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The standard naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine is dead; long live the 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid. The 2026 RAV4 packs a hybrid powertrain with Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system equipped, which sees major improvements to the power control unit and battery for improved output and efficiency. The new RAV4 hybrid makes 226 horsepower when paired with standard front-wheel drive—the first for the model—or 236 horsepower with all-wheel drive. The FWD RAV has 23 more hp than the outgoing front-drive gas model, while the AWD version sees a 17-hp increase over the previous AWD hybrid. Toyota hasn’t released fuel economy figures yet. The GR Sport is Toyota’s first true performance-oriented RAV—although, it’s still not a full GR model. It’s powered by the PHEV powertrain and with AWD, making a properly powerful 320 horsepower, which means it should be even quicker to 60 miles per hour than the outgoing RAV4 Prime, which got there in 5.5 seconds. Visual cues like the larger front grille with the GR badge set the RAV4 GR Sport apart from the rest of the lineup (and it looks suspiciously similar to the GR Corolla’s updated grille), as do the special 20-inch wheels, rear roof spoiler, and interior, which is lined with suede and faux leather accents. The 2026 RAV4 goes heavy on screens with a standard 10.5-inch central touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Buyers can opt for a larger 12.9-inch touchscreen on certain models. Every version of the RAV runs a new generation of Toyota’s Audio Multimedia system that promises to be quicker and even more responsive, complete with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual Bluetooth compatibility, and for the first time, a static home button. The 2026 RAV is also the first Toyota with the brand’s Safety Sense 4.0 safety suite, which has all the same technology as the previous system—adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking, etc—but with enhanced hardware and detection capabilities.

Can't believe that no one has been talking about COE on MCF for almost a week! I guess most must have already gotten their rides (new or used), and maybe a handful like me, are unwilling to fork out a 6 dig sum just for the rights to own a car (for 10 years). OK, new year must start new thread and here you go. As usual, Good luck to those vested! The details of the January 1st open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) are as follows: Tender opens: Monday, 5 January 2026, 12 noon Tender closes: Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 4.00 pm Tender results: Wednesday, 7 January 2026 (Available on the www.onemotoring.lta.gov.sg) The total quota available for this tender is 3,218 for the following vehicle categories: NON-TRANSFERABLE CATEGORIES Category A : Cars (up to 1,600cc and maximum power up to 97kW (130bhp); and fully electric car with maximum power up to 110kW (147bhp)) => 1,285 Category B : Cars (above 1,600cc or maximum power above 97kW (130bhp); and fully electric car with maximum power above 110kW (147bhp)) => 824 Category D : Motorcycles => 544 TRANSFERABLE CATEGORIES Category C : Goods Vehicles and Buses => 287 Category E : Open Category => 278

Launched in mainland China during Shanghai Auto show 2025, Nio's Firefly is making it's way to the shores of Singapore in Q1 of 2026 according to Straits Times (ST) article here: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/motoring/chinese-ev-brand-nio-to-be-launched-in-singapore-in-first-quarter-of-2026 The Firefly has unique signature lights consisting of three circles for the front as well as around the back. Tires are 215/50 with 18" alloy rims. According to ST's article, Singapore will be the first ASEAN country to get the Right Hand Drive (RHD) international version of the Firefly as Nio starts it's expansion outside of the ultra competitive mainland China market. Dimensions of the hatchback Firefly are as follows. Length: 4,003mm (relatively short) Width: 1,781mm (relatively narrow) Height: 1,557mm Wheelbase: 2,615mm Unique C-pillar (loop) design of the Firefly. Selected specification details known so far: Front suspension: MacPherson strut Rear suspension: 5 link multi-way Minimum turning radius: 4.7m (makes for a short turning circle of 9.4m) Unladen weight: 1,492kg Power train: 105kW Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) electric motor producing 200Nm of torque. Should be a fun car to drive. Would also qualify in Cat A territory here in Singapore without having to de-tune the power train! 🤙 Century sprint time: 8.2s (Will be one of the fastest Cat A rides in Singapore) Nio says that models exported to Europe will have a retuned suspension and steering system to suit local market tastes. Hopefully Singapore gets the Conti tuning to make the ride more premium feeling. High voltage battery details: LFP chemistry and sized at 42.1kWhr. High voltage battery supplier is Sunwoda. The interesting and unique feature of Nio high voltage battery pack is that it can be swapped out!🫡 See details further below. Driving range: 330km (WLTP) AC charging: 11kW (three-phase) DC charging: 100kW. 29 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. Drive train efficiency: 14.5kWhr / 100 km (claimed under WLTP test conditions) The Firefly comes with a 92L front trunk. The rear cargo space is rate around 400L and with the back seats folded down - grows to 1,345L. Decent, but not that great either. Nio is famous for their battery swapping technology and the Firefly is designed for this. The Fireflys would use Nio's fifth-generation swap stations. The main question is if Nio and it's Authorized Distributor (Wearnes Automotive) can get their act together by placing a few battery swap stations in strategic locations around Singapore - it would remove any range anxiety and overcome the short driving range (330km) of the 42.1kWhr high voltage battery pack. The added bonus of not having to fight over the plug and a five minute swap makes life convenient for owners. The Firefly still has a plug, so if one wants to top up charge (either AC or DC), it's still possible. There is also the benefit of having a lower OMV when importing the Firefly with a small high voltage battery pack. Which means the high spec version with no cut down features can be on the road due to the VES and EEAI rebates currently in place. For future owners, this will reduce upfront costs and make it more competitive compared to those EVs that have the traditional fixed high voltage batteries. The risk is the high monthly fee that Nio and Wearnes Automotive will charge owners for using the swap stations. If the costs are the same as charging from a plug - it'll be a winner for all. Initially, the Firefly will come with the large high voltage battery pack. Competition for the Firefly will be: (1) Dongfeng Box; (2) BYD Atto 2; (3) BYD Dolphin; (4) Seres 3; (5) Hyundai Kona electric; (6) GWM Ora Good Cat; (7) Geely / Proton Emas 5 (should be coming around the same time as the Firefly). Will a follow up post on the interior of Nio Firefly.

The ES90 will be revealed to the world on March 5. Follow the livestream via es90event.volvocars.com The new Volvo ES90 is powered by 800-volt technology, helping to create a car that goes further and charges faster than any electric Volvo before The ES90 can add up to 300 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes of charging and offers a driving range of up to 700 kilometres The ES90 also brings new progress in efficiency and sustainability, thanks to recycled and natural materials, and more

Start with this Singapore will face South Korea in Seoul in their first match of the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers. LIVE on Thursday 16 November 2023 from 6.50pm to 9pm