On 23rd September 2003, BMW Motorrad launched the M 1000 R roadster and M 1000 RR racing-homologated superbike at Handlebar at Gillman Barracks. Folks, this was a sight to behold, with many bike enthusiasts, including those from the BMW bike community, turning up to grace the event.
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BMW Motorrad M 1000 R and M 1000 RR Launched in Singapore

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Roadster M 1000 R and racing-homologated M 1000 RR superbike are now yours for the taking - if you dare.


Back in the 1960s, Toyota was looking to break the domination of Western luxury brands in the Japanese domestic chauffeur-driven car market. The Century was the result in 1967, and has been favoured by captains of industry in the Land of the Rising Sun ever since, powered initially by a V8, then a V12 for the second generation, and a hybrid V8 for the third generation. They were all sedans too. Enter the fourth generation Toyota Century in 2023. Code-named G70, this looks like Japan's answer to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. However, it still embodies
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Toyota's Latest-Generation Century Is Now An SUV

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Higher-riding Century brings Japanese-style chauffeured luxury to captains of industry.


No, seriously, it's just easier to refer to the Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Mulliner as the Bentayga EWB Mulliner. Bentley says that
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Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner Launched

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Bentayga EWB Mulliner brings more space and luxury to sir and ma'am.


Monterey Car week saw Lamborghini unveil its Lanzador concept which the Sant'Agata Bolognese firm calls
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Lamborghini Lanzador Concept Unveiled

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Moterey Car Week attendees got a glimpse into Lamborghini's electric future with the Lanzador.


$195,888 without COE, accurate at the time of this article. That's what the next-gen Ranger Raptor costs in Singapore. Desire a perfect balance of power and versatility in your commercial vehicle? Read on.
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The Next-Gen Ford Ranger Raptor Is Now Available In Singapore

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Pickup truck enthusiasts rejoice for the Ranger Raptor cometh!


This current seventh-generation RZ34 Fairlady Z has been around since 2022, and Nissan has freshened things up with the 2024 model year. Let’s kick things off with some spice. The Fairlady Z NISMO’s front grille, front and rear bumpers, fender mouldings, side sill protectors, rear spoiler, and rear LED fog lamps are NISMO exclusive and serve to increase downforce while improving aerodynamic performance. The front grille mesh, which is also used in the 2024 Nissan GT-R, has a honeycomb design with low airflow resistance and works with the wind-skimming air guide slope to maximize cooling efficiency. The new 19-inch forged aluminium glossy black rims offer better rigidity and weight reduction despite increased rim width.
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Nissan Launches 2024 Fairlady Z in Japan

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A number of models feature in the 2024 Fairlady Z line-up.


Harley-Davidson has been building iconic motorcycles since 1903. To celebrate its 120th anniversary, a four-day event called Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival saw moto enthusiasts worldwide descend in record numbers upon venues across the Milwaukee area.
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Record Attendance at 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

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Harley-Davidson celebrates 120 years of moto culture.


Believe it or not, the Toyota Land Cruiser is 72 years old now. Originally launched as the Toyota BJ in 1951, the Land Cruiser has been a staple of the rough and tumble worldwide. Aussies have a saying that goes something like, “if you want to head bush, take a Land Rover. But if you want to come back out again, take a Land Cruiser.” Toyota’s legendary reliability and simplicity meant that the Land Cruiser rarely broke down, and when it did, it was relatively easy to fix with a rock and some string while deep off the beaten track.
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Toyota Land Cruiser Lives On!

IN Toyota, Land Cruiser, Lives on, 250 Series, 70 Series, JDM, Worldwide

250 Series Worldwide, 70 Series Japan-only.


7 minutes 3.121 seconds or 6.179 seconds quicker than the regular 718 Cayman GT4 RS around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. That's what the Manthey Kit brings to the table, and will be available from Porsche Centres worldwide.
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Manthey Kit for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Announced

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The Manthey Kit is specially optimised for use on track.


And what alluring wheels they are. 21-inch forged alloy rims, 9.5J- and 10.5J-width front and rear respectively, wear 275/35ZR21 and 325/30ZR21 AML-mark Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tyres in the first OEM application for this brand new tyre.
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ASTON MARTIN DB12 PREVIEWED IN SINGAPORE

Singapore is the first Asian stop for the brand new DB12.


With the latest 5 Series being unveiled recently, we were secretly expecting BMW M to come along not too long thereafter with their hotted up M5. And BOY didn't they disappoint, because word from the good folks at M is that there will be an M5 Touring alongside its sedan sibling, both of which are under development. Just like its sedan sibling, the M5 Touring will feature a completely new partially electrified drivetrain to meet emissions compliance. This is, of course, a stepping stone toward complete electrification.
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BMW M Confirms Development of M5 Touring

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2024 will see the new M5 Touring unveiled to the world.


