The Porsche Taycan refresh proves that Porsche’s electric soul still shines bright amongst its rivals. The Porsche Taycan sits in a space that’s neither purely a sports car nor entirely a saloon. It straddles both worlds, doing so with a finesse few cars can match. And that is why, even after four years on the market, the Taycan is still one of the few electric options that can give you that Porsche ...
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he Skoda Enyaq Coupe vRS marries sensible practicality with enough speed to frighten your family. This is Skoda’s first foray into the EV market in Singapore. Built on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform, this Czech shares the same underpinnings as the Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5 and the Audi Q4 e-tron. It’s a packed family, but the Enyaq still manages to charm with a lil’ bit of Skoda’s practical magic. simply clever. While its siblings actively do ...
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Income Insurance has just launched its new eDrivo Car Insurance, specially designed for electric vehicles (EVs). eDrivo brings something fresh to the table with two industry-first benefits: 24/7 emergency mobile rescue and a voluntary battery replacement excess, addressing two of the biggest headaches for EV owners, range anxiety and the high cost of battery replacement. In partnership with Power Up Tech (P.UP), Singapore’s first and only mobile EV charging service, eDrivo policyholders ...
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For a compact crossover, the Volvo EX30 punches well above its weight. Volvo’s lineup is a showcase of SUVs these days, and their most compact offering now is the EX30. It's new and all-electric, which is perfect considering Volvo’s commitment to going fully electric by 2030. The EX30 shares its platform with the Smart #1 and Zeekr X, thanks to Volvo’s parent company, Geely. But while the bones may be the same, ...
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The world of electric cars is moving fast, and the Lotus Emeya is keeping pace with the best of them. When you think of Lotus, it’s all about lightweight handling and nimble sports cars, right? Well, the Emeya wants to change that narrative. This is the second all-electric offering from Lotus in this new era under the Geely umbrella, and it was designed specifically to shake up the luxury EV market, positioning ...
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he Zeekr X makes a good first impression and is priced competitively to rival some of the big EV giants. Nowadays, every manufacturer knows you need a compact SUV if you want to succeed in the crowded electric vehicle market, and Zeekr is no different. While other markets enjoy the 001 or 009 models first, Singapore buyers have the X as the first foray into the Zeekr brand. Built on the same ...
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The sleeker Volkswagen ID.5 makes it a compelling style choice over its ID.4 brethren. The ID.5 is essentially the same as the ID.4 under the skin, but with a more elegant, sloping coupe-like roofline. You’ll find similar stylistic upgrades in the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback and the Skoda Enyaq Coupe. People do like this bodystyle, and it shows in sales numbers. Everyone wants their car to have some curb appeal after all. But, ...
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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 now comes with a more palatable 53kWh Cat A COE variant, tuned perfectly for Singapore. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 took the world by storm when it was first launched, subsequently bagging awards left and right from folks around the globe. The streamliner seemed to have struck a sweet spot amongst journalists and customers alike. And Hyundai Singapore, wanting to expand its lineup of products, have since launched a ...
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Yes, that's right, it’s called the “Hashtag One”. And this Smart has Brabus in its name too. Interesting. Smart, for most of us, means the ForTwo, that tiny urban two-seater that was supposed to revolutionise city mobility. It had a quirky charm, and some people thought it represented the future. Unfortunately, not enough people thought that way, and it never really became the success story Mercedes hoped for. Yet, for reasons best ...
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Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) is back with its second iteration of Ioniq Brews & Drives. This year, it’s happening at Wheeler's Estate in Seletar, from 31 August to 1 September 2024. If you missed out last year, here’s your chance to jump behind the wheel of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Throughout the event, attendees can take these electric vehicles for a spin. Plus, there’s a little something extra ...
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