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Electric and hybrid vehicles

Ultra-fast EV charging points with battery storage launched in Tampines

The new charger has been set up to serve large commercial vehicles like trucks and tour buses, as well as cars.
The new charger has been set up to serve large commercial vehicles like trucks and tour buses, as well as cars.

Fast Lane

Facelifted S-class with driverless tech, Red Bull collaborates with Singer, McLaren celebrates F1 victory

The updated Mercedes-Benz S-class will be in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The updated Mercedes-Benz S-class will be in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Car review

Smart #5 Premium has its parents to thank for its bling and talent

ntsmart06 ST20260130_202652800594 Ong Wee Jin / 

Review of the Smart #5 Premium, a mid-sized electric SUV that can travel 590km on a single charge.
ntsmart06 ST20260130_202652800594 Ong Wee Jin / 

Review of the Smart #5 Premium, a mid-sized electric SUV that can travel 590km on a single charge.

Car review

Electric Volvo flagship sedan weird and wondrous

Volvo's biggest sedan to date, the ES90 is 5m long and has a ground clearance of up to 208mm.
Volvo's biggest sedan to date, the ES90 is 5m long and has a ground clearance of up to 208mm.

Torque Shop

All electric vehicles in S’pore must be compatible with the Type 2 connector standard for charging

Some charging points have one terminal for AC and another for DC charging.
Some charging points have one terminal for AC and another for DC charging.

Chinese EV maker Nio shares jump after signalling first quarterly profit

The Shanghai-based automaker issued a profit alert Feb 5, stating that preliminary, unaudited figures for the fourth quarter of 2025 show an adjusted operating profit of between 700 million yuan ($128 million) and 1.2 billion yuan.
The Shanghai-based automaker issued a profit alert Feb 5, stating that preliminary, unaudited figures for the fourth quarter of 2025 show an adjusted operating profit of between 700 million yuan ($128 million) and 1.2 billion yuan.

Forum: China’s new EV door rules are a warning Singapore should heed early

Cat B COE rate falls by 8.8% to $110,890 as premiums drop across the board

COE prices fell across all categories at the latest tender exercise on Feb 4.
COE prices fell across all categories at the latest tender exercise on Feb 4.

China bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policy

A Tesla Inc. electric vehicle (EV) at a SuperCharger station in San Francisco, California, US, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Tesla Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on January 28. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
A Tesla Inc. electric vehicle (EV) at a SuperCharger station in San Francisco, California, US, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Tesla Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on January 28. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Fast Lane

Bentley Supersports in action, super-quick EV chargers at Great World, Puma x McLaren merchandise

ntfast30 - Supersports: Full send is a film by Travis Pastrana and Bentley.

CREDIT: BENTLEY MOTORS
ntfast30 - Supersports: Full send is a film by Travis Pastrana and Bentley.

CREDIT: BENTLEY MOTORS

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