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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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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Peugeot's E-Lion project is an ambitious plan aimed at the future that will introduce 5 new EVs over the next 2 years. It still boggles the mind just how fast electric vehicle (EV) technology has improved over the years. 10 years ago, EVs were but an elusive dream, with good intentions but lacklustre practicality. Then brands like Tesla came along and effectively disrupted the internal combustion (ICE) market. Fast-forward to today, and ...
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Toyota’s upcoming Prius took the world by storm when it debuted, with journalists around the world praising its futuristic styling. It’s definitely a weird statement to proclaim, but I can’t wait to have a go in the new Prius once it arrives on our shores. Fortunately, I managed to get a sneak peek at this year’s rendition of the Tokyo Auto Salon. The Prius shown here isn’t exactly stock, adorning an aftermarket ...
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The ‘E’ in ‘EV’ stands for ‘Efficient’ with this Polestar 2. For some background information, Polestar initially was the performance-tuning arm of Volvo. Later, it was spun off into its own entity with the sole express purpose of building electric vehicles or EVs based on current Volvos with its own special touch. The Polestar 2 is based on the architecture underpinning the Volvo C40 and XC40 and is effectively the former ...
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New styling, better fuel efficiency, improved features and a noticeable improvement in quality makes the (literally) evergreen Subaru Forester more relevant than ever Has the horsepower arms race ended yet? If cars like the car tested here are anything to go by, Subaru could well be at the leading edge of a new movement. Yet, the surprise is that it might not be a bad thing. The Subaru Forester e-Boxer 2.0i-S ...
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we're glad to see our local Motorshow back after a three-year hiatus, now festooned with EVs and hybrids After the pandemic-wrought shutdown wrecked plans for the past three years, Suntec City Level 4 is now bustling with cars once again at the Singapore Motorshow 2023. While relatively modest compared to previous shows, it's a welcome start nonetheless. Here are our five must-see green picks and six notable mentions. Nissan Ariya Built on the ...
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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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Nissan plans to go green with low-CO2 steel and green aluminium for future models. This is in line with the company's vision for total carbon neutrality. Nissan recently announced that the company will be planning to use new variants of Kobe Steel for future Nissan models. This will take effect from January 2023, and the steel in question is Kobenable low-CO2 steel, a variant which significantly reduces CO2 emissions in the ...
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Toyota Motor Corporation recently participated in the Idemitsu 1500 Super Endurance 2022 race held in Thailand, showcasing what its future-focused technology can offer even in racing. Among the drivers, Mr Akio Toyoda himself, President & CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, and founder and team owner of ROOKIE Racing participated under the driver name “Morizo”. The Idemitsu Super Endurance race lasted 25 hours and was held in Thailand on December 17th and ...
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