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With the kick-off of the event in Asia on the 8th of July 2010, the Shell Eco-marathon has finally achieved the status of being a truly global event for the first time with 80 per cent of the teams making it on to the track for the inaugural Shell Eco-marathon ASIA 2010 which is comparable to teams who participate in Europe and the United States. This competition has been running in Europe since 1985 and the United States since 2007 and the objective of the competition is to challenge students to design, build and drive a vehicle that can travel the furthest distance on the least amount of fuel.
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Shell Eco-marathon ASIA 2010 - Sepang

IN Shell, Eco-marathon 2010, Sepang

Held at the Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, teams from Thailand and Singapore emerged tops amongst 81 teams from 10 Asian countries.


Fastest way to have your hair blown dry.
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Too fast. Too furious. | Audi TT RS Roadster

IN Audi, Audi TT, RS, Premium Automobiles, Roadster, Convertible, Video

This violently potent four-wheel-drive roadster will leave the road behind you in flames and chew every corner you throw at it. All this, while making you look good.


The track was designed by the world-renowned Hermann Tilke, and incorporates local elements such as the roof of the main grandstand which resembles the eaves of traditional Korean ‘hanok’ houses. A total of 130,000 spectators will be accommodated at the circuit, with 16,000 seats in the main grandstand. The addition of the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX to the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is expected to represent a watershed for development of the motor sports industry in Korea, as well as bring economic benefits to the area.
Motorsports

Korea International Circuit On Track for Summer Completion

Construction of the Korea International Circuit, set to host the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX from October 22-24, is on schedule for completion this summer.


The champion wins a pair of Green Room hospitality suite tickets worth S$7,490, a 5D4N stay at Pan Pacific Singapore valued at S$3,297, exclusive passes to the Drivers’ Autograph Session during the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX race week, and round trip economy airfare for two. The first and second runners-up will also each win a 4D3N hotel stay, roundtrip economy airfare for two, a pair of Bay Grandstand tickets (worth S$1,796) and a pair of Stamford Grandstand tickets (worth S$596) respectively.
Happenings

First “Asia’s Biggest F1 Fan” Cyber Game

IN Singapore GP, F1, Night Race

With just 12 weeks to the world’s only FORMULA ONE night race, Singapore GP is launching the region’s first Asia’s Biggest F1 Fan cyber game across 25 countries.


This year's S1K was won by Team Ultra Racing - Kegani in a 1600cc Toyota Levin machine as it sensationally upstaged the higher powered 1800cc cars from the team's more illustrious opponents such as Type R Racing Team, JC Racing, Mofaz Racing and Pentagon J’s Racing from Class 1, proving that brute force is not everything in an endurance race. Driven by Kenny Lee, Chris O’Shannessy and Hsiao Tung Wei, the Class 2 trio took eight hours 32 minutes and 1.455 seconds to complete a gruelling 181 laps of the 5.543 kilometres Sepang International Circuit.
Motorsports

Sepang 1000KM Race 2010

IN Sepang 1000KM, Red Bull Rookies, Garage R, MME

A spin-off event from the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race, the S1K Endurance Race was back for its second edition.


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A White Tie Affair | Audi R8 V8

IN Audi, R8, V8, White, Milltek

This pristine white R8 is immaculate inside and out. Clad with a deep-growling aftermarket exhaust and minor exterior enhancements, this classy unit will turn heads without being over-the-top.


Next was the slalom course in the mid-engined Boxster S. Each driver was timed and the winner walked away with a prize at the end of the day.
Happenings

Porsche World Roadshow (PWRS)

IN Porsche, Driving experience, Defensive driving, Advance driving, Stuttgart

There is no better way to experience the excitement of a Porsche than to drive one. For the Porsche World Roadshow, one gets the chance to drive, not one, but a wide range of Porsches for a day.


Being the very latest entrant to Mercedes-Benz's lineup, the E Class Cabriolet has been further tweaked with, bearing the company's new design themes with a dash of added power, making the E Class Cabriolet a very exciting preposition, and should someone be in the market for a drop top, the E350 Cabriolet would probably be one to consider.
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Picture Me Rollin | Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet

IN Mercedes-Benz, E Class, Cabriolet, CLK, V6, E350

The all new Mercedes-Benz E Class Cabriolet is one classy boulevard cruiser that will turn heads wherever you go.


