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Wondering how this is made possible, eh? To put it in laymen’s term (that would be easy for non-engineers - like me, even - to decipher), it begins with a new Bridgestone innovated compound that was developed at the Nano level. This compound was designed to provide almost glue-like grip when it comes into contact with water. Secondly there are the deeper grooves, which are improved over its predecessor, the EP200. Last but not least a round rib edge, which maintain the tyre’s stiffness along with providing maximum contact shape and pressure.
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Tyre Review: Bridgestone Ecopia EP300

IN Bridgestone, Ecopia, EP300, Bridgestone Ecopia EP300, Ecopia EP300, Suzuki Swift Sport, Eco tyre, 2017, Bridgestone Tyre Sales Singapore Pte Ltd

After clocking more than 5,000 km on Bridgestone’s latest comfort-biased rubber, here’s our honest opinion


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.


Premiering in September 2017 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, the refreshed BMW i3 and new BMW i3s enable drivers to enjoy locally emission-free mobility with the added benefit of instantaneous power delivery. Both models draw their energy from a 33 kWh lithium-ion high-voltage battery (an increase from the original i3’s 22 kWh battery), offering a range of up to 300 km. Should a longer range be required, a 38 bhp range extender petrol engine can also be ordered as an option for both cars, extending range by an additional 150 km.
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A new era of mobility: BMW's new i3 and i3s

IN BMW, BMW i3, BMW i3s, I3, I3s, Electric car, International Motor Show

The top selling premium electric car in its class gets refreshed


First introduced in the Audi Q7 in 2015, the 3D sound technology has now evolved to include the rear compartment of the car. Two full-range loudspeakers in the A-pillars, and two more in the headlining above the rear seats provide the spatial dimension of height and intensify the surround sound into the perfect stereophonic experience. Using an algorithm developed in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute, the stereo or 5.1-channel recordings are used to calculate the information for the third dimension, and process it for the four 3D loudspeakers.
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Music — A sensory experience in the Audi A8

IN Audi, Audi A8, Bang & Olufsen, Fraunhofer Institute, 3D sound

New generation Audi A8 offers Bang & Olufsen 3D sound for the first time


Get ready to knock your eyeballs out! GT Sport will be boasting full compatibility with the best imaging technologies available today. Optimised with 4K, 60fps, HDR and Wide Color to support HDR TV signal formats, a True HDR workflow was specially established in order to maintain true HDR and wide color processing from the initial material capturing processes to the final output. Promising a level of realism never seen before, even when viewed on a conventional TV set.
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Playstation GT Sport Release Date

IN GT Sport, PS Gran Tourismo, Playstation, Sony, PS4, Racing, Simulator, Driving, Gaming

Finally, the long-awaited GT Sport, the latest iteration of the PS Gran Tourismo series has an official release date.


Power comes courtesy of a 4.4-litre bi-turbo V8 engine derived from the outgoing M5, but revised to feature newly developed turbochargers, ultra-efficient charge air cooling and increased fuel injection pressure, increasing power to 600 bhp and 750 Nm of torque, up from the F10-chassis M5’s 560 bhp and 678 Nm. The century sprint takes just 3.4 seconds, all the way to an electronically limited top speed of 250kmh. With the optional M Driver’s Package, however, the fun continues till the speedometer touches 305kmh.
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BMW M5 gets xDrive all-wheel drive for the first time

IN BMW, BMW M5, M5, Sedan, M GmbH, XDrive

New M5 offers greater everyday practicality with the debut of xDrive on the platform


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...


Aside from the Meet & Greet session, there are also exclusive Red Bull Racing merchandise to be won. So hurry and grab your chance now or you’ll be seeing red, and that’s no bull.
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Red bull gives you wings, and more!

IN Red Bull, F1, Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing Formula One, Racing, Formula One

The energy drink brand that is synonymous with extreme sports is giving you the opportunity to get up and close personal with their Red Bull Racing Formula One Team drivers.


