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It was the same for every generation after that, peaking when the third-gen was introduced.
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Honda CR-V 1.5 Turbo | Could This Be It?

IN Honda, C-RV, 7-seater, VTEC, Turbo, VTEC Turbo, Honda C-RV 1.5 VTEC Turbo, Kah Motor, Honda Singapore, 2018

Honda’s highly-loved CR-V gets everything new to keep up with time, but it remains to be seen whether it could do as well as its previous versions


Committed to offering both individuals and corporate car owners the tyre safety they deserve, Michelin has partnered Hock Tyre Group to launch Tyreplus in Singapore. “Michelin is committed to offering both individuals and corporate car owners the tyre safety they deserve. This strategic partnership with Hock Tyre Group has enabled us to bring Tyreplus into Singapore,” said Mr Chan Hock Sen, Country Director of Michelin Singapore.
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Tyreplus opens first outlet in Singapore

IN Tyreplus, Tyre and maintenance services, Michelin, Hock Tyre Group, Groove Glove, Singapore, 2018

Tyre and maintenance service centre offers vehicle-related services; competitive prices promised


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


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


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


Leading the project is Bentley’s Director of Motorsport, Brian Gush, who commented, “Since its launch, the Bentayga has set the luxury SUV benchmark with its unique combination of bespoke British craftsmanship, performance and grand touring ability. We hope to set another benchmark at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb by conquering the most demanding mountain road course in the world.”
Motorsports

Bentayga To Take On Pikes Peak

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

Bentley enters the ‘Race To The Clouds’ this coming June; will announce driver details in due course


Adding confidence to every drive, EyeSight uses stereo cameras to identify the surrounding vehicles, obstacles, traffic lanes and other items. Under the right circumstances, it will apply the brakes or reduce the throttle to minimise the risk of a collision.
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Subaru Launches EyeSight Driver Assist

IN Subaru, 2018, Eyesight, Driver Assist, Eyesight Driver Assist, Subaru Eyesight

The newest addition to Subaru’s suite of driving technology, EyeSight promises better driving confidence


Citroen C3 Aircross This French compact SUV looks adorable in a quirky kinda way. Overheard at the Motorshow however, were comments by show goers who were quick to mention how it seemed to have almost similar lines to MINI’s Countryman. While this will remain a subjective matter, we reckon the younger set who wants a unique turbocharged 1.2-litre SUV will surely fall in love with it immediately. Available now with price starting from SGD$98,999 with COE.
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Singapore Motorshow 2018’s New Stars

IN Singapore Motorshow, 2018, Singapore Motorshow 2018, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

Missed last weekend’s Motorshow? Fret not, we highlight some models that made its debut here


Quite recently, BMW went slightly aggressive. They’ve launched a range of plug-in hybrid variants for their popular 3 Series, 5 Series and even 2 Series.
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BMW 225XE iPerformance Active Tourer | Would You Like A Piece?

IN BMW, 2 Series, BMW 2 Series, 225xe, BMW 225xe iPerformance, IPerformance, BMW Active Tourer, 2 Series Active Tourer, Performance Motors, Beemer

A host of issues, in terms of infrastructure on our island, is still largely in limbo - so why would you still want a sub-$180k plug-in hybrid from BMW?


Consistent with their tagline, “Enjoy the Journey”, Caltex aims to provide an excellent experience for drivers with facilities such as the 5-star Refreshrooms, and Star Marts that offer everything from groceries to pastries. Caltex has a network of 27 service stations in Singapore, ensuring that motorists have access to Caltex with Techron petrol no matter where they’re at.
The Pit

Enjoying the Journey with Caltex

IN Caltex, Caltex Singapore, Plus, StarCash

Caltex partners with Plus! to reward motorists


From 1st January to 31st December 2018, Aidan will take part in 15 races for the junior category (12 to 15 years old) across Italy and the rest of Europe. He is currently coached under Salvatore Gatto and his crew at Gamoto Kart Italy, the official CRG kart racing team that nurtured current and past Formula One drivers like Max Verstappen, Nico Rosberg, Nico Hulkenberg and other motor racing champions.
Motorsports

Young Local Racer Gets $60,000 Boost

IN Eurosports Global, Eurosports, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Aidan Quek Chieh Wei, Gamoto Kart Italy, 2018

Sponsorship by Singapore’s Lamborghini dealer paves the way for 14 year-old


During an event last evening at Volkswagen’s showroom along Alexandra Road, the new Arteon was revealed to members of the media, where Singapore’s first owners of the Arteon also took delivery of their cars.
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Arteon in Motion

IN Singapore, Volkswagen, Arteon, Volkswagen Arteon, R-Line, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, VW, 2018

Volkswagen’s avant-garde gran turismo is revealed in Singapore


But that said let me begin by bringing forward one part of this 1.0-litre Golf that I definitely, well, do not find pleasant.
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Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI | Miniature Golf

IN Volkswagen, Golf, 1.0, TSI, Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI, Golf 1.0 TSI, 2018, VW, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged, Volkswagen Centre Singapore

The Golf now comes with a size ‘S’ engine — so is this the good news for drivers who are sensitive to engine capacity?


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Singapore Motorshow 2018 Is Coming Next Week!

IN Singapore Motorshow, 2018, Singapore Motorshow 2018, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

Split over two levels, visitors can expect up to 24 brand new models to be showcased at this yearly event


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Performing Bridgestone Dealers Recognised

IN Bridgestone, Bridgestone Tyre Sales Singapore Pte Ltd, Breast Cancer Foundation, B-Select, 2017

A total of 28 local Bridgestone tyre dealers were recognised


The Urus, a name derived from wild ancestors of domestic bulls, accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.8 seconds and will hit a top speed of 305 km/h. It is the fastest SUV available.
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Lamborghini Urus Launched In SIngapore

Launched in Europe last week, the Lamborghini Urus has made its way here in Singapore within a week, and all allocations for Singapore have been snapped up


Accepting the trophy infront of 60 Car of the Year jurors and over 200 industry colleagues, Volvo Japan CEO Takayuki Kimura said, “This is the first time in Japan COTY’s 38-year history that Volvo has won an award. To be honest, I would have been happy with the Import Car of the Year*. But to come away with the overall Japan Car of the Year is totally unexpected and sincerely humbling. I dedicate this award to the 100 dealers and 1400 staff across the nation.” 
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Volvo’s XC60 Wins In Japan

IN Japan, Car of the Year, Car of the Year Japan, 2018, COTY, Car of the Year Japan 2018, COTY Japan 2018, Volvo, XC60, Volvo XC60

In a monumental battle for the country’s most coveted car trophy, the Volvo XC60 comes from behind to capture the Car of the Year Japan award


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McLaren’s Ultimate Road-Legal Track Car

IN McLaren, Senna, McLaren Senna, Ayrton Senna, F1, Legend, F1 Driver, Ultimate Series, 2017, McLaren Track22, McLaren Production Centre

Named after legendary F1 driver Ayrton Senna, the McLaren Senna is limited to only 500 units



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