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Realising they need a model to attract the younger and trendy set - thanks to Honda and Nissan who went ahead earlier with their HR-V and Qashqai respectively - which thinks the Vios is not exactly the cool set of wheels they would want to own, this is what Toyota came up with.
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Compact X-Over Feature 1 — Toyota C-HR Turbo

IN Toyota, C-HR, Toyota C-HR, C-HR Luxury Dual Tone, Crossover, X-over, SUV, Borneo Motors, Singapore, 2018

Toyota decided to go down the less boring route, and this is the result


Conceptualised as the Kia GT Concept back in 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the low and wide grand tourer with suicide doors got tongues wagging with its radical styling and rather un-Kia-like rear-wheel drive layout. 6 years on, the production car we have here today looks darn close to the concept with aggressive vents, sweeping roofline and wraparound taillights.
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Kia Stinger GT V6 | Pleasant Surprises

IN Kia, Stinger, Stinger GT, Kia Singapore

Kia sets its sights squarely on the Europeans with this 365 bhp, rear-wheel drive sports sedan


Aiming to break the existing Production SUV record of 12:35.61, the Bentayga will need to average a minimum 97 km/h up the exceptionally tight and twisty 156-corner course. Pikes Peak represents the next challenge for the Bentayga, following Betley’s tradition of testing its cars in extreme environments that has seen the Continental GT set records of 330 km/h on ice, and over 290 km/h on sand; not forgetting an unmodified Continental GT Speed that tackled a stage of the World Rally Championship.
Motorsports

Rhys Millen To Pilot Bentayga Up Pikes Peak

IN Bentley, Bentayga, Bentley Bentayga, Rhys Millen, Production SUV, Pikes Peak, Pikes Peak 2018, Colorado, Crewe, Luxury, SUV, Luxury SUV, June 2018, 2018

The former ‘King of the Mountain’ and Bentley team aiming for Production SUV record


This flagship tyre features variable pitch that reduces pattern noise and high-angle sipes that are fine-tuned to soften tyre impact on the road leading to less road noise.
The Pit

Turanza T005A now available in Singapore

IN Bridgestone, Bridgestone Tyre Sales Singapore Pte Ltd, Turanza, T005A, Bridgestone Turanza T005A, B-Select, 2018

Bridgestone’s all new Turanza T005A offers exceptionally comfortable driving experience for both short and long distance journeys


But then again if you were to scan through our market, the other options would include the Mazda 2, Mitsubishi Space Star and Nissan Note; yes, it’s the Japanese that are still dominating our market in the sub-S$95k segment.
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Seat Ibiza 1.0 EcoTSI | More Than Meets The Eye

IN Seat, Ibiza, Seat Ibiza, 1.0, EcoTSI, Seat Ibiza 1.0 EcoTSI Style Plus, Spain, Spanish, Seat Centre Singapore, 2018

Looking for a new set of wheels to run around town? Seat’s little hatchback here is worth a closer look


The 570 hp four-wheel drive powerhouse for the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX) has a new look, as well as optimised aerodynamics. The new exterior makes this year's Polo R Supercar easy to distinguish from its predecessor.
Motorsports

Polo R Supercar debuts

IN Volkswagen, VW, Polo R Supercar, Polo, Polo R, Volkswagen Motorsport, R, Volkswagen R, PSRX Volkswagen Sweden, 2018, FIA World Rallycross Championship, WRX

Volkswagen Motorsport's new Polo R Supercar has been unveiled in Autostadt Wolfsburg, for this year’s FIA World Rallycross Championship


A trend that’s set to stay.
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BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport | A Tad Excessive

IN BMW, X3, XDrive30i, BMW X3, BMW X3 xDrive30i, M Sport, BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport, SUV, Sports Activity Vehicle, Performance Motors Ltd, BMW Asia, 2018

BMW’s well-loved X3 returns with even more muscle - but will local consumers bite, and let history repeat itself?


The Polestar 1 is an electric performance hybrid GT coupé which produces 600 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque, while offering 150 km of pure electric driving range - this is the longest of any hybrid car in the world, to date.
Happenings

Pre-Order Book Opens For Polestar 1

IN Polestar, 1, Polestar 1, Electric hybrid, Hybrid, GT, GT Coupe, Thomas Ingenlath, 2018

This marks the latest step for Polestar, while the Polestar 1 continues with its first public appearance at the ongoing 2018 Geneva International Motor Show


BP23 will carry an as-yet unannounced name, rather than the alphanumerical nomenclatures used by the McLaren Sports Series and Super Series; this name, together with the maximum possible speed, will be disclosed nearer to the car’s reveal.
Happenings

McLaren To Build A Hyper GT

IN McLaren, BP23, McLaren BP23, Hyper GT, Ultimate Series, McLaren Special Operations, Geneva Motor Show 2018

Next new model to join the Ultimate Series, following the McLaren Senna, features centrally-mounted driving position inspired by the F1 road car


Classics

Bentley Reigns In Road To Saigon

IN Road to Saigon, ERA, Endurance Rally Association, Singapore, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, 2018

Rallying over 8,600 kms in 27 days, about 35 crews took on a series of challenging regularity and speed trials as they journeyed through Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam


