Fast Lane: Volvo XC90’s facelift, scavenger hunt in Mercedes EVs, Flying Flea’s electric two-wheeler

Updated seven-seater Volvo XC90

The facelifted Volvo XC90 has arrived in Singapore in two forms – the B5, a 2-litre mild hybrid with 250hp; and the T8, a plug-in hybrid that combines a 310hp 2-litre engine with a 145hp electric motor.

This variant has a pure electric range of up to 64km and a combined range of more than 800km.

The exterior remains as squarish and high-shouldered as before, but with more delicate detailing on the grille and daytime running lights.

The front cabin has been redesigned with a larger 11.2-inch central touchscreen, along with more storage spaces, but the car’s key feature, which is its seven-seat capacity, remains.

Experience Mercedes EVs on a scavenger hunt

Mercedes-Benz’s Mission: Electric event is back for a second year. Form a team of up to four people to go on a scavenger hunt-style round-island drive using various electric vehicles in the German carmaker’s portfolio.

The mission flags off from its showroom at 301 Alexandra Road. Sign up for a slot on April 12, 13, 18, 19 or 20. Registration closes on April 8. Find out more at

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Electric two-wheeler from Flying Flea

Flying Flea, a new electric motorcycle brand by Royal Enfield, unveiled the FF.C6 in London on March 31. This is a lightweight electric two-wheeler that pays homage to the original Royal Enfield Flying Flea motorcycle from 1940, a small and tough machine that was air-dropped by parachutes when it was used by the military.

Meant to be used in the city, the tech on-board the FF.C6 includes an in-house-developed operating system that powers the connectivity, infotainment and rider instrument systems. There is even a voice assistant feature that lets the rider initiate navigation.

The launch in London is the third stop for Flying Flea after New Delhi in India and Las Vegas in the United States earlier in 2025.

Updated Ioniq 6 and new hydrogen SUV

The facelifted Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the new Nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicle were revealed at the Seoul Mobility Show, which opened to the media on April 3.

The Ioniq 6 has dropped its distinctive ducktail rear wing and picked up a new front end that includes a slightly taller bonnet profile and slimmer LED headlights. A sportier-looking N-Line version, which has more aggressive details, was also shown. The update comes on the back of the facelift of the Ioniq 5 electric crossover that was announced in March.

The second-generation Nexo is a mid-sized sport utility vehicle, roughly the size of the Tesla Model Y. Filling up the 6.69kg hydrogen tank takes five minutes, giving a range of up to 700km.

Hyundai’s Singapore distributor was not able to provide launch details on the facelifted Ioniq 5 and 6 at press time.