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Monthly Giveaways! August/September 2010

IN F1, 1st Formula1, Contests

Win yourself a set of F1 merchandise courtesy of 1st Formula1! All you have to do is pick your favourite team and tag yourself to it on our facebook page!


Based on the show car concept first seen at the Paris show in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is a vehicle designed for modern families, combining seven-seat practicality and interior flexibility with a crossover style design. Chevrolet's new compact MPV features a bold appearance with its low roof line and crossover inspired silhouette, while retaining the distinctive and recognizable Chevrolet 'global face' depicted by the split grille and bow-tie badge. The Orlando's low swept roof line is complemented by the muscular, protruding wheel-arches, housing 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels.
Happenings

Four Chevrolets To Debut In France

IN Chevrolet, Orlando, Captiva, Aveo, Cruze

Chevrolet's new range of cars are set to star in Paris.


Employing this newly developed compound, Earth-1 achieves a better balance between the conflicting two measures of performances. Grip force is obtained through ‘Orange Oil’, and rolling resistance is reduced through natural rubber. Low rolling tyre resistance saves fuel hence reduces Co2 emission into the environment. This unique design also realizes ‘Multi-Performance’ with its improvements made to performance related to comfort, quietness, and uneven wear resistance. Earth-1 tyres biodegradable property is simply an ingenious invention that can truly be called an ECO tyre.
Happenings

Yokohama's Earth-1

IN YHI, Yokohama, Earth-1, Orange Oil, Eco Tyres

YHI is proud to present Yokohama’s newly developed Earth-1 ECO tyre.


Motorsports

Formula DRIFT 2010 Round 4

IN Formula Drift, USA, Seattle

Tanner Foust takes the victory and the lead in the Tires.com Triple Crown.


Happenings

Edutainment Fun At The Bosch Automotive CARnival

IN Bosch, Servicing, Car maintenance

The Bosch CARnival aims to drive home the message that prevention is better than cure when it comes to car maintenance.


Modified

Singapore's Best | Subaru WRX

The results are out! Find out who's got the title of "Singapore's Best WRX". We even have a surprise award! A big, big thank you to all who participated and voted!


Readers' Rides

Grey Hound | Scirocco 2.0TSI

IN Volkswagen, Scirocco, Turbo, DSG, Grey

This monochromatic Scirocco is sleek and quick. With some add-on bits and an MTM Stage 1 tune, it's pretty much all you'll need to 'roc and roll.


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School Run Champ | Subaru Exiga 2.0 GT

IN Subaru, Exiga, GT, Turbo, Wagon, AWD

If you need to get seven people somewhere fast, the Subaru Exiga 2.0 GT is the car you need.


The team whose members comprised of MMER 2002 champion Tunku Hammam Sulong, current FIA GT3 European champion Christopher Haase and 2003 Le Mans class winner Peter Kox were indomitable as they saw off the challenge of many big teams such as Audi Race Experience Team Joest and Petronas Syntium Team.
Motorsports

Arrows Racing's Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Record Breaking Win

IN Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race 2010, GT, Endurance Racing, Sepang

Despite much hype that surrounded many teams, it was Arrows Racing who emerged triumphant at the 11th edition of the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race.


Raw experience means no roof and doors, so only dry weather driving please.
Readers' Rides

Simplify and add lightness | Caterham CSR200

IN Caterham, CSR200, Lotus, Lotus Seven

Never before available in Singapore, one private owner has successfully registered an extremely unique sports car - the Cosworth powered Caterham Super 7 CSR200.


Though baked by the scorching sun, we hardly felt the heat as we were captivated by the cars that were presented to us, their shiny paintwork glistening in the midday sun, waiting to be driven hard.
Happenings

Audi RS5 Launch And Sportscar Experience

IN Audi, RS5, R8, Spyder, V10, TT RS,

The launch of the highly anticipated Audi RS5 as well as Audi's highly popular Sportscar Experience was nothing short of breath taking.


