The Cat A Omoda E5 is Chery’s latest attempt to capture attention, quietly yet confidently. This EV doesn’t break new ground, but that’s precisely the point. It’s designed to be familiar to folks who are used to ICE cars, yet offer them a new form of propulsion underneath. A familiar face in a crowded field The Omoda E5 has all the telltale design cues of a modern electric crossover; sharp lines, a streamlined ...
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XPENG Motors just made its Singapore debut with a flagship showroom that spans two storeys and a sprawling 8,700 square feet. For those unacquainted, XPENG is a name fast becoming synonymous with smart electric vehicles. The new showroom is part of their growing footprint in Southeast Asia, with stops already made in Malaysia, Thailand, and even Australia. Walking into the XPENG showroom feels a little like stepping into a minimalist Scandinavian home. ...
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As the largest exhibitor and the exclusive Merlion Partner at SITCE 2024, BYD is showcasing vehicles that will aid in future sustainable transportation. BYD placed four new commercial vehicles on display at the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) 2024, including the B12DS Double-Deck Bus and the heavy-duty T9R Truck. There’s also the BYD Autonomous Bus, developed in collaboration with TIER IV. Already operational at Komatsu Airport in Japan, it’s a ...
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Inchcape+ and BYD have partnered together to place an order of 100 T9R electric heavy-duty commercial trucks. That's the largest single order of such vehicles in Singapore, all set to hit the roads in 2025. The BYD T9R offers a driving range of up to 320km, all while being powered by BYD's Blade Battery technology. It can be retrofitted to haul waste, manage construction loads, or navigate Singapore’s dense urban logistics network. Flanked ...
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Ask someone to name a luxury car, and odds are you’ll hear a lineup of the usual suspects: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, maybe even a Lexus. Certainly not the Denza D9. But in recent years, the Chinese have been elbowing their way onto that list with a kind of determination that other nations can only dream of. And that’s precisely the attitude BYD brings with the new Denza D9; a bold, spacious MPV ...
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In Singapore’s automotive industry, James Ng has carved out a path with BYD that’s both fascinating and formidable. From his roots as a military engineer to spearheading a brand that’s redefining Singapore’s EV market, James’s journey is one of grit, foresight, and a passion for progress. We managed to sit down with the Managing Director of BYD Singapore to dive deeper into his personal story and see how his vision for BYD ...
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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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