Porsche made a controversial move by making the new Macan exclusively electric, but maybe they were on to something… The Macan is one of Porsche’s best-sellers, and for good reason. It has all the markings of a proper Porsche but is also packaged in a palatable compact SUV form. Reasonably peppy engine up front, practical space out back. Nice, right? Well, take the engine bit out, and your customers suddenly become divided. The ...
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The Nissan Ariya is the Japanese brand’s newest electric crossover with bold looks and a touch of Japanese minimalism. This is the long-awaited Nissan Ariya. Born as a concept in 2020, it was quietly delayed due to the pandemic and chip shortages, only starting production in late 2022. If the Leaf got you thinking about affordable EVs over a decade ago, the Ariya is here to remind you that Nissan is still ...
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In just 17 months, Omoda & Jaecoo have sold 320,000 units worldwide. Not bad for two fresh faces in the automotive world, both of which are backed by Chery. From Europe to Southeast Asia, Omoda & Jaecoo have been busy proving that they’re here to stay. Omoda & Jaecoo’s expansion strategy has its share of calculated risk and bold moves. Starting in Spain, the brands have launched in Italy, Poland, and most ...
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Porsche’s latest Formula E creation, the 99X Electric, has just dropped, and it’s packed with upgrades. After clinching back-to-back championships, Porsche is back with their GEN3 Evo contender, now with front-wheel drive activation and fresh design updates. GEN3 Evo regulations mean limited energy availability, pushing the team to squeeze out every drop of efficiency. The team has tweaked the in-house components to give Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa the competitive ...
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The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV has made a silent but luxurious arrival on our shores. Luxury has always been a hallmark of the Maybach name, but with the EQS SUV, Mercedes-Maybach is blending their impeccable craftsmanship with electric mobility. This is a Maybach after all, and its design amplifies that. Every line, curve, and finish has been meticulously crafted. The exterior gleams with Maybach’s signature touches: a bold, upright grille (purely aesthetic here), ...
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The MINI Aceman is here, and it’s unlike any MINI you’ve seen before. Combining the brand’s compact footprint with the ruggedness of a crossover, the Aceman introduces an all-electric platform to Singapore’s streets. As Daren Ching, Head of MINI Asia, put it, “The Aceman is our vision of urban adventure, bold, distinctive, and, of course, fun to drive.” At just over four meters long, the Aceman sits between the MINI Cooper and MINI ...
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Eye-catching looks and eye-watering pace; is the Zeekr X AWD the premium EV hot hatch we've been waiting for? With its compact size and aggressive stance, the Zeekr X AWD isn’t just a pretty face; it’s an electrifying performer, hitting 0-100 km/h in a brisk 3.8 seconds and covering up to 420 km on a single charge. Now available in Singapore, this compact five-seat SUV has all the style and speed ...
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Wait, why isn't the new Tesla Model 3 Performance not called the Plaid? Despite the rumours swirling around, this isn’t the fabled Plaid edition. This is the Model 3 Performance, and that badge on the boot isn’t the Plaid logo. To hit Plaid status in Tesla’s universe, you’d need three carbon-sleeve motors, which this one doesn’t have. What you do get, though, is the car Tesla’s engineers always envisioned the go-faster Model ...
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It’s 5:30 am, and I’m barely awake. Sitting among some familiar and, a few not-so familiar faces at Komoco Motors, we were all gathered here for Hyundai’s “Great Electric Escape” with the made-in-Singapore IONIQ 6. Over three days, we’d be driving to Kuala Lumpur and back, immersing ourselves in a journey where art, nature, and city energy combined with the sheer thrill of going electric. Day 1: Hitting the Road with New Friends ...
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Chery invited us to Wu Hu, China to try out a wide variety of the Jaecoo vehicle range. We wrung the cars over a variety of obstacles, including an asphalt gymkhana course and some challenging off-road terrain. The event, part of the OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit, showcased everything from pure electric to hybrid power. The cars we tried will also eventually make their way into the Singapore market, giving us first-hand ...
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For the folks who are looking for the ultimate solution to luxury on wheels, the Lexus LM might just be it. What is it? Now, that’s a particularly important question when it comes to the Lexus LM, or "Luxury Mover" as it’s officially dubbed. From a glance, you might mistake it for an MPV, and yes, those van-like proportions don’t lie. But underneath, the LM is built on the same modular global ...
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Harmony Auto Singapore just unveiled a brand-new BYD and DENZA showroom at 7 Ubi Close, offering prospective buyers a new location in the east. This new Ubi showroom follows the successful opening of Harmony Auto’s first BYD Experience Centre at 77 Robinson Road earlier this year. Housed in the Alpine Centre, this new BYD showroom features models like the all-new BYD M6, the Seal, the ATTO 3, and the Dolphin. Prospective customers can ...
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From the 288 GTO to the LaFerrari, Ferrari’s hypercar legacy reads like a greatest hits album. So how exactly do you top that? Meet the Ferrari F80. Sensibly named to celebrate the marque’s 80th anniversary in 2027, the F80 is the next chapter in Ferrari’s storied hypercar saga. It’s a £3.1 million masterpiece, and only 799 lucky souls will get the keys. Big shock alert: this isn’t powered by a naturally aspirated V12 ...
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Zeekr has introduced its luxury electric MPV, the Zeekr 009, at the Singapore International Energy Week 2024 (SIEW). The Zeekr 009 will also serve as the official car sponsor for SIEW 2024. A fleet of 10 Zeekr 009 MPVs will ferry distinguished guests to and from the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, while offering attendees the chance to experience this luxury electric vehicle firsthand. This all-electric MPV boasts a 116kWh battery that delivers ...
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If you’ve been waiting for a cool, eco-friendly way to get around Singapore, Gogoro just made it happen. The electric scooter opened its very first Singapore showroom at the Cycle & Carriage Electric Commercial Vehicle Hub in Ubi. Not only that, but they also launched three new Smartscooter models: the Gogoro SuperSport, Gogoro Premium, and Gogoro Viva Mix, all ready to hit the streets soon. A First Look at the Future of ...
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