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Monthly Giveaways! October/November 2010

IN ZX1 Extralube, Velocity Tuning Werks

Win for yourself a ZX1 Extralube hamper courtesy of Velocity Tuning Werks! All you have to do is tag yourself to the product image on our Facebook page!


Performance wise, the Eagle EfficientGrip is designed for maximum control in all year round driving conditions and reduced wet-braking distances for rock-solid vehicle stability. With a high number of biting edges gripping the road surface for greater traction, the tyre is built with the maximum ratio of blading in the contact patch to achieve safer cornering and maximum grip in all driving conditions. Based on external tests on wet-braking performance, the Eagle EfficientGrip outperforms a leading competitor in its class. This wet-braking test was conducted by TÃœV SÃœD Automotive GmbH in Mireval, on size 205/55 R16 on a low mu wet asphalt surface, and showed that the Eagle EfficientGrip indeed reduces wet-braking distances of up to 1.7 metres versus a leading competitor. The Goodyear Eagle EfficientGrip is available in 17 sizes in 45 — 65 series, 15-17 inch rims with V, W and Y speed ratings.
Happenings

Goodyear Launches Eagle EfficientGrip

IN Goodyear, EfficientGrip, Tyre

The new Eagle EfficientGrip is Goodyear’s quietest, most comfortable tyre ever.


Motorsports

Mobil 1 To Sponsor Tony Stewart And Stewart-Haas Racing

IN Mobil 1, NASCAR, Tony Stewart, Chevrolet Impala, Stewart-Haas

The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand powers two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart's No. 14 Chevrolet Impala.


Toyota Camrys were used for the dry section. No matter how hard the cars were driven, Yokohama tyres kept everyone safe.
Happenings

Yokohama ADVAN dB Test Drive

IN Yokohama, YHI, Tyre, ADVAN dB, Singapore

In anticipation of Yokohama's latest offering - the Advan dB - YHI, local distributor of the Japanese tyre maker, invited media to test drive this premium comfort tyre.


Happenings

Nissan GT-R Egoist

Nissan reveals new GT-R face-lift for 2011, and the model to note is the luxury clad GT-R Egoist.


“Saab has already achieved a great deal in a short space of time. We have strengthened our global organization, successfully launched a new flagship model, forged exciting new business partnerships and ramped up the development of future products and technologies. “Over the next 12 months Saab will launch two more premium cars, in addition to the new 9-5 sedan, and will enter at least one new market segment. These vehicles will be engineered and designed as true Saabs. All this activity shows Saab is firmly on track to deliver on its business plan.” Another recognition added to the Saab brand is when TIME Magazine named Saab 9-5, one of the best cars of 2011. Poised to take on competition, this recognition for Saab 9-5 comes very timely as Singapore will unveil the all new Saab 9-5 soon.
Happenings

Saab 9-5 Named As One Of The Best Cars For 2011

IN Saab, 9-5, Victor Muller

Recognition for achievements of Saab Automobile Chairman Victor Muller from major European automotive publication signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand.


Virtually all the lines were penned to carve out the dynamic profile. The C-pillar of the all-new S60 stretches sensually all the way to the tail lamps, and the slim coupe-like roof line is accompanied by a new contour on the shoulders on either side of the lower body, creating a gentle yet powerful double wave from the headlamps at the front to the tail lamps at the rear. The dip in the middle of the double wave visually pushes the car down. This enhances the stance and makes the car look sleeker and lower. The sculpted bonnet and the short overhangs front and rear also emphasise the sports car feel.
Happenings

All-New Volvo S60

IN Volvo, S60, Wearnes Automotive

With its extrovert attitude never seen before in Volvo showrooms, the all-new Volvo S60 makes its entry into the highly competitive CD premium segment.


Happenings

SAFRA Motor Sports Club's Defensive Car Control Course

IN SAFRA, SMSC, DCCC, Defensive Driving, Safety

A group of driving enthusiasts recently attended a Defensive Car Control Course organised by SMSC.


As a global market leader in automotive technology, Bosch believes that the future of electric vehicles will be shaped with innovative solutions. The company is confident that electric vehicles will continuously gain market share, as technological solutions for both vehicles and infrastructure are further developed. Whilst Bosch is already devoting substantial research efforts to electric power trains and batteries, it is also supporting Singapore’s eMobility test bed via its newly setup software and systems unit in Singapore, Innovations Software Technology. Innovations Software Technology’s strength is to develop advanced, modular software solutions that can be customised for a variety of enterprises. Their flexible design offers a comfortable information platform for the drivers of electric vehicles and to network operators, it provides the ability to remotely manage charging stations, including software update, encryption, metering, billing and surveillance. There is also a smart grid control function for utilities to monitor demand and energy distribution. In addition, the open system enables easy integration with other software solutions for supplementary business models and information services which can be easily interconnected. Together with local partners SingTel and Greenlots, this project marks Bosch’s foray into developing urban infrastructure system solutions to achieve an integrated infrastructure for electric vehicles in a mega city environment for the first time in Asia Pacific.
Happenings

Bosch’s “eMobility Solution”

IN Bosch, Electric Vehicles, EMobility

Bosch will be providing charging stations and software to manage mobility in mega cities and support the proliferation of electric vehicles in Singapore.


