The entry-level RS we have here today is the RS3 sedan. Now in a compact saloon form, this pocket powerhouse packs 394 bhp and a whopping 480 Nm of torque in that little body.
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Audi RS3 Sedan TFSI Quattro | Rocket Racoon

IN Audi, Quattro, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, Singapore, RS, RS3, Turbo, 5-pot

Audi’s new compact rocket now comes in a 400 PS (or 394 bhp, but 400 PS sounds sexier) handsome sedan form - we take a blast in it


In its place, however, is this petrol-powered version.
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Peugeot 3008 1.6 Allure | Roar Little Lion, Roar

IN Peugeot, 3008, Allure, 1.6 petrol turbo, 3008 1.6 turbo, French crossover, Crossover, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 3008 1.6 Turbo, AutoFrance, Vantage Automotive, 2017

The attractive 3008 no longer has a diesel option, and its replacement is this new petrol 1.6-litre turbo variant


That would be ideal for Mercedes-Benz. But unfortunately, consumers in that particular market are a unique lot; a one-size-fits-all theory doesn’t work here. Which is why there is the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Jaguar XJ, Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide and, depending on how far you’d like to enjoy the finer things in life, Rolls-Royce’s Ghost. There are different models for different preferences.
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Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso | His Royal Sportiness

IN Maserati, Quattroporte, GranLusso, Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso, V6, 3.0-litre, Maserati Quattroporte V6, Luxury Sedan, Trident, Tridente Automobili, 2017

Maserati's Quattroporte outshines its competitors with its sporty character - how else can it impress the $400k club?


Powered mainly by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine, that on its own, pushes out a decent 181 bhp and 290 Nm of torque. But coupled with the huge battery that sits under the rear boot, the combined power output is a rather heady 252 bhp and a cumulative torque figure of 420 Nm. This enables the hybrid 3-Series to hit 100 km/h from standstill in 6.1 seconds and propels it to a 225 km/h top speed.
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BMW 330e iPerformance | Electrifying

We test the first model in BMW’s performance range - the 330e packs some hybrid punch while retaining its 3-Series drive characteristics


With this 252 bhp variant (the base model gets 190 bhp), Quattro is standard. The lovely new chassis platform known as 'MLB-Evo chassis' yields a car that is lighter, more playful and nimble on the road. Steering inputs are precisely executed and while a little on the light side, never feels vague. I’d dare say the combination of a strong power output and sublime handling almost makes this A5 quite S5-like! I enjoyed driving it more than I did the 3.0-litre S4.
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Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Quattro | Evolutionary

The second generation A5 is even better before. Based on Audi’s MLB-Evo chassis, the new car is both great to drive and practical to boot!


A little steep for most, I agree. But what if I tell you there’s an alternative that you could consider?
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Volkswagen Tiguan TSI R-Line | Hot-hatch On Stilts

IN Volkswagen, Tiguan, R-Line, VW, SUV, Volkswagen Tiguan TSI R-Line, 220 bhp, Volkswagen Centre SIngapore, 2017

What looks like an SUV but acts like a hot-hatch? This one…


Front bumper with extra large air intakes? Lovely. Bulges on the bonnet? Aggressive. Pronounced shoulder lines and wide wheel arches at every corner? Striking, yes. Detailed rear bumper for better aerodynamics? Good for warning clueless tailgaters. Four exhaust tips? Means business for sure. Big wheels? Yummy…
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Coupe Special 4 — Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG Coupe

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, C63, C63 S, Coupe, C-Class, C63 S AMG Coupe, AMG, Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, Daimler, MB, Cycle & Carriage

Looks promising, but can it perform equally as good? Does it 'dance' too much like its predecessor?


With an additional 40 horsepower squeezed from the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6, the Macan Turbo Performance Package whacks out 440 bhp and 600 Nm of torque. Making this one quick SUV. 0-100 km/h flies in at 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 272 km/h means a rocket-ship ride for daddy and all onboard.
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Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Package | Power Packed

IN Porsche, Macan, Singapore, Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Package, Stuttgart

If having a 'standard' 400 bhp SUV is not enough for you, you'll need the Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Package!


Especially at a time like now, where every single driver looking for a large coupe has a long list of cars to choose from; namely the Germans, with the Porsche 911, BMW 6 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe to consider. People love these models simply because each of the manufacturers manage to squeeze so many goodies into their respective cars; to the point it might take you a year to read up on the instruction manual and another twelve years to actually come down to using all of the functions. And I even have some acquaintances who bought a certain car and did not even know it has a certain function until it was pointed out to them — “Oh, I didn’t know it could do that.”
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Coupe Special 3 - Maserati GranTurismo Sport

IN Maserati, GranTurismo, Sport, Maserati GranTurismo Sport, Maserati GranTurismo, Italian, Coupe, Trident, Tridente Automobili, Singapore, 2017

Despite its age, the GranTurismo still has so much to make it highly desirable


That’s the thing about this Q60. It was designed and then sculpted by what must be Infiniti’s best. There is nothing for me to find fault with, ladies and gentlemen. Ok maybe, just maybe, the standard alloys deserved something else. After all, Infiniti employed Enkei’s expertise for some of their models previously — just a pity that initiative wasn’t exercised here.
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Coupe Special 2 - Infiniti Q60 2.0T

IN Infiniti, Q60, Infiniti Q60 2.0T, Coupe, 2017, Wearnes Automotive

An entirely dashing exterior that catches attention, does Infiniti’s new coupe have the mettle to match?


