Search Results

To make 10 years of Hybrid power a very special milestone to remember, Kah Motors will also offer a Mugen Aero Package for the Honda CR-Z. The first 10 CR-Z customers will get this package free. This Aero Package can be applied to 6MT and CVT models. The design concept of the Mugen Aero Package is “Sporty & Cool”. The package includes the following: Mugen front under spoiler, rear under spoiler, side under spoiler, front sports grille and rear wing. Designed and tested in the wind tunnel, the Aero Package not only enhances the sporty design of the 2012 CR-Z, it also generates additional down force from the rear wing, improving traction and high speed stability.

Happenings

Kah Motor Celebrates 10 Years of Hybrid Power With Mugen Options For The CR-Z

To celebrate 10 years of Honda Hybrid power in Singapore, Kah Motor is offering 3 Honda CR-Zs (6MT) with a Mugen Sports Package. Also, the Mugen Aero Package is going free for the first 10 CR-Z orders

...ok, I remember saying I'll be nice, so let's start with the good points. It's a handsome car. It looks like a smaller version of its older brother, the bulky but aggressive Subaru Legacy. Also, it looks way better than the model it replaces, Subaru has gone back to adding some mild fender flares to accentuate the wider stance. Still, it's no award-winning design.

New

Are You Imprezed? | Subaru Impreza 1.6

IN Subaru, Impreza, 1.6, Boxer

Subaru's new bread and butter sedan could not be launched at a worse time. High COEs and a market filled with many more alternatives. It has to be really special to stand out.

Perhaps the most dramatic of the exhibits that will be brought from Crewe is the actual car that broke the world ice speed record, driven by four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen, at 330.695 km/h. The bio-fuelled all-wheel drive Continental Supersports Convertible, complete with the parachute used to slow it at the end of its record breaking run, will be on view for all guests to see.

Happenings

The World of Bentley arrives in Singapore

IN Bentley, Wearnes Automotive, GTC, W12, Crewe, Bentley Motors Limited

Bentley brings a flavour of its Crewe factory to Singapore and displays the largest fleet of cars ever seen in Southeast Asia.

Peugeot is proud to present ‘Blueprint to Reality’, with the unveiling of its newly revamped showroom at 305 Alexandra Road. In addition, the month of July also brings the inaugural launch of Peugeot’s line of scooters and bicycles in Singapore, serving to expand Peugeot’s current range of mobility options for every motorist.

Happenings

New Showroom And New Products From Peugeot

IN Peugeot, AutoFrance, Peugeot Scooters, Peugeot Bicycles, Vivacity, Geopolis RS

Peugeot proudly introduces their revamped showroom and a new line of scooters and bicycles to Singapore, expanding the French automaker’s existing motoring options in Singapore.

The Pit

Goodyear Tyre Owners Speak Out!

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

All tyre makers claim their products are great. But the true judges are the customers themselves. We partner Goodyear to find out what their customers think.

TRD is known for its extensive research and development in the sports and performance arena; which is highly esteemed among the top-of-the-range performance brands. With parts like superchargers, lightweight alloy wheels, suspension and brake kits, exhaust systems, it is specially designed to optimize your Toyota’s performance.

The Pit

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Now Available At Borneo Motors

IN Toyota, TRD, Toyota Racing Development, Borneo Motors, 86

Despite getting the exclusive right almost a year ago, the local launch of the 86 model now allows Borneo Motors to push the TRD brand more aggressively.

The BMW 320i Luxury is now available for booking, with a price tag of $218,800, with COE. Look out for our extensive review soon.

Happenings

Latest BMW 320i Joins Local Line Up

IN 320i, BMW, BMW 320i, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited, BMW Performance Academy, Pirelli

After the successful launch of the 328i and 335i, local buyers now have an entry-level 320i to consider; BMW's unique Performance Academy also shed a different light on this 'hot cake' model

The entry point to VW’s wide range of cars, the new Polo 1.2 TSI is more powerful than the outgoing 1.4. It now boasts 90 bhp and 160 Nm, and does the century sprint in only 10.9 seconds courtesy of a 1,197cc turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 7-speed DSG gearbox. Also available is a more powerful ‘Sport’ variant, producing 105 bhp and 175 Nm of torque. It goes from 0-100km/h in only 9.7 seconds.

Happenings

Polo Kart - Latest VW Polo Variant For Sale Now

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Polo, Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI, Kartright Speedway, TSI

Ok, kidding. VW Group Singapore did things differently this time around when launching their latest offering for the local market.

It looks great in the flesh too, especially in Lightning Red. This car will stand out from the sea of mundane looking cars on the road.

Happenings

It's Here! Toyota Launches New 86

IN Toyota, 86, Borneo Motors, AE86

The car everyone has been waiting for is finally here. Just off the port, these spanking new cars were freshly prepared for the media to have a taste.

F Sport package will be outfitted with a sport front bumper and rear lower valence, rear lip spoiler, unique F Sport mesh grille inserts and F Sport badging. Will there be a GS-F? Mr. Sato could only say that it was not information that he could share openly with us, as that is

Happenings

Lexus Launches Highly Anticipated New GS

IN Lexus, GS, F-Sport

Lexus bags more than 200 orders of its new GS even before the car's official launch. With the impressive specs, we're not surprised.

