BMW i Vision Dee debuts in Singapore.

BMW Asia recently showcased the BMW i Vision Dee, the BMW Group’s vision of the future digital experience as part of BMW Joy Electrified. Held at the Suntec City Atrium from 27th to 30th July, 10 am to 10 pm, visitors can get up close and personal with Dee to see what the future of BMW holds. As the Managing Director of BMW Group Asia, Lars Nielsen, eloquently puts it, "The future ...

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BYD Dolphin makes a splash.

As an entry EV model, this little hatchback ticks all the right boxes. (updated: 18 August 2023) If you want to see how far and fast China-made Electric Vehicles (EVs) have improved, there is no better example today than the BYD Dolphin tested here.  Barely a COE cycle ago, the e6 was the BYD’s first foray into the passenger car EV market, and you literally had to be paid to drive one. This ...

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Volkswagen Singapore brings feline companionship to nursing homes.

Volkswagen Singapore is bringing some feline joy to the residents of NTUC Health nursing homes. Volkswagen Singapore has recently teamed up with Wildflower Studio to promote the joy of feline-assisted experiences. Wildflower Studio combines art jamming with the concept of a cat café. The first of its kind in Singapore, all sessions include interaction with cats that are up for adoption. The studio partners with cat rescue groups, working tirelessly to foster, ...

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10 Minutes, 120 Litres – that’s how much water we use in one shower.

It’s morning, and you step into your shower, ready to rinse away the overnight grime and start your day fresh. But instead, you get a surprise – it's last night's shower water making a grand return, produced from the Grohe Everstream. Now, I don't know about you, but the idea of bathing in recycled water may not be the most appealing thought that crosses your mind. You start wondering if this recycled ...

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Singapore’s lost more than 90% of our mangroves – which is why you should visit them.

From huge wins in the fight to preserve Singapore's mangroves to interesting animals you can catch a glimpse of, here's why you should visit Singapore's mangroves this weekend! If you’re a fan of exploring Singapore’s green spaces, chances are, you’ve visited Sungei Buloh Wetlands. One of Singapore’s most famous mangroves sites, a treasure trove of flora and fauna resides under its foliage. From the popular fiddler crabs and monitor lizards to ...

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BYD Atto 3 (100kW) – COE Category-A friendly frugality.

This is how to go the extra distance with an Atto 3 EV in Singapore. (Updated 20 July 2023) It wouldn't be a stretch to postulate that the Chinese are properly killing it in the electric vehicle (EV) world, and this BYD Atto 3 stands testament to that statement. There's a good reason why, in the first five months of 2023, BYD outsold Tesla in Singapore. Here we have the 100kW version of ...

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 arrives, all-new Kona Hybrid previewed.

Komoco announces that its two latest Hyundai models are just the first of an aggressive product launch schedule. “A new model every quarter over the next two years,” was declared during the address to the media at the local launch of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and preview of the Hyundai Kona Hybrid at the showroom of official dealer, Komoco Motors.  If the two new models unveiled on 14 July are anything to ...

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this is how you can dive with sharks in Singapore for Shark Awareness Day. 

This Shark Awareness Day, we’re reinventing the meaning of ‘swimming with the fishes’ with diving programmes by Resorts World Sentosa and S.E.A. Aquarium. Movie and TV Shows have a pretty firm grip on our imaginations when it comes to sharks. Although almost always showcased as man-eating monsters out for an easy human-sized meal, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. According to Culum Brown, a fish biologist at Macquarie University, sharks are ...

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Citroën e-C4 – vive la France.

Though compact, the e-C4 can surprise with how sweet it is to drive and ride in. Regular readers would know that I have a soft spot for French cars. This came about when back in the 80s, one of my uncles in Malaysia joined Citroën's sales team. From then onwards, I was privy to Citroën brochures up the wazoo from a young age because he knew that I was enthusiastic about ...

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MG 4 Trophy – value-pack fun.

With sleek styling, fun-to-drive characteristics and practical efficiency, could the MG 4 be the affordable, all-electric car buyers have been wishing for? MG is on the rise lately, bringing in a medley of vehicles that satisfy customers’ needs whilst on a tight budget. But, their existing range, while practical, doesn’t accentuate the word ‘fun’.  Well, they’ve heard, went to the drawing board, and out comes this - the MG 4. An EV ...

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