Tesla just launched a new Refer and Earn Program in Singapore. New and existing Tesla customers now have an added incentive when purchasing a Tesla. If you use a referral code to buy a brand-new Tesla, you’ll knock $600 off the purchase price. The referrer will in turn pocket $300 in Tesla credits for each successful referral. These Tesla credits can be put to great use. Whether you want to offset Supercharging ...
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BYD has firmly planted its flag in the luxury EV market with the launch of its luxury marque, Denza, in Singapore. The launch, which took place on October 10 at the Shangri-La hotel, marks Denza’s debut into the right-hand drive market beyond Hong Kong, where it first appeared in July. It is also a calculated first step as BYD eyes major Asia-Pacific markets. Liu Xueliang, general manager of Asia-Pacific sales for BYD ...
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This is arguably the best variant of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 available in Singapore. Avid readers of AutoApp will not be strangers to the Hyundai Ioniq 6. We’ve tested practically the entire range at this point, and each variant continues to charm us with market-leading specs and thoughtful practicality. Though, I’ll wager this single-motor long-range variant is the cream of the crop. It just feels right For prospective buyers, this is essentially the Cat ...
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The Xpeng G6 aims to charm drivers with its smart, digital-first approach and eco-friendly credentials. But let’s be real, in a market already flooded with EV heavyweights, the G6 has a tough crowd to win over. So, what does Xpeng bring to the table? For starters, there’s a big screen inside, a trendy light bar outside, and a tech entrepreneur at the helm of the company, no less. All very nice things. But, ...
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The Polestar 4 is a radical coupe SUV that has one or two tricks up its Nordic-trimmed sleeve to take on the competition. While Polestar and the rest of the industry refers to it as a "Coupe SUV," in reality it’s not all that SUV-ish. Think of it as sitting somewhere between the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in terms of size but with more luxury thrown in for good ...
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The Audi Q4 e-tron is currently the German marque’s smallest electric SUV, until they decide to make an even tinier one. Audi was a little late to the EV party, but it has now made up some ground with the launch of the Q4 e-tron. We did see the original e-tron and Q8 e-tron grace our shores, but those models did not particularly sell well. That is why, with the Q4, Audi ...
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The joint research partnerships between the Hyundai Motor Group, NTU, and A*STAR encompass sustainable energy and manufacturing solutions. Hyundai Motor Group has recently inked a new research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to focus on exploring advanced energy solutions. Over the next three years, this partnership will zero in on hydrogen energy technologies and energy systems, with the goal of carbon neutrality. This partnership fits neatly into Hyundai’s broader strategy to develop ...
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Volvo and The Artground have teamed up to create the new #VolvoExplorers space, adding a fresh layer to The Artground’s Explore Arts Space. The #VolvoExplorers space brings Volvo’s history and values to life in a way that’s interactive and educational. Children and their families can learn about Volvo’s legacy in safety innovation, like the 3-point seatbelt, which Volvo introduced back in 1959. Through various activities, the little ones can practice safety habits, ...
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Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo have just announced a multi-year strategic partnership, marking a step forward for autonomous driving. This collaboration will initially focus on integrating Waymo’s sixth-generation fully autonomous technology, known as the Waymo Driver, into Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV, which will eventually join Waymo’s growing fleet. If you’re wondering what this means, the IONIQ 5 is about to become a full-fledged autonomous vehicle. The vehicles slated for Waymo’s fleet ...
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BMW Asia has just unveiled two exciting new additions to their line-up in Singapore, the all-electric BMW i4 and the refreshed BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. At first glance, both the i4 and the 4 Series Gran Coupe sport slim headlights and that unmistakable vertically aligned BMW kidney grille. But, the i4’s electric powertrain means it needs less cooling, so you’ll notice its kidney grille has a fully enclosed upper section. The ...
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The Porsche Taycan refresh proves that Porsche’s electric soul still shines bright amongst its rivals. The Porsche Taycan sits in a space that’s neither purely a sports car nor entirely a saloon. It straddles both worlds, doing so with a finesse few cars can match. And that is why, even after four years on the market, the Taycan is still one of the few electric options that can give you that Porsche ...
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Hyundai has just rolled its 100 millionth vehicle off the production line, a feat that took 57 years. This makes Hyundai one of the fastest-growing players in the global automotive scene. To mark this significant milestone, the company celebrated with a ceremony at its iconic Ulsan Plant in Korea, where it all began. In a fitting tribute, Hyundai delivered its “100 million and first” vehicle (an IONIQ 5) to a lucky customer. Jaehoon ...
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The Skoda Enyaq Coupe vRS marries sensible practicality with enough speed to frighten your family. This is Skoda’s first foray into the EV market in Singapore. Built on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform, this Czech shares the same underpinnings as the Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5 and the Audi Q4 e-tron. It’s a packed family, but the Enyaq still manages to charm with a lil’ bit of Skoda’s practical magic. Simply clever While its siblings actively do ...
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If you're in the market for a new Cat A electric vehicle, here’s something fresh to consider: the Dongfeng Box. Now available at $148,888 with COE, this five-door hatchback, brought to us by newcomer Volt Auto, is Dongfeng's latest addition to the EV scene. At 4,030mm long, the Dongfeng Box isn't exactly what you'd call "large" but thanks to a wheelbase of 2,660mm, it promises a surprisingly spacious interior. Compact on the ...
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Income Insurance has just launched its new eDrivo Car Insurance, specially designed for electric vehicles (EVs). eDrivo brings something fresh to the table with two industry-first benefits: 24/7 emergency mobile rescue and a voluntary battery replacement excess, addressing two of the biggest headaches for EV owners, range anxiety and the high cost of battery replacement. In partnership with Power Up Tech (P.UP), Singapore’s first and only mobile EV charging service, eDrivo policyholders ...
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