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AsiaOne
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Skyworth K review, a car that's as effective as a household appliance — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Skyworth K review: A car that's as effective as a household appliance I first came across the brand Skyworth at Giant Hypermarket Tampines. It was many years ago, and I happened to see a Skyworth TV on sale there for a very attractive price. The family's TV set needed replacing anyway, so I figured there was little harm in giving this low-priced option a try... » READ MORE 2. I visit Swensen's Unlimited's new concept, and now I'm contemplating holding my wedding here For the past few months, I have been hunting for a venue to hold my wedding ceremony. I had considered numerous hotels and up until recently, it never occurred to me to hold the occasion in a restaurant... » READ MORE 3. Zheng Geping gets surprise birthday celebration on drama set He thought it was time to film, only to be surprised with a chorus. Local actor Zheng Geping turned 61 yesterday (May 27), and his family as well as the crew and cast members on the set of their drama The Cellphone Swap threw him a surprise celebration... » READ MORE 4. Poly grad hopes to solve food delivery spillage problem with innovative GRIPBox In 2022, she got a D7 for Mathematics for her O-level exam. Three years later, Nallathambi Kavya is not only a fresh poly graduate but a founder of a start-up named GRIP, which aims to solve the woes of food delivery riders... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: More firms raise salaries in 2024 than in 2023 — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. More firms raise salaries in 2024 than in 2023 More firms increased their employees' wages in 2024, compared to the year before, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in a report on Wednesday (May 28). The proportion of firms that raised employees' wages increased to 78.3 per cent in 2024, up from 65.6 per cent in 2023, according to MOM's report on wage practices for 2024... » READ MORE 2. Skyworth K review: A car that's as effective as a household appliance I first came across the brand Skyworth at Giant Hypermarket Tampines. It was many years ago, and I happened to see a Skyworth TV on sale there for a very attractive price. The family's TV set needed replacing anyway, so I figured there was little harm in giving this low-priced option a try... » READ MORE 3. Francis Ng's son claps back at negativity about his appearance: 'Don't waste your words' Celebrities often get comments about their looks, and it seems that not even their children are exempt from criticism. Recently, a netizen in Hong Kong ran into Feynman Ng, the son of veteran actor Francis Ng and his Singaporean former actress wife Ong Lay Pheng, and posted a photo with him on Xiaohongshu... » READ MORE 4. Special offers and wildlife experiences at Mandai attractions in celebration of SG60 Mandai Wildlife Group is rolling out a series of offers and wildlife experiences at the Singapore Zoo and other attractions at Mandai Wildlife Reserve to celebrate Singapore's 60th birthday... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Skyworth K review: A car that's as effective as a household appliance, Lifestyle News
I first came across the brand Skyworth at Giant Hypermarket Tampines. It was many years ago, and I happened to saw a Skyworth TV on sale there for a very attractive price. The family's TV set needed replacing anyway, so I figured there was little harm in giving this low-priced option a try. It went on to serve us well for several years, despite its budget price tag. And if that's the kind of quality we can expect from Skyworth, then it certainly bodes well for the brand's first ever car to go on sale here. What is Skyworth? Skyworth is a Chinese conglomerate that mainly deals with electronics, and it is a big name in China when it comes to appliances like TVs, refrigerators, washing machines and the likes. Think of them as the Chinese equivalent to Samsung if you will. Its venture into cars is a rather complex story though, but the gist is that Skyworth wanted to dip its toes into the fast-growing Chinese EV market. This resulted in a convoluted sequence of new companies, acquisitions, and rebrandings that took over a decade to pan out. Ultimately, Skyworth Auto (the car company) emerged as a joint venture between Skyworth Group (the electronics maker) and Skywell Group (a bus manufacturer). [[nid:714209]] Its first car had a very puzzling launch. Initially announced as the Skywell ET5 when it was unveiled in late 2020, it was renamed as the Skyworth EV6 shortly afterwards. Adding to the confusion, the car is branded under various names in export markets, such as Elaris, Imperium, Fregata, Nebka and Polytron. The car has eventually made its way to Singapore, and Skyworth has decided to give it simpler name, perhaps for easier brand recall. So simple in fact that it consists of just one letter, K. OK, so what are the features of the Skyworth K? Messy beginnings and weird names aside, the Skyworth K does come across as a relatively competent electric crossover SUV. The design is straightforward and contemporary, if somewhat ordinary. The Skyworth K lacks the bold flourishes