The BYD Dolphin brings added cuteness to the EV world, alongside competitive pricing. The BYD Dolphin recently made a splash at Waterway Point, debuting as the brand’s newest EV. The Dolphin is positioned as the perfect entry-level electric vehicle for young couples and families. With its sleek design and practicality, the Dolphin aims to capture the hearts of those seeking an electric ride to complement their lifestyle. Under the hood, the Dolphin packs ...
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The Lexus RZ is the marque’s first shot at a luxury EV competitor, bringing about its famed Japanese refinement and sensibleness. With SUVs being produced by the dozen these days, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the new Lexus RZ is just another run-of-the-mill electric SUV. But, it’s actually Lexus’ first ever purpose-built EV, and it's making a statement for itself. Yes, there was the UX300e, but it was originally conceived ...
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The Nissan X-Trail e-POWER takes the Japanese marque to a new high, exemplifying how internal combustion still has a place in today's electric climate. This is the 4th iteration of Nissan’s flagship SUV, if you can believe it. It started off back in 2001 as a cheap and chunky pseudo 4x4, a contender in the vanguard of ‘soft-roaders’ that included big players like the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. Like those two ...
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The BMW i4 eDrive35 adds a new variant to the i4 lineup in Singapore. BMW Group Asia embarked on its electrification journey in 2014, introducing the BMW i3 and i8 models. Fast forward nine years and five generations of BMW eDrive technology, and the company is expanding its lineup of fully electric vehicles (EVs) with the new BMW i4 eDrive35. According to Mr. Lars Nielsen, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia, the ...
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The new fifth-generation MINI 3-door is the new electric kid on the block, ushering in a new generation of MINI models. MINI is kickstarting its next generation with the MINI Cooper Electric, the now iconic 3-door that prioritises electric driving fun. Originally launched in 2020, growth in sales saw the all-electric MINI Cooper SE becoming by far the most popular MINI model, with over 43,000 units being sold worldwide last year. One out ...
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B-segment SUVs represent one of the hottest global markets, so Peugeot wants to make sure its e-2008 remains fresh and competitive against its competitors. There weren’t any drastic changes to the car, but the mid-cycle facelift aligns the model to Peugeot’s latest visual identity, first introduced with the 508 earlier this year. Fresh new claws New claw-like triple vertical lights are built into the bumper's glossy black inserts, matching up with the front ...
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A little more than a year ago, Maserati revealed the Grecale, the automaker's first compact SUV. Aimed squarely at the ever-popular SUV market, the Grecale was launched with three variants. At that time, the Italian marque promised to release an all-electric version of the SUV “in a year’s time”, and thankfully they kept that promise. At last week's Auto Shanghai 2023, Maserati revealed its first electric SUV — the Grecale Folgore. Fittingly, Folgore ...
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The highly acclaimed family car gets a full-electric addition to its lineup. The Kia Niro Hybrid launched in Singapore last year to much fanfare. It had all of the features you wanted, a comfortable ride, and it can do all of that whilst still giving you amazing fuel economy. Building on that success, Kia has now deleted the Niro's exhaust pipes and given it an electric whirr instead. Welcome everyone, to the ...
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The Porsche Taycan is a visceral EV pill that prioritises the enjoyment of driving over anything else. And those are strong words for what is essentially the base model of the Taycan. Traditionally, car buyers would scoff at the mention of the words "base" and "model", which commonly denotes the trim level that lacks most of the upmarket or premium features, gatekept behind higher paywalls. However, that does not mean they are ...
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This will be the first electric vehicle to carry the Maybach monocle. The all-new Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV will debut next month in China. Slated to launch at Auto Shanghai on April 17, Maybach released a lone teaser image that has fewer details than recent spy shots. The design has already been leaked online, but the details of the car are still hazy. The teaser depicts the car underneath a sheet. While ...
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This next-generation Countryman will be all-electric and ready to razzle-dazzle. What happens when one hankers after a Mini but needs more interior space? Well, one buys a Maxi Countryman! 😳 With five doors, the Countryman has successfully served as Mini's largest vehicle on sale and is great if one needs to carry around four passengers or drop the rear seatbacks for more cargo capacity. The Countryman, the do-almost-anything Mini, is now about ...
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Audi’s grand House of Progress showcase was launched today at the ArtScience Museum @ Marina Bay in Singapore, presenting Audi’s unique perspectives on the future of sustainable and premium mobility. Audi has launched the first-ever House of Progress exhibition here on our shores, and the star of the show was the new grandsphere concept that was unveiled for the first time. The exhibition also features various instalments centred around Audi’s modern-day ...
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Toyota recently announced that it will commence sales of all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models on March 15. Developed under the "Hybrid Reborn" concept, the new Prius has wowed worldwide audiences with its stylish looks and impressive specs, all while being environmentally friendly. Prius HEV models are already on the roads in Japan, and they are already turning heads. Now, Toyota is going to offer a new PHEV variant, aptly termed the ...
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Pay attention. This one’s quite the show. It seems like you cannot go a week now without news about a new electric vehicle (EV) that is going to hit the market soon in the near future. The market is flooded with all sorts of new-fangled EVs, so how would an automaker stand out amongst the crowd? Well, you dial it up to eleven of course. Here we have something that hails from the ...
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For those who wish to savour earth-shattering speed and power, wrapped up in a discreet sterile package. Imagine: You are someone who is looking to snag up a new EV, but not just any EV. This EV has to be fast and agile, with enough power to rocket off into the sunset. However, you are also in the market for something sensible. Something that isn't too brash or outlandish, and can even ...
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