We take the new MINI Cooper Electric on a scenic drive around Spain to stretch its electric legs. MINI's first attempt at building an EV was well, a little bit mixed. Yes, the MINI Electric was agile and had a cosy interior, but the range was frankly pathetic, and it couldn't charge up very quickly. So, back to the drawing board, and this is attempt number two. That presents us with the new ...
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The McLaren Artura Spider arrives fresh off the boat just a month after its Asian debut in Japan. The McLaren Artura Spider has just zipped into Singapore, not long after its grand unveiling in Yokohama. Built on the robust backbone of McLaren's Carbon Lightweight Architecture, the Artura Spider weighs in at just 1,560kg, barely a whisper heavier than its coupe sibling, thanks to the meticulous use of materials. Despite shedding its roof, the ...
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Volkswagen Group Singapore launched seven EV models and previewed another four across the Volkswagen, Skoda, and Cupra brands at Electric City. It's an electrifying time in Singapore as Volkswagen unveiled its Electric City event, slated for the 11th and 12th of May 2024. This showcase takes place at the Volkswagen showroom on Alexandra Road, marking a significant step in the automotive giant's journey into electric mobility. The event debuts a lineup of ...
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Aion Singapore has announced an exciting strategic alliance with Charge+. This collaboration aims to enhance the EV ownership experience by increasing the accessibility of charging points and offering special discounted rates exclusively for Aion customers. Through this partnership, Aion car owners will enjoy exclusive charging credits, which they can use at various Charge+ public and condominium-based charging stations throughout Singapore. Mr Ernest Tan, Director of Development and New Ventures at VINCAR EV, expressed ...
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Porsche is improving sustainable transport within its operations, introducing six new electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to its fleet at the Zuffenhausen, Weissach, and Leipzig sites. These electric lorries are tasked with moving production materials around the facilities, complementing the existing 22 biogas-fueled trucks. Additionally, one of these new electric HGVs has taken on the role of delivering new vehicles to Switzerland directly from the Zuffenhausen plant. Further emphasizing its dedication to ...
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Small and simple facelift updates enable the Mercedes-Benz EQA to maintain its competitive edge. The EQA, Mercedes' petite electric crossover, has recently undergone a gentle touch-up. Originally debuting in 2021, the EQA was a pioneer in a then sparsely populated field. Fast forward to today, and it finds itself amidst a veritable stampede of rivals like the BMW iX1 and Audi Q4 e-tron, all jostling for supremacy in the luxury electric crossover ...
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Aion, with its official authorised distributor VINCAR EV, were proud sponsors for the Singapore Island Country Club's May Day Charity Golf Event. Amid the lush greens of the Singapore Island Country Club, Aion and its official authorised distributor, VINCAR EV, brought a spark to the annual May Day Charity Golf Event. As first-time official sponsors, the duo specced up the New Course with a chance to win three Hole-In-One prizes, featuring the ...
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Scorpio Electric, Singapore’s pioneering electric motorcycle company, is primed to launch the hotly anticipated X1 soon, with bigger milestones on the horizon. Scorpio Electric, Singapore's pioneering electric motorcycle company, was incepted back in 2017. Founded as a subsidiary of EuroSports Global Limited, Scorpio Electric aimed to make its mark in the electric mobility space by specialising in high-performance electric motorcycles. In 2021, the company introduced its first model, the X1. As Scorpio ...
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Lamborghini has unveiled its first-ever plug-in hybrid SUV, the Urus SE, and it comes to town with a load of upgrades. Lamborghini has once again set the automotive world abuzz with the introduction of the Urus SE. What sets the Urus SE apart is its groundbreaking plug-in hybrid technology, marking a significant evolution in Lamborghini's storied lineage. The Urus SE combines the brute force of a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine, delivering a muscular ...
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BMW Group Asia clinched this achievement thanks to record-breaking sales figures, an expanding brand footprint and more customer engagements than ever before. BMW Group Asia decided back in 2022 to introduce a second dealer in Singapore rather than downsizing or switching to an agency model. Fast forward to the present, and this strategy appears to have revved up their market position quite impressively, judging by their latest sales report. Singapore has warmly ...
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The BMW 4 Series and i4 now come with BMW's Operating System 8.5 and have new taillights reminiscent of the M4 CSL. BMW has just lifted the veil on the latest upgrades to its all-electric i4 and the 4 Series Gran Coupe. At the forefront of this new wave of design, both models boast a redesigned front grille, with the i4 featuring a fresh mesh pattern. This grille, surrounded by standard matt ...
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The BMW iX1 is a compact family EV that is more than practical enough for most families. It seems that BMW’s smallest SUV, the X1, isn’t so small anymore. Echoing the way a modern 3 Series now sprawls into the space once occupied by an older 5 Series, the latest X1 has stretched its limbs to rival the dimensions of the original X3. It's a growth spurt that makes you take a ...
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The new Tesla Model 3 Performance was recently launched globally and is now available to order on Tesla's official website. Today marks a thrilling leap forward for Tesla as they unveil the Model 3 Performance. It’s a redefinition of what the world’s best-selling electric sedan can do, thanks to the integration of the famed Ludicrous Mode, a feature that once graced the Performance trims of the Model S and Model X between ...
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The Range Rover Electric is set to redefine the realms of electric propulsion, combining luxury, refinement, and robust capability. With prototypes now vigorously tested at some of the globe's most unforgiving terrains, this vehicle is shaping up to be as audacious as it is innovative. From the icy chills of the Arctic Circle at minus 40 degrees Celsius to the blistering heat exceeding 50 degrees in the Middle Eastern deserts, this Range ...
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The Audi SQ8 e-tron numbers don't make rational sense on paper, but it’s an SUV that drives brilliantly. Audi's naming strategy remains as bewildering as ever with the introduction of the new Q8 e-tron. This isn't your conventional Q8 with an internal combustion engine. Instead, Audi has given a facelift and a new name to its first electric vehicle, the e-tron SUV from 2019. Despite its shared name, the Q8 e-tron doesn't ...
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