Believe it or not, North Korea actually has an automotive industry, and it seems to be rebadging cars from BYD. Yes, you heard right. The hermit kingdom, not wanting to be left in the dust by its southern counterpart, boasts its own automotive industry. Well, sort of. We're talking about Chinese-sourced BYD cars with North Korean badges slapped on. But hey, better than nothing. Recently, North Korea has been making some interesting moves in ...
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The BMW M5 still retains its V8, but it is now paired with an electric motor to give 717bhp and 1,000Nm of torque. BMW has just unveiled the new M5. The V8 lives on, but it is now coupled to a new hybrid system; 577bhp 4.4-litre from the V8, 194bhp from the electric motor. Combined, the M5 can churn out a staggering 717bhp and an eye-watering 1,000Nm of torque. But, because of the ...
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The facelifted Tesla Model 3 now has a COE-friendly Cat A variant, making it more enticing for prospective buyers. Whether you are in team Tesla or team not so keen on Tesla, you cannot deny that the new Model 3 Highland looks much better than its predecessor. Singapore did not get to officially welcome the Model S and X, so when the original Model 3 made its way onto our shores back ...
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Audi Singapore has just launched the new Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. The reveal was at Audi's chic pop-up boutique at ION Orchard, which is open to the public from 19 June to 7 July 2024. If you're in the area, why not swing by and get a firsthand look? The Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron come in two flavours - Advanced and Edition 1. The latter packs in ...
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New Tesla Singapore customers can get up to 5% off all trims of Model Y and Model 3 Long Range AWD. Tesla Singapore has announced price adjustments of up to 5% for all trims of the Model Y and Model 3 Long Range AWD, effective from June 7, 2024. Thanks to continuous improvements in production processes and innovative technologies, these advancements have significantly reduced manufacturing costs, allowing Tesla to pass on the ...
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Here are 4 + 4 need-to-know fun facts about Audi’s latest EV SUV, the Audi Q4 e-tron. Fact 1: This is an entry-level EV SUV from Audi As far as EVs go from the Ingolstadt brand, this is currently the entry-level model. Until the rumoured Q2 (all of Audi’s EVs moving forward will be designated with even numbers) is launched sometime in 2027, this is your first step into the world of ...
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That affordable little EV hatchback is now Cat-A friendly, and the power drop does little to spoil the MG4 renowned’s fun factor. MG has been making quite the splash, aiming to please the budget-conscious car buyer with a lineup of attractive offerings. And the MG4 did not disappoint. Its fun-to-drive demeanour and stylish looks previously bagged one of our AutoApp Car Of The Year awards in 2023. Well earned. Now, MG has ...
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Yes, that's right, it’s called the “Hashtag One”. Let's quickly move past its name and focus on the new kid on the block - the Smart #1 Pro+. The name Smart traditionally conjures images of the ForTwo, that diminutive city car which burst onto the scene as a future vision of urban commuting. A collaboration initially sparked by Swatch and later dominated by Mercedes, it epitomised innovative compact design. Yet despite its ...
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MINI debuted its "MINI Mixed Reality" technology at the international media launch of the all-new MINI Cooper Electric in Sitges, Spain. And I was seriously impressed with what they have come up with. Essentially, the new technology enables drivers to immerse themselves in an augmented virtual world, while still being able to drive and be behind the wheel. This is achieved by a pioneering pair of virtual reality goggles paired with precision GPS ...
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Chery has made a triumphant return to Singapore, with their new showroom finally opened to the public, alongside the launch of the new Omoda E5. After a spell of anticipation heightened by teasers, Chery Automobile has officially marked its return to Singapore. This re-entry was spearheaded under the familiar guidance of Vertex Automobile. The curtains were lifted on the evening of Tuesday, 23 May 2024, at the new Omoda-Jaecoo showroom at 3 ...
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Porsche has recently affirmed their participation in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with the advent of the next-generation GEN4 vehicles. Michael Steiner, a member of Porsche’s Executive Board for Research and Development, shared his insights, reflecting on the long-term vision Porsche has for Formula E. He emphasised how the platform has been instrumental in driving forward Porsche’s expertise in e-mobility, transforming high-octane races into laboratories for developing tomorrow's consumer technologies. According ...
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The new Porsche 911 GTS models will offer a new 3.6-litre engine coupled to an electrically-assisted turbocharger. It was inevitable, wasn’t it? The Porsche 911 will soon be electrified, starting with the Carrera GTS models. The 3.6-litre engine will be paired with a shiny new 'T-Hybrid' system, an electric motor melded into an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. This adds 53hp and 150Nm of torque at your beck and call. Even the turbocharger isn’t left ...
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The new Kia EV3 now comes with a bigger 81.4kWh battery and a 201bhp electric motor, squaring up to its rivals. Cruising down the boulevard in a sleek, all-electric crossover. That's the promise of Kia's latest model, the EV3, as it joins its’ EV lineup. Range anxiety is a thing of the past, with the EV3 boasting 600km of range on its Long Range variant. It overshadows the EV6's 506km, thanks to ...
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Hyundai Motor is steering the conversation towards a hydrogen-fueled future at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. As they rolled out their Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell electric truck, the spotlight is on a vision; a hydrogen society where clean energy thrives from production to pavement. During the expo in Las Vegas, which ran from May 20–23, Hyundai was offering a peek into its holistic approach to hydrogen technology. Hyundai also ...
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Tesla has recently launched a Cat A COE-friendly variant of the Model 3, and it is available for a competitive price. Tesla just ramped up with the introduction of their latest Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive 110. It's a thrilling time for electric vehicle enthusiasts, as this new model rolls in with a price tag of $186,776 (at the time of writing), inclusive of a new Cat A-friendly COE. Buyers get to enjoy ...
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