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Electric and hybrid vehicles

In fuel-starved Cuba, the e-tricycle is king

People line up to board an electric tricycle on a street in Havana, on Feb 13.
People line up to board an electric tricycle on a street in Havana, on Feb 13.

Fast Lane

Shell revamps stores, BYD showroom-restaurant at IMM, Toyota robotaxi rolls off production line

Shell is progressively revamping the convenience stores in its network to feature partnerships with Watsons, Vivino and Hooga.
Shell is progressively revamping the convenience stores in its network to feature partnerships with Watsons, Vivino and Hooga.

Over 2,000 BMW cars in Singapore affected by global recall over engine starter fire risk

Performance Motors and Eurokars Auto – the two authorised BMW dealerships in Singapore – are in the process of reaching out to their customers, BMW Group Asia said.
Performance Motors and Eurokars Auto – the two authorised BMW dealerships in Singapore – are in the process of reaching out to their customers, BMW Group Asia said.

BYD wows with showcase of motoring technology in all-terrain circuit and museum in Zhengzhou

The off-road terrain course is designed to show off Denza's rugged capabilities.
The off-road terrain course is designed to show off Denza's rugged capabilities.

Grab’s taxi arm to roll out Toyota Corolla Altis cabs in Singapore by Q1 2026

This is the first time that the Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid will be used as a taxi in Singapore.
This is the first time that the Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid will be used as a taxi in Singapore.

More fire injuries and EV blazes in 2025; nearly half of emergency calls involved seniors: SCDF

SCDF services responding to a fire at Tampines Ave 4 on Jan 3.
SCDF services responding to a fire at Tampines Ave 4 on Jan 3.

S’pore monitoring relevant standards for hidden car door handles amid safety concerns

Concerns over the safety of flush car door handles – a design popularised by EV manufacturer Tesla – have risen after a spate of deadly incidents globally.
Concerns over the safety of flush car door handles – a design popularised by EV manufacturer Tesla – have risen after a spate of deadly incidents globally.

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

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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.

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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.