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Porsche launches all-new Cayenne

IN Porsche, Cayenne, Stuttgart

More dynamic and more efficient, more spacious inside and lighter overall, pointing into the future of technology and in sporting, elegant design — the new Cayenne is more Porsche than ever before.


The BBC journalists also commented on Maranello's consistently growing sales and how output held steady during the year when the world economic crisis was at its most severe. Montezemolo explained this phenomenon by commenting:
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Interview with Luca di Montezemolo

IN Ferrari, 599, Luca di Montezemolo

Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo, was recently interviewed by a team of journalists for several BBC TV and radio programmes broadcast.


And they certainly learnt a lot from the chief instructor Rick Bates of Australia, a former international rally champion who now runs Bates Advanced Driving in Canberra to provide all levels of driver training, including rallying and racing. His expertise was telling, particularly in showing how things were done as he accompanied the participants through all the exercises. Just as well that the venue suited the programme, with The Plaza at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Changi Coast Road providing the wide open space needed for such a safety event.
Happenings

Hyundai Advanced Driving Course

IN Hyundai, Komoco Motors, Advanced Driving

A total of 58 cars spun, slalomed and surged through the first Hyundai Advanced Driving Course that left the women participants gasping for more.


Like the manual STI, the A-Line is equipped with Subaru’s SI-Drive system that allows the driver to select his or her preferred mode of driving, a trend that is commonly found in most performance cars these days. With the SI-Drive, three modes are available. Push the knob downwards to select 'Intelligent' for eco-friendly driving, twist the knob left for the normal 'Sport' and right for 'Sport Sharp' if you need sharpened throttle response for spirited driving. Naturally, we had it in 'Sport Sharp' for the most part.
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An Automatic Choice | Subaru STI A-Line

IN Subaru, WRX, STI, Boxer engine, AWD

The meanest car in Subaru's lineup having a slush box? Some of you may be having a laugh, but to the masses it seems like a plan.


Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Race Day

IN Super GT, Sepang, Race queens, Racing

The energy at a race never fails to get me pumped up - the people, the cars, the sounds - everything is focused at getting the crowd fired up. And it works...


Simply beautiful. The car's not that bad too.
Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Team 365 ThunderAsia | Race Day

IN Super GT, 365 Thunder Asia, Melvin Choo, Racing

We had the privilege of spending an intimate weekend with Singaporean team 356 ThunderAsia with drivers Melvin Choo and Tim Sugden along with their gorgeous Mosler MT900 race car.


Carbon ceramic brakes on a Ferrari F430 with Sud wheels.
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Super GT 2010 - Car park shoot | Race Day

IN Super GT, Carpark, Candid, 350Z, WRX, Caldina, Integra

At every event we attend, we like to scour the car park for cool cars. Here are some beauties we spotted.


Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - The Cars | Day Two

IN Super GT, Sepang, GT cars, Melvin Choo

It may be familiar to me, yet the sound of engines roaring down the straights and the backfiring of exhausts popping on each downshift, always bring a big smile to my face.


Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Race Queens | Day Two

IN Super GT, Sepang, Race queens

Day two at the Super GT 2010 Sepang was hot in more ways than one. The following pictures should explain why...


Chameleon coloured Mazda RX-7 FD3S and Nissan GT-R R35 ran a few laps round the circuit.
Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Walkabout | Day One

IN Super GT, Sepang, Candid, Prelude

Armed with a camera, we walked the outskirts of the track in search more action!


Will the Mosler make good this time round?
Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Round 4 Sepang | Day One

IN Super GT, Sepang, Melvin Choo, Tim Sugden, Mosler, Thunder Asia Racing

Japan's biggest racing series makes its return to the Sepang International Circuit for its fourth championship round. We give you a sneak peek of what's in store for the next two days!


Motorsports

Super GT Live Updates from Sepang

IN Super GT, Sepang, Melvin Choo

We head off tomorrow to Sepang Circuit to cover one of the most glamorous and exciting races, the Super GT. We'll bring you same-day updates from qualifying to race-day highlights and results.



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