The BMW iX is a new EV flagship that’s more mobile lounge than car. BMW was one of the first luxury car companies to recognise the importance of electric mobility, which led to its creation of the BMW i sub-brand back in 2011 to explore and develop electric car concepts and ideas. Despite the initial fanfare and its decade in existence however, up till this year the whole project had fostered ...
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Touted as the first and largest EV event in Singapore, is EV Weekend really worth a trip to the southern tip of Singapore? Well, yes. But not quite for the reasons you think. To be honest, I had pretty high expectations when I heard about EV Weekend, organised by UCARS. The event is held both physically at Resorts World Sentosa, and virtually on their website from 3-12 December. I mean, it’s not ...
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The best Eco tyres need to offer more than just low fuel consumption. That's why the team at Asia's Ultimate Tyre Awards (AUTA) pushed some hot favourites to the extreme - all in a bid to crown the ultimate Eco tyre. AUTA is Singapore's first-ever comprehensive and scientific tyre test which compares popular tyres to determine which are most useful to Singaporeans. That means testing the correct, localised-spec tyres for our ...
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Pirelli’s newly developed tyres for electric cars are quieter, grippier, stronger, and more energy-efficient than conventional tyres. Just as there are different types of cars and trucks to suit different purposes, so too are there different tyres to suit these different vehicles. Although we’ve had a sneak peek at the best Eco tyres on the market during this year’s AUTA Tyre Test, there’s plenty of scope for them to be even ...
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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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Singapore enters the EV bike world with its first homegrown scooter, the Scorpio Electric X1. Read on to find out more! Melvin Goh is a Scorpio. Therefore, it is appropriate that his homegrown electric vehicle (EV) company is called Scorpio Electric. It's even more apropos that the X1 was launched globally at the dusk of of Libra, on 22 October 2021 at 6 p.m. Singapore time, to usher in the dawn of ...
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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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Barely a year after its launch, the first EV from MINI is updated with styling and interior improvements. We take the new MINI Electric out for a closer look. In many ways, the new MINI Cooper SE aka MINI Electric reminds me of the iPhone 13. In both cases, it takes a trained eye to distinguish the old from the new. More importantly though, it doesn't feel too long since the ...
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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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