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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


In the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 2018, BMW will be fielding two BMW M8 GTEs. These racing cars already demonstrated their potential at the season opener in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, and the US-American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. This will now be followed by the debut of the production model; drive and suspension will be based as close as possible to the M8 GTE. On that note, motor sport expertise is concentrated in particular in the new M850i xDrive Coupe, which BMW promises offers outstanding dynamic handling characteristics; it gets with it a new V8 engine, intelligent four-wheel drive, controlled rear axle differential lock, Integral Active Steering, adaptive M suspension technology Professional featuring Active Roll Stabilization and 20-inch light alloy wheels boasting high-performance tyres. “There isn’t a better setting for the world premiere of the new BMW 8 Series Coupe than the 24-hour race at Le Mans,” says Klaus Fröhlich, board member of the BMW AG, Development. “The race is a pure demonstration of passion, dynamics and long-distance capability. These characteristics define our new sports car in a special way.”
Motorsports

BMW Returns To Le Mans With 8 Series Coupe

IN BMW, 8 Series, 8 Series Coupe, M8, M8 GTE, BMW M8 GTE, Le Mans, Le Mans Race, Endurance, FIA World Endurance Championship, WEC 2018

To be presented on 15th June, the BMW M8 GTE had inspired the driving dynamics of the road-going model as well


For car guys, we’re always looking for cars that are value-for-money. We want a car that has everything in one package; namely straight-line performance, handling, practicality, aesthetics and good build quality. If you could afford another car, you definitely could just throw practicality out the window and look for a, ahem, less exciting car for that particular duty.
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Seat Leon Cupra | Spanish Fly

IN Seat, Leon, Cupra, Seat Leon Cupra, Seat Leon, Hot-hatch, Seat Centre Singapore, Spanish, 2018

Seat's Leon Cupra is such a fun hot-hatch to drive; with dual characters, it doesn't compromise on practicality


Well I definitely won’t be one of those overusing this term when I refer to Pang from Opus Leather as an artisan, because this man has been skilled in automotive restoration services for more than 20 years. Every one of those years involved his handiwork in carpet cleaning, exterior grooming and leather restoration.
The Pit

Opulent Service | Opus Leather

IN Opus Leather, Leather Singapore, Restoration, Old, New

Knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate - these three words sum up the team at Opus Leather. It was truly an experience and service we won't soon forget


However since the Getz was phased out, Hyundai haven’t had a product that small car buyers can put into consideration. But now with the Kona - introduced at this year’s Singapore Motorshow — it looks like there is finally a credible Korean option for buyers looking at the compact car segment.
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Compact X-Over Feature 3 — Hyundai Kona GLS Turbo AWD

IN Hyundai, Kona, 1.6 GLS Turbo, Hyundai Kona 1.6 GLS Turbo, GDi Turbo, Turbocharged, Korean, Crossover, SUV, 2018

An undeniably quirky-looking crossover, the Kona has a lot in store


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.
Happenings

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.
Happenings

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


If you belong to such a group, then I would suggest you stop reading this; so long now, and goodbye. But if you’re open enough to see what this Spanish brand under the Volkswagen group could offer, well, read on.
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Compact X-Over Feature 2 — Seat Arona FR

IN Seat, Arona, FR, Seat Arona FR, 1.0, EcoTSI, Seat Arona FR 1.0 EcoTSI, Spain, Spanish, Seat Centre Singapore, 2018

Can Seat’s competitor in this challenging segment draw the crowd?


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Audi RS 5 Coupé | Clinical Coupé

The new RS 5 is longer, lighter and sexier than its predecessor. But it’s also two cylinders down - does it make the car less fun to drive? We find out


Realising they need a model to attract the younger and trendy set - thanks to Honda and Nissan who went ahead earlier with their HR-V and Qashqai respectively - which thinks the Vios is not exactly the cool set of wheels they would want to own, this is what Toyota came up with.
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Compact X-Over Feature 1 — Toyota C-HR Turbo

IN Toyota, C-HR, Toyota C-HR, C-HR Luxury Dual Tone, Crossover, X-over, SUV, Borneo Motors, Singapore, 2018

Toyota decided to go down the less boring route, and this is the result


Hence it is a lovely surprise to see a youthful model from Sweden appear here. In theory this is the product Volvo badly needed to reach out to the younger crowd, and at a time where the Germans are covering every segment they possibly could, the direction Volvo took is definitely the right one; although some might opine they’re a little late to the party.
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Volvo XC40 R-Design | Growing Young

IN Volvo, XC40, R-Design, Volvo XC40 R-Design, SUV, 2018, Wearnes Automotive

Volvo tries to capture the younger crowd with this one - but is there enough for its targeted audience?


