The cutesy Ora brand has grown up with its first SUV model for Singapore, and the Ora 5 offers practical usability with its own unique charm. There are some cars where I wished I had more time to test drive sometimes. Typically these are either mind-blowing high-performance models that I don’t get to experience often, or extremely fun to drive cars that just make me reluctant to hand the keys back. The ...
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It may be a minor technological update, but new hardware in the XPeng X9 Pro gives the car a significant bump in software usability. It seems now that every modern carmaker now talks about software, artificial intelligence and “ecosystems” with the enthusiasm of people who have just discovered Silicon Valley. Cars are essentially moving computers now, and you can’t go anywhere without some virtual assistant analysing your every move. None is more ...
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Think you know the truth about hybrids and electric cars? You might be surprised. "Are EVs the only kind of cars allowed in 2030?""Which is really better, hybrids or EVs?"EVs are prone to catching fire, is that true?As electrified vehicles become more common on Singapore roads, questions and opinions about them abound. EV batteries don’t last. Hybrids are only useful in city traffic. EVs cost less to run. Bigger batteries are ...
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Hyundai adds a large electric seven-seater SUV to its lineup, and the Ioniq 9 delivers a remarkably refined and tech-laden experience for the family. It seems like if you want a large electric six- or seven-seater car here, there’s simply no escaping the number 9. Aside from the numerous Chinese MPVs that all feature the digit in their names, even the SUV options all have ‘9’ in their nomenclature. There’s the versatile ...
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Mercedes-Benz has launched its all-new GLC Electric, with the car being unveiled at the Mercedes-Benz Studio at Gardens By The Bay. The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric has been officially launched in Singapore, with the car being unveiled at the Mercedes-Benz Studio at Gardens By The Bay on 20 August. The Studio, which will officially open to public visitors on 2 September, is designed as a limited-time destination that serves as an event ...
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Mazda has officially launched its new electric 6e sedan here, following an earlier preview at the Singapore Motorshow in January. Mazda is stepping fully into the electric revolution in Singapore with the launch of its new 6e, which was unveiled at an event held at Suntec City on 20 August. The 6e is Mazda’s first electric sedan, and just the second electric Mazda to officially go on sale here after the MX-30. ...
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The Deepal S05 does not feel like a newcomer demanding your attention, but rather a mature product that simply gets on with the job. It would be amusing to describe Changan as one of China’s older carmakers, because in the context of the current automotive gold rush, “old” can mean a company that existed before TikTok. Still, Changan has proper history. It has been building vehicles for roughly 45 years; beginning with ...
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The updated Lotus Eletre and Emeya arrive in Singapore with more equipment fitted as standard and lower starting prices. Coming shortly after the Singapore showcase of the Evija hypercar, the refreshed range also serves to underline a broader point from Lotus: the engineering lessons behind its 2,000hp-plus halo car are increasingly filtering down into models intended to be driven every day. The Eletre and Emeya were developed by the same team responsible ...
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BYD's latest light truck is the T35 electric, which has made its Southeast Asian debut in Singapore through Inchcape Plus. Following its global unveiling at the Japan Mobility Show in 2025, Singapore becomes the first market in the region to receive BYD's new all-electric urban workhorse. Designed primarily for small businesses, logistics operators and fleet owners, the T35 joins a growing portfolio of electric commercial vehicles offered by Inchcape Plus as businesses ...
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Mercedes-Benz’s sleek CLA goes all-electric for the first time, and in CLA250 guise it could prove to be the best version of the new CLA yet. When the first Mercedes-Benz CLA arrived in Singapore over a decade ago, it immediately proved to be a huge hit. The appeal of the Three-Pointed Star on a compact sedan was hard to resist for many, but crucially, its attractive price point opened up the ...
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Mercedes-Benz’s popular GLB compact seven-seater goes fully electric, and it returns bearing more style, tech, space and efficiency. One of the best-selling Mercedes-Benz models in Singapore in recent years was the first-generation GLB, and its popularity here was no surprise really. After all, it has all the elements that many Singaporeans desire, being a practical family-oriented compact SUV with seating for seven, along with a premium badge while retailing at a ...
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Charge+ has opened a new EV charging cluster at Tampines Retail Park, with a total of 38 chargers spread across four buildings. EV charging operator Charge+ has opened a new cluster of chargers at Tampines Retail Park, consisting of a total of 38 charging points spread out across four buildings, namely Giant Hypermarket, Ikea Tampines, Courts Tampines and T-Space. The cluster consists of a combination of both DC and AC chargers, and ...
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BYD has launched a new retail concept at Tampines 1, bringing Singapore's best-selling car brand directly into one of the country's busiest suburban shopping destinations. Unlike a conventional showroom, the new Tampines 1 outlet has been conceived as an immersive lifestyle and community space rather than a purely transactional retail environment. Located within the heart of a bustling shopping mall, the store allows visitors to explore BYD's range of electric vehicles while ...
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Conceived as the ultimate expression of Lotus engineering, the Lotus Evija represents far more than an exercise in outright performance. It marks the culmination of more than 75 years of innovation, a journey that began with Colin Chapman's philosophy of "simplify, then add lightness" and has since evolved into one of the automotive industry's boldest interpretations of electrified performance. Singapore has been selected as one of the exclusive stops on the Evija's ...
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On 11 July 2026, Polestar Singapore embarked on its first official owners’ convoy drive into Malaysia, bringing a group of customers north to Kluang for a morning of driving, food and shared experiences. For many drivers in Singapore, crossing the Causeway is more than simply travelling from one country to another. It marks the point where dense city streets begin to open up, familiar routines are left behind, and the car ...
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