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SGMotorshow2023: Lexus RZ and Lexus RX (350h, 450h+, 500h F Sport)

Friday, January 13th, 2023

Lexus showcased its new electrified eco-friendly car models at the Singapore Motorshow 2023 by launching the Lexus RX SUV and previewing the Lexus RZ BEV.

The 5th-Gen Lexus RX (right) and the Lexus RZ (left) at the Singapore Motorshow 2023. Jasmmine Wong (center), CEO of Inchcape Greater China and Singapore.

The 5th-Gen Lexus RX (right) and the Lexus RZ (left) at the Singapore Motorshow 2023. Jasmmine Wong (center), CEO of Inchcape Greater China and Singapore.

At the Singapore Motorshow 2023, Lexus also displayed an extensive hybrid lineup ranging from Luxury Sedans to SUVs: Lexus IS, ES, UX, NX.

The preview of the RZ at the Singapore Motorshow 2023 is its first public preview ahead of its official launch.

 

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#t4tSgMotorshow2023: Unveiling of the new Lexus RX (right) and Lexus RZ (left) at the #SingaporeMotoshow.

The battery electric vehicle (BEV) is built on a new dedicated all-electric platform, with the adoption of the new Lexus spindle body, a minimalist design and athletic silhouette that will set the new design direction for Lexus’ all-electric vehicles in the future.

One key focus of the Lexus RZ is the DIRECT4 all-wheel drive system.

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SGMotorshow2023: Mercedes-AMG SL is Reborn (SL55 & SL43)

Thursday, January 12th, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has just launched at the Singapore Motorshow 2023 the new Mercedes-AMG SL which returns to its roots with a classic soft top and sporty character.

Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ roadster from Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ roadster from Mercedes-Benz.

The luxurious roadster as a 2+2 seater is suitable for everyday use and puts its power down on the road with all-wheel drive for the first time.

 

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#t4tSgMotorshow2023: Mercedes-Benz launches the new Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster at the #SingaporeMotoshow.

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SGMotorshow2023: Hyundai IONIQ 5 is First Made-in-Singapore Electric Vehicle

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023

Hyundai has unveiled the first made-in-Singapore EV, the ‘IONIQ 5 First 100’ – limited edition and Singapore-exclusive – with special car plate numbers and badges. View it at the Singapore Motorshow 2023. Unveiling video below.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 will come in Gravity Gold Matte, with Dark Pebble Grey interiors. It will also feature debossed seats for refined detail. The special number plate “EVS” stands for “EV made in Singapore”.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 will come in Gravity Gold Matte, with Dark Pebble Grey interiors. It will also feature debossed seats for refined detail. The special number plate “EVS” stands for “EV made in Singapore”.

Hyundai and Komoco Motors will further their partnership on a holistic EV ecosystem to cultivate enhanced mobility lifestyles for customers in Singapore.

To commemorate the production of the first made-in-Singapore EV, Hyundai will hold a charity auction featuring 100 units of ‘IONIQ 5 First 100’, in conjunction with the President’s Challenge.

Hyundai has also commenced pre-booking for the purchase of the made-in-Singapore ‘IONIQ 5’ as part of the Hyundai Charity 500 program.

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SGMotorshow2023: Nissan to Showcase Electrified Vehicles

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023

Nissan will showcase its widest line-up of electrified vehicles at the Singapore Motorshow 2023, fronted by the Nissan Ariya and Nissan X-Trail e-POWER.

“Today, we are excited to showcase two new electrified models – the Ariya (right), a full EV SUV and the all-new X-Trail e-POWER (left). They represent the pinnacle of Nissan’s electrified technologies which gives the very unique instant acceleration feel for great driving satisfaction,” says Glenn Tan, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director, Tan Chong International Limited

“Today, we are excited to showcase two new electrified models – the Ariya (right), a full EV SUV and the all-new X-Trail e-POWER (left). They represent the pinnacle of Nissan’s electrified technologies which gives the very unique instant acceleration feel for great driving satisfaction,” says Glenn Tan, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director, Tan Chong International Limited.

For the first time in Southeast Asia, the Nissan Ariya, Nissan’s 100% electric luxury coupé crossover, will make its first appearance.

 

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#t4tSgMotorshow2023: Nissan showcases its new Ariya and X-Trail e-Power at the #SingaporeMotoshow.

