I’ve been quite a good boy this year, so Santa, can I have these five EVs for Christmas? The global push for electrification and zero-emissions has resulted in less vroom and more volt. In previous years, my Christmas wishlist would be filled with shouty 6-cylinders and rumbly 8-cylinders. Think Porsche Cayman GT4, Audi RS6 Avant, Lexus LC 500… you get it. While I still get a bit weak in the knees driving ...
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Now that we’ve got your attention – no, EVs do not need oil changes, for obvious reasons. But what does EV servicing entail? We take a quick look here! Owning a car for a full 10-year cycle in Singapore means you’d probably have visited a workshop about twenty times. Give or take a few for unscheduled repairs, and you’ll have spent a good chunk of time dealing with car servicing (top ...
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The OG luxo-SUV gets updated, with options for a seven-seat configuration and full-electric drivetrain for the very first time. Read on to find out more about the new Range Rover. “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others,” goes the famous quote. It certainly applies to the automotive world too, especially when it comes to the Range Rover. It’s the original luxury SUV, with the list of owners ...
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Just like charging your phone, EV charging cables aren’t quite a one-size-fits-all affair. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the EV charging options in Singapore! So you’ve read our EV guide and now want to go electric – well done you! Unfortunately, you’ve looked at all the spec sheets, and it’s just a bunch of acronyms when it comes to charging. We understand that it can be daunting, but think of EV ...
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Mercedes-EQ is betting on their compact EQA for owners looking to go electric, in the brand’s push to be fully electric by 2030. Mercedes-Benz has begun a journey. Their journey – like many other car brands – is the journey to full electrification, as cities around the world take a zero-emissions approach to transportation. The brand is transitioning from an ‘electric first’ to an ‘electric only’ motto, and has invested €40bn to ...
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We check out Softhaus, pastry chef Janice Wong’s newest concept, a fun and inclusive ice cream experience with keto-friendly and plant-based options. As the escalator descended to B1 of Great World, we couldn't miss the Softhaus storefront as it came into view. "This looks really cheerful, even by ice cream shop standards," I remark to futr’s editor, Brin. There's shades of red, turquoise, and pastel pink, but it isn't just colours that ...
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The Lexus UX300e, the Japanese automaker's first full-electric model, is all you’d expect from a proper Lexus. Unfortunately, it does come with some little foibles… Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has long made his stance clear on electric vehicles (EVs). A strong proponent of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, he’s candidly spoken out against the shift toward full electric transportation. In a Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association press conference, he’s gone as far as to ...
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Volvo’s latest XC40 Recharge PHEV crossover provides a semi-EV experience, but works best if you have a private charging point. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are a less common, but steadily increasing, variant of hybrid vehicles. They behave similarly to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) like the Toyota Prius, except that their batteries can be recharged in two ways. Drive it like a HEV, and the battery charges itself up with regenerative braking. This ...
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Porsche Asia Pacific and fuel giant Shell have announced a cross-country EV charging network – that means full-electric driving, all the way up to Penang! If there’s one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has made me miss, its road trips. I miss the days where my passport was actually of some use, rather than being a home to dust bunnies in my cupboard. So, when an email popped into my inbox with ...
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Choosing where to eat isn’t binary – it’s about creating a happy balance where everyone is satisfied with their meals. The next time you’ve got lunch with both vegetarians and carnivores, check out these five locations to keep everyone contented!
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