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So how does alcohol affect one's ability to drive? Alcohol as we know, inhibits the brain’s ability to function effectively, slowing the relay of visual messages from the eyes, processing of information thus becomes more difficult and instructions to the muscles are delayed. Alcohol usually retards a person’s reaction time by 10 to 30% as well as the reduction of the ability to gauge speed and distances. Alcohol also reduces one’s ability to see distant objects, to use peripheral vision to perceive what is happening at the roadside and reduce night vision by 25%. Blurred and double vision may also occur. Alcohol may also give one a sense of overconfidence, with the result that they may be prepared to take greater risks, such as abrupt lane changing or speeding. Impaired judgement may also alter a person’s perception of how fit they are to drive. Finally, as alcohol is a depressant drug, it may make a driver drowsy and affect their sense of balance. A person who drives after they have had only one drink is still five times more likely to get him or herself involved in a traffic accident than one who abstains from alcohol.
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Dangers Of Drink Driving

IN Drink Driving, Traffic Police

Drinking alcohol impairs one’s senses as it reduces one's driving instincts and psychomotor coordination, turning avoidable hazards into potentially life threatening ones.


Since its launch in 1953, the annual iF product design award has been one of the world’s most important prizes for excellence in design. The award has its origins in the product show “Die gute Industrieform” (Good Industrial Design) initiated by the Hanover trade show and is now one of the world’s largest design competitions. For the iF product design award 2011, the organizers received 2,756 submissions from 43 countries for products registered in 16 categories. Kia Sportage and Kia Optima won in the category “Transportation Design.”
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iF Design awards go to Kia Sportage and Optima

IN Kia, Sportage, Optima

Latest additions to Kia’s line-up recognized for their design quality, workmanship, innovation, eco-friendliness, ergonomics and safety.


Whilst there are increasingly more ‘road safety campaigns’ being developed for Malaysian drivers, Innovate Solutions is out to educate and increase road safety awareness amongst youngsters. Since KLIMS’10 began on 3rd December, thousands of families have been able to actively participate in various informative activities which will be conducted until 12th December 2010. Innovate Solutions (booth 1B10, located at Hall 1) will be providing visiting children with a hands-on demonstration on ideal road safety practices for pedestrians and be given the opportunity to enhance their roadside manners that can prevent them becoming or causing another road-side tragedy.
Happenings

Making Roads Safer, One Workshop At A Time

IN Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, KLIMS, Motor Show, 2010

Children are led by example at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010 (KLIMS’10).


AC Schnitzer, more than almost any other tuning specialist for the MINI brand, stands for individuality and safety. Consequently, the Aachen-based company has largely taken responsibility for the MINI and provided a uniquely spectacular campaign vehicle. The MINI E in Police Look was presented for the first time at the Essen Motor Show 2010 and has since appeared as a symbolic vehicle at numerous shows and tuning events. The BMW Group is the first manufacturer to apply the latest state of lithium ion technology in a totally electric powered vehicle. So the MINI E lives up to its name -
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AC Schnitzer Tunes The Electric MINI

IN AC Schnitzer, MINI, Cooper, EV

MINI Tuning Specialist supports the initiative: "TUNE IT! SAFE!" by the VDAT by kitting out the emission-free concept car.


It was Tomas Enge who held the lead from pole position as the 22 car grid thundered along the main straight into the first corner. Everyone made it around the Senna S with Peter Dumbreck in the No. 23 Sumo Power Nissan GT-R holding onto the rear of the leading Aston Martin, while Clivio Piccione in the No. 10 Hexis Aston Martin was being pressurised by the No. 2 Vitaphone Maserati of Enrique Bernoldi, with the Brazilian sweeping into third place on lap 2. Starting from the back of the grid, the No. 5 Matech Ford of Richard Westbrook was on the move early on, moving up four places in the first three laps and a further three places by lap 9 in his attempt to get ahead of the No. 1 Vitaphone Maserati of Andrea Bertolini. Bertolini was holding a points scoring position in ninth place, which became 10th when he was passed by the Triple H Team Hegersport Maserati of Daniel Serra.
Motorsports

2010 FIA GT1 Round 9 - Interlagos

IN FIA GT, GT1, Interlagos

Brazilians cheer home win for Bernoldi and Negrao!


Happenings

Volvo Air Motion

IN Volvo, Air Motion

Imagine a vehicle lighter than a F1 race car. Experiencing the adrenaline rush of carving through the canyons with up to three friends and not using a drop of gasoline...


