The EV market is moving quickly. Manufacturers are racing to launch new models, chase longer range figures and introduce ever more technology. Against that backdrop, the Subaru Solterra XT might seem like a late arrival. After spending time with the car, I suspect Subaru would be perfectly happy with that observation. The Japanese brand has rarely been the first to jump on a trend. Instead, it has traditionally taken a more measured ...
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Family cars were a simple thing in the past. If you had more than two children, elderly parents, or a habit of transporting half the neighbourhood, you bought an MPV and accepted your fate. Then SUVs arrived, and suddenly everyone wanted height, presence and the illusion of adventure, even if the most challenging terrain was the basement carpark at Marina Bay Sands. Tesla, for all its dominance in Singapore, has never properly ...
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Audi has spent the last few years trying to make its model naming system sound clever, which is usually the first sign that things are about to get confusing. The plan was simple enough: even numbers for electric cars, odd numbers for combustion-engined ones. This is why the new A5 became the replacement for the old A4, even though the A5 used to be the swoopy coupe-ish thing. Then Audi realised, perhaps ...
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The Suzuki Fronx may be slightly dated by today’s standards, but it offers an easy, no frills driving experience that is refreshingly simple in today’s tech-laden market. Apparently, Fronx is short for “Frontier crossover”. Silly name aside, the Fronx is quite interesting. Because beneath the odd badge is a compact SUV that sits at an interesting crossroads for Suzuki. It is smaller than the Vitara, effectively stepping into the gap left by ...
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Something is reassuring about a big Volvo. Not in the way a supercar reassures you with speed, or a luxury SUV reassures you with sheer presence, but in a more understated, almost philosophical way. It feels like a machine designed by people who have thought deeply about what a car should do for you, rather than how loudly it should announce itself. The Volvo ES90 is exactly that sort of car. At just ...
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The name might not ring a bell immediately. That is because KGM is essentially the new face of SsangYong. So it's a rebrand? Yep, but also a reset. Honestly, it was needed (I'm sure you would agree). SsangYong always had a bit of a reputation. Tough, capable, but never quite polished. Yes, some might also say, 'fugly'. The Torres EVX, however, feels like a clear attempt to move past that. Cleaner design, ...
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The Skoda Elroq is almost understated, and seemingly content to win you over the long way. Which, if you think about it, is very Skoda indeed. The Elroq sits neatly within Skoda’s growing electric line-up as the smaller sibling to the Skoda Enyaq, and if you’re familiar with that car, you’ll already have a good idea of what to expect. Skoda will tell you it’s an electric alternative to the Karoq, but ...
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If I were to buy an EV today, it would be a little quirky and a little different. The Jaecoo J6 bags that mantra down to a tee. Because if we are to embrace electrification, it ought to bring a touch of joy along with it. Whether it is an internal combustion engine, a hybrid, or a full EV, the appeal of a car should always come down to how it makes ...
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There was a time when MG meant something very specific. Lightweight roadsters, British charm, slightly rough around the edges, but full of character. Cars you drove for the feeling, not the numbers. Today, MG is a very different brand. It has grown up, moved on, and found itself in a space that is far more practical and, frankly, far more relevant to modern buyers. The MGS6 is a good example of that ...
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2026 gives us three distinct variants of the Tesla Model Y here in Singapore, and this is arguably the best one. For a brand that built its reputation on disruption (on doing things differently, sometimes controversially), Tesla has steadily made its way to become one of the dominant choices in the EV space. And the Tesla Model Y sits right at the heart of that success. It is, quite simply, one of ...
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The Leapmotor C10 is yet another Chinese electric SUV in the crowded Cat A segment, but it aims to differentiate itself with a touch of European-ness.
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The one that quietly does everything right. Having spent years in advertising, I remember a line from a former creative director who once described the Volkswagen Golf as the Rolls-Royce of hatchbacks. It was clever because it captured something deeper than specs. It spoke about completeness. These days, “Rolls-Royce” gets thrown around quite freely. Footballers, watches, even kopi machines. It has become shorthand for something that does everything well, with a sense ...
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The IM 5 marks China’s most credible threat to the Tesla Model 3 yet, with its head-turning style and impressive tech. There are now a large number of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) populating Singapore’s new car market, in all shapes and sizes. But few have arguably posed a serious threat to the OG of EV brands, Tesla. Until now that is. IM Motors made its fairly high-profile debut here at the tail ...
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It’s been more than five years since I first drove the Defender First Edition, and I remember coming away impressed by how successfully Land Rover had reimagined the iconic nameplate. The new Defender managed to keep its rugged DNA while becoming far more comfortable and usable as an everyday vehicle. Fast forward to today, and the Defender continues to evolve. One of the latest developments sees the Defender 110 (not to ...
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Nio’s distinctive Firefly makes its highly-anticipated arrival in Singapore, but is this new Firefly worth the hype?
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