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Speaking about the record which he set, using the standard front-wheel-drive production estate with manual transmission and Performance Pack, Spanish racing driver and Seat brand ambassador Jordi Gené, said, “It was an indescribable feeling to get the best out of this car and to be the first to achieve this record.” The sports tourer benefits significantly from the Limited Front Slip Differential (VAQ) of the Seat Leon Cupra 280 and the six-speed manual gearbox.
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It's Official: Seat Has The Fastest Estate!

IN Seat, Leon, Leon ST, Cupra, Cupra 280, Seat Leon ST Cupra 280, Nurburgring, 'Ring.

The Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 lapped the Nurburgring in 7:58.12


The all-new Discovery Sport is the first member of the new Discovery family.
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New Discovery Sport Enters Town

IN Land Rover, Discovery Sport, Discovery, Sport, Wearnes Automotive, Jaguar Land Rover

Wearnes Automotive officially launches the all-new Discovery Sport at the Land Rover Showroom today


Although they all come from different manufacturers, if you were to ever park them side by side, all share the similar body shape; gone are the days where large sedans like these look like bricks and are as exciting as a plastic ruler. Now, they all look shapelier with beautiful (woah I actually said that) lines and curves. In fact, calling them sophisticated isn’t wrong as well.
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Value Up | Peugeot 508 Allure

IN Peugeot, 508, Allure, Peugeot 508, Peugeot 508 Allure, What The Pug Say, AutoFrance

Peugeot’s 508 sedan gets some midlife update to keep it relevant – lets see whether this one will share the same success story as its predecessor


Hence the dismal sales figure. The diesel version was brought in too, but looking at how Singaporeans are still not warming up to diesel, that didn’t fare well too.
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Making Good Sense | BMW X5 xDrive35i

IN BMW, X5, SAV, SUV, XDrive35i, XDrive, Beemer, BMW Asia

The new X5 was introduced last year with a rather big V8 engine and that made its popularity limited, but now with a more sensible 3.0-litre engine will it be more appealing?


Volkswagen’s latest digital creation can be clothed in “Reflex Silver”, “Gran Turismo Red”, “Lapiz Blue” or “Oryx White” and is now available to Gran Turismo 6 players for downloading.
Motorsports

A Virtual Sportscar You Would Want

IN Volkswagen, VW, Veedub, Das Auto, GTI, Supersport, GTI Supersport

GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo set to excite PlayStation fans; 503 bhp race car now available for downloading


Wireless software updates have become a top priority for automakers as customers have gotten used to downloading them on their smartphones. Ford seek to follow the example of Tesla Motors, which makes heavy use of over-the-air software updates to activate new features on its cars.
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Ford And Microsoft Partners Up

IN Ford, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, Microsoft Corporation, Wireless, Software

Ford Motor Company, with plans to beam down wireless software updates to its next generation of cars, has assigned Microsoft for the task


In selecting the S-Class as the winner of Women’s World Car of the Year 2014, Sue Baker, Chairman of the Southern Group of Motoring Writers and UK judge of WWCOTY, commented, “This is an outstanding accolade for a car which encompasses everything women want in a vehicle, namely a high calibre driving experience, impeccable safety credentials, top-notch comfort and high build quality, all at a justifiable price.
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Women Have Made Their Choice

IN Women's World Car Of The Year 2014, WWCOTY, 2014, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes, S-Class

The supreme winner of the Women's World Car Of The Year 2014 is…


This free service compares hundreds of insurance policies in seconds, and users can look forward to a transparent and unbiased comparison of prices and coverage amidst other policy features in just a few seconds. “GoBear’s goal is to make complex insurance products easy to understand, and accessible to all Singaporeans. We want to empower today’s users to make well-informed decisions 24/7, be it from their mobile, tablet or desktop,” says Andre Hesselink, Chief Executive Officer.
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A New Convenient Avenue For Your Insurance Needs

IN GoBear, Car, Travel, Insurance, Insurance premium, Car insurance, Travel insurance

GoBear makes comparing insurance premium a hassle-free affair


Handling wise, the Captur feels relatively tight and assuring with predictable body movements despite standing 100 mm taller than the Clio. The steering however, could do with slightly more weight and feel; while it’s God sent for driving around town, when you do want to have a little bit more fun, it seems a little inappropriate.
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Leave The Boring Crowd | Renault Captur dCi

IN Renault, Captur, DCi, Renault Captur dCi, French, Wearnes Automotive

If you want something small and unique for the daily grind, Renault has something for you


Initially available only to buyers in the Middle East, where it was launched in Dubai late last year, the Lagonda Taraf is being built in a strictly limited small series of no more than 200 cars. The return of Lagonda follows in the wake of other bespoke special projects by Aston Martin such as the creation of the extreme Aston Martin Vulcan supercar, Vantage GT3 special edition, One-77, V12 Zagato and the CC100 Speedster Concept.
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Meet The Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf

IN Aston Martin, Aston, Lagonda, Taraf, Lagonda Taraf, Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf, Gaydon

This super saloon will be available in both left and right hand drive with production limited to only 200 units


