Electric and hybrid vehicles

LTA, SCDF launch online poll on proposed designs for new electric, plug-in hybrid vehicle plates

The intent to differentiate EVs and PHEVs from other vehicle types through licence plates is to allow first responders and the public to clearly identify these two types of vehicles easily.

Tesla’s supervised self-driving system often misreads speed limits, Belgian safety group finds

Tesla’s FSD driver-assistance feature can perform most driving tasks but requires drivers to pay strict attention.

Bentley tests wealthy buyers’ interest in going electric with first EV

Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, Frank-Steffen Walliser, posing beside the Torcal, Bentley’s first fully-electric model, during a launch event in London, Britain, on Sept 23.

US senators pressing for quick Chinese vehicle ban this week as Xi visits

The drive to permanently ban Chinese vehicles from the US is led by Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan (left) and Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio.

German auto workers stage mass protests in bid to save jobs

BMW workers participating in a protest rally as part of the IG Metall Day of Action in Munich on Sept 21.

Road Blog

Why are budget cars in Singapore rarer than premium ones?

High COE prices undermine the case for budget car models.

Car review

BYD Seal 6 Touring plug-in hybrid goes far to muscle out rival car brands

The BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring looks smarter than the four-door saloon version.

Torque Shop

Accelerating EV charging: 400km of range in 5 minutes

BYD’s Flash Charger can add 400km of operating range in five minutes.

Charge of the electric brigade: Final leg of 2,100km road trip to Malaysia

Anti-clockwise from bottom left: The Volvo ES90, Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD, Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ and BMW iX3 50 xDrive lining up at a disused jetty outside Yard & Co cafe in Pengerang, Malaysia.

Fast Lane

Snag car deals while shopping at heartland malls this weekend

The BMW official dealer is holding a road show from Sept 16 to 20 at Parkway Parade in Marine Parade.

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