During the Meetup, you'll have the convenience of parking your vehicles right outside Stamford Tyres' workshop, making it easy for you to jump right into the action.
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Revving Up Fatherhood

Bridgestone is hosting a special meetup for dads at Stamford Tyres on Saturday, 17 June 2023, and you're invited!


In case you're not familiar with the MINI Cooper S Countryman, here's a bit of a refresher. A two-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine puts down 178hp and 280Nm of torque through its front wheels and dusts off the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds. More so than that, it has five usable seats and features 450 litres of luggage space when configured as such. Drop the side and middle seat into a three-seater configuration, and 1,000-litres of cargo capacity opens up. Drop the remaining rear seat, and liberate an additional 390 litres of minivan-esque volume for moving stuff about.
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MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Uncharted Edition...

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... is a mouthful for a Mini, but looks eye-wateringly alluring!


If you think that
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Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition Unveiled

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Unveiling done at the "Japan. Endless Discovery." exhibit marking 100 years since Le Mans was first run.


Guess who's back, back again. Maserati is finally back on track, after the MC12 left the tarmac back in the early 2000s. Autodromo Varano de’ Melegari was the setting for the car's track debut high-performance GT2, the car that epitomises the House of the Trident’s return to racing. The shakedown at the Parma circuit is the precursor to a series of events marking the run-up to the official unveiling of the car at the end of June in Belgium, at the 24 Hours of Spa.
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Maserati back in competition in the GT Championship

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Maserati is back in contention for the GT championship, rocking up in the new GT2.


And Toyota will be bringing the heat as well, rocking up with its 2023-specification GR010 Hybrid, an evolution of the hypercar that won 10 of the 12 races it participated in since its 2021 debut. Pre-season testing showed good promise as well, with tweaks to optimise reliability and drivability as well as reducing overall weight. Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López will team up for their fifth consecutive season, at the wheel of the #7 GR010 Hybrid. In the #8 sister car, Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa will aim to repeat their world title and Le Mans wins from 2022.
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Toyota Gazoo Racing set for Sebring showdown

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Toyota Gazoo Racing is now defending its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles, starting with an exhilirating 1000 Miles of Sebring.


The new drivetrain is set to feature in its next plug-in hybrid replacement after the Aventador. Aside from the fact that it will be the marque's first plug-in hybrid, the main highlight statistic of the model, codenamed LB744, is the fact that it will get an output in excess of 1,000bhp. What’s more, the LB744 is the first supercar to be fitted with a 100% carbon fibre front structure. Carbon fibre is also used for the front cone structures to ensure added safety, plus a substantial reduction in weight. This car will also be different from the Lamborghini Sian, which pioneered the use of electric power in any raging bull courtesy of supercapacitors. The LB744 would instead be run with lithium-ion batteries.
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Lamborghini reveals information on plug-in hybrid Aventador replacement

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The time has come to retire Lamborghini’s legendary combustion V12 engine, and the Italian marque has revealed fresh details on its replacement.


This is a tried and tested formula from Mercedes - take a loud boisterous engine, throw it into one of their cars, and magic happens. In the past, this would have meant a guzzling V8 or V12, with lots of other performance trinkets that turn their cars into undercover street weapons. However, due to tighter emission standards and the quest for cleaner cars, Mercedes has replaced this formula with smaller displacements. The new Mercedes CLS 53 for example now comes with a smaller turbocharged inline-6 banger. It still retains its four-wheel drive system and other performance parts, but is it enough to still be worthy of its AMG title? Downsized engine, upsized fun
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Mercedes CLS 53 - Regal Rowdiness

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Want something that can pounce on most supercars on the road, and wake up the entire neighbourhood, whilst still looking discreet? Let me introduce you to the Mercedes CLS 53.


Formula 1 is back after the winter break, and this season promises more action and close fights. Aston Martin, aside from their new signing with Fernando Alonso, will be showcasing its ultra-luxury SUV, the DBX707, as the official FIA Medical Car for Formula 1. The DBX707 is the no-compromise, fully loaded variant of the DBX, and has received significant engine, transmission, suspension, and brake upgrades. These upgrades make it the (at the time of writing) the most powerful SUV on the planet.
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Aston Martin unleashes the DBX707 For the Formula 1 2023 Season

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Aston Martin DBX707, the world’s most powerful luxury SUV, is the new Official FIA Medical Car of Formula 1.


But, that’s not what Lamborghini’s Polo Storico club thinks. In line with the Italian marque’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the club has kickstarted its celebrations by taking part in the ICE motoring event and international concours d’elegance. The best bit? It’s held in the beautiful setting of the St. Moritz frozen lake.
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A weekend on ice for Automobili Lamborghini’s Polo Storico

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You wouldn’t normally throw classic Lamborghini cars onto ice… right?



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