When you think of Singaporeans going to Johor Bahru (JB), one might imagine indulging in the great food offerings there or unwinding with a massage. All whilst thinking about what strategy one might employ in order to fill up your vehicle with the most amount of fuel possible. Hence, I’m pretty sure trekking through remote forests in the sand and mud isn’t usually on a typical agenda when one thinks of crossing the border. But, that’s exactly what Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) had planned - two days of offroading action in brand-new Land Rover Defenders. And boy was it a riot.
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Road Tripping - Off the beaten path In Johor with Land Rover Defenders

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Mix Land Rover Defenders and roads that aren’t made from concrete, and you get an eclectic road trip that soaks in unorthodox views.


With hearts racing and anticipation mounting, this new creation takes centre stage, captivating the world with its impeccable blend of technology, performance, and iconic Maserati DNA.
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Maserati GT2 Revealed, Set To Debut in 2023 Fanatec GT2 European Series

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Maserati has unleashed its latest track sensation, the Maserati GT2.


From June 29th to July 2nd, the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps bore witness to a record-breaking grid of over 70 GT3 cars, and amidst the high-octane action, MSI proudly showcased its special liveried Mercedes-AMG GT3, the #87 beast, racing for glory in the Pro Cup.
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MSI and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Partner For 24 Hours of Spa

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MSI, a leading gaming brand, revved up its engines and joined forces with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport for an adrenaline-fueled adventure at the Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa.


Immersed by the deafening silence of your thoughts. Your eyes are closed, but your mind is wide awake, racing through a thousand possibilities. This is the 24 hours of Nürburgring, where dreams are born and champions are made.
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Relive the 2023 Nürburgring 24-hour Race with Falken Tyres

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Loneliness. Surrounded by 235,000 people, bathed in the dim light of anticipation.


When you think of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, what do you picture? I’m pretty sure the majority of you will think of large cruisers rolling along against a picturesque backdrop, with good-looking guys and gals dressed in leather and denim apparel. Performance? Not the first word that comes to mind. Style? Most definitely.
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On The Ground: Harley-Davidson Dirt, Road & Track 2023

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This year’s rendition of the Harley-Davidson Dirt, Road & Track experience is a conglomerate of thumping engines, loud exhausts, and smiles all around.


Let’s face it, as automotive enthusiasts racing is pretty much part of our DNA. The visceral sensation of fast cars, thumping engines, and screeching tyres is enough to heighten the senses and captivate the collective minds of passion-driven folks. Alas, entry to motorsports has always been a sort of stumbling block for many, due to high costs and steep entry fees. This usually means the elusive feeling of getting behind the wheel of a racecar is gatekept behind closed doors.
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On The Ground: Revving It Up With Legends Cars

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High-revving motorbike engines fitted to small fibreglass cars and made to go extremely fast round small tracks? Sign me up immediately.


On this momentous day, the 21st of June 2023, history was made at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin-Spandau. The 1,000,000th GS motorcycle equipped with a boxer engine gracefully rolled off the production line, and it was the BMW R 1250 GS. Berlin has been the birthplace of BMW motorcycles since 1969, and the GS models with boxer engines have been a cornerstone of the brand since 1980. These motorcycles possess an elemental authenticity and unrivalled all-round capabilities that have captivated countless enthusiasts over the past decades.
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BMW Motorrad celebrates one-millionth GS boxer engine

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Plus a world premiere of the new BMW R 1300 GS on 28 September 2023 at BMW Motorrad Welt in Berlin.


Category A COE cars are all the rage these days in Singapore. With soaring petrol prices and astronomical COE premiums, these wallet-friendly city runabouts are just the sort of thing a budget-conscious buyer wants - practical, fuel-efficient, and versatile. For those of you reading outside of Singapore, here’s how we classify Cat A vehicles being registered here: - Non-fully electric cars with engines up to 1,600cc and Maximum Power Output up to 97kW (130bhp). - Fully electric cars with Maximum Power Output of up to 110kW (147bhp). However, as we can see from the figures above, in traditional cases owning a Cat A vehicle means sacrificing performance and oftentimes driving fun in exchange for a cheaper set of wheels. But, with the advent and advancement in new engine technology alongside innovations like electrical assistance, engine capacity is no longer the defacto indicator of performance.
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Road Tripping - Volkswagen Group Singapore Desaru Cat A Cruise

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What happens when you bring an array of Cat A-friendly vehicles to tackle some Malaysia B-roads? You get absolute bliss.


And they will line up at the Circuit de La Sarthe with the legendary BMW M1 Group 4 in “Münchener Wirtshaus” livery. Piloting the car will be the original driver trio from the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981: HRH Prince Leopold of Bavaria (DE), Christian Danner (DE) and Peter Oberndorfer (DE). Talk about a family reunion.
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BMW Group Classic enters Le Mans Classic 2023 With Legendary “Wirtshaus” BMW M1 Group 4

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BMW Group Classic is returning to the Le Mans Classic for the first time since 2014.


