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Electric and hybrid vehicles

‘Joint venture in reverse’: Foreign carmakers seek edge with China partners

A software that controls a car's electronics was developed by Volkswagen and XPeng and delivered within 18 months. In Germany, it might have taken at least three years.
A software that controls a car's electronics was developed by Volkswagen and XPeng and delivered within 18 months. In Germany, it might have taken at least three years.

The rising Chinese carmaker not named BYD

A Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 EF is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26.
A Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 EF is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 26.

EVs form about 60% of new car registrations in S’pore; four Chinese brands among top 10 bestsellers

Chinese giant BYD registered 3,239 units, or nearly one in four (24.3 per cent) total registrations.
Chinese giant BYD registered 3,239 units, or nearly one in four (24.3 per cent) total registrations.

Cat A COE supply to dip for May to July period; overall quota up 1.2%

The supply of Category A COEs will be 2% lower.
The supply of Category A COEs will be 2% lower.

Car review

Subaru e-Outback packs more room and vroom

Interior and exterior of the Subaru e-Outback, on Apr 17, 2026.
Interior and exterior of the Subaru e-Outback, on Apr 17, 2026.

Fast Lane

Mercedes-Benz C-class goes electric, The Car Expo returns, Toyota to sell US-made cars in Japan

The new Mercedes-Benz C-class in electric form can travel up to 762km on a single charge.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-class in electric form can travel up to 762km on a single charge.

Car review

Compact German SUVs go head to head

ST20260421_202642200717 Kua Chee Siong/ ctcompare24/ 
BMW X1 vs Audi Q3 SUV.
ST20260421_202642200717 Kua Chee Siong/ ctcompare24/ 
BMW X1 vs Audi Q3 SUV.

Going sideways: Try drifting at indoor kart circuit at Velocity @ Novena Square

from left: Dorifto! co-founders Shane Ang, Gladys Lam, Kenneth Ho and Shawn Ang with the drift karts styled after the Toyota AE86 and Mazda RX-7 at the indoor drift circuit on April 14, 2026.
from left: Dorifto! co-founders Shane Ang, Gladys Lam, Kenneth Ho and Shawn Ang with the drift karts styled after the Toyota AE86 and Mazda RX-7 at the indoor drift circuit on April 14, 2026.

Porsche offers more style and operating range with the Coupe version of the Cayenne Electric

ntporsche24 - The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric offers more operating range and style than the standard SUV version. 

CREDIT: PORSCHE
ntporsche24 - The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric offers more operating range and style than the standard SUV version. 

CREDIT: PORSCHE

Chinese EV maker Xpeng expects to start delivering ‘flying’ cars in 2027

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng displays a concept flying car at an event by the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on April 15.
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng displays a concept flying car at an event by the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on April 15.

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