VES 2018

[therock]

Altis got a 10k surcharge ? I am surprised!

?

I think it's in the neutral band now..

[mycar1234]

Aiyahhhh.....how many x say liao bros.....Nothing to do with air! nothing to do with car....basically nothing to do with anything....

It is just about ...money, money money....nothing but money, money, money,.....as the song goes!

Ya, all about money, LTA started it first and follow by AD, SE to blow it. All the motivation is about money and finally the balloon burst.

We should expected COE soften for coming bidding, check the car basic cost, avoid those high profit margin car from AD, this is all our hard earn money.

[Sugimoto]

Its very sad that cars that equipped with V6 like mine is going to be history on our local roads soon.

[ER-3682]

Its very sad that cars that equipped with V6 like mine is going to be history on our local roads soon.

It will still have,just needs to fork out more $$$$$    ,Got $$$$$ V12 also got.

[inlinesix]

https://paultan.org/2018/02/21/tesla-model-s-outsells-german-flagships-in-europe/

 

 

Tesla Model S outsells German flagships in Europe

In Cars, Hybrids, EVs and Alternative Fuel, International News, Tesla Motors / By Matthew H Tong /

21 February 2018 11:04 am

/ 14 comments

 

And so the day has arrived. According to Automotive News, the fully-electric Tesla Model S has, for the first time, outsold its German rivals in Europe, namely the W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, G11 BMW 7 Series and Audi A8.

In years past, the Model S has always been more popular than German flagships in the United States, but never in Europe. How times have changed! “This is an alarm for the traditional automakers such as Mercedes-Benz. It (the achievement) says a smaller but smarter brand such as Tesla can beat them at home,” said Felipe Munoz, an analyst with market researchers JATO Dynamics.

It has to be mentioned, however, that the Model S isn’t really a natural rival to the German flagships, as it’s closer in size to the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series, both of which sell in much higher numbers. Still, the Tesla is priced against the larger models, and the numbers do show that buyers are willing to put their money down for the relatively new brand and its tech.

With that, Germany’s premium brands are now under pressure to accelerate their plans for electric cars. Munoz said European automakers need to address the electrification faster because customers are showing more and more interest in such vehicles and it seems that the traditional industry “can’t deliver on time.”

Home » Cars » Tesla Model S outsells German flagships in Europe

Tesla Model S outsells German flagships in Europe

In Cars, Hybrids, EVs and Alternative Fuel, International News, Tesla Motors / By Matthew H Tong /

21 February 2018 11:04 am

/ 14 comments

 

And so the day has arrived. According to Automotive News, the fully-electric Tesla Model S has, for the first time, outsold its German rivals in Europe, namely the W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, G11 BMW 7 Series and Audi A8.

In years past, the Model S has always been more popular than German flagships in the United States, but never in Europe. How times have changed! “This is an alarm for the traditional automakers such as Mercedes-Benz. It (the achievement) says a smaller but smarter brand such as Tesla can beat them at home,” said Felipe Munoz, an analyst with market researchers JATO Dynamics.

It has to be mentioned, however, that the Model S isn’t really a natural rival to the German flagships, as it’s closer in size to the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series, both of which sell in much higher numbers. Still, the Tesla is priced against the larger models, and the numbers do show that buyers are willing to put their money down for the relatively new brand and its tech.

With that, Germany’s premium brands are now under pressure to accelerate their plans for electric cars. Munoz said European automakers need to address the electrification faster because customers are showing more and more interest in such vehicles and it seems that the traditional industry “can’t deliver on time.”

The market research firm revealed that sales of the Model S in Europe jumped 30% to 16,132 in 2017. Sales for the S-Class grew by three percent to 13,359, and the 7 series was down 13% to 11,735 units.

After years of dismissing Tesla, European luxury brands are now in the midst of preparing full-electric models to rival Tesla’s growing line-up. Jaguar will unveil the I-Pace soon, whereas Audi will debut its first volume EV, the e-tron quattro later in the year. Mercedes too will have its EQ C up and running the near future. They will go up against the Tesla Model X in the booming crossover market.

The Model X is a strong contender in Europe’s large premium SUV market. Its sales in the region last year were 12,000, which is about the same as the Porsche Cayenne and nearly 2,000 more than the BMW X6, according to JATO data.