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BMW Motorrad Teases M 1000 XR prototype

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According to BMW, the M 1000 XR represents a long distance sports bike that meets the highest demands for riding on country roads, for long-distance journeys and on the race track.


Even for a brand as venerable as Mercedes-Benz, the SL nameplate still holds its own even to this day. Its bloodline started with the original 300SL in 1952, a post-war dogfighter that captivated eyes the world over with its signature gullwing doors and radical engineering. Its original ethos was being ‘sporty’ and ‘light’, two desirable traits that have in part been largely forgotten in the 21st-century technological arms race. Can’t hoon a car without Apple Carplay and a large touchscreen, right? This new model, now in its seventh iteration, aims to readdress this delicate sportscar balance. So how has it gotten on? Pantomime appeal
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Mercedes-Benz SL55 - Affalterbach Symphony

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The Mercedes-Benz SL55 is brutal when you want it to, and docile when you need it to. And it does all of that with the wind in your face.


If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. 2023 is truly a special year for the German marque, and its deep racing roots headed to one of the world’s most prominent racing events - Le Mans. Porsche rocked the 100th 24 Hours of Le Mans dancefloor in the Hypercar segment, debuting its all-new 963.
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Porsche Singapore Celebrates Le Mans With 2.4-hour Endurance Karting Challenge

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While the big boys at Porsche were hard at work going round Le Mans for 24 hours, we were competing in our own ‘mini-me’ 2.4-hour endurance kart race.


This is the 4th iteration of Nissan’s flagship SUV, if you can believe it. It started off back in 2001 as a cheap and chunky pseudo 4x4, a contender in the vanguard of ‘soft-roaders’ that included big players like the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. Like those two examples, the X-Trail has subtly poshed-up and polished out its rough edges over the years. With seven seats and more fuel-sipping technology thanks to Nissan’s quirky e-POWER powertrain, is that enough to give it the edge over its fierce SUV competition? Sleek and refined
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Nissan X-Trail e-Power - exquisite-Power

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The Nissan X-Trail e-POWER takes the Japanese marque to a new high, exemplifying how internal combustion still has a place in today's electric climate.


Replacing its predecessor, the DB11, which hit the production line back in 2016, the Aston Martin DB12 comes roaring with a 4.0-litre AMG-sourced V8 engine. Aston Martin's engineers have fine-tuned this powerhouse, equipping it with enhanced cam profiles, optimised compression ratios, and larger diameter turbochargers. The result? A staggering 671 hp and 800 Nm of torque at your disposal.
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Aston Martin Debuts All-New DB12

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The DB12 is the latest addition to Aston Martin's prestigious DB bloodline.


Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has launched a special Le Mans section within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, to be held in France on June 10-11. Striking new visuals depicting the Toyota GR010 HYBRID #7 and #8 cars were unveiled, as well as commemorative photos of the team's five Le Mans-winning cars from 2018-2022, which were united for the first time at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
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Toyota Gazoo Racing Opens 24 Hours Le Mans Special Website Section

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This is in line with its 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours.


It’s beginning to feel like the world has forgotten how to make anything but SUVs these days, and Maserati is actually fairly late to the game with its contender. Yes, they did launch the Levante back in 2016, but lacklustre sales didn’t make it a case-closed preposition. So back to the drawing board they went, and out came the Grecale - a mid-sized, luxury SUV that sits a tier below the larger Levante. Think Porsche Macan, Alfa Romeo Stelvio kinda frequency. The Grecale, as Maserati calls it, is intended to be a ‘global’ car that’s designed to excel in lots of different markets without significant over-engineering. So, have they nailed this one out of the gate? Stealth wealth
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Maserati Grecale - Orientato Al Futuro

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The Maserati Grecale is living proof that Italian flair and strict emissions can co-exist in a future-focused harmonious symphony.


Lamborghini is also supporting the people affected by the flooding in Emilia-Romagna, with a donation of 1 million Euros.
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Lamborghini Cancels all 60th-anniversary celebrations planned for May

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This is in response to the recent flooding which plagued the better part of Italy.


BMW has graced us with the world premiere of its BMW Concept Touring Coupé, a stunning creation that pays homage to the timeless allure of automobiles. This one-of-a-kind model, presented at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2023, showcases BMW Design's innovative take on the elegant sports car, giving it a shooting brake concept that oozes sophistication and charm. You have to wonder why this design ooze didn’t translate to its other vehicles, but oh well.
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The BMW Concept Touring Coupé Is A Masterpiece on four Wheels

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BMW, please make this clown shoe a reality. It’s absolutely gorgeous.


And this win meant even more to the team, which included Charlie Cooper, the grandson of the legendary John Cooper - the inventor of the Mini Cooper.
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Bulldog Racing Team’s MINI John Cooper Works Finishes on Podium at 24 hours of Nürburgring.

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Second place and smiling faces among the team after a spectacular comeback.


Save for the AMG C63 or E63 Estate, you would really need help finding a wagon with lots of space and pace.
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BMW M3 Touring 3.0 Competition - Brute Force Wagon

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For the most part, Audi has dominated the performance estate space in the last decade.



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