She may be big, and polarising in looks, but the BMW i7 is an absolute barnstormer. It’s a fierce ring fight in the world of ultra-luxury saloons. For the longest time, the Mercedes S-Class has dominated the field, edging out the competition with a constant sleuth of tech and innovation, making the others play catch up. Well, now BMW has rocked up to the table with the new i7, the electric sister ...
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This is how to go the extra distance with an EV in Singapore. (Updated 20 July 2023) It wouldn't be a stretch to postulate that the Chinese are properly killing it in the electric vehicle (EV) world, and this BYD Atto 3 stands testament to that statement. There's a good reason why, in the first five months of 2023, BYD outsold Tesla in Singapore. Here we have the 100kW version of the Atto ...
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Though compact, the e-C4 can surprise with how sweet it is to drive and ride in. Regular readers would know that I have a soft spot for French cars. This came about when back in the 80s, one of my uncles in Malaysia joined Citroën's sales team. From then onwards, I was privy to Citroën brochures up the wazoo from a young age because he knew that I was enthusiastic about ...
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The Alphard-sized EV promises premium comfort and features. Electric Vehicles (EVs) now seem to come in all shapes and sizes. However, if you want an EV that seats more than five occupants, your options are pretty much limited to models built on commercial van platforms. Examples include the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300, and the Opel Zafira-e Life. Those accustomed to the car-like drivability of Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) such as the Honda Odyssey or ...
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Janis Joplin would probably approve of the EQE 350+ with glee from Heaven above I will openly admit to being pretty nonchalant when the opportunity to share a test-drive of the EQE 350+ with Sheldon was presented. Having read and watched multiple reviews of the EQS, I wasn’t exactly thrilled to partake in an EQ-product review. You know that saying about how one should NOT judge a book by its sibling cover? Mmmm hmmm… The ...
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Tailored solutions launched by Hyundai and its partners to encourage more towards EV ownership. In a bid to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Singapore, Hyundai Motor Company has partnered with Schneider Electric, P.UP, Charge+ and OCBC Bank to provide more holistic solutions to increase geographical and economical access to electric vehicle charging for Hyundai drivers. Explaining the need to make charging solutions more palatable for the Singaporeans, Mr. Andy Kang, VP ...
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Move cargo and make deliveries on electric power with the e-Dispatch. It's not every day that an automotive journalist gets the opportunity to review a commercial vehicle, so when Citroën offered their e-Dispatch for a review drive, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to play "man in a van" over a weekend. Add to that the fact that the last time I'd driven a van was in 2003, and was ...
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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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Cycle & Carriage has announced the reopening of its Kia showroom along Alexandra Road after a makeover, while also launching the new Kia Niro Plus EV. Cycle & Carriage (C&C) has recently revamped its Kia showroom along Alexandra Road. With a complete remodelling, the showroom now boasts ample room to showcase up to 9 cars on its showroom floor. The grand reopening was also an opportunity to unveil their latest collaboration with ...
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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 G60 5 Series is set to continue BMW's tradition of great upper-middle manager saloons with a modern twist. October 2023 is when the latest generation BMW 5 Series sedan will be market-launched, and we expect it to make its way to Singapore some time in 2024. With this latest generation, code name G60, BMW would like to emphasize its electric vehicle (EV) 5 Series, named i5. From launch, there will ...
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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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