Happenings

AutoIncSports Pte Ltd @ ONE Commonwealth

IN Super cars, Exotics, Zymol,

Previously located at 179 River Valley Road, AutoIncSports Pte Ltd has recently moved to their spanking new showroom at 1 Commonwealth Lane.


Happenings

HSV 'I Just Want One' Driving Event

IN HSV, Harvest Automobiles, Muscle cars, GTS, Maloo, Drive, Event

We spent the day with a pair of Australian V8 muscle cars and even got a ride in a 600bhp T2 race car! Welcome to the world of Holden Special Vehicles (HSV).


This December, Hobby East will be launching their Slot Racing Club Membership. For a fixed sum, members will receive unlimited track usage and membership fee credited back with the purchase of a new slot car. Per day entry rates for those who want to try are also available with included car and controller. See blog link below for more details. On Saturday, 18 December 2010, Hobby East in conjunction with Hobby Bounties will host the first leg of an inter-club slot car race competition. Find out more on their blog at www.hobbyeast.blogspot.com
The Pit

Slot Car Racing At Hobby East

IN Hobby East, Slot Car, Ninco

Racing on a circuit is every motor sports enthusiast’s dream. And even if you are unable to do that, you can now replicate your dream albeit scaled down in the form of slot car racing.


Motorsports

Citroën DS3 WRC

IN Citroen, DS3, WRC, Sébastien Loeb, Rally, FIA

Citroën has unleashed an all-new contender for the 2011 World Rally Championship - the Citroën DS3 WRC, the hotly anticipated replacement for the multi-championship winning C4 WRC.


The Goodyear Highway Helper, a free application from Apple iTunes, provides users with quick access to important contact information — such as emergency help, police, tow trucks and taxis. It also contains helpful car maintenance advice, safe driving tips and troubleshooting guides, along with dealer search functions. The Goodyear Highway Helper is equipped with fun, interactive games which can even be played amongst friends. The Goodyear Highway Helper was also created to provide a service that customers can refer to quickly, as and when they require useful automotive support.
Happenings

Goodyear A Step Ahead In Digital And Social Media

IN Goodyear, IPhone

The leading tyre manufacturer launches the 'Goodyear Highway Helper' iPhone application and revamps its website.


Mr Osamu Masuko, President of Mitsubishi Motors said, “MMC is proud to be a part of EV testbed in Singapore. We believe that Singapore is an ideal market for EV. Working together with the Singapore government and Cycle & Carriage Automotive, we would like to evaluate the performance of i-MiEV under the condition in Singapore and also promote the appeal of EVs to Singapore citizens.” MMC is currently selling the i-MiEV in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. In addition, MMC has engaged in initiatives to popularise EVs with various governments all over the world, including the governments of the Principality of Monaco, Iceland, Denmark, among others.
Happenings

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Signs Cooperation Agreement With Singapore

IN Mitsubishi, I-MiEV, Electric

Mitsubishi and its distributor in Singapore, Cycle & Carriage Automotive Pte Limited recently announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement to collaborate on activities to test electric vehicles (E


In the standing start, the two machines on the front line, the No. 43 ARTA Garaiya (Morio Nitta) and the No. 5 MACH GOGOGO SHAKEN408R (Haruki Kurosawa), both made flying starts. They were both given drive-through penalties that took them out of contention for the lead. On the first corner just after the start, the No. 31 MAGICAL CARBON apr Axio (Koki Saga) ran off the track. It appeared to be the result of a collision with another car and Saga was unable to restart and thus retired. The car that emerged unscathed by all these mishaps and confusion to lead the race was the UP START MOLA Z (Naoki Yokomizo). Following in second position was the No. 3 TOMICA Z (Masataka Yanagida). This gave the Fairlady Z machines a 1-2 lead in the early stages of the race. Behind them came two FIA GT machines, the No. 25 ZENT PORSCHE RSR (Takeshi Tsuchiya) and the No.11 JIMGAINER DIXCEL DUNLOP F430 (Tetsuya Tanaka).
Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Fuji Sprint Cup 2

IN Super GT 2010, Fuji Sprint Cup

ENEOS SC430 team's Daisuke Ito scores first win to secure the JAF Grand Prix title since moving to Toyota!


