Engines and tech
Gearboxes, hybrids, torque and the mechanical differences that decide how a car actually drives.
Hybrid battery lifespan, and what actually fails
The fear is a five figure replacement bill. The reality is that packs degrade gradually rather than fail suddenly, the most common culprit is not the pack at all, and in Singapore the COE usually runs out first.
Hybrid battery lifespan, and what actually fails
The fear is a five figure replacement bill. The reality is that packs degrade gradually rather than fail suddenly, the most common culprit is not the pack at all, and in Singapore the COE usually runs out first.
Turbo or naturally aspirated, and what the small turbo actually costs you
A 1.0 turbo saves $351 a year in road tax against a 1.6 naturally aspirated. Then it gives most of it back at the pump, because small turbos rarely deliver in traffic what they promise on the test cycle.
Turbo or naturally aspirated, and what the small turbo actually costs you
A 1.0 turbo saves $351 a year in road tax against a 1.6 naturally aspirated. Then it gives most of it back at the pump, because small turbos rarely deliver in traffic what they promise on the test cycle.
Mild hybrid, full hybrid or plug-in, and why the badge does not tell you
Three different technologies share the word hybrid, and they are not close in what they save you. One question separates them, and a mild hybrid is worth about two hundred dollars a year against a full hybrid's nine hundred.
Mild hybrid, full hybrid or plug-in, and why the badge does not tell you
Three different technologies share the word hybrid, and they are not close in what they save you. One question separates them, and a mild hybrid is worth about two hundred dollars a year against a full hybrid's nine hundred.
Why a hybrid suits Singapore better than almost anywhere else
Hybrids are usually sold on fuel economy, which undersells them here. The conditions that make a hybrid work best are stop-start traffic and short trips, and that describes almost every journey most people in Singapore make.
Why a hybrid suits Singapore better than almost anywhere else
Hybrids are usually sold on fuel economy, which undersells them here. The conditions that make a hybrid work best are stop-start traffic and short trips, and that describes almost every journey most people in Singapore make.
CVT, DCT or torque converter, what the gearbox tells you about a car
Two cars from the same maker, both listed as automatic, can drive completely differently and cost very different amounts to keep running. The gearbox is usually why, and it is rarely mentioned in a listing.
CVT, DCT or torque converter, what the gearbox tells you about a car
Two cars from the same maker, both listed as automatic, can drive completely differently and cost very different amounts to keep running. The gearbox is usually why, and it is rarely mentioned in a listing.
How a hybrid actually works, and what torque really means
A 1.5 hybrid can feel quicker off the line than a 2.0 petrol while using less fuel. That is not marketing. It comes down to torque, and torque is the number almost nobody looks at when buying a car.
How a hybrid actually works, and what torque really means
A 1.5 hybrid can feel quicker off the line than a 2.0 petrol while using less fuel. That is not marketing. It comes down to torque, and torque is the number almost nobody looks at when buying a car.