The Porsche Taycan is a visceral EV pill that prioritises the enjoyment of driving over anything else. And those are strong words for what is essentially the base model of the Taycan. Traditionally, car buyers would scoff at the mention of the words "base" and "model", which commonly denotes the trim level that lacks most of the upmarket or premium features, gatekept behind higher paywalls. However, that does not mean they are ...
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The Mercedes-Benz EQV takes the tried and true V-class formula and gives it an electric twist. Electric offerings are all the rage these days, with more EVs popping up on the market with each new year. Mercedes-Benz doesn't want to lose out on a slice of this new electric pie, and has gone all out to introduce a new suite of EV products. This is their latest one in Singapore yet. ...
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Is the Corolla Cross a shot of innovation or JUST another "for-the-sake-of" SUV/crossover? When the Corolla Cross was first launched in Southeast Asia in 2020, Toyota's perceived "slapping of the revered 'Corolla' badge" on the boot lid of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) / crossover made me cross and take an instant dislike to this vehicle. Having grown up with the likes of the KE70 rear-wheel drive Corolla (affectionately known as ...
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The Kia EV6 is the newest electric kid on the block, and it brings a lot to the table where luxury automakers dominate. Pay attention, this one’s quite the show. It seems like you cannot go a week now without news about a new electric vehicle (EV) that is going to hit the market soon in the near future. The market is flooded with all sorts of new-fangled EVs, so how ...
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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 claims that its new EV concept, dubbed the Peugeot Inception concept, heralds a new direction for the French brand. French automaker Peugeot recently revealed its new Inception concept, a future-driven electric car (EV) that has out-of-this-world design aesthetics and plenty of futuristic technology to boot. The concept, announced at both CES and an online premiere, will probably not be built. But, it will inspire Peugeot’s future EV lineup that will start ...
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Kärcher is bringing back automated car washs to our shores, with the official launch of its Klean!Star car wash gantry at Esso Lorong Chuan. The automated car wash gantry is poised to alleviate existing labour shortages, and its state-of-the-art system offers consistent and thorough cleaning with efficient use of manpower. This new system is also big on sustainability, as it recycles up to 85% of all the water used for each ...
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Cycle & Carriage recently unveiled the latest Kia Niro Hybrid. A complete makeover results in a host of new changes in design and materials that are at the forefront of sustainability. The previous Kia Niro Hybrid proved to be very popular among customers providing comfort, and space whilst enabling drivers to save big on fuel costs. It also proved to be a more entertaining drive than stalwart hybrid models such as ...
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