POWER-PACKED. The 540i is packed with 335 bhp, coming from a 3.0-litre BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder in-line 24-valve unit. This enables the car to reach 100 km/h from standstill in less than 5 seconds. Which puts it in supercar territory. And this is not even the M5.
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5 Cool Things About The BMW 540i You Must Know.

IN BMW, 5 Series, 540i, BMW 540i, G30, G30 540i, G30 BMW 540i, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Ltd, 2017

Wowzers! Check out the cool features you'll get to enjoy if you're ever fortunate enough to own a BMW 540i.


Moving along. The RC 200t, without any degree of doubt, is a treat to the eye all thanks to that heavily sculpted body shell. Flanked by protruding shoulder lines with flared wheel arches on all four corners, and a distinctive face all thanks to that large grill made the car look hunky especially when you see it appear in your rear-view mirror.And in this hue of red, we can’t blame you if you mistaken it for its recently launched LC 500 brother.
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Coupe Special 1 - Lexus RC 200t

IN Lexus, RC, RC 200t, Lexus RC 200t, Coupe, Turbocharged, Cruiser, Borneo Motors, 2017,

Underneath that sexy exterior, what else could the RC 200t offer?


But now with this ‘coupe-SUV’ - which all began with BMW’s X6 almost a decade ago (yes, that long) - Mercedes have found their mojo for their AMG 43 model.
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Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe | Completely...

IN Mercedes-AMG, GLC43, Coupe SUV, SUV, GLC-Class, GLC43 AMG, AMG, Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe, Daimler, MB, Cycle & Carriage, 2017

Could this be the only multi-purpose car with pace you would ever, ever need?


The sporting intent of this car is very clear, what with the glossy black center grille connecting the LED headlamps and large faux air dam at the lower part of the front bumper. Oh and for the curious, the only difference between it and the sedan brethren, face wise, is the latter getting a standard chrome center grille.
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Honda Civic Hatchback 1.5 VTEC Turbo | Well Rounded

IN Honda, Civic, VTEC, Turbo, VTEC Turbo, Hatchback, Honda Civic Hatchback VTEC Turbo 1.5, 1.5 VTEC Turbo, VTEC Kicked In Yo, Turbo Powaaah, 5-door, Kah Motor, Honda Singapore

The hatchback version of Honda’s highly popular new Civic ticks all the right boxes, even for family men


Let's manage some expectations first - you’re never going to get a car that looks like a 911, as this is a 4-door sedan. So for now, this is as good as it gets. Well maybe the newly launched Sport Tourismo is better. But for a sedan, this works nicely.
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Porsche Panamera 3.0 PDK | Subliminal

The new Panamera is simply sublime. I wasn't a big fan of the previous model, but this - this is perfect.


Well this isn’t BMW’s first attempt at luring more buyers towards their diesel 5 Series model. Both E60 and F10 generations were offered with a diesel option — 520d — but unfortunately, interest is small. Probably the clattering at idle was too embarrassing; or it could be due to the fact that it lacks the refinement when driven over longer distance.
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BMW 520d Luxury | So, so talented

IN BMW, 5 Series, 520d, BMW 520d, Luxury Line, G30, G30 520d, G30 BMW 520d Luxury Line, BMW Asia, Performance Motors LTd

If you’re highly attracted to the new BMW 5 Series and cannot decide which variant to get, read this…


So why this and not a Lamborghini then? Well we asked the same question too and found that it would have been an impossible question to answer unless you’ve driven both - and we have. Well we’ve driven the Huracan Coupe at least, both on the road and on the track.
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Audi R8 Spyder V10 | Blue Thunder

Like the 80s’ movie featuring a high-tech helicopter, the new R8 Spyder is an advanced assault machine so similar to ‘Blue Thunder’.


The Mazda MX-5 has that effect. In a market where everyone's busy trying to squeeze so much technology along with mind-numbing engineering effort into a shell, Mazda decided to give us a sporty little cabriolet that is so much fun to drive, you're probably willing to sell off a cornea/kidney/liver to buy one. While we also cannot ignore Toyota's 86 and Subaru's BRZ which has similar 'back-to-basic' concept, the MX-5 still stands out further simply due to the fact that you have the option to drive it with or without the roof.
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Mazda MX-5 RF | Basically Speaking

IN Mazda, MX-5, RF, Mazda MX-5 RF, Skyactiv, Cabriolet, Coupe, Convertible, Zoom-zoom, Eurokars Group

The MX-5 RF is the perfect medicine to cure any sort of depression, but first...


Lets just be honest. The petrol-powered Discovery Sport isn’t the most economical around. But because it’s the door to the world of the Land Rover brand, you yearn for one. The fact that it has three rows of seats makes you want one so, so badly.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 | Alternative Rock

IN Land Rover, Discovery Sport, Diesel, Turbo diesel, Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 diesel, TD4, Ingenium, Wearnes Automotive

The diesel Discovery Sport made a quiet entry into our market - we reckon it deserves more attention


Not that it’s wrong for you to pick any of the three Germans, but come on - they’re everywhere now. Well there are also the Lexus GS and Jaguar XF to consider; however there is no way on earth you can deny that both are equally omnipresent.
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Maserati Ghibli V6 | Against The Norm

IN Maserati, Ghibli, V6, 3.0-litre, Maserati Ghibli V6, Luxury Sedan, Trident, Tridente Automobili, 2017

Maserati's Ghibli offers a different kind of sensation - what are they?



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