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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Kia’s global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, sets a new record for the amount of plastic reclaimed from the world's oceans. Kia is also planning to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models. The record-breaking amount of plastic reclaimed by Kia's global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, marks the next phase in a seven-year global partnership agreed in April 2022 as part of ...
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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 ...
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Give your old textiles new life with ZALORA’s Snap and Drop program! Trends might come and go, but textiles stay – even when they’re out of style! Which is why ZALORA, Asia’s leading fashion and lifestyle e-commerce destination, has launched a Snap and Drop apparels donation program. Now you can donate your old clothes to be recycled, and stay green even when you’re purchasing new items! ZALORA and Life Line Clothing. Part of ...
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The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 takes all of the good points from the Ioniq 5, resulting in an even more impressive offering. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is one of the defining cars of the past few years - a vehicle with a polarising bold design and tech to boot, marking the Korean automaker’s emergence as a real dominant superpower, particularly in the electric vehicle segment. Now the company is aiming to build ...
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Motorsports have traditionally been huge contributors to pollution and emissions, and DZ Engineering wants to change that for the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix. Formula 1 is arguably the pinnacle of motorsports and something that causes a huge stir whenever it arrives on our shores. As fun and exciting as it is (I’m of course a fellow motorsport enthusiast myself), we've all heard the buzz about the environmental woes of motorsport, right? ...
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Members of the public can pay a visit to see the electric EQ models at The Mercedes-Benz Showcase, dubbed 'Crafted for the Future'. Taking place from 24-30 Aug 2023, the 'Crafted for the Future: The Mercedes-Benz Showcase' pop-up experience is located at Raffles City shopping centre. So what's the fuss all about, you ask? Well, this is where you dive headfirst into the world of Mercedes' electric dreams. The stars of the ...
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Bentley Motors is introducing the first fully organic Olive Tan Leather option for customers, as part of its Beyond100 journey to become the leader in sustainable luxury mobility. Known for timeless luxury leather that epitomises elegance, durability and unmatched quality, Bentley is constantly looking to improve its sustainable materials credentials, with this new option forming an important next step. And it's called Olive Tan Leather. eco-leather: olive tanning innovation. The distinctive feature of this ...
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