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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
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 ...
Read More
The newly updated Tesla Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive now boasts up to 600km of range on a single charge. That’s enough to make it from Singapore to Ipoh without a single whiff of charging cable. Unless, of course, you’re the sort who likes scenic detours and air-conditioning set to arctic. Every Kilometre Counts Tesla’s engineers didn’t just slap a bigger battery into the car and call it a day. By tweaking ...
Read More
Hongqi, China's premier luxury marque, is gracing Singapore’s Leng Kee strip. When it does, trust Eurokars Group to be the one driving the change. For the uninitiated, Hongqi translates to “Red Flag” in Mandarin, and it's an icon in China. Once the chariot of statesmen and diplomats, now reimagined for the modern world with Eastern elegance and electrified ambition. The Hongqi Renaissance Established in 1958 under the stewardship of China FAW Group, Hongqi ...
Read More
BYD had something in store for the media last Thursday at the Shangri-La Hotel; the Sealion 6 DM-i, the brand’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), is officially in Singapore. This isn’t BYD’s first SUV splash. In fact, they launched the fully electric Sealion 7 earlier this year, which makes the arrival of the Sealion 6 feel a bit like a prequel. But BYD does things a little differently. The Atto ...
Read MoreIt’s not uncommon for car companies to mark big milestones with something a little… extra. A special paint job here, some exclusive badges there, maybe even a stitched-in logo to tug at the heartstrings. Who could blame them? Limited-edition creations like this often become conversation starters, especially when done right. BMW Asia’s latest creation is a one-of-a-kind, all-electric i7 called the “Singapore Icons”, built to commemorate Singapore’s 60th birthday and BMW Asia’s ...
Read More
The XPeng X9 is a sci-fi-styled first-class lounge on wheels, lavishly appointed and an absolute indulgence to ride in. Some cars beg to be flung around a winding mountain pass, while others all but demand a full-throttle run down an unrestricted stretch of road. The XPeng X9, however, plays a different tune altogether. The moment I laid eyes on it, my instinct wasn’t to grab the wheel, but to slide into the ...
Read More
The Maxus eTerron 9 is Singapore’s newest heavyweight contender in the electric commercial vehicle ring. Officially unveiled by Cycle & Carriage on 23 June 2025, the eTerron 9 is built with a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive setup pushing out 325kW and 700Nm of torque. Designed to take on muddy trails and sandy inclines, it sports Maxus’ All-Terrain System 3.0. Six preset modes (Eco, Normal, Power, Expert, Mud, and Sand) plus an intelligent 4WD mode ...
Read More
Come 1 July 2025, Lotus is giving its Eletre hyper-SUV and Emeya hyper-GT a full-on philosophical refresh. The 2025 line-up for both Eletre and Emeya now runs on a clearer naming convention, ‘600’ and ‘900’, which handily reflect their power output in metric horsepower. For the nostalgic, the beloved trim names of GT SE and SPORT SE also make a triumphant return, resurrected from the Lotus hall of fame and stitched ...
Read More
The MGS5 EV is MG’s new electric offering, replacing the ZS EV in the brand’s increasingly crowded line-up. Bigger, better-equipped, and riding on the same Modular Scalable Platform as the MG5 and MG4, this is MG’s second wind. The brand has had a good run over the last five years, but now it wants to grow up. Out with the baby steps, in with the real players. So, what’s new? Quite a lot actually. ...
Read More
BYD by JC is trying to change what it means to buy a new car in Singapore with their new location - BYD @ Teban Gardens. When was the last time you bought a car and left with a tote bag, a fresh set of nails, and maybe even a toddler grinning ear to ear from a ball pit adventure? BYD @ Teban Gardens is the city’s freshest take on automotive retail. ...
Read More