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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‘SE’. Two little letters that once adorned the boot lids of Rovers in beige with faux-wood trim. And now it’s on the Lamborghini Urus SE.
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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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Since its debut in 2004, the Bentley Continental GT has been the rolling embodiment of comfort and prestige. Luxurious, meticulously crafted, and effortlessly capable of making any occasion feel special, it’s no wonder this grand tourer has aged gracefully. But Bentley has never stopped refining this British icon. And now, in its latest iteration, things have taken a rather electrifying turn. New heart, new soul? The headline here, of course, is the ‘demise’ of ...
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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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The BMW M5 still retains its V8, but it is now paired with an electric motor to give 717bhp and 1,000Nm of torque. BMW has just unveiled the new M5. The V8 lives on, but it is now coupled to a new hybrid system; 577bhp 4.4-litre from the V8, 194bhp from the electric motor. Combined, the M5 can churn out a staggering 717bhp and an eye-watering 1,000Nm of torque. But, because of the ...
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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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