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


Fast forward to 2017, and the Eurokars Group proudly presented the new CX-5 at the Ritz Carlton, Millennia Singapore Hotel.
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New CX-5 Launched

IN Mazda, CX-5, 2017, Mazda CX-5, 2017 Mazda CX-5, SUV, Trans Eurokars, Eurokars Group, Singapore, Ritz Carlton Millennia Singapore

Mazda claims the highly updated CX-5 as the 'Most Premium SUV in its class'


But while the looks might be a bit subjective, the quality definitely isn’t. I’ve always marvelled at Audi interiors and the Q2 is no exception. Aside form the premium materials, what you’ll find standard on the 1.4 TFSI Sport are progressive steering, paddle shifters, dual-zone climate control and MMI Navigation with a 7.0-inch screen and a nice audio system. There are even some new matte-yet-metallic trimmings that I’m seeing for the first time too.
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Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI Sport | Fun Factor

Audi's brand new model in the compact SUV segment is undoubtedly fun and different, but can it win over buyers?


Another new item is the newly developed five-link suspensions and also the new electromechanical power steering system. Dynamic steering is available as an option; it varies its ratio according to the driving speed and steering angle.The Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro retails for $239,700 with COE and after CEVS rebate.
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New Q5 Launched At Suntec Plaza

IN Audi, Q5, Audi Q5, SUV, 2017, 2.0 TFSI, Quattro, Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro, Quattro ultra technology, Suntec City, Audi Singapore

Audi claims their new SUV is setting the standard in its segment, and here are some reasons why...


But every once in a while, car manufacturers do churn out an SUV that stands out. Or excite, to say the least. When you come to think about it again, this is indeed a big challenge as people who buy SUVs generally just need a big, tall car to move around from point A to point B, and nothing else.
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Infiniti Q30 2.0T Sport | 2-in-1

IN Infiniti, Q30, Infiniti Q30, Compact Crossover, 2017, Wearnes Automotive

Not much attention had been given to the Q30, but surprisingly, it does have good things to offer


Inherent in the Ecopia family, EP300 is tested and proven to achieve significant fuel savings of up to 2-liters for every full tank compared to conventional tyres. In tests comparing EP300 to the previous ECOPIA generation, the results demonstrate that the new technologies and design concept adopted for EP300 helped to achieve improved fuel savings, while offering drivers additional travelling distance of up to 11.2 km per tank, with superior wet grip performance for a safer drive on wet asphalt.
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Ecopia EP300: Better Performance Over Predecessor

IN Bridgestone, Ecopia, EP300, Bridgestone Ecopia EP300, Ecopia EP300, Eco tyre, 2017, Bridgestone Tyre Sales Singapore Pte Ltd

New eco-tyre features improved fuel efficiency, superior wet grip and extended wear


For its face, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t F-Sport test car here had been given a slightly aggressive twist: Tweaked headlamps, a new honeycomb spindle grill and larger air intakes on the lower part of the front bumper (which also saw the deletion of the foglamps).
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Lexus IS 200t F-Sport | Aging Gracefully

IN Lexus, IS, 200t, F-Sport, Lexus IS 200t F-Sport, Turbocharged, 2017, Facelift, Lexus Singapore, Borneo Motors,

It’s a little nip and tuck to keep the car relevant — or is it just a vain effort?


The 2009 Formula One World Champion will take his first drive in the Team Mugen NSX-GT at the Suzuka Circuit between 6th to 7th June for tyre testing. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to race a NSX-GT at the prestigious Suzuka 1000km. Last year in December, I really enjoyed driving the NSX Concept GT at Honda Racing Thanks Day, and since then have been itching to drive it in a championship race,
Motorsports

Jenson Button To Race At Suzuka 1000 KM

IN Jenson Button, Team Mugen, Suzuka 1000km, Suzuka, Japan, NSX-GT, NSX, 2017

F1 driver to join Team Mugen in an NSX-GT


Well, Honda tried taking a slice of this pie with two models. Ironically while Toyota needed only one model to make this niche bourgeois, Honda on the other hand needed the Insight and Civic Hybrid.
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Hyundai Ioniq | Isn’t It Ironic

IN Hyundai, Ioniq, Hybrid, Hyundai Ioniq, Family car, Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 1.6 GLS (A), Komoco Motors, 2017

Hyundai’s first hybrid attempt seem highly attractive - and this is a cause for concern for Toyota



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