As a festival of ideas and innovation for Asia, this event has the widest geographical reach, accounting for more than 60% of the world’s population.
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The Race for Efficiency

IN Shell, Make The Future Singapore Festival, Shell Singapore, Race For Efficiency, 2018

Futuristic cars to compete in ‘Race For Efficiency’ at Shell’s Make The Future Singapore Festival


But if you’re the sort who wants to steer clear of the usual suspects and want something different, well, this Jaguar F-Type Coupe should be right up your alley.
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Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2.0 | Cat’s Out Of The Bag

IN Jaguar, F-Type, Coupe, Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2.0, Ingenium engine, ZF, Wearnes Automotive, Jaguar Land Rover Singapore, JLR

The new entry-level F-Type could pave your way into the world of British sports cars


The new V60 shares Volvo Cars’ Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform with the award-winning new XC60 and four top-of-the-line 90 Series cars, which have been the collective force behind the company’s record-breaking global sales performance in recent years. The SPA-based V60 introduces a new standard to the mid-size premium estate segment with a luxurious interior, increased levels of space and advanced connectivity.
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Volvo launches new versatile V60 Estate

IN Volvo, V60, Wagon, Estate, Volvo V60, 2019 Volvo V60, Scalable Product Architecture, SPA, T6 Twin Engine AWD petrol plug-in hybrid, T8 Twin Engine AWD petrol plug-in hybrid

All-new V60 underlines the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality


After the Phantom, the Cullinan is the second Rolls-Royce to sit atop the company’s recently announced all-new aluminium spaceframe, ‘Architecture of Luxury’.
Happenings

Is This The Ultimate Luxury SUV?

IN Rolls-Royce, RR, Cullinan, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, SUV, Luxury SUV, 2018

Rolls-Royce release official images and some info on their first ever SUV


Here are the models that caught our attention:
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Rocket SUVs

IN Rocket, SUVs, Rocket SUVs, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz AMG, Audi, Porsche, Velar R-Dynamic, GLC43 Coupe, SQ5, Macan Turbo Performance Package, 2017, 2018

We’ve been seeing powerful SUVs appear on our market — here are some that caught our attention and made us pray for instant fortune...


The 33rd edition of the so-called “Fashion Week for cars” took place next to the famous Hôtel des Invalides, with over 600 guests present to admire the 720S in Azores Orange. The award was given by a jury of 17 members from a diverse range of industries, who named the 720S the Most Beautiful Supercar of the Year 2017 against fierce competitions like Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage, Ferrari’s Portofino and the Porsche Panamera.
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McLaren 720S is 2017’s Most Beautiful Supercar

IN McLaren, 720S, McLaren 720S, Woking, UK, Festival Automobile International Awards 2017, Paris, 2017

720S praised for its stunning new interpretation of McLaren’s design language and dedication to aerodynamic principles


With a myriad of activities ranging from regularity tests and speed trials held on a mixture of surfaces such as closed tarmac roads, rice paddy fields, rubber plantations, jungle tracks and dusty gravel, all participants stand an equal chance regardless of the car they’re in.
Classics

The Road to Saigon

IN Singapore, Rally, Road to Saigon, Endurance Rally Association

32 cars, 27 days: Classic cars go on a journey from Singapore to Saigon


Introduced back in 1989, the first LS made automotive history as a world-class car from Japan for discerning customers. Not only did the model made its mark by offering the drive performance, quietness and luxury, its unveiling also heralded the birth of the Lexus brand.
Happenings

Flagship Lexus Arrives In Singapore

IN Lexus, LS, LS 500, Lexus LS 350, Lexus LS 500, Sedan, V6, Turbocharged, Hybrid, Luxury sedan, Sedan Borneo Motors, 2017

Lexus's challenger to the S-Class, 7 Series and A8 boasts a radical new design with coupe-like silhouette


So today with us is its quietly introduced entry-level variant, the GLC 200. And since price is an important factor in helping you decide, it comes with a price tag of $228k with COE; nearest competitors, namely the X3 xDrive30i, Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro, XC 60 T5 and F-Pace 2.0 Prestige are priced at $259k, $239k, $230k and $251k — with COE — respectively. Sounds like a bargain Mercedes-Benz which, at this point, should tempt you.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 | No Frills, Just Goodies

IN Mercedes-Benz, GLC 200, Mercedes-Benz SUV, SUV, GLC-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC 200, Daimler, MB, Cycle & Carriage, 2017

If you’re looking for a mid-sized SUV, this German option could be a worthy proposition


McRae was the youngest and also the first British driver to win the World Rally Championship Drivers’ Title in 1995, making him a household name. Four years later, McRae joined Ford, who also unveiled a new car for the ’99 season — the Focus WRC. Tragically, McRae died in a helicopter accident in 2007.
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Colin McRae’s Focus Up For Grab!

IN Colin McRae, Colin, McRae, Ford, Focus, WRC, 1999, Ford Focus WRC, 1999 Ford Focus WRC, World Rally Championship

The 1999 Ford Focus WRC, chassis #68335, is estimated at between 120,000 to 140,000 Euros



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