of some of the other Chinese EVs on the market, and it is probably a car that would blend in with the crowd easily. Its clean-cut lines though hide the car's dimensions pretty well, and the Skyworth K is actually a rather large car. It measures in at a fairly lengthy 4,720mm long, and the wheelbase of 2,800mm is extremely generous as well. What that means is that the Skyworth K boasts one of the most spacious interiors in its segment, especially for rear passengers. The amount of legroom is best described as cavernous, as if you can hear your voice echo if you shout into the space. There are useful practical bits too, like the three-pin socket that sits alongside the two USB ports right below the rear air con vents. One can imagine all sorts of uses for it, such as powering a mini vacuum to keep the interior spick and span, or keeping your kids' portable gaming device fully juiced on long road trips. Likewise, boot space stands at a decent 467 litres, which is pretty generous in this midsize SUV segment, and is good enough for weekly grocery runs for an average family. Up front, the Skyworth K keeps things uncomplicated, with the now-common large touchscreen (12.8 inches in size in this case) taking centre stage. Unfortunately, while the graphics look sharp, the user interface is not the easiest to navigate around - its poorly labelled menus required some exploring to figure out. The software could do with improvements too, as it doesn't always seem to be very responsive. While there is wireless Apple CarPlay, the connection can sometimes be patchy and inconsistent, and the system does take a while to load properly. Interestingly, there is a row of physical switches for some of the climate control functions below the air con vents. While useful, the design of the buttons looks suspiciously familiar to those you'll find on some Mercedes-Benz models. How does the Skyworth K drive? OK is pretty much the right descriptor here. While it drives pretty alright, it doesn't stand out in any particular way. The Skyworth K has all the quiet refinement one would expect from any decent EV, and the ride is soft and soothing enough to cope with most road surfaces, although it does tend to get a little bit unsettled over harsher bumps. Likewise, the steering does its job of getting you around corners, but it feels overly light and devoid of feel. It is easy to manoeuvre, no doubt, but you get the sense that it is just going through the motions with zero enthusiasm whatsoever. Interestingly, the electric drivetrain produces a handy 201hp and 320Nm of torque, which puts it well into COE Category B. It is quite a heavy car though at nearly two tonnes, so the generous power output is probably a necessary measure to deal with the weight. As a result, while the Skyworth is not exactly blazing fast, with 0-100km/h coming in at 9.6 seconds, there's enough responsiveness to get you going when you need it to. Is the Skyworth K worth it? Well, the Skyworth K's price tag of $179,888 with COE (as of May 2025) is definitely very OK, considering its Cat B market positioning. There are very few EVs within its price range that can offer the same kind of power and interior space certainly. It is, by and large, a competent and practical electric family SUV, although the buggy infotainment software does need ironing out. It certainly excels with its interior packaging however, with lots of room inside to accommodate even the largest sized occupants. In a way, the Skyworth K very much lives up to its brand name, in that it is probably the ideal ride for people who treat cars the same way as they would a washing machine or TV. It is the perfect appliance of a car, in other words, which isn't all that surprising considering the company's roots. [[nid:712933]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Polytron introduces first domestic-branded BEV in Indonesia
Indonesian consumer electronics manufacturer Polytron, owned by the local Djarum Group, entered the domestic vehicle market this week with the launch of a locally-assembled battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, produced in partnership with China's Skyworth Automobile Intelligence Company Ltd. Polytron, more widely known in Indonesia as a producer of TVs, refrigerators, air conditioning systems and other household electronics, began producing battery-powered motorcycles in 2022. Polytron this week became the first Indonesian company to introduce a domestically branded BEV, the G3 medium-sized SUV, based on the Skyworth K model, which is also available in other markets in South-east Asia. It has a driving range of 402 km and is powered by lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) 52 kW batteries. Polytron claims that the G3 (and G3+) are more than the result of a rebadging exercise, but rather the product of a deeper product development collaboration between the two companies – including local hardware and software development. The vehicles are produced at a plant in Kudus, in Central Java, mainly from knocked-down parts imported from China. The two companies have set a target of producing around 10,000 Polytron BEVs in the next three years, mainly for the local market. "Polytron introduces first domestic-branded BEV in Indonesia" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand.
