Hyundai Kona EV and Hybrid: refreshed and recharged.

The Hyundai Kona range has been updated with a cleaner design and upgraded features. A back-to-back drive in both variants reveals an appreciable difference in the experience.  Many Tesla fans might tell you that their favourite brand has brought Electric Vehicles (EVs) into the mainstream. But, it really is the Korean brands, namely Hyundai which has democratized electric mobility.  Sub 2-second 0 to 100km/h sprint times or the ability to make fart ...

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be the coolest person in the room with the eco-friendly Cool Focus personal aircon.

Looking for a cool solution to a very hot problem? Then read on to find out why we think Cool Focus, the personal and portable aircon from Close Comfort, may be exactly what you're looking for. With work-from-home becoming a norm due to the pandemic, many are finding it challenging to create the perfect work environment at home. Some have converted spare rooms into home offices, while others sprawl comfortably on ...

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can plants heal you? Ajuntha Anwari thinks so.

Ajuntha Anwari has long been immersed in the healing traditions of Jamu and Ayurveda. But if your knowledge of both topics is limited to just types of massages, well… you’re in for a surprise. We find out more about plant-based natural remedies from the talented lady herself in this exclusive interview. What comes to mind when you think about traditional medicines like TCM, Jamu and Ayurveda? Being pinned with a hundred ...

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Singapore’s first Tesla Supercharger Station now at Orchard Central.

Far East Organization unveils the much-awaited Tesla Supercharger station at Orchard Central, the first-of-its-kind in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Tesla owners rejoice as Far East Organization is making it easier for you to shop and charge. Earlier today, three Tesla V3 Superchargers were unveiled at Level 9 of Orchard Central’s car park. The Tesla Supercharger station at Orchard Central. The Tesla Supercharger station’s convenient location in the heart of Orchard Road shopping belt ...

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Honda Jazz Hybrid: handy hatchback with a 1,000 km range.

The Honda Jazz has always been an economical little car, but this new hybrid version is little short of miraculous. Light weight, and a small engine - these are the biggest friends to fuel economy, which is why small hatchbacks tend to be the fuel-sippiest cars out there. But even with that in mind, I still wasn’t prepared for the range estimate staring back at me on the new Honda Jazz ...

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Mercedes-Benz EQC 400: electric star rising.

With a range of over 420km and 408hp on tap, Mercedes-Benz gives us an idea of what to expect from its forthcoming EV models with the Mercedes-Benz EQC. Mercedes-Benz has (at last), thrown its hat into the Electric Vehicle (EV) arena with the launch of the EQC. Like its compatriots, Audi with e-tron, and BMW with i, Mercedes-Benz's EV sub-brand is EQ, hence the moniker of the car driven here.  Given that ...

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[creative juices] cheyenne alexandria phillips: nature takes centre-stage.

27-year-old Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips is a writer, performer, educator, Associate Artist with Checkpoint Theatre, and licensed tour guide! She also makes it a point to share her appreciation and understanding of nature and the environment with others. Some time ago, I asked a friend if she’d heard of any performers who were passionate about the environment. The first person she mentioned was Cheyenne. She told me about these eco-literary walks Cheyenne would ...

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the first-ever futr home cook challenge.

Inspired by one too many episodes of Masterchef, the futr team decided it was high time we put the cooking skills of our writers to the test in our first ever Home Cook Challenge! There’s no denying that the pandemic has turned many a Singaporean into a home cook or baker. Since more people have been staying home instead of going out, my social feeds have been flooded with mouth-watering, immaculately ...

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a beginner’s guide to beach cleaning in Singapore.

Looking for more ways to help the environment? Here’s a quick guide on how you can get involved in beach cleaning! Once upon a pre-COVID-19 holiday, many of us would dream of the perfect getaway at a pristine foreign beach, the clear emerald sea glimmering under the summer sun and the sound of the waves lapping at our ankles. And for a Singaporean, you never really need to ask why; our ...

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Lexus UX300e: luxury and ‘lectricity.

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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