... and voila, it's done! If only it was that easy.
Happenings

ABT Open-house 2010 at Autovox

IN ABT, Autovox, Audi, Volkswagen, Open-house, Singapore

Autovox welcomed friends and media to the first ABT Sportsline open-house. Set in a casual backdrop of their showroom, guests were treated to ABT tuned demo cars to drive and a yummy buffet to boot


Happenings

YHI Relocates Temporarily

IN YHI, Pandan Road, Jalan Besut

YHI Corporation Singapore Pte Ltd will be undergoing a total reconstruction due to business expansion plans.


Mercedes-Benz Financial Services launches the iPhone®app 'myStar' that allows users to calculate current financing conditions for Mercedes-Benz cars. All they need to key into the free application is their preferred down payment as well as a monthly payment amount and they will be able to see which model they can best purchase. Together with this calculation, the latest car image, information and specifications of the selected model will be displayed. The iPhone®app 'myStar' is also expected to roll out in other markets namely Australia, China and Korea.
Happenings

iPhone®app “myStar”

IN Mercedes-Benz, IPhone app, MyStar

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services launches iPhone®app 'myStar' which calculates current financing conditions for Mercedes-Benz cars at a touch of the screen.


Happenings

Spyker C8 Aileron In Singapore

IN Spyker, C8, Aileron, Singapore, Auto Palace, Exotic

The order book is open for Spyker's all-new long wheelbase model. Continuing the heritage of performance, craftsmanship and exclusivity, the all-new Spyker C8 Aileron is indeed one-of-a-kind.


Shunning the conventional design in favour of a more creative styling, the ground-breaking compact is a distinctive combination of SUV toughness and sports coupe agility, conceived to inject some masculinity and dynamism into the compact car market.
Happenings

Order Book For Nissan JUKE Open!

Tan Chong opens the order books for the new Nissan compact crossover — Nissan JUKE. Customers who book the JUKE now will be entitled to a $3,000 special pre-launch discount.


Modified

Best WRX In Singapore | Entry Five (5)

IN Best WRX, WRX, Subaru, Singapore, Contest, Modified

If an orange WRX wasn't loud enough for you, this pearl pink one will surely do the job! Impactful but clean is the name of this car's game.


Ahead of the Qualifying Session, on Saturday 25th September at the Marina Bay circuit, 25 Ferrari owners took part in a track parade, led by the technological laboratory car 599XX, in its first appearance in Singapore. The event, dedicated to owners that want to experience Prancing Horse fun to drive at its purest, was arranged by Ferrari distributors Ital Auto Pte Ltd, in association with the Grand Prix organizers and Formula One Management.
Happenings

Ferrari Owners At 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore GP

IN Ferrari, 599 XX, Enzo, F1, Charity

An exclusive on-track program raised S$500,000 for the President\'s Charity.


Classics

Porsche Type 804 Formula 1 Race Car Visits Singapore

IN Porsche, Type 804, Stuttgart, F1, Singapore

As part of the F1 festivities, the classic Formula 1 Grand Prix-winning 1962 Porsche Type 804 was in town. If you didn't manage to catch it, here's a look at the iconic race car.


The final match-up pitted Vaughn Gittin Jr. in his Monster Energy/Falken Tire Ford Mustang against Ryan Tuerck in the Mobil 1/Maxxis Pontiac Solstice. Gittin edged out Tuerck for his second victory of the season increasing his lead overall in the championship standings with only one event remaining in the season.
Motorsports

Formula DRIFT 2010 Round 6

IN FD, Formula DRIFT, Drifting

Championship to be decided at Finals on October 8 to 9!


To sum it up, the general driving impression of the Koup is one of a lifestyle car that has been styled to look sporty, with mechanical paraphernalia that delivers an improved driving experience as compared to its sedan sibling. That being said, KIA is spot on in terming the Koup as a sporty car, rather than a sports car, and with a fairly competitive price and no real competition in the market at the moment, the Koup is the ideal car for those who are more concerned over aesthetics than outright performance.
New

Koup De Grâceful | Kia Forte Koup 2.0 SX

IN KIA, Koup, Forte, Cerato, SX

Eschewing the rear two doors, KIA has turned their highly popular sedan into a sporty coupe.


The Pit

Monthly Giveaways! August/September 2010

IN F1, 1st Formula1, Contests

Win yourself a set of F1 merchandise courtesy of 1st Formula1! All you have to do is pick your favourite team and tag yourself to it on our facebook page!



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