Mazda has finally decided to take part in the EV race, and what better way to join the fight than with something that is truly unique? Welcome to the Mazda MX-30. Based on the CX-30, the Mazda MX-30 is the Hiroshima-based automaker's first foray into the EV battleground, and it’s a smorgasbord of Mazda quirks and ingenuity. I really like it. Sleek compactness Right off the bat, the Mazda MX-30 dresses up to ...
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Kia recently started a new partnership with Premier Taxis, launching a new fleet of 700 Kia Niro Plus Hybrid that will be run as taxis. This is the third time that Kia Singapore has partnered with Singapore-based taxi operator Premier, with their previous two collaborations being the Magentis in 2006 and Optima K5 in 2013. Approximately 700 units of the unique Niro Plus Hybrid variant will be introduced to our roads in ...
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Volvo is on the charge, quite literally, and it wants to fully electrify its lineup come 2030. Leading this charge is the XC40 Recharge, showing the world how the Swedes can do it in an organised, formal manner. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (And the C40 Recharge, which we reviewed earlier) are Volvo’s first foray into the EV space. Even with its EV underpinnings, it can still hold its own against ...
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Inchcape Singapore expands their EV ecosystem with the acquisition of AutoInsure, who is experienced in EV maintenance and servicing. Inchcape Singapore, the official dealer for Toyota, Lexus and Suzuki cars here in Singapore, has recently announced that they have acquired AutoInsure, an automotive workshop group that specialises in electric vehicle (EVs) maintenance. As the world transitions to adopt a more eco-friendly approach, we are seeing more manufacturers pushing out new and state-of-the-art ...
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The new BMW X1 impresses with its cheerful demeanour and wallet-friendly price. SUVs. Love or hate them, they're here to stay, and it seems the general public can't get enough of them. A tall stature, good boot space, room for 5 to fit comfortably, and it's off to the races. BMW has a proven track record of great SUVs, or SAVs as they're more locally coined. The German marque is no stranger ...
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Want to feel like a king on the roads? Take a seat. Land Rover is known for two kinds of cars. The first which you can depend on when scaling even the most treacherous terrain, wading through knee-deep water, or traversing the Sahara by land. The other kind, denoted as Range Rovers are, well, commonly bought by football players and have heaps of luxury that flaunt to other road users that you ...
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Sleek looks tango with brute force, all wrapped up in one neat package. More awareness from the general public, coupled with big pushes and mandates from worldwide governments and it is off to the races for automakers. It is now an all-arms race to see who can have the biggest slice of the electric vehicle (EV) pie. Volvo has also joined in the fracas, even going a step further to pledge ...
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Art is nothing new for Porsche, and the German marque is back with its second instalment of “The Art of Dreams”, this time bigger and better than ever. It all started with the first inception of Porsche’s ‘The Art of Dreams’. The series made its debut back in October 2021, and the art piece ‘Remember your dreams’ curated by French artist Cyril Lancelin found its way to our shores for the ...
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The Citroën C5 Aircross, with its quirky looks, has been a homerun locally since its inception. Now, it's back with swanky new looks. With a frugal turbocharged engine, practical and spacious interior for the family, and crucially falling under category A of COE, the C5 has a lot going for it. Consumers agree too, and the car has seen substantial success ever since it hit the showrooms. Copyright William CROZES @ Continental ...
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A new EV model has recently joined BlueSG’s car-sharing fleet, and it’s a collaboration between BlueSG and Opel. The collaboration will see 500 new Opel Corsa-e units being added to the existing BlueSG network. These EVs are larger and more practical than the original Bluecar and serve to provide users with more options for point-to-point travel. This partnership was the shared vision between Opel and BlueSG, in a bid to provide more ...
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In conjunction with the Singapore Art Week happening in January 2023, Porsche’s ‘The Art of Dreams’ series of worldwide art installations is making a return to our shores. ‘The Art of Dreams’ is an international series of interactive art installations created by Porsche, and is set to return to our shores in January. This exhibit will be launched in conjunction with the Singapore Art Week 2023, and it will be happening ...
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The Honda Jazz Crosstar Hybrid will be reaching our shores very soon, The Honda Jazz Crosstar Hybrid (what a mouthful), a new ‘crossover’ variant to the Jazz hatchback we know and love, has now appeared on Kah Motor’s website, Honda’s official distributor in Singapore. While there are no physical units in Singapore yet, a source from Honda informed us that the first units for sale will arrive early next year. However, it ...
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If you wanted a compact, hip, and enjoyable car to hoon around town with, chances are you'll think of a MINI. Indeed, these British puppies are purpose-built to provide drivers with endless fun on the roads with their can-do attitudes and funky demeanours. The recipe was simple - take a compact car, throw a reasonably powerful engine in it, add good handling characteristics, and you get a shopping cart of fun. ...
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That disposable plastic bottle or cup you just threw out could one day return as a revitalised puncture-proof tyre, made by Michelin. Better still, Singapore will be a key part of this new development. Renowned french tyre company Michelin is testing this new prototype technology locally, in partnership with DHL Express. One of the biggest woes of motoring in Singapore is getting an unlucky puncture due to loose or sharp objects on ...
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After a long three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Singapore Motorshow is back with a bang. Taking place from 12th to 15th January 2023 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, the exhibition promises a weekend of thrills and fun. The Singapore Motorshow is poised to feature 24 different automotive brands spread out across two levels of the convention halls. Of which, Polestar will be making its first appearance ...
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