Electric and hybrid vehicles

Is Chinamaxxing about to reach its ‘Made in Japan’ moment?

While consumers in the US still scoff, that’s only because they have little experience with the quality of China-made vehicles, seen here at Suzhou port.

Private-hire car loan curbs unlikely to bring down COE prices immediately: Motor dealers

From Oct 30, loan restrictions on private cars also apply to individuals registering private-hire cars.

Car review

Fashionably late Alfa Romeo Elettrica impresses with engaging drive

Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica has an attractive design and a spunky drive.

Torque Shop

EVs do not need special brake pads

EV brake pads may have special composition to cope with the weight and braking characteristics.

Fast Lane

New Chinese car brand Jetour bound for Singapore Motorshow in January

The Jetour T1 is a mid-sized SUV that will be presented at the Singapore Motorshow in January 2027.

Car review

BMW delivers smooth, sensuous and stupendous battery-powered saloon in i3 50 xDrive

Sleek and slick: The BMW i3 50 xDrive is an absolute joy at the wheel.

Car review

BMW M350 xDrive packs 443hp to unleash thunderbolt and lightning

Power ranger: The new BMW M350 xDrive packs more than 400hp and covers more than 700km on a single tank.

Toyota monthly sales fall as China slump enters eighth month

SCDF trials new robotic firefighter to handle EV fires

Second Minister of Home Affairs Sim Ann (second from left), accompanied by SCDF commissioner Eric Yap, unveiling the vehicle extrication robot at the Singapore-International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo on Oct 28.

Chinese EV imports surge in Thailand ahead of planned excise tax

Electric vehicles parked at Laem Chabang Port, in Chonburi province, Thailand, on Sept 11.

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