The Swift Sport is everything a driver can expect from: Performance-focused looks that evolved into a more aggressive countenance and interior craftsmanship that heightens the enjoyment of sporty driving.

Happenings

2012 Swift Sport Officially Available For Orders Here

IN Suzuki, Swift, Sport, Suzuki Swift Sport, 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport, Swift Sport, SSS, Champion Motors

With the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, the new Suzuki Swift Sport is proof of yet another breakthrough achievement by Suzuki.

Additionally, the Carrera 2 outputs lower CO2 emission, and now thanks to the synergy with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres, the CO2 ratings get even lower. This is due to the technology driven by reduced tyre weight and a new ‘high surface’ silica grade that contributes to reduced heat generation (lowering the rolling resistance).

The Pit

Goodyear’s Tyre Technologies Pay Off.

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

In two recent news, Goodyear Tyres have bagged accolades for their breakthrough in tyre technology.

The name BRZ stands for Boxer engine, Rear-wheel drive, Zenith, which embodies Subaru’s passion to design and develop an ultimate sports car that features their core technology, the Boxer engine. Developed as a joint-project between Subaru and Toyota Motor Corporation, the BRZ realises both manufacturers’ ambitions to offer a wide range of customers a pure sports car with superior steering response and driving pleasure.

Happenings

The Subaru BRZ is here!

IN Subaru, BRZ, Motor Image, RWD

Singapore is the first city to showcase the BRZ after its launch in Japan.

Johan van Tongeren's Impreza began its life in early 2000. But as the white paint fouled up after ten years, Johan decided to spruce it up himself and gave it a name:

Readers' Rides

The Barracuda | Subaru Impreza WRX GC8

IN Subaru, Impreza, GC8, Holland

Johan's Barracuda isn't just a rolling art display, it is built like a tank with all the firepower too!

Renault has focused on training its network, sales staff, technicians and repairers with the aim of offering customers seamless service. It even conducted a 1 million kilometer reliability test, which reaped success. Electric vehicles were first tested in 'The Sims 3' virtual community before being put through real-world trials involving more than 400 EVs and a panel of users.

Happenings

Wearnes Automotive Launches Renault's Zero Emission Cars

IN Renault, Wearnes Automotive, Zero Emission, Z.E, Fluence, Renault Fluence Z.E

An initiative to make electric cars more accessible to local motorists, two Renault models are now available for booking

Another stand-out feature of the CitroÃ«n DS4 Racing Concept is its matte grey, textured-effect paint - a first in the automotive sector. The grain of the paint catches the light differently and further enhances the body styling, while the colour is sober, modern and robust and ideally suited to a sports car. To refine the exterior aesthetic, the concept car gets a two-tone roof and specially-designed, twotone wheel rims.

Happenings

CitroÃ«n Reveals DS4 Racing Concept

IN CitroÃ«n, DS4, Photo, Photography, Competition, Cycle & Carriage France Pte Ltd, Singapore

With more than 180,000 DS line models sold worldwide since launch, CitroÃ«n is naturally keen to keep the adrenalin pumping from the success of the DS3 Racing with the DS4 Racing Concept.

If looks alone could sell, we could see the 4th generation CR-V outselling its previous model, of which almost 2,400 units ply our roads today. In a nutshell, the new CR-V is more powerful, comfortable, quieter, stiffer and Eco-friendlier.

Happenings

Kah Motor Introduces The All-New Honda CR-V

IN Honda, CR-V, Kah, Motor

The all-new CR-V looks set to claw out a good slice of the SUV pie.

Being an Infiniti, there is never any shortage of acceleration when it is needed. The 3.5-litre petrol V6 delivers 360 hp, backed up by 350 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. The electric motor is rated at 67 HP (50 kW) and provides high torque from zero rpm, peaking at 270 Nm at just 1,770 rpm, ensuring dynamic performance from standstill.

New

Infiniti's M35h Hybrid - Zero To Hero In 5.5 Seconds

IN Infiniti, M35, M35h, Hybrid, Infiniti M35h Hybrid, Infiniti Singapore, Wearnes Automotive

Infiniti's first hybrid to use a new-generation Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid technology; one electric motor with twin-clutch system to deliver linear performance and consistent rear-drive handling

Incorporating a full-width, aerodynamic spoiler for improved high speed stability, the lower bumper’s flared extremities house deeply rebated fog lamps. Both upper and lower grilles feature a sporting, F SPORT-specific mesh design.

Happenings

Face-lifted Lexus RX Range With F Sport Package To Arrive In Q2

IN Lexus, RX, F Sport, Borneo Motors

Making its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on 6 March 2012, the face-lifted RX range, consisting of the RX 270, RX 350 and RX Hybrid, is set to arrive in Singapore in Q2 this year.

Happenings

MINI Releases News on John Cooper Works Countryman

IN MINI, Countryman, MINI Habitat, Cooper S, John Cooper Works, BMW Asia

Powered by a newly developed four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 218 hp, the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman will come standard with the ALL4 all-wheel-drive system.