Stylish and elegant in design, the BMW Gran Turismo comes with coupe-like, stretched and sleek roof line and two-piece tailgate. This unique five-seater, which comes optionally as a four-seater, offers luxurious comfort with its extra-long interior. It further provides a slightly elevated seating position for comfortable and convenient access as well as superior all-round visibility covering all traffic conditions, and truly impressive variability.
Happenings

The BMW Gran Turismo Arrives In Singapore.

IN BMW, GT, Gran Turismo

Performance Motors Limited (PML) has recently unveiled the BMW Gran Turismo in Singapore.


No wonder then, that the Insignia — have racked up some 40 awards, including the coveted European Car of the Year 2009. Customers confirm expert opinion: Nearly 230,000 orders have been taken so far, making the Insignia either the best-selling or second best-selling mid-segment car in 11 countries.
Happenings

Opel Insignia On The Move To Keep Its Edge

IN Opel, Insignia, Two Litre, Turbo, Executive

With 40 awards and 230,000 orders, the Opel Insignia has proved to be a highly popular car in Europe.


Happenings

Eurokars City Centre

Eurokars Group unveils plans for all-new Eurokars City Centre. State-of-the-art automobile facilities to be housed in a five-storey complex for Porsche, Rolls-Royce and MINI customers.


Modified

Trial and Terror

IN Toyota, MR-S, Roadster, Convertible

The MR-S is another one of our favourites. Mid-engine layout with 50:50 weight distribution and rear-wheel drive. This grey unit fitted with a Trial bodykit is one fine example.


Big brake kit from Colt Speed with calipers finished in silver.
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Dressed To Thrill! | Mitsubishi EVO X Limited Edition

IN Evo, X, Blue, Cycle & Carriage, Modified

Would you believe me if I told you that you can walk into a Mitsubishi showroom and buy this EVO X, exactly the way you see it here? Well you can, and Mitsubishi will give you a warranty too!


Like the coupe, the 370Z roadster is similar in dimensions save for the fact that it had its top chopped and replaced with a fabric folding roof that comes with a standard automatic latching power top. The 370Z roadster also boasts of an aluminium hood, door panels and trunk for better power to weight ratio while at the same time, the body structure's rigidity and stability were improved on, with additional structural reinforcement in both the A-pillars and side sills.
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Turning Heads At 37 | Nissan Fairlady 370Z Roadster

IN Nissan, Fairlady, 370Z, Roadster, Cabriolet

Waif looking girls might be the thing for some, but when it comes to cars, you got to have one with the figure that resembles Raquel Welch in her prime...


Happenings

First exclusive BMW M Showroom opens its doors in Singapore

IN First BMW M Showroom, BMW, M3, M5, X6M, X5M, Munich Automobiles

Singapore is now home to the world's first BMW M Showroom. We drop in with the who's who in the industry to witness the launch of the sleek new Munich Automobiles Showroom and Service Centre.


Why The Last Frontier? Well, the disused logging tracks with its thick jungle canopies and rugged terrain are places never visited by anyone in the 4x4 before especially the Swamp Thing, Hot Spring Predator, The Terminator of Keluang and the Twilight Zone.
Motorsports

RFC 2010 Presents "The Last Frontier"

IN Rainforest Challenge, SUV, Jungle

After the completion of Rainforest Challenge (RFC) 2009, it was, at last mission accomplished to RFC's 'Unfinished Business of 2007 and 2008.'


With appropriate optimization in engine technology, the maximum output of the 3.0-litre power unit is increased to 340 hp with peak torque at 450 Nm, increasing briefly with the Overboost function to 500 Nm. The outstanding power and performance of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is is expressed in particular by the significant increase in pulling power and muscle to be clearly experienced in all situations, accelerating from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
Happenings

BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Combining classic proportions with modern sportiness, the new BMW Z4 has reached the top of its market segment almost overnight.



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