse of this back ...

by Sean Loo 30 August 2023

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 – A Refreshing Retrospect

The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 takes all of the good points from the Ioniq 5, resulting in an even more impressive offering. (Article updated 25 October 2023) Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is one of the defining cars of the past few years - a vehicle with a polarising bold design and tech to boot, marking the Korean automaker’s emergence as a real dominant superpower, particularly in the electric vehicle segment. Now the company ...

by Sean Loo 7 July 2023

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First Look – BYD Dolphin Launches In Singapore

The BYD Dolphin brings added cuteness to the EV world, alongside competitive pricing. The BYD Dolphin recently made a splash at Waterway Point, debuting as the brand’s newest EV. The Dolphin is positioned as the perfect entry-level electric vehicle for young couples and families. With its sleek design and practicality, the Dolphin aims to capture the hearts of those seeking an electric ride to complement their lifestyle. Under the hood, the Dolphin packs ...

by Sean Loo 19 February 2023

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Kia EV6 Electric – Stealth Wealth

Pay attention. This one’s quite the show. It seems like you cannot go a week now without news about a new electric vehicle (EV) that is going to hit the market soon in the near future. The market is flooded with all sorts of new-fangled EVs, so how would an automaker stand out amongst the crowd? Well, you dial it up to eleven of course. Here we have something that hails from the ...