Well there are other family hatchbacks available out there you can park your money at, namely the Ford Focus, Mazda 3, Opel Astra, Renault Megane, Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Auris and BMW 116i even. Heck if you want something unconventional, you could even consider the new 5-door Mini. But Singaporeans have spoken and their choice, it seems, is still the Golf; like how the Corolla Altis is the ultimate choice if you’re looking for a family sedan.
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A Hole In One? | Peugeot 308 1.2 Allure

IN Peugeot, Pug, 308, 2015 Peugeot 308, Petrol, 308 Allure, What The Pug Say, 1.2 Turbo, Turbocharged

Peugeot’s Golf competitor arrives in its latest guise with one aim only – to take the crown as the best family hatchback


With that, I’m off to pay for my speeding ticket; the other thing M3 owners are too familiar with. This here encourages you to drive fast and it’s bloody hard to resist…
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Speed, You Know What I Mean | BMW M3

IN BMW, M, M3, Sedan, BMW M3, Munich Automobile

BMW’s M3 might have drawn some flak for going the force-fed route initially, but after spending time with it (and slapped with a speeding ticket), there’s so much to love…


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The Topless King | Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

IN Audi, A3, Cabriolet, Convertible, TFSI, Audi Centre Singapore, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

The new Audi A3 Cabriolet has grown and is more ‘BMW 120i Convertible’ than ‘Golf Cabriolet’. But is it good enough to be the king of the compact drop-tops?


As testing continues, the McLaren P1 GTR looks set to be one of the fastest to ever wear the famous McLaren ‘speed mark’. Through significant weight-saving measures and track-optimisation of the petrol-electric powertrain, McLaren P1 GTR will boast a power-to-weight ratio increase in excess of 10 percent over the road-going model, to more than 690 bhp per tonne.
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McLaren's P1 GTR To Debut At Geneva

IN McLaren, P1, GTR, McLaren P1, McLaren Technology Centre, Woking

An excess of 690 bhp per tonne power-to-weight ratio achieved through motorsport derived weight saving and powertrain optimisation


Researched in Japan, this book, now in its third edition, includes interviews with key people in the MX-5 story. Coverage includes development, launch details, the model’s evolution in all the major markets, motorsport, specials, and much, much more. The book also comes with a Foreword by Takao Kijima.
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New E-Book For MX-5 Fans!

IN Mazda, MX-5, Miata, Eunos Roadster, Roadster, Mazda MX-5, Veloce Books

'Mazda MX-5 Miata' by Brian Long is the book for fans of the world's favourite sportscar.


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Bag Of Surprise | BMW 435i Gran Coupe M-Sport

IN BMW, 4 Series, 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 er, 435i, Beemer, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited

BMW is filling every possible segment they could - this Gran Coupe is really worth a closer look


Aston Martin Racing competes at the highest level of GT racing, including a works team in the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Nürburgring 24 Hours; and works-supported entries in Blancpain GT Series and other major GT races. With its full range of GT racing cars ranging from the V8 Vantage GT4 – its entry-level race car aimed at those starting out in a GT career – through to the V12 Vantage GT3 and the V8 Vantage GTE, there is a clear progression path for drivers of any age looking to begin or develop their racing career.To apply for a place in the Evolution Academy, or to receive more information, contact Andrew Williamson on +44 (0)1295 754276, awilliamson@astonmartinracing.com or Warren Jones on
 +44 (0)1295 754165, wjones@astonmartinracing.com
Motorsports

Want To Be An Aston Martin Racer?

IN Aston Martin, Aston Martin Racing, Racing, Evolution Academy, Works Driver

Aston Martin Racing is launching a young driver programme, the Evolution Academy, which offers a coveted 2016 Aston Martin Racing works driver contract to the most successful participant of the season


Ok, let’s move on. The NX 300h looks rather radical compared to its peers in the segment though. There are bold lines, stunning creases, stylish head and rear lights; a lot of work went into designing the exterior itself. That front face with the highly detailed bumper finished with a one-piece spindle grille, looks ready to swallow anything in its way. The only downside are those wheels that still look undersized and out of place on the car. Oh, those are 18-inch mind you.
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Silent Night | Lexus NX 300h

IN Lexus, NX, 300h, Hybrid, Lexus NX300h, Borneo Motors

Lexus enters the German-dominated segment with its fresh offering, but beneath all that fancy sheetmetal, is there any real substance?


Developing 572 bhp and 700Nm of torque, together with a 100 kg weight reduction and shorter gearing, the Continental GT3-R is the fastest-accelerating Bentley ever. Capable of reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in just 3.8 seconds, the GT3-R is a Grand Tourer with the performance of a racer.
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Bentley's Continental GT3-R Debuts In Singapore

IN Bentley, Continental, GT3-R, Continental GT3-R, Wearnes Automotive

The rarest and most dynamic Continental is limited to just 300 examples to guaranteed exclusivity


On a Saturday night and when you have the urge to play Lewis Hamilton, the C250 remains capable. It thrusts forward with dignity, it overtakes on the expressway without feeling breathless and in a slalom we created, it changes directions in an assuring manner.
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I C What You Did There | Mercedes-Benz C250 AMG Line

IN Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, C-Class, C250, AMG Line

The main question here: Is it any better than the 328i and A4 2.0 TFSI?



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