Similarly, Porsche is also expected to unveil its Mission E later this year (sales slated to begin in 2019), a four-door performance sedan that will go against the Model S. Volkswagen on the other hand, will unveil the Vizzion concept next month at the Geneva motor show.

As for the Model 3, production is slightly delayed, but Tesla is slowly ramping up production of its smaller sedan that will compete with midsize and large premium sedans. The car has gone on sale in the US, but no sales were recorded by JATO in Europe last year.

Last week, Mazda announced that its research showed 60% of European drivers still see a positive future for the internal combustion engine, and that 33% of drivers said that if running costs were the same as an electric car, they would “prefer a petrol or diesel car.” Interesting times now, isn’t it? What do you guys think?

[inlinesix]

Read tomorrow ST.

 

There is a article from Christopher Tan on PM standard from Jul 1.

 

20k rebate is reserve for vehicle with ZERO PM.

[Wt_know]

Read tomorrow ST.

 

There is a article from Christopher Tan on PM standard from Jul 1.

 

20k rebate is reserve for vehicle with ZERO PM.

wah ... like that can offset $30k coe ... huat ah!

time to get a brand new Mini

Edited April 5, 2018 by Wt_know

[inlinesix]

wah ... like that can offset $30k coe ... huat ah!

time to get a brand new Mini

 

Bro, that's provided MINI-E is bought.

 

 

[therock]

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/only-electric-cars-will-qualify-for-20000-tax-rebate-from-july-under-new

 

 

SINGAPORE - Motor traders are appealing for a revision to an emissions scheme which they deem too stringent.

Come July 1, only full-electric cars - which are costlier and in limited supply - will qualify for the top-tier rebate of $20,000 under the Vehicular Emissions Scheme.

This new scheme, which replaces the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme this year, is a more stringent scheme of rebates and surcharges, and takes into account various pollutants besides carbon dioxide.

To qualify for the $20,000 rebate under the new scheme, cars must have a particulate matter (fine soot) reading of zero. Currently, particulate matter, which measures carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide levels of new cars, is not included.

As even the cleanest of cars with combustion engines will emit a small amount of particulate matter, none will qualify for the top-tier rebate.

Some, however, will qualify for the second-tier $10,000 tax break, including a diesel-powered Renault.

 

 

Only pure electric cars, which do not have tailpipes, will qualify for the $20,000 rebate. Currently, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric is the only mass market electric model available here.

"Most cars will fall into the tax surcharge brackets from July," said Mr Ron Lim, general manager of Nissan agent Tan Chong Motors.

There are two bands of surcharges: $10,000 and $20,000. These are worked into the car prices.

The Singapore Vehicle Traders Association, a body of parallel importers, has written to the National Environment Agency (NEA) to appeal against the zero limit on particulate matter. "We told them that it was too stringent, and impossible to meet," an association committee member said.

An NEA spokesman said: "We have received the feedback from motor traders and will inform the industry should there be any change."

Observers, however, said the NEA is unlikely to budge.

.... 

 

[Mockngbrd]

Gahmen vs you. Song bo. 

 

or this also can

 

 

 

 

bonus gif

 

Edited April 5, 2018 by Mockngbrd

[Mockngbrd]

Someone shared this recently. 

[Aaronlkl]

Gahmen vs you. Song bo.

 

 

or this also can

 

 

 

 

 

bonus gif

 

 

 

 

 

Kena milk and milk and milk...

Sibei song ah!

[Leo72]

Someone shared this recently. 

hmm...  the inspector write wrongly. HC refer to hydrocarbon which cannot exceed 300ppm for car registered between 2001 to 31st March 2014 but he wrote carbon level too high...  misleading... 

[DACH]

Someone shared this recently.

So what can the driver do?

Change new car?

[Cypher]

So what can the driver do?

Change new car?

Spark plugs, Catalytic converter, Oxygen sensor, EGR are some of the causes..

[DACH]

Spark plugs, Catalytic converter, Oxygen sensor, EGR are some of the causes..

That might cost quite a bit to fix.

[Ben5266]

So what can the driver do?

Change new car?

Clean engine. Or clear carbon deposits.

It could improves the combustion and reduce HC emission.

High HC is wasting petrol.

[Ben5266]

hmm...  the inspector write wrongly. HC refer to hydrocarbon which cannot exceed 300ppm for car registered between 2001 to 31st March 2014 but he wrote carbon level too high...  misleading... 

Inspector needs to attend course.....