First we had the EV, and now the Seal 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid variant will soon be arriving on Singapore shores. BYD is very much on the ascent globally, and if momentum were a currency, the brand would be trading comfortably in the green. One of its latest offerings, the Seal 6 DM-i Touring plug-in hybrid, feels like a strategic move aimed squarely at buyers who might not necessarily crave an ...
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We took the new DENZA B5 through an off-road course and a towering sand incline, showing off its off-road prowess. The DENZA B5 stood out immediately at the recent 2026 Singapore Motorshow, thanks to its towering height of over 1.9 metres. In a hall filled with sleek crossovers and low-slung EVs, the B5 looked less like a fashion accessory and more like something that could drive straight out of the convention ...
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The GAC E9 offers the best of both worlds between petrol and electric powertrains, one captain’s chair at a time.
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If the regular Jaguar F-Pace is the automotive equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, then the plug-in hybrid version is what happens when you add a bottle opener, USB-C adapter, and laser pointer to the mix. Jaguar’s electrified ambitions haven’t exactly grabbed headlines the way some of their German counterparts have. The F-Pace itself is almost a decade old, having launched back in 2016, and for the most part, this F-PACE is ...
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With its unmistakable silhouette, peerless off-road pedigree, and a plug-in hybrid heart, the Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV bridges the gap between rugged heritage and modern responsibility. If you’ve ever inherited an heirloom, you’ll know the burden it carries. Not just in keeping time, but in keeping tradition. The Land Rover Defender 110 PHEV is precisely that: a revered nameplate reborn for the modern world. One that must still climb mountains, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Mazda has unveiled its largest and most advanced SUV to date, the CX-80, at an exclusive preview held at the Mandala Club. Positioned as the brand’s flagship model in Singapore, the seven-seater SUV marks a significant milestone for Mazda, being the first in its local lineup to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The CX-80 is part of Mazda’s Large Product Group and stands out with its commanding dimensions. Measuring 5 metres in length, ...
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The new Range Rover PHEV makes you feel like a king on the roads, and also be “friendlier” to nature. Land Rover has always been a brand with a dual personality. On one hand, it’s the go-to for adventurers needing a vehicle capable of conquering the wildest terrains - think scaling rocky cliffs, fording rivers, or crossing the Sahara. On the other hand, it’s often spotted in the driveways of football stars ...
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Following the all-electric BMW i5 and the new BMW 5 Series, the model range will be expanded from November 2023 to include the BMW 530e Sedan and BMW 550e xDrive Sedan models. Just a few weeks after dropping the all-electric BMW i5 and some combustion engine variants juiced up with 48-volt mild hybrid tech, BMW is rolling out not one, but two plug-in hybrid models for the BMW 5 Series come ...
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The all-new Mercedes GLC300e is a petrol-electric fusion that can ease prospective owners into adopting an EV lifestyle. With tightening government laws and the never-ending pursuit of greener technologies, going electric seems to be the foreseeable way forwards. There are lots of reasons to like EVs - they are generally quieter, more responsive off the line and are less pollutive to thy neighbour. But there are still teething troubles in the quest ...
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The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class arrives with bolder looks and a technologically-savvy cabin. Mercedes-Benz has recently unveiled the new E-Class saloon, and its packing loads of tech and upgrades to stand toe-to-toe with the competition. With this new generation, its wheelbase has grown 22mm, and its bold new looks have some people sitting on the fence. I'm of course talking about the new taillights, which now meet in the middle to emphasise the width ...
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The BMW XM is not just an ordinary luxury SUV; it's a statement piece. If you happen to have a cool million dollars lying around, BMW now has a solution to spend it all in one go. This is the BMW XM, and it's a monstrous plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sport utility vehicle (SUV) that also comes with a monstrous price tag - S$1,003,888 to be exact. Thank god that price includes the ...
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The BMW XM is M division's take on what a go-anywhere performance plug-in hybrid should be BMW M’s first standalone model since the iconic M1 can do everything, and go everywhere, all at once. You would expect it to, for the best part of $1 million… It may be scarcely believable, but the car tested here is actually only the second time in BMW M’s history that is developed and built as ...
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A drive from Silicon Valley to Los Angeles shows why plug-in hybrids like the BMW 330e still make sense in a growing EV world. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are undoubtedly the future for the automobile – at least for the next decade anyways, until governments and manufacturers come around to e-fuels… However until then, if or when, the car industry is firmly committed to producing EVs. Like everyone else, I’m all for anything ...
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