“Nissan’s long-term vision is built around electrification and vehicle intelligence technologies, with our innovation enabling exciting, confident, and safe journeys. We continue to pursue our goal of a zero-emission and zero-fatality society, with Singapore leading the way in Nissan ASEAN’s electrification ambition with the widest range of electrified vehicles,” says Nirmal Nair, Vice President, Nissan Importer Business Unit, Nissan ASEAN.

This ASEAN premiere also launches Nissan’s new electrified brand identity in Southeast Asia.

Sharing the limelight is the new Nissan X-Trail e-POWER premium SUV that targets families and c-suite executives looking for a new electrified vehicle.

The new generation SUV is built to enhance the driving experience and provide comfort.

It comes equipped with a new electric all-wheel drive system, called e-4ORCE.

Combined with the latest twin-motor e-POWER electrified powertrain, it promises an instantaneous yet smooth 100% electric drive without having the need for plug-in charging.

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Event Forecast: Singapore Motorshow 2023 Returns (12-15 Jan)

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Singapore Motorshow 2023 returns after a three year hiatus. In partnership with Mediacorp and sponsored by HL Bank, AIG and Motul, the show will be held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre with 25 participating brands.

The Singapore Motorshow 2023 will showcase new car models, concept cars, electric and electrified vehicles; as well as the Russ Swift stunt car performances; and the chance to meet Mediacorp celebrities.

The Singapore Motorshow 2023 will showcase new car models, concept cars, electric and electrified vehicles; as well as the Russ Swift stunt car performances; and the chance to meet Mediacorp celebrities.

With a key focus on sustainable driving, visitors can look forward to a variety of EV and Hybrid Electric Vehicles from brands such as the 100% electric-driven and pro-sustainability Polestar, Nissan, and MINI etc.

From 13 – 15 January 2023, visitors can look forward to special appearances by Mediacorp celebrities such as Pierre Png, Rebecca Lim, Elvin Ng, Kym Ng, and He Ying Yin etc. Radio DJs Kun Hua and Hazelle from Yes 933 will also be at Honda’s booth.

From 13 – 15 January 2023, visitors can look forward to special appearances by Mediacorp celebrities such as Pierre Png, Rebecca Lim, Elvin Ng, Kym Ng, and He Ying Yin etc. Radio DJs Kun Hua and Hazelle from Yes 933 will also be at Honda’s booth.

Subaru will also be featuring a cutaway display of their Extraordinary SUV Forester and Hyundai will be having a charity bidding session at the upcoming show with their “IONIQ 5 4WD LR INSPIRATION”.

 

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#t4tSgMotorshow2023: The #SingaporeMotoshow returns after a three year hiatus. Here’s Glen Tan – Dy Chairman and MD, Tan Chong – kicking off the show which will last until Sunday(15 Jan).

In its seventh installment, the Singapore Motorshow is presented by the Motor Traders Association of Singapore (MTA) in partnership with Mediacorp.

Visitors with a general public ticket will stand a chance to win the Subaru Impreza 5D 2.0i-S Eyesight AWD CVT worth S$90,800 (without COE), or Nissan Kicks e-POWER Premium worth S$76,800 (without COE).

Visitors with a general public ticket will stand a chance to win the Subaru Impreza 5D 2.0i-S Eyesight AWD CVT worth S$90,800 (without COE), or Nissan Kicks e-POWER Premium worth S$76,800 (without COE).

The four-day event will be held across two levels (3 and 4) of the Suntec Convention Hall, and expect 50,000 visitors.

See the sidebar below on ticket prices how to purchase tickets.

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CES 2023: Samsung Galaxy A14 5G in Singapore (February)

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

The new Samsung Galaxy A14 5G budget phone will be in Singapore in February 2023. Prices TBA.

The new Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is available in four colour choices: Black, Silver, Light Green and Dark Red.

The new Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is available in four colour choices: Black, Silver, Light Green and Dark Red.

Galaxy A14 5G features a multi-day battery, a huge leap in selfie quality, and convenient expandable storage, guaranteeing up to two generations of Android OS upgrades and up to four years of security updates.

The Galaxy A14 5G is the most affordable 5G smartphone in the Galaxy portfolio.

Key Features below.

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CES 2023: Samsung Presents Vision for Connected World

Friday, January 6th, 2023

For CES 2023, Samsung Electronics shares its vision of “Bringing Calm to Our Connected World”, through technologies that provide smarter and more intuitive experiences to enhance users’ lives.

Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of the DX (Device eXperience) Division at Samsung Electronics, introduces the theme of “Bringing Calm to Our Connected World”, the aim of which is to make life easier by connecting technology seamlessly.

Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of the DX (Device eXperience) Division at Samsung Electronics, introduces the theme of “Bringing Calm to Our Connected World”, the aim of which is to make life easier by connecting technology seamlessly.

During its press conference at CES 2023, Samsung Electronics and its partners came together to outline details about how they plan to build a better-connected world while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Below is a selection of their latest press releases from their CES 2023 Press Conference.

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CES 2023: TCL Showcases 98” Mini LED TV, Phone & Smart Homes

Friday, January 6th, 2023

TCL presented its home theater experiences and smart connected lifestyle ecosystem at its booth at CES 2023.

TCL’s Booth (#16915 & #16937, Central Hall) at CES 2023 spotlights the global brand’s ultra-large Mini LED QLED displays, gaming monitors, mobile devices, smart home appliances, sustainability commitments etc.

TCL’s Booth (#16915 & #16937, Central Hall) at CES 2023 spotlights the global brand’s ultra-large Mini LED QLED displays, gaming monitors, mobile devices, smart home appliances, sustainability commitments etc.

TCL’s interactive exhibit at its 1,600 square meter booth at CES 2023 includes its ultra-large-screen Mini LED QLED TV lineup and its latest award-winning sound bars offering cinema-quality audio in conjunction with the brand’s “Inspire Greatness” tagline.

The extra large screen of the 98-inch Mini LED TV employs many more Mini LEDs, with at least 2,000 local dimming zones bringing high contrast and over 2,000 nits peak brightness to images, driven by TCL’s light control algorithm to help reveal every detail in very bright and dark areas.

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CES 2023: Asus Vision of “Seeing An Incredible Future”

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

During its virtual launch event for CES 2023, Asus showcased new lineups which pushed the envelopes of performance, introduced glasses-free 3D displays, and added durability with new sustainable solutions.

Asus unveiled a huge slew of new products at its CES 2023 virtual launch event.

Asus unveiled a huge slew of new products at its CES 2023 virtual launch event.

Highlight is the ASUS Spatial Vision, the world’s first glasses-free 3D OLED laptop display technology, which provides a unique visual and working experience for creators.

“As we progress on this incredible journey towards sustainability, we continually leverage our technological leadership, data-driven rigor, and human-centered philosophy. Our goal is to ultimately create a net-zero enterprise that drives the shift towards a circular economy — with a responsible supply chain creating shared values for each and every one of us,” said ASUS Co-CEO S.Y. Hsu.

ASUS also announced its creator solutions including laptops with up to the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 HX series CPU and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs.

New products include ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED (H7604), Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602BZ), Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404), Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404), Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED (K6604), ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM, and ProArt Display PA279CRV.

A range of new commercial products was also announced, each delivering performance, versatility, and expandability for business.

Highlights included the new ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) a light and powerful commercial laptop crafted for business executives, the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) laptop for immersive gaming and versatility, and the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 router for high speeds and high security.

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Belkin Celebrates 40 Years with Greater Sustainability

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Belkin has embraced greater sustainability in the materials it uses in its products, as well as in its packaging.

Belkin is already on its way to becoming 100% carbon neutral in scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025. Its commitment to review all areas of the business has included a focus on reducing single use plastics in packaging which has seen up to 90% reduction in plastic usage in some products.

Belkin is already on its way to becoming 100% carbon neutral in scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025. Its commitment to review all areas of the business has included a focus on reducing single use plastics in packaging which has seen up to 90% reduction in plastic usage in some products.

In the name of sustainability, Belkin is adopting more responsible ways of building and packaging its consumer electronics products.

Beginning with its top selling mobile power products, several of Belkin’s most popular wireless chargers, power banks, wall chargers, and car chargers will receive updated product housing materials that consist of 73-75% post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) and plastic-free packaging.

Belkin is currently working towards carbon neutrality in scope 3 emissions.

Belkin is currently working towards carbon neutrality in scope 3 emissions.

The product transition will be rolled out beginning 2023 and will save an estimated 7,000 metric tons of carbon emissions and reduce CO2-eq emissions for these products by up to 67%.

More details below from the press release.

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