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Chinese EV brands in Singapore attracting experienced car salespersons
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (1341+ words) Besides gaining market share, Chinese car brands are also attracting sales talent from established brands. Published'May 31, 2026, 05: 00 AM Updated'May 31, 2026, 09: 27 AM SINGAPORE " After nearly 11 years working as a salesman at various upmarket European car dealerships, Mr Errol Lim made the switch to…...
Australia extends measure that releases petrol and diesel from domestic reserves
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (182+ words) Australia's Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced the extension on May 30. Published'May 30, 2026, 11: 10 AM Updated'May 30, 2026, 11: 42 AM CANBERRA - Australia on May 30 extended a measure that releases petrol and diesel from domestic reserves, Energy Minister Chris Bowen "said, as the country continues to grapple…...
AVATR 11: The luxury electric SUV
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (852+ words) The result is a unique design language that guides the creation of electric vehicles such as the AVATR 11, a Red Dot award-winning SUV that delivers up to 600km of range, innovative intelligence and a cabin engineered for calm Designed with a…...
Wuling Delivers First Batch of EKSION in Indonesia as SAIC Group Reaches 100 Million Vehicle Deliveries Globally
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (44+ words) The Straits Times Wuling Delivers First Batch of EKSION in Indonesia as SAIC Group Reaches 100 Million Vehicle Deliveries Globally Published May 29, 2026, 09: 21 PM...
BYD debuts chip for self-driving cars it calls China's most powerful
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (756+ words) Published'May 29, 2026, 10: 34 AM Updated'May 29, 2026, 08: 47 PM BEIJING " BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle maker, has unveiled a series of technological advances, including what it calls China's most powerful chip for self-driving cars. The semiconductor breakthrough steps up the rivalry with Chinese tech…...
First EV fast-charging hub in HDB carpark in Tengah; most powerful Porsche 911 yet for $1. 27m
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (495+ words) (From left) Chua Chu Kang GRC MP Choo Pei Ling, SP Mobility managing director Dean Cher, and Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling at the launch of the EV fast charging hub at Plantation Plaza in Tengah on…...
Tesla Model Y vs Hyptec HT: Electric SUV comparison
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1453+ words) Battle of the bulge: The Tesla Model Y (left) and Hyptec HT are imposing dome-shaped SUVs. Published'May 29, 2026, 02: 55 PM SINGAPORE " I know, I know, I know. You want a Tesla Model Y, just like almost everyone else in the car-buying universe....
Two-in-one: The Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ as the flagship CLA and gateway to the brand's electric range
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1182+ words) Besides the sportier AMG-style bodykit, the electric CLA is identical to the petrol-hybrid versions. Published'May 29, 2026, 02: 45 PM SINGAPORE " The latest Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ has a dual identity. It is the most powerful version of the CLA available in Singapore and also the German…...
BYD Seal 6 DM-i: Fun plug-in hybrid with great range
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (820+ words) Seal deal: Electric drive with engine and large fuel tank for ultra-long range. Published'May 29, 2026, 02: 30 PM SINGAPORE " After all this time, I still find it mildly amusing that a car's range has become central in an electrification conversation. And no segment…...
Ukraine to buy up to 20 Gripen jet fighters, Sweden to donate 16
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (436+ words) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed a letter of intent at a joint press conference on May 28. Published'May 28, 2026, 04: 29 PM Updated'May 28, 2026, 11: 19 PM UPPSALA, Sweden - Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate…...