Electric and hybrid vehicles

Japan, France mull rare earths deal to cut China reliance, Nikkei reports

The deal comes as Japan and Western governments and manufacturers are seeking to build rare earths supply chains independent of China

National standard for EV charging upgraded to include new tech such as wireless systems

The new standard has updated specifications and guidelines for the design, installation, maintenance and operation of EV charging stations in Singapore.

SP Mobility makes commitments to ease anti-competitive concerns over its proposed ChargEco takeover

ChargEco has 1,100 charging pointsin HDB carparks across Singapore.

BYD’s profit slump shows China’s EV downturn is far from over

Exports have held up so far in 2026, in contrast to the slump in domestic sales, and BYD is looking to sell 1.3 million cars outside China in 2026.

Car review

1,140hp Cayenne Turbo Electric is Porsche’s new power king

With 850kW of power, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric is the carmakers most powerful car yet.

Fast Lane

Tesla 6-seater in town, Maybach spruces up S-class, Sebastien Loeb’s rally win

The Model Y L is the first six-seater Tesla to be available for sale in Singapore.

Defender kicks off off-road challenge to showcase rugged credentials

ctdefender27 - Defender Tropy Edition (yellow) in mud

CREDIT: DEFENDER

Car review

Suzuki’s Fronx subcompact shows small is more

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Suzuki Fronx, on March 24, 2026.

Battery from electric bus catches fire in Sin Ming; LTA to investigate

CMG20260325-Darwis01 陈渊庄/ 柏汝/ Tower Transit electric bus battery in ashes [160 Sin Ming Drive]

Used EV sales jump in Europe as Iran war drives up petrol prices

If US and European fuel prices remain high, new-car buyers are also expected to gravitate towards EVs and hybrids.

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