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Electric and hybrid vehicles

China’s electric vehicle giants are building much more than cars

China-made EVs awaiting export at the port of Shanghai on June 9.
China-made EVs awaiting export at the port of Shanghai on June 9.

Torque Shop

OEM or original: Car part types decoded

Go to a trustworthy workshop to ensure that you are paying for quality parts.
Go to a trustworthy workshop to ensure that you are paying for quality parts.

Car review

Toyota RAV4 shines with poise and purpose

Interior and exterior of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, on Jun 15, 2026.
Interior and exterior of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, on Jun 15, 2026.

Car review

BMW iX3 raises the bar for premium EVs

The BMW iX3 is one of the fastest charging European electric SUVs.
The BMW iX3 is one of the fastest charging European electric SUVs.

Fast Lane

China’s race-winning motorcycle ZXMoto 500RR to launch here in September

The ZXMoto 500RR is expected to arrive in Singapore in September 2026.
The ZXMoto 500RR is expected to arrive in Singapore in September 2026.

At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive

Chinese automakers like BYD are targeting well-to-do consumers with premium brands like the Denza.
Chinese automakers like BYD are targeting well-to-do consumers with premium brands like the Denza.

BYD takes on luxury EV rivals in China with more affordable SUV

BYD's Great Tang, also known as the Datang, has gone on sale in China starting at 239,900 yuan (S$46,000).
BYD's Great Tang, also known as the Datang, has gone on sale in China starting at 239,900 yuan (S$46,000).

Singapore’s revised driving licence requirements extended to all EVs up to 3,000kg from June 15

Those holding existing Class 3 or 3A licence will automatically qualify for the change.
Those holding existing Class 3 or 3A licence will automatically qualify for the change.

Bentley to launch its first pure-electric car by September

epinterview12 - Dr Frank Steffen Walliser speaking to the media at the brand's headquarters in Crewe, England on May 19, 2026.

Credit: Bentley Motors
epinterview12 - Dr Frank Steffen Walliser speaking to the media at the brand's headquarters in Crewe, England on May 19, 2026.

Credit: Bentley Motors

Torque Shop

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

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.