“How often do you get to ask, ‘What if we created a GT-R without limits,’ and then actually get to build it?” said Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan’s senior vice president for global design. “This is a rare window in time when two big moments intersect: 50 years of Italdesign shaping the automotive world and 50 years of Nissan generating excitement through our iconic GT-R. So to celebrate this convergence, Nissan and Italdesign created this custom GT-R to mark 50 years of engineering leadership.”
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Nissan and Italdesign To Unveil Prototype

IN Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign, Nissan, GT-R, Nismo, 2018 Nissan GT-R NISMO, ItalDesign, Nissan GT-R50, Nissan Design Europe, Nissan Design America

Unique collaboration between the two names created a new prototype vehicle — the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign


“The new S60 is one of the most exciting Volvo cars we’ve ever made,” said HÃ¥kan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars. “It is a true driver’s car that gives us a strong position in the US and China saloon markets, creating more growth opportunities for Volvo Cars.”
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Volvo’s First Made In The USA Saloon Debuts

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, S60, Volvo S60, Made In USA, T6 Twin Engine AWD plug-in hybrid, T8 Twin Engine AWD plug-in hybrid, T5, T6, Scalable Product Architecture

Volvo Cars reveals the new S60 mid-size premium sports saloon at the company’s first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina


The exterior design shows BMW’s new styling language focusing on clarity, modernity and emotional engagement; a clear link to the BMW Concept 8 Series first unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in 2017. With exterior dimensions of 4,843 mm in length, 1,902 mm in width, 1,341 mm in height and a wheelbase of 2,822 mm, the two-door coupé definitely has presence on the roads. Additionally, the side view is dominated by dramatic surfaces: Whilst they curve inwards on the far side of the front wheels, they bulge outwards again in a real display of power above the rear wheels. The glass area tapers at the rear, accentuating the muscular shoulderline, while the side window graphic ends in a very tightly-angled version of the famous Hofmeister kink.
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BMW 8 Series Breaks Cover

IN BMW, 8 Series, 8 Series Coupe, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, M850i xDrive, 840d xDrive, 2018

The German automaker claims the new 8 Series offers sports car dynamics, fused with luxury and refinement


The event was graced by distinguished guests such as Mr. Raffaele Langella, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore, as well as top management from Automobili Lamborghini, along with Lamborghini Singapore’s Managing Director Mr. Melvin Goh, and Lamborghini Singapore’s Executive Director Mr. Andy Goh.
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A new era for the House of the Raging Bull

IN Lamborghini, Singapore, EuroSports Auto, Lambo, Leng Kee Road, 2018

The new premises on Leng Kee Road is Lamborghini Singapore’s largest showroom to date


In this, the award’s 20th anniversary edition, Ferrari took no fewer than six awards - this is the highest number for any manufacturer in any one year, bringing the total of Ferrari’s trophies up to 27, and a record number of wins for any sports car company.
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Ferrari’s turbocharged V8 gets awarded

IN Ferrari, Ferrari 488 Pista, 488 Pista, 3.9-litre V8, V8, 2018 International Engine of the Year, 720-cv, 800-cv, 2018, Italian

The 3.9-litre V8 takes the International Engine of the Year Award, for the third year running


The second-generation Super Series provides a new interpretation of McLaren design language, with a dedication to aerodynamics principles, and was singled out by the 40 international judges for its “innovative symbiosis of aesthetics and function”.
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720S Wins Red Dot 'Best Of The Best' Award

IN McLaren, 720S, McLaren 720S, 2018 Red Dot Design Awards, Best of the Best, Woking, UK, 2018

Second McLaren to claim the top design prize following the recognition of the 570S Coupe back in 2016


The result is a model that can be driven both on road and on track, while at the same time expressing all the beauty and innovation inherent in Ferrari’s road cars.
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One-off Ferrari SP38 Revealed

IN Ferrari, SP38, Ferrari SP38, Fiorano, Ferrari One-Off, One-Off Programme, Prancing Horse, Italian, Italy, 2018

The Ferrari SP38, the latest offspring from Ferrari’s One-Off programme, has been unveiled at Fiorano


The new generation of electric vehicles will be based on an architecture developed specifically for battery-electric models, which is scalable in every respect and usable across all models: the wheelbase and track width as well as all other system components, especially the batteries, are variable thanks to the modular building-block system. The vehicle concept is thus optimised to meet every requirement of a future-oriented, battery-electric model family. The basic architecture is suitable for SUVs, saloons, coupés and other model series.
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Peek Into The Future - Mercedes-Benz Launches New Brand For Electric Mobility

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, EQ, Concept EQ, Suntec City, Electric Car, 2018

Marking its first local presence at the EQ brand exhibition in Singapore, the Concept EQ premieres an innovative design and technology direction for Mercedes-Benz


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VW apprentices develops special Golf GTI

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, Next Level, VW, Golf GTI Next Level, VW Apprentice, Lake Wörthersee, Golf GTI Meeting, Wolfsburg, 2018

The team from Wolfsburg shows a Golf GTI ‘Next Level’ with 405 bhp


The new office is home to a team of 35 staff who will drive different aspects of the business for Pirelli from passenger cars, including foreign premium and prestige models, as well motorcycles.
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Pirelli Singapore's new downtown home

Located at 77 Robinson Road, the new office houses the team that handles regional work for the Italian tyre manufacturer.


