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by Sean Loo 28 June 2024

Porsche Partners Charge+ To Expand Fast Charging Network To Vietnam

Porsche and Charge+ are gearing up to electrify Vietnam's EV landscape with the establishment of 17 DC ultra-fast charging sites. Scheduled to roll out in phases until mid-2027, this initiative aims to complement Porsche's existing high-performance charging networks in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, ensuring seamless and efficient EV journeys with exclusive perks for Porsche EV owners. Hot on the heels of announcing the all-electric Macan and the revamped Taycan, Porsche is now ...

by Sean Loo 27 June 2024

Featured, Local, News

Cat A BYD Seal Dynamic Launched In Singapore

The new Cat A variant, dubbed the 'BYD Seal Dynamic 100kW', has kicked off a 100-hour sales marathon that introduces enticing deals for prospective customers. The BYD Seal launched with much fanfare last September, and now it is back, with a Cat A COE friendly demeanour. Dubbed the BYD Seal Dynamic 100kW, it was launched next to BYD's own automotive lifestyle concept store, BYD by SevenDaze. This variant will be replacing the ...

by Sean Loo 26 June 2024

Featured, International, News

North Korea Is Making Cars Now? First EV Seems Like A BYD Han

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 ...

by Sean Loo 22 June 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Tesla Model 3 RWD 110 Review – Wallet-Friendly Tech Fun

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 ...

by Sean Loo 19 June 2024

Featured, Local, News

All-New Hyundai Santa Fe Arrives In Singapore

The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe is currently Singapore’s only turbocharged-hybrid 7-Seater SUV. Komoco Motors has just launched the much-anticipated fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe in Singapore. With two trims to choose from - the TurboHybrid and the TurboHybrid Calligraphy - there’s a lot to get excited about. The new Santa Fe makes a striking first impression with its urban-friendly appearance, practically begging you to take it on an adventure. With a longer wheelbase and a ...

by Sean Loo 18 June 2024

Featured, Local, News

Audi Q4 e-tron Launched In Singapore

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 ...

by Sean Loo 11 June 2024

Featured, Local, News

Tesla Singapore Introduces Price Adjustments

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 ...

by Joel Tam 10 June 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

The New Audi Q4 e-tron Has Arrived In Singapore

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 ...

by Sean Loo 9 June 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

2024 MG4 Trophy Review – Fun With A Bargain

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 ...

by Sean Loo 7 June 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Smart #1 Pro+ Review

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 ...

by Sean Loo 1 June 2024

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

Experiencing The Future Of Driving With MINI Mixed Reality

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 ...

by Sean Loo 30 May 2024

Featured, Local, News

New Omoda Showroom Has Officially Opened Its Doors, Omoda E5 Available For Buyers

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 ...

by Sean Loo 29 May 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Porsche Extends Formula E Commitment

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 ...

by Sean Loo 27 May 2024

Featured, International, News

Kia Reveals New EV3

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 ...

by Sean Loo 22 May 2024

Featured, International, News

Hyundai Drives Sustainable Hydrogen Logistics Movement.

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 ...