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Some EVs can travel 1,300km before recharge due to fuel-powered engine acting as range extender

The Li L9 has a small generator to charge the batteries, enabling the extended range EV to travel 1,370km before it needs to be plugged into a wall charger.

Shift-by-wire technology uses electrical signals to select gears in cars

The gear lever in many modern cars is likely connected to an electrical switch, rather than mechanically linked to the transmission.

Cruising at an EV’s top speed can rapidly drain the battery and increase heat build-up

Only top-end EVs can see more than 200kmh on the speedometer.

Modern cars rarely need suspension enhancements

Modern cars are far less susceptible to pronounced body sway than the cars of the 1970s and 1980s.

Clunking noise when shifting from Drive to Park not always a cause for concern

Equipped with a direct-injection turbo engine, an eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox (pictured) and an engine stop-start system, the Audi Q5 2.0 Quattro is now more efficient than before.

Tips for driving and overtaking on country roads

Driving on trunk roads is quite different from long and wide highways.

Avatr 06T packs superlative performance in a stylish wagon body

The Avatr 06T tested in Chongqing, China in April 2026.

Limits to repairing a damaged EV battery

In some situations, the entire EV battery may need to be replaced.

Getting a 10-year-old car ready for COE renewal

Get the car checked by more than one workshop to ascertain what needs to be done.

Full-time automotive photographer and his BMW 3-litre turbo wagon

scmycar10 - Automotive photographer Adrian Wong and his BMW 535i Touring.

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