The new electric Porsche Macan Turbo is a ferocious piece of engineering. I was recently in Thailand to attend Das Treffen 9, and Porsche Thailand has very kindly provided me a car to get around Bangkok. To my delight, they tossed me the keys to the new electric Macan Turbo. Having driven The Macan 4 earlier this year, I was eager to have a go in the torque monster. Power Unleashed Let’s start with ...
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The middle-of-the-pack BMW i4 eDrive35 is arguably the best i4 to buy on the market. While it’s easy to mistake it for a 4 Series Gran Coupe with a battery, the i4 is so much more than a mere EV conversion. Beneath its sleek silhouette lies a purpose-built electric platform that stakes its claim as a true driver’s car. Does It Drive Like A BMW? BMW went back to the drawing board for the ...
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The Polestar 3 is the long-awaited practical sibling that completes the Scandinavian lineup. When Polestar first made headlines, it was as Volvo’s hip, younger cousin, complete with funky designs and a conscience for sustainability. Now, with the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4, the brand has taken a bold step into the world of full-size electric SUVs, but in typical Scandinavian style, it’s done so with restraint and elegance. Subtle But Striking At first glance, ...
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Škoda Singapore has unveiled the Enyaq Sportline, a new addition to its electric SUV lineup. Built on the Volkswagen Group's innovative MEB platform, this SUV combines practicality, sustainability, and head-turning design. The Enyaq Sportline impresses with a range of up to 565 kilometres (WLTP) on a single charge. Its rapid charging capabilities are equally noteworthy, taking the battery from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes. Under the hood lies an electric motor delivering ...
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Cycle & Carriage Singapore has officially launched the compact Maxus eDeliver 5. Built on China's pioneering MILA (Modular, Intelligent, Lightweight, Architecture) platform, the Maxus eDeliver 5 is on par specs-wise with some of the best electric commercial vehicles on the market. Equipped with a 64 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, the eDeliver 5 boasts a class-leading WLTP-City range of up to 489 kilometres. This capability addresses the persistent challenge of range anxiety, ...
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The Citroën ë-Berlingo is back on Singapore’s streets, this time with a facelift that promises enhanced space, improved efficiency, and upgraded features designed for businesses embracing sustainable mobility. Cycle & Carriage Singapore recently unveiled the updated ë-Berlingo, showcasing its advancements over its predecessor, which first turned heads in 2022. This latest iteration of Citroën’s popular electric light commercial vehicle (e-LCV) boasts a 3,900-litre cargo capacity, a 100-litre improvement over the previous model. ...
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Mazda has unveiled its largest and most advanced SUV to date, the CX-80, at an exclusive preview held at the Mandala Club. Positioned as the brand’s flagship model in Singapore, the seven-seater SUV marks a significant milestone for Mazda, being the first in its local lineup to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The CX-80 is part of Mazda’s Large Product Group and stands out with its commanding dimensions. Measuring 5 metres in length, ...
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The Maxus MIFA 7 joins its bigger MIFA 9 sibling in the MPV arena. It’s been over a year since we had our first encounter with the Maxus MIFA 9, a towering presence in the MPV world. Now, Maxus has introduced its younger sibling, the MIFA 7. This all-electric MPV promises to deliver a balanced blend of size, comfort, and value. Perfect then, for the practical family man navigating Singapore’s urban landscape. Its Size ...
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EVs dominated the new car market in 2024, and if this trend is anything to go by, it will only continue upwards. So, which candidate will walk away with the title of Overall Best EV? How Does ACOTY Define This Class? The title says it all. Only full EVs are eligible for this category; doesn't matter which shape or how much power output each car produces, they are all counted in this ...
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There are a lot of new SUV EV winners from Round 1, and they are all squaring off for the title of Overall Best SUV EV. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? What defines an SUV or crossover nowadays? That's a question even some brands are struggling with. But, buyers wished for them, and the brands delivered, which is why you don't see a sea of sedans and hatchbacks any more. When we ...
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Eleven winners from Round 1 face off for the title of Overall Best Cat B EV. How Does ACOTY Define This Class? Wow we have a lot of candidates for this. All shortlisted candidates presented here from Round 1 are sold with Category B COEs and are propelled by electrical motors. The Overall Best Cat B Vehicle is decided from amongst these candidates. Like the Overall Best Cat B category, we got a ...
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Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) has unveiled a unique collaboration with LASALLE College of the Arts. Central to this initiative was the inaugural IONIQ 6 design competition, a playground for LASALLE students to flex their artistic muscles and reimagine vehicle decals. Five finalists from LASALLE’s Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences programme were tasked with creating decal designs that encapsulate the car’s sleek, modern essence. Under the mentorship of Singaporean ...
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Jaguar has properly stirred up the automotive world with its new brand campaign, and the new Type 00 Concept further cements its new direction. Unveiled at Miami Art Week, this new concept embodies Jaguar's new creative philosophy, Exuberant Modernism. At its core, the Jaguar Type 00 is about reclaiming Jaguar’s ethos of "Copy Nothing." Sir William Lyons, the brand's founder, once envisioned Jaguars as art forms, not just vehicles. Although, if he ...
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Maserati is set to continue its journey in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, embracing the next-generation GEN4 cars starting from Season 13 in 2026. After debuting in Season 9 with the Tipo Folgore GEN3 single-seater, Maserati has steadily showcased its engineering prowess. Season 11 will see the evolution of these machines with the GEN3 EVO cars, boasting a blistering 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 1.82 seconds and regenerative capabilities of ...
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N challenges everything we know, or think we know, about electric vehicles. I first encountered the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N during its global launch at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. There it was, shredding tyres and exuding the kind of audacious energy that suggests Hyundai’s engineers had been on a strict diet of adrenaline and madness. Its fantastically bonkers nature brought much fanfare to both the brand ...
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