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by Sean Loo 31 March 2025

AutoTalk – A Conversation with Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division

As the automotive world increasingly pivots toward electrification, few brands have captured attention as swiftly and impressively as BYD. With significant expansion across Asia, including a robust presence in Singapore, BYD is transforming urban mobility and sustainability. To gain insights on BYD's rapid ascent, upcoming technologies, and its vision for electric vehicles (EVs), we sat down with Mr Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD's Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division to learn more ...

by Sean Loo 29 March 2025

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Preserving A Legacy Of Innovation At The BYD History Museum

Situated within the grounds of Deqing Industrial Park in Shenzhen’s Longgang District, the BYD History Museum stands as a dedicated chronicle of the brand’s remarkable transformation. BYD has had a stoic past, coming from a modest battery manufacturer established in 1995 to a leading global innovator in electric mobility and sustainable technology. This museum occupies BYD’s original headquarters, which served as the company’s operational base from 1995 to 2000. Comprising two restored ...

by Sean Loo 29 March 2025

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On The Ground: BYD Tech Day 2025

At BYD Tech Day 2025, we had the opportunity to test out a variety of new BYD models, even getting the chance to take a dip in one of them. We were recently invited by BYD to Shenzhen, China, to attend their annual Tech Day. The Pingshan Bay Area Intelligent Test Drive Centre staged an immersive showcase of its latest technologies and provided us a glimpse of what new models will ...

by Sean Loo 28 March 2025

Featured, Local, News

GAC E9 PHEV Lands In Singapore

The GAC E9 is a refreshing new entrant in the premium MPV space, thanks to its plug-in hybrid configuration. It was a Friday morning charged with more than just electricity when GAC officially pulled the covers off its all-new E9 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). This was also a new movement under the banner of ‘ONE GAC’. Spearheaded by EV Hub Pte Ltd, this unified strategy brings GAC, AION, and HYPTEC under ...

by Sean Loo 28 March 2025

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Tesla Unveils Cat-A Friendly Model Y

It’s not every day that an international carmaker tailors a model specifically for our small but fiercely discerning island nation, but that’s precisely what the new Tesla Model Y is catered for. The new Tesla Model Y 110 is more about making smart electric mobility more accessible. Now, if you’re wondering about the “110” in its name, it’s a nod to the car’s power output. Specifically, 110 kilowatts (or about 147bhp), which ...

by Sean Loo 28 March 2025

Featured, International, News

Hyundai N Sport Is Coming For BMW M Sport

Hyundai recently trademarked the name "N Sport", suggesting that the South Korean manufacturer is setting its sights on a segment long dominated by BMW's M Sport line. Hyundai's performance portfolio currently features the full-fledged 'N' models, vehicles engineered for enthusiasts seeking track-capable dynamics, and the 'N Line' variants, which offer sporty aesthetics with modest performance enhancements. The introduction of 'N Sport' is anticipated to bridge the gap between these two, providing consumers ...

by Sean Loo 28 March 2025

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Skoda Octavia RS Review

From the moment I slid behind the wheel of the latest Skoda Octavia RS, it was clear that Skoda had dialed up the excitement. First Impressions From the moment I slid behind the wheel of the latest 2025 Skoda Octavia RS, it was clear that Skoda had taken an already compelling recipe and dialed up the excitement. With its improved 2.0-litre TSI engine, now generating a punchy 265 PS—20 more than its predecessor ...

by Sean Loo 28 March 2025

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

A Temple to Tomorrow – Inside BYD Zhengzhou Di-Space

The BYD Di-Space in Zhengzhou showcases the brand’s stoic history, and how it has evolved into the global EV giant we know today. If the world of new energy vehicles ever needed a cathedral, a sanctum where science, sustainability, and storytelling converge, BYD’s Di-Space in Zhengzhou might just be it. Tucked in the heart of Erqi District, this sprawling 15,000-square-metre complex is a hefty investment of nearly 200 million yuan, and it’s ...

by Sean Loo 27 March 2025

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Lamborghini Revuelto Review

Bullish hybrid power meets classic Italian theatrics in the Lamborghini Revuelto. Mention Lamborghini, and you'll instantly picture wild wedge-shaped exotica roaring down open highways or, more likely, stuck in Orchard Road traffic, turning heads as effortlessly as they empty wallets. So, what happens when Sant’Agata’s proud bull charges into hybrid territory? You get the Lamborghini Revuelto. Hold on, hybrid Lamborghinis? Have the famously unhinged Italians suddenly grown environmentally conscious? Well, let’s just say the ...

by Sean Loo 27 March 2025

Featured, Local, News

DEEPAL Officially Launches New Showroom In Singapore

Tucked along 281 Alexandra Road, DEEPAL has officially opened its new showroom, and the brand has exciting plans for the future. With massive LED-wrapped columns, a spacious display area housing up to 12 vehicles, and even a café and children’s play corner, the brand is here to make an impression. Front and centre of this debut is the DEEPAL S07. This mid-sized electric SUV has clean lines, a coupe-inspired silhouette, and impressive ...

by Sean Loo 25 March 2025

Featured, International, News

New Motul NGEN Series Powers Into The Future

Say hello to NGEN, Motul’s latest engine oil series and quite possibly the brand’s most audacious step forward in its 170-year history. Now, if you’ve ever turned a wrench or twisted a throttle, you’d know that Motul isn’t just some shelf-sitter in a supermarket aisle. This is the company that brought the world the first fully synthetic four-stroke lubricant back in 1971, the legendary Motul 300V. But even legends know when it’s ...

by Sean Loo 23 March 2025

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Ferrari Roma Spider Review

Ferrari has always had a way with convertibles, but it has been a long time since it last produced a front-engined Spider. Not since the legendary 365 GTS4 (better known as the Daytona) back in 1969 has Maranello given us a proper soft-top grand tourer with its engine up front. The Roma Spider, then, has some mighty shoes to fill. Of course, Ferrari’s naming conventions are as cryptic as ever. What exactly ...

by Sean Loo 23 March 2025

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Rolls-Royce Spectre Review

When Rolls-Royce decides to enter a new era, they don't simply tiptoe in. This quest for perfection has culminated in the Rolls-Royce Spectre, and it is quite simply the best EV ever made. The Spectre is officially the first all-electric Rolls-Royce, and quite possibly the quietest revolution the automotive world has seen in recent times. You might be wondering: can electricity truly embody the essence of the world’s most iconic luxury marque? ...

by Sean Loo 21 March 2025

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BYD M6 Review

If you've been paying attention to Singapore’s automotive landscape lately, you'll know that the electric vehicle (EV) market has grown into a full-blown battle royale. Carmakers from every corner of the globe are jostling to win your attention (and your dollars), and among them, few have been quite as ambitious as BYD. Their latest entrant, the M6 MPV, demonstrates exactly why they’re turning heads, and not just because it’s incredibly good value. The ...

by Sean Loo 21 March 2025

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Jaecoo J7 Review

Plug-in hybrids are still relatively niche in the market, but the Jaecoo J7 demonstrates why we should pay more attention to them. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are beneficial because they offer a combination of electric and petrol power, allowing for electric-only driving for shorter trips while still providing the range of a conventionally-powered engine for longer journeys. The Jaecoo J7 is the latest offering from the Omoda-Jaecoo conglomerate, and though it may not ...