If the regular Jaguar F-Pace is the automotive equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, then the plug-in hybrid version is what happens when you add a bottle opener, USB-C adapter, and laser pointer to the mix. Jaguar’s electrified ambitions haven’t exactly grabbed headlines the way some of their German counterparts have. The F-Pace itself is almost a decade old, having launched back in 2016, and for the most part, this F-PACE is ...
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BYD and Sime Motors rolled out the BYD ATTO 2 at Zouk Singapore, a playful nod to the car’s own youthful energy and urban DNA. The new BYD Atto 2 is a purpose-built city car that understands our geography and our car parks. With a tight 5.25-metre turning radius, threading through multi-storey ramps and HDB driveways becomes child's play. Despite the footprint, there’s sensible space inside and a 380-litre boot, which means ...
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On 7 August 2025, HMGICS unveiled their new DICE concept, a study that imagines how our journeys might feel when software, sensing and design sing from the same hymn sheet. First shown to the world at CES 2024, DICE isn’t the usual “here’s a sleek silhouette, please clap” routine. Instead, it asks a more useful question: what if a vehicle could be tailored to you, in the moment, by intelligence that ...
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Zeekr has opened its second Singapore showroom, aptly named Zeekr House, in the eastern heartland. Tucked at 53 Ubi Road 1, the new Zeekr House is a fully integrated 3S centre (sales, service, and spare parts) where the journey from curiosity to ownership happens under one roof. Housed within a revitalised former service facility, the refreshed, modern space mirrors Zeekr’s design-led philosophy. On display is the full Zeekr experience, including the Zeekr ...
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It might look polarising to some, but the Audi A6 e-tron is incredibly well thought out, and a confident glance at Audi's new architecture. At first glance, the A6 e-tron is about as slippery as they come, literally. With a drag coefficient as low as 0.21Cd if you tick the box for the Sportback and those camera-based wing mirrors, this is a car that slices through the air like a sushi ...
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The AION Hyptec HT has arguably the coolest passenger doors on the market today, but you might want to stick to the regular variant instead. The AION Hyptec HT isn’t a typo, but a deliberate blend of “Hyper” and “Technology”, presumably the result of a long night between GAC’s marketing and engineering departments. Distributed here by VINCAR EV, the HT marks the top end of the AION portfolio. At first glance, its ...
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Once upon a time, the Kia magic formula was simple: more car, less money. But, their new model lineup, including the EV5, is set to change that notion. It was a value play executed to near perfection, undercutting Japanese rivals while throwing in a few extra toys to sweeten the deal. And for a while, it worked like a charm. Then came the Chinese, and they rewrote the playbook. In this new ...
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According to the latest figures, BMW has claimed the coveted spot as Singapore’s No. 1 premium automotive brand for the first half of 2025. They’ve also slipped neatly into second place in the overall automotive market, right behind BYD. “The automotive market is going through a great deal of change at the moment, so there’s a great feeling of achievement knowing that we’ve been able to weather the storm and still come ...
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There’s always something reassuring about the sight of a boxy, no-nonsense Mercedes-Benz G-Class rumbling into view. And from 1 to 3 August, that friend has returned to Singapore with a vengeance. Mercedes-Benz Singapore has rolled out the red carpet at G-HAUS, a three-day immersive experience celebrating the arrival of an entire family of all-new G-Class vehicles. On display were the G 500, the Mercedes-AMG G 63, and the hotly anticipated all-electric G 580 ...
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JMEV is the latest marque to grace our local shores, and their first foray into the EV market is the new Elight sedan. If you’ve been keeping tabs on the Singapore car market lately, you’ll know it’s starting to resemble a game of musical chairs, except the music’s playing to the beat of Mandarin pop and the chairs are being claimed by a growing legion of Chinese EV brands. Now, JMEV has ...
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Now, in the wallet-friendly Category A COE bracket, the Maxus MIFA 7 stands out in its own class of MPVs. We last reviewed the Maxus Mifa 7 earlier this year. Its practicality and sensible pricing were key attributes in its attractiveness, and now Maxus has introduced yet another cheaper variant. One that falls under Category A of the COE ladder. But, is the reduction of power a dealbreaker for the practical family ...
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AVATR, backed by industry heavyweights Changan, Huawei, and CATL, has officially made its debut in Singapore. The first model that launched was the AVATR 11, a sleek SUV that looks like it’s been plucked straight from the concept halls of tomorrow. “This launch represents more than just the arrival of a new vehicle but a beginningof a new era where technology, performance, and craftsmanship come together toserve the evolving needs of discerning ...
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You roll into a carpark, plug your EV in, and walk away. No app juggling, no QR code scanning, no frantic “why-is-there-no-signal” tapping under layers of concrete. That's what City Energy is trying to achieve. City Energy, through its EV charging arm Go by City Energy, has launched Singapore’s first-ever app-free EV charging system. It’s called AutoCharge, and it’s set to redefine how we juice up our EVs across Singapore and ...
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The one-millionth Porsche Macan has just rolled off the production floor at their manufacturing facility in Leipzig. Since its debut in 2013, the Porsche Macan has earned a devoted fanbase. Now, more than a decade and a million units later, the Leipzig factory is celebrating the model that helped shape its own identity. Gerd Rupp, Chairman of the Management Board at Porsche Leipzig GmbH, puts it best: “The Macan is inseparably linked ...
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Aion Singapore has updated the V lineup with a new Premium model. At $166,988 with COE, the AION V Premium offers a carefully balanced alternative for those who want substance without splurging. As Ernest Tan, Deputy CEO of VINCAR Group, puts it, “This new variant remains true to the core principles of the AION V platform while offering a more attainable entry point into next-generation electric mobility. On paper, the AION V Premium’s ...
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