The GT300 class Race 1 began at 14:00. There was no confusion at the start, despite it being a standing start instead of the usual SUPER GT rolling start. The first car into corner one was the pole-starting No. 43 ARTA Garaiya (Shinichi Takagi). Following in second was the No. 74 COROLLA Axio apr GT (Yuji Kunimoto), but the third-place grid starter, the No. 11 JIMGAINER DIXCEL DUNLOP F430 (Katsuyuki Hiranaka), lost ground badly at the start. Among the leaders, the Hiroki Yoshimoto in the No. 66 triple a Vantage GT2 got an especially good start, jumping up from fifth position on the grid to be the third one into the first corner. From there, Takagi (No. 43) had trouble holding pace and was soon passed by No.74 (Kunimoto) and No. 66 (Yoshimoto). On lap 11, Yoshimoto (No. 66) accelerated past No. 74 (Kunimoto) to finally move into the lead.
Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Fuji Sprint Cup 1

IN Super GT 2010, Fuji Sprint Cup

Lyons (ZENT CERUMO SC430) scores runaway victory from pole while the GT300 class sees a come-from-behind win by Hiranaka (JIMGAINER F430).


In summary, apart from the limited storage space, relatively spartan interior and the hype that this car generates in public, the Tesla Roadster Sport with its exotic look and super car slaying acceleration is truly one amazing car to drive. And best of all, this car does not require any visit to the petrol station or service and maintenance associated with internal combustion engines (I.C.E), all one needs to do is just plug the car to any conventional electrical outlet when the ‘juice’ needs topping up, and he or she is good to go once the car is recharged. Plus you also get to do your part in saving the earth!
New

Together In Electric Dreams | Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5

IN Tesla, Roadster Sports, 2.5, Electric, EV, Green

The Tesla Roadster Sport literally smokes the competition in the zero to 100 stakes. Then again, I stand corrected - Electric Vehicles (EVs) have zero emissions after all…


Emerging as the winner of the pack was Su-Anne Tan, a 30-year-old stay-home mother. A driver of 11 years road experience, Su-Anne in her Subaru Impreza 1.5, impressed the judges and crowd with her swift timings, precise execution and exceptional accuracy.
Happenings

Six Females Step Up To Subaru's Stunt-Driving Challenge

IN Subaru, Motor Image, Stunt Driving

Six women debunked the perception of women being inferior drivers at the Subaru’s Search For Female Stunt Driver event at the F1 Pit Building last Saturday.


The company, founded by David Richards, is viewed as one of the most respected and successful in rallying.
Motorsports

MINI Makes A Comeback To Rallying

IN MINI, WRC, Rally, Prodrive

The 2011 World Rally Championship will see the new MINI WRC contesting in six of 13 scheduled rounds, with MINI competing in the full 2012 season. This is the car...


To make the BRABUS E V12 Coupe not only a superior road warrior but upon request also an extremely sporty racer on the track the suspension was completely redesigned. The redesign includes special suspension components on front and rear axle that offer a wider range of individual suspension settings.
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BRABUS E V12 Coupé

IN Brabus, Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Singapore, Black, AutoVox

Based on the new Mercedes E-Class Coupé, the BRABUS E V12 Coupé is a luxurious 2+2-seater powered by a Biturbo 12-cylinder engine that produces 800bhp and a peak torque of 1,420Nm. Phwoar!


Spectators this year can look forward to catching up to 50 competitive drivers from across the Asia-Pacific region pushing their rear-wheel-drive cars to the limit with impeccable precision and vehicle control. This year’s edition will see the return of some familiar international faces such as Ryuji Miki from Japan and Daniel Woolhouse from New Zealand as well as local crowd favourites, Ariff Johanis, Azrina Jane, Michael Gan and Hanizam bin Hazmah from Team Goodyear. This combined with a host of fresh faces from the region will surely elevate the standards of professional drifting to new heights in Malaysia.
Motorsports

Goodyear Formula Drift Malaysia Revvs Up For Another Exhilarating Showcase

IN Formula DRIFT, Malaysia, Goodyear

Motor sports fans to look forward to the thrilling drift action at the Dataran Merdeka.


The new Wrangler AT/SA also comes with an enhanced silica tread compound that extends tread life and provides up to 20% more mileage than its previous version. Also, the Wrangler AT/SA has been designed with a specific bead area configuration that ensures that the tyre sits firmly on the rim reducing rim slippage for minimal balancing throughout the life of the tyre. The enhanced silica tread compounds, in combination with the highly bladed tread design, provides additional traction on all surfaces regardless of dry or wet conditions. The Kevlar overlay and unique Durawall Sidewall compound delivers maximum strength that can only be found in Goodyear tyres.
Happenings

New And Improved Goodyear Wrangler AT/SA

IN Goodyear, Wrangler, SUV, 4X4, Malaysia

Goodyear Malaysia has recently introduced the new and improved range of all-terrain SUV and 4X4 tyre - the Wrangler AT/SA.



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