This latest addition to the Exige range packs the advanced chassis, suspension and powertrain set-up from its more powerful stablemate, the track focused Exige Cup 430, with a recalibrated engine producing 410 hp at 7,000 rpm and 420 Nm on tap from 3,000 rpm to 7,000 rpm. The high-performance 3.5-litre, supercharged and charge cooled V6 engine, combined with a dry weight of just 1,054 kg, delivers a class-leading power to weight ratio of 389 hp per tonne; this also makes the Exige Sport 410 the lightest V6 Exige ever.
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Lotus Launches New Exige Sport 410

IN Lotus, Exige, Sport, Exige Sport 410, Exige Sport 350, Cup, Exige Cup 430, Lotus Exige Cup 430, UK

Available in Coupe and Roadster configurations, Lotus claims this is the ‘ultimate road car’, developed directly from the track focused Exige Cup 430


With the M DCT ‘box, the M2 Competition completes a standard standstill to 100 km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds (4.4 seconds with a 6-speed manual) - not that far off the Porsche 911 Carrera S (PDK) which needs 3.9 seconds, just for comparison’s sake. Top speed has been electronically limited to 250 km/h; but surprise, surprise, the car can be combined with the M Driver’s Package to raise the top speed to 280 km/h.
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Welcome the new BMW M2 Competition!

IN BMW, M2, M2 Competition, BMW M2 Competition, Competition, M, BMW M GmbH, Hockenheim Silver, 2018

BMW’s M division claims a 'fresh benchmark' in the compact high-performance car segment with this one


Of the nearly 126,000 vehicles registered worldwide, Ford reported 81,866 of those were registered in the United States where the Mustang is manufactured, meaning just over one-third of all Mustang registrations are occurring in export markets. Ford sold 13,100 Mustangs in Europe - consisting of the U.K, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Romania, Sweden and Switzerland - last year according to the company’s own data, even outselling the Porsche 911 in 13 European markets.
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The World's Best-Selling Sports Coupe Is…

IN Ford, Mustang, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang GT, Ford Mustang Bullitt, 2018

Surprise, surprise - Ford sold 125,809 Mustang coupes and convertibles in 146 countries just last year


Test drivers focused specifically on Polestar 1’s torque vectoring system, enabled by two rear electric motors with individual planetary gear sets. Chassis balance was further optimised thanks to the advantages of testing on ice, allowing the test drivers to better analyse and react to the car’s behaviour while driving. “Now we look forward to introducing the car to the Chinese public for the first time, a key market for Polestar,” concludes Thomas Ingenlath.
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Polestar 1 Heads To Auto China

IN Polestar, 1, Polestar 1, Electric hybrid, Hybrid, GT, GT Coupe, Thomas Ingenlath, Auto China 2018, 2018

Following its successful dynamic test drive, the Polestar 1 heads to Auto China 2018


Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, the Velar is available with a choice of two powertrains, ranging from a responsive 247 bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol to the potent 375 bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine.
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Velar Is Most Beautiful Car In The World

IN Land Rover, Range Rover, Range Rover Velar, Velar, SUV, Jaguar Land Rover, 2018, World Car Design of the Year, New York International Auto Show

Range Rover’s Velar has been judged and named the most beautifully designed vehicle on the planet, winning the World Car Design of the Year title


The Polestar 1 is an electric performance hybrid GT coupé which produces 600 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque, while offering 150 km of pure electric driving range - this is the longest of any hybrid car in the world, to date.
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Pre-Order Book Opens For Polestar 1

IN Polestar, 1, Polestar 1, Electric hybrid, Hybrid, GT, GT Coupe, Thomas Ingenlath, 2018

This marks the latest step for Polestar, while the Polestar 1 continues with its first public appearance at the ongoing 2018 Geneva International Motor Show


The Audi e-tron prototype offers a preview of the first all-electric model from the brand. “Audi sets an important milestone for the company’s future with its first purely electrically powered model,” said Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG.
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Meet The Audi e-Tron Prototype

IN Audi, E-tron, Audi e-tron, Geneva Motor Show, SUV, Audi AG, Rupert Stadler, 2018

A preview of the first purely electric-powered model from the brand, it promises a comfortable and spacious interior - long range will make it suitable for everyday use


BP23 will carry an as-yet unannounced name, rather than the alphanumerical nomenclatures used by the McLaren Sports Series and Super Series; this name, together with the maximum possible speed, will be disclosed nearer to the car’s reveal.
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McLaren To Build A Hyper GT

IN McLaren, BP23, McLaren BP23, Hyper GT, Ultimate Series, McLaren Special Operations, Geneva Motor Show 2018

Next new model to join the Ultimate Series, following the McLaren Senna, features centrally-mounted driving position inspired by the F1 road car


Committed to offering both individuals and corporate car owners the tyre safety they deserve, Michelin has partnered Hock Tyre Group to launch Tyreplus in Singapore. “Michelin is committed to offering both individuals and corporate car owners the tyre safety they deserve. This strategic partnership with Hock Tyre Group has enabled us to bring Tyreplus into Singapore,” said Mr Chan Hock Sen, Country Director of Michelin Singapore.
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Tyreplus opens first outlet in Singapore

IN Tyreplus, Tyre and maintenance services, Michelin, Hock Tyre Group, Groove Glove, Singapore, 2018

Tyre and maintenance service centre offers vehicle-related services; competitive prices promised


As a festival of ideas and innovation for Asia, this event has the widest geographical reach, accounting for more than 60% of the world’s population.
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The Race for Efficiency

IN Shell, Make The Future Singapore Festival, Shell Singapore, Race For Efficiency, 2018

Futuristic cars to compete in ‘Race For Efficiency’ at Shell’s Make The Future Singapore Festival



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