renovating your BTO? be inspired by Italian home designs this Singapore Design Week. 

Ever felt uninspired by the uniformity of the standard BTO layout? Open your mind to the world of Design Assemblies, an Italian home design exhibition that reimagines a home in a world where the theme of housing flexibility and reconfigurability is increasingly present and central in everyday life. Singapore Design Week 2023 is here and it’s the perfect outlet for us to celebrate Singapore’s distinctive brand of creativity! This year, the ...

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Porsche is fighting climate change with important new Direct Air Capture technology.

Porsche is now venturing into the realm of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. It's not your typical automotive news, but it's a game-changer in the fight against climate change. The air we breathe, filled with carbon dioxide (CO2), is seen as a valuable resource. Porsche, in collaboration with Volkswagen Group Innovation, eFuels company HIF Global, and MAN Energy Solutions, is exploring the integration of a DAC facility into the eFuels pilot plant ...

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Shell Recharge trials Singapore’s fastest 360kW EV charging solution for SMEs.

This is the Shell Recharge first ultra-fast charging solution (up to 360kW) in Singapore, designed for the safety of fleet drivers, and it is now open for corporate trials. On June 28, 2023, the Busways-Shell Consortium decided to set up a proof-of-concept (POC) showcase; one that debuts the highest-powered EV charging system (EVCS) that Singapore has ever seen. We're talking a maximum of 360kW of power, and that is a game-changer. You ...

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how can automotive dealers like Inchcape Singapore pave the way towards a more sustainable future?

Sustainability continues to play a pivotal role in how companies plan and grow their business, and Inchcape Singapore is no stranger to this eco-centric progress. Over the past few years, we have seen a massive eco-driven shift in the automotive industry, where industry leaders are driving efforts to launch the latest and greatest electric vehicles and various sustainability initiatives.  As part of its dedication to create sustainable value for its customers and ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Kia and The Ocean Cleanup deliver record 55-ton ocean plastic haul.

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 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 ...

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give your old clothes new life with ZALORA’s textile recycling program.

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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