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by futr singapore October 26, 2023

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Japan Mobility Show 2023: Toyota’s finally doubling down on battery electric vehicles.

The 2023 Japan Mobility Show kicked off earlier this morning with Toyota’s press conference, where CEO Koji Sato unveiled an arsenal of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the international press, announcing that the carmaker is finally ready to fully embrace electrification. Taking centre stage were two concept cars – the GR-badged FT-Se sports car and FT-3e crossover – designed to cater to very different needs, but both delivering Toyota levels of ...

by futr singapore October 25, 2023

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Japan Mobility Show 2023: Mazda’s Iconic SP Concept is an exciting reboot of the sports car genre.

Mazda unveiled their latest Iconic SP concept car at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show today, and it’s everything you’ve come to expect from the marque, and more. Sporting a low-slung silhouette and sleek pop-up LED headlights, the prototype bears more than a passing resemblance to the FD-generation RX-7, albeit modernised for the 21st century. According to the carmaker, the Iconic SP features a hybrid powertrain in the form of a two-rotor rotary ...

by Sean Loo October 22, 2023

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Road Tripping – silent electric serenity with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Desaru.

We took Hyundai Singapore's Ioniq 5 family to Desaru, and savoured the electrical quirks and tranquillity that it delivers. Malaysia road trips. Ah, what a topic. It's the evergreen story that keeps on giving, a tale as old as time. And trust me, you'll see tons more, year after year, decade after decade. If you've been keeping tabs on my AutoApp escapades, you might raise an eyebrow and go, "Hold on a ...

by Sean Loo October 16, 2023

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Audi Q8 e-tron – electric avenue.

Looking to set a tentative foot into this new EV future? The Audi Q8 e-tron is possibly the safest stepping stone currently on the market. Audi has had a confusing few months rebranding their lineup of cars, and their quest to confuse us further continues at pace with the new Q8 e-tron. Though it shares the same name, it has nothing associated with the existing internal combustion (ICE) platform Q8. Rather, this ...

by Sean Loo October 11, 2023

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Ora Good Cat – paw-sitive first steps.

The Ora Good Cat is interesting to look at and to explain to your friends, while coming with a sizeable bit of kit on board. “What is it?” That’s a question you’ll find yourself being asked on a regular basis if you drive the Ora Good Cat, and once you’ve informed the person of the full name it’s usually followed up by another. Although the second question is often along the ...

by Sean Loo October 7, 2023

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 – style and sense.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ticks all the grown-up sensible boxes and looks epic on the roads. Who wouldn't want one? The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first of a new family of EVs from Hyundai, which has since been followed by the Ioniq 6. Expect other Ioniq models in the near future. And expect those to be rather excellent machines, if this first effort is anything to go by. This isn’t Hyundai’s ...

by Sean Loo September 13, 2023

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first drive – Volkswagen ID.4 Pro.

The Volkswagen ID.4 is Singapore’s first taste into the world of das elektroauto. Before we rev up the engine, or rather, juice up the batteries, let's set the stage. The ID.4 is the SUV cousin of the ID.3, and it's no secret that within the VW Group's electric family tree, this one's expected to be the best-seller worldwide. So, the pressure's on for this electric city runabout. Under the sleek hood of the ...

by Sean Loo September 12, 2023

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Toyota is taking notes from Brazil’s unique decarbonisation efforts

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, many countries and industries are working to curb emissions of greenhouse gases, chiefly carbon dioxide (CO2). But did you know there might be a better way? And it exists in the form of bioethanol. In the automotive sector, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have claimed the spotlight as a key decarbonisation option. Toyota, however, is pursuing a multi-pathway approach that includes hydrogen and other diverse options ...

by Sean Loo September 8, 2023

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Polestar 3 debuts in Singapore.

The new Polestar 3 is here, but don't just open your chequebooks just yet. Because it’s not for sale at the moment. Polestar Singapore has just given us a sneak peek into the future, and it's coming in the form of the Polestar 3 SUV. Now, this isn't just any run-of-the-mill SUV; it's Polestar's very first foray into the realm of high-performance luxury SUVs. I had my first glimpse of this back ...

by Sean Loo September 5, 2023

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the BYD Seal will be in Singapore soon.

The BYD Seal is set to launch in Singpaore come 29 September 2023, and there will be a launch of the Seal at Changi Exhibition Centre. Vantage Automotive, the authorised distributor for BYD passenger vehicles in the sunny realm of Singapore, has just dropped a bombshell – the Seal is about to make a splash on September 29, 2023. Now, let's talk about this intriguing newcomer. The BYD Seal is an all-electric ...