Here's what you need to know about mobile phone usage while at the wheel. We're not lawyers, so do your own research before deciding anything. Disclaimer done, here's what you need to know about mobile phone usage in your vehicle. The legalese is as follows - holding a mobile communication device and operating any of its communicative functions while underway on the road or any other public place is an offence. The penalty? ...
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No battery, no commute, so take care of your vehicle's battery. For the purpose of this article, we'll focus on an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle's 12-volt battery. This battery can be found under the bonnet in the engine compartment, or in a specific purpose-built recess in the boot. There are some rare occasions where the 12-volt battery can be found under one of the seats in a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) or ...
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The government has recently announced revisions to the ARF system in Singapore, and it’s not looking good for luxury car owners. The Budget 2023 speech just concluded earlier this week, and this presents some new changes to the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) system we are currently adopting. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has since announced the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will increase the ARF values for new and used cars with ...
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Škoda is expanding its RS family to include another EV model, a dual-motor high-performance version of its electric Enyaq iV SUV. Škoda is expanding its RS family to include another EV model. It’s (creatively) dubbed the Enyaq iV RS, and just like its coupe sibling, the Czech carmaker has opted for a dual motor all-wheel drive setup with a total power output of 220 kW (299 PS) and 460 Nm of ...
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It was only a matter of time before Mercedes turned their attention to electrifying the GLB, and sure enough, the EQB was born. It seems like only yesterday when electric vehicles (EVs) first hit the market. Now, with more countries and individuals touting electrification as “the future”, automotive manufacturers are pushing out new EVs by the dozen. Not wanting to miss out on a big share of the EV pie, Mercedes ...
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