0-100 km/h comes in at a very decent 7-seconds, and this non-Quattro front-wheel drive coupé is more than able to handle the power whether you’re accelerating from the lights or through some twisty corners.
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Audi TT Coupe 1.8 TFSI | Red Riding Hoot

IN Audi, TT, Coupe, TT Coupe, Audi TT Coupe 1.8 TFSI, 1.8, TFSI, 1.8 TFSI, 2018, Audi Singapore

It was definitely a huge novelty when first introduced back in 1998, but the Audi TT has since matured and this third generation model is now quite a respectable sports car


But then again if you were to scan through our market, the other options would include the Mazda 2, Mitsubishi Space Star and Nissan Note; yes, it’s the Japanese that are still dominating our market in the sub-S$95k segment.
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Seat Ibiza 1.0 EcoTSI | More Than Meets The Eye

IN Seat, Ibiza, Seat Ibiza, 1.0, EcoTSI, Seat Ibiza 1.0 EcoTSI Style Plus, Spain, Spanish, Seat Centre Singapore, 2018

Looking for a new set of wheels to run around town? Seat’s little hatchback here is worth a closer look


A trend that’s set to stay.
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BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport | A Tad Excessive

IN BMW, X3, XDrive30i, BMW X3, BMW X3 xDrive30i, M Sport, BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport, SUV, Sports Activity Vehicle, Performance Motors Ltd, BMW Asia, 2018

BMW’s well-loved X3 returns with even more muscle - but will local consumers bite, and let history repeat itself?


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.
Happenings

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


Classics

Bentley Reigns In Road To Saigon

IN Road to Saigon, ERA, Endurance Rally Association, Singapore, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, 2018

Rallying over 8,600 kms in 27 days, about 35 crews took on a series of challenging regularity and speed trials as they journeyed through Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam


It was the same for every generation after that, peaking when the third-gen was introduced.
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Honda CR-V 1.5 Turbo | Could This Be It?

IN Honda, C-RV, 7-seater, VTEC, Turbo, VTEC Turbo, Honda C-RV 1.5 VTEC Turbo, Kah Motor, Honda Singapore, 2018

Honda’s highly-loved CR-V gets everything new to keep up with time, but it remains to be seen whether it could do as well as its previous versions


The new V60 shares Volvo Cars’ Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform with the award-winning new XC60 and four top-of-the-line 90 Series cars, which have been the collective force behind the company’s record-breaking global sales performance in recent years. The SPA-based V60 introduces a new standard to the mid-size premium estate segment with a luxurious interior, increased levels of space and advanced connectivity.
Happenings

Volvo launches new versatile V60 Estate

IN Volvo, V60, Wagon, Estate, Volvo V60, 2019 Volvo V60, Scalable Product Architecture, SPA, T6 Twin Engine AWD petrol plug-in hybrid, T8 Twin Engine AWD petrol plug-in hybrid

All-new V60 underlines the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality


With a myriad of activities ranging from regularity tests and speed trials held on a mixture of surfaces such as closed tarmac roads, rice paddy fields, rubber plantations, jungle tracks and dusty gravel, all participants stand an equal chance regardless of the car they’re in.
Classics

The Road to Saigon

IN Singapore, Rally, Road to Saigon, Endurance Rally Association

32 cars, 27 days: Classic cars go on a journey from Singapore to Saigon


So today with us is its quietly introduced entry-level variant, the GLC 200. And since price is an important factor in helping you decide, it comes with a price tag of $228k with COE; nearest competitors, namely the X3 xDrive30i, Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro, XC 60 T5 and F-Pace 2.0 Prestige are priced at $259k, $239k, $230k and $251k — with COE — respectively. Sounds like a bargain Mercedes-Benz which, at this point, should tempt you.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 | No Frills, Just Goodies

IN Mercedes-Benz, GLC 200, Mercedes-Benz SUV, SUV, GLC-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC 200, Daimler, MB, Cycle & Carriage, 2017

If you’re looking for a mid-sized SUV, this German option could be a worthy proposition



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