For the first time, BMW's entry-level SUV SAV will be available as a fully electric vehicle in the iX1. How does a claimed range of 413 - 438km sound? Rapid DC charging at up to 130kW? All wrapped up in a compact Sports Activity Vehicle or SAV package which is now roomier than its predecessor? For the first time in its history BMW will be offering its entry-level X1 as an ...
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Driving an EV for short distances with multiple charging options nearby has always been the ideal. However, the big question for most EV buyers is, will they be able to go the distance? Thanks to Audi Singapore, we got to find out for ourselves on a specially-arranged drive to Kuala Lumpur with its latest e-tron range As a hybrid car owner myself, I like to think that I have one foot ...
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The perennial SUV is now available as a petrol-electric hybrid, but it’s biggest competitor may come from within… Read on to find out what we thought of the Toyota RAV4 hybrid. The Toyota RAV4 has gone from a quirky niche model that first appeared in mid-90s to a core model in the Japanese automaker’s lineup. Back then the RAV4 was part of a new generation of ‘soft roaders’ that included the ...
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Electric drivetrains and 8k displays are just some of the highlights in the all-new flagship BMW 7 Series’ quest to be The Best Car in The World. This article is brought to you by the number ‘7’. BMW's flagship luxo-barge, the 7 Series, is now in its seventh generation, codenamed G70 and, for the first time in its history, there will be an all-electric version called the i7. The pinnacle 7 ...
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Hyundai's 'Goal of the Century' campaign featuring Steven Gerrard and BTS aims to unite the world through football for a sustainable future. What do football and K-pop have in common? If your answer is “crazy rabid fans”, well… You’re not entirely wrong. But whether you are neutral to these things or fall into one of the fan camps, one has to concede the potential of the sheer size of these fanbases. ...
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Audi’s new “urban mobility concept”, the Audi Urbansphere, previews a future where cars become a “well-being sphere” for relaxation, leisure or productivity. In Europe and the US, large executive limos like the Mercedes S-Class are the kings when it comes to luxury business travel. But in Asia, where cities are more congested, you’re far more likely to see high-ranking execs being chauffeured in the back of a converted MPV. Asian cars like ...
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Porsche has just invested S$100m to produce synthetic fuels, or eFuels, in Chile, with additional plants planned for USA and Australia. For a myriad of reasons, electrification can’t be the only way forward when it comes to powering our transport needs. Not everywhere in the world (i.e. less developed countries and rural areas) has a power grid that can support a charging network; the weight and space penalties of batteries are ...
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Singapore piped gas provider City Energy launches Go, a cross-border EV charging service for drivers to juice up their EVs in Singapore and Malaysia, with just one app. With the border with Malaysia now opened up, road trips can once again be a reality. But though it’s certainly doable, doing a long journey up North in an EV still requires a lot of planning, and can induce some serious range anxiety ...
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV scoops 3 titles including Best Car In The World; Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota win other categories. If there were any doubt that the Koreans had the know-how to make world-beating cars, this should put the matter to rest. The Hyundai Ioniq 5, a retro-futuristic electric SUV, has just been awarded World Car of the Year 2022, in an announcement made during the New York International Auto ...
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The Audi e-tron GT ran rings around the competition at the 2022 World Car Awards, bringing in Audi's fifth World Performance Car Award. We're not surprised at all. In fact, we'd have been quite disappointed if the e-tron GT didn't win. At what's dubbed the "Oscars of the automotive world", Audi sent home the competition with a slap on the cheek wrist as the e-tron GT proved its worth, taking home ...
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