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Electric and hybrid vehicles

Separate car plates being studied for EVs in S’pore to warn SCDF, public in cases of fire

The visual cue will also help the public who see a burning EV to be aware and stay further away from the blaze.
The visual cue will also help the public who see a burning EV to be aware and stay further away from the blaze.

Torque Shop

How to use a car’s self-parking feature

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CMG20251021-LongKH03龙国雄/黄少伟/Xpeng G6 facelift [Toa Payoh View]

Tesla cancelled the car of the century and it is a pity

The new Model S electric supercar from sportscar maker Tesla.
The new Model S electric supercar from sportscar maker Tesla.

Fast Lane

Stamford Tyres partners Pirelli, Audi unveils hybrid super-wagon, Xpeng G6 available as Cat A COE

ntfast27 - Stamford Tyres opens its first Pirelli-branded collaborative store in Singapore. 

CREDIT: STAMFORD TYRES
ntfast27 - Stamford Tyres opens its first Pirelli-branded collaborative store in Singapore. 

CREDIT: STAMFORD TYRES

Car review

K-pop idol-style makeover helps SsangYong’s first EV stand out

KGM's Torres EVX marks the relaunch of South Korean brand Ssangyong for the EV age.
KGM's Torres EVX marks the relaunch of South Korean brand Ssangyong for the EV age.

Road Blog

Can an ‘old’ EV survive a COE renewal?

Long service life is particularly important as the car population in Singapore is expected to age in the coming years.
Long service life is particularly important as the car population in Singapore is expected to age in the coming years.

Locked doors trapped driver in fatal Xiaomi car crash, investigation shows

Xiaomi will release in 2026 a new version of its SU7 sedan that will comply with new rules banning hidden door handles.
Xiaomi will release in 2026 a new version of its SU7 sedan that will comply with new rules banning hidden door handles.

ST Explains

Why did the Cat A COE premium exceed Cat B’s in the latest tender?

Developments in EV technology and the effectiveness of measures to encourage consumers to switch away from non-electric cars have driven up the price of Cat A COEs.
Developments in EV technology and the effectiveness of measures to encourage consumers to switch away from non-electric cars have driven up the price of Cat A COEs.

Volvo EV recall due to battery fire risk widens, affecting 58 more owners in S’pore

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The launch of the Volvo EX30 during the media preview of the 2024 edition of the Singapore Motorshow on Jan 11, 2024.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20240111_202435454449 ntmotorshow 12 Azmi

The launch of the Volvo EX30 during the media preview of the 2024 edition of the Singapore Motorshow on Jan 11, 2024.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Customised battery packs for Tesla OBUs meet international safety standards: LTA

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Launch of the updated Tesla Model Y ahead of its launch on March 28, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Launch of the updated Tesla Model Y ahead of its launch on March 28, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

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