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Swift Club Singapore Special Meet

IN Suzuki, Swift, Swift Sport, Champion Motors,

Ever seen a horde of Suzuki Swifts thunder down the highway? Last saturday was one such day that saw more than 70 Suzuki Swift and Swift Sport owners convoy down the ECP for a rather special meet-up.


That is until you view it from the side; the first give away. After all, the 991 was stretched by a further 100mm.
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The Wife Should Approve | Porsche 911 Carrera S

IN Porsche 911 Carrera S, Carrera, S, Carrera S, 911, 991, Porsche, PDK, Eurokars

It proved to be the everyday sports car, at the same time bringing the 911 to a whole new level up; still, should you buy one?


On the interior, the BMW M3 Coupé Competition Edition adds black extended Novillo leather with palladium silver accents and stitching on front seats, headrests, door trim panels and handles, centre console, and centre armrest, along with an Alcantara-covered steering wheel and a BMW M3 Chequered Flag logo inlay featured on the door sills. The carbon trim on the dashboard and centre console further complete the interior upgrades.
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M3 Coupé Competition Edition arrives in Singapore

IN BMW, M3, Competition, Munich Automobiles

Built in commemoration of the BMW M GmbH’s 40th anniversary, 450 units of the limited-edition car have been produced worldwide with just eight of them made available here.


A significant restyling also shapes the interior of the car with completely redesigned front and rear seats and a new steering wheel with a more sporty and muscular look.
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Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2013

IN Maserati, MC Stradale, GranTurismo Sport, GranTurismo

The Maserati GranTurismo Sport will make its premiere at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, with borrowed design cues of the MC Stradale's front end. No bad thing.


I can't wait any longer. I want to know what 340 bhp feels like, so I floor it. Woah! This is a blisteringly quick car. From the lightning quick shifts from the S-tronic gearbox, to the sensational 5-cylinder engine soundtrack, this car is fast, fast, fast. The quattro drivetrain helps keep you in check too, so you can really exploit all that power. There's no doubt this car will smack the smirk off anyone driving a much more expensive sportscar. EVO or STi? No problem. Unless they've got a huge aftermarket turbo under the bonnet, the result will be the same - Germany 1, Japan 0.
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Mad Rapid Transit | Audi RS3

IN Audi, RS3, Premium Automobiles, Turbo

Audi's last hurrah for the A3 is this meteoric baby rocket known as the RS3. The smallest, but by no means the least of the brand's who's-your-daddy RS range. We drive this crazy-fast car.


One groundbreaking option from Audi are the new features that are combined under the keyword 'Audi connect'. With its UMTS module, the Bluetooth online car phone delivers the Internet to the A6 Avant. Special services are available in collaboration with Google. The graphics card in the navigation system, for example, integrates images and information from Google Earth with the navigation route. A Wi-Fi hotspot provides contact to mobile devices on board.
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Audi's A6 Avant Now Available Locally

IN Audi, A6, Avant, Audi A6 Avant, 2012 Audi A6 Avant, Premium Automobiles, Audi Singapore

The latest wagon in Audi's local stable promises an array of options; available in both 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter guises


Compact and muscular, the DS signature on the bonnet is complemented by a striking LED light signature around the front fog lights (LEDs are illuminated both day and night). The car was designed from the start to have a reduced environmental footprint, especially evident in its construction - around 15% of the 200kg of plastic used in the DS4 vehicle is derived from ‘green materials'.
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Cycle & Carriage France Launches Citroën's New DS4

IN Citroën, DS4, Citroën DS4, Cycle & Carriage

DS4 promises an interesting alternative to the sea of hatchbacks; commanding driving position a major USP


As both are clad in go-fast suits, you can see bits of sporty items like the roof-mounted spoiler, detailed bumpers and twin-piped exhaust tip. Here is where Audi shows off its generosity: the A1 (with S-line kit) gets 18-inch alloys wrapped in low-profile 215/35 R-18 Bridgestone rubbers. The Cooper S on the other hand gets for itself a set of 17s wrapped in 205/45 R-17 Continentals. Since we’re at the topic of aesthetics, you will surely notice how both test cars come in rather unique colour shades — funky chocolate with silver roof pillars in the case of the A1, and bright blue with white roof for the Cooper S.
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Apple to Apple? | Audi A1 Vs Mini Cooper S

IN Mini, Cooper S, Mini Cooper S, Audi, A1, Audi A1 185bhp

The A1 is said to be Audi’s answer to BMW’s Mini, but what came out of this comparison was far more telling of these two car’s differences...


The all-new, lightweight body of the Porsche 911 Carrera is an intelligent aluminium-steel composite construction. It is responsible for a significant proportion of the weight reduction of up to 45 kilograms. Combined with significantly greater rigidity, aerodynamic optimisation — including a wider, variably extending rear spoiler — enabled the new 911 Carrera’s lift to be reduced yet further while retaining a very good Cd value.
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New Generation 911 Finally Arrives, New Porsche Finance Announced

IN Porsche 911, 911, 991, Porsche, PDK, Porsche Services Singapore, Eurokars

Highly anticipated 991-generation 911 arrives on our shores; increased sales for 2012 projected along with new Porsche Financial Services.


As the teams and their mechanics worked on getting the best out of their machines, there were a few cars that were present in the pits but were not officially part of the action. We would have loved to see this R3 Lotus Exige 300RR burn the track rather than be a static display.
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The MegaLap Time Attack Challenge Series Preview

IN MegaLap, Time, Attack, Challenge, Series, Sepang

Scheduled to officially kick off in 2012, we attended the preview round of MegaLap for a taste of what this new event has in store.


Mr. Glenn Tan, Executive Director of Tan Chong International Ltd says, “Consumers are placing more emphasis on functionality and style. The new Subaru XV marries the best of both worlds that drivers have been waiting for, by fulfilling modern practical needs and economy, with a combination of the sense of security and urban looks expected of an SUV. I'm confident that urban dwellers would be excited by the new form factor and stunning performance of the new Subaru XV.
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The Subaru XV Launch

IN Subaru, XV, Launch

Staying close to the concept, the production-spec Subaru XV has arrived in Singapore.


Grip comes courtesy of 225/40R18 Continental ContiSportContact 3 tyres. This car also rides lower and firmer thanks to BC Racing's BR series coilovers.
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Lights, Camera, Action! | Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.0 GT

IN Mitsubishi, Lancer, EX, 2.0, GT, Modified

When the Lancer EX arrived on our shores, we all thought it was a good-looking car. And as expected, it was indeed a hit with the local car buyers but what about enthusiasts?


Kia has decided that it's cheaper to learn from the mistakes of others. So the Koup is an honest car. Convincingly striking yet subtle with its strong angular lines, it is sultry in a quiet way. Included in the package for the face-lifted version, is the full bodykit you see here. Complete with the chunky front bumper add-ons, side skirts and rear bumper.
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Honestly Good | Kia Forte Koup 1.6 SX

IN Kia, Forte, Koup, Coupe

Kia's sportiest drive has been a success on our roads since its launch two years ago. The new face-lifted version sports a new bodykit and a smooth 6-speed gearbox. We drive the 'better' Kia Koup!


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Burnpavement LIVE! Movie Giveaway!

IN BMW, UIP, Movie, Vision, EfficientDynamics

The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car is in Singapore for the very first time! See it live at the BMW Fascination Roadshow. Plus, win tickets to catch the car in action on the big screen now!


It's funny how some cars define their owners' character. Locally, being in an E-Class earns you the
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E for Eco | Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

IN Mercedes-Benz, E250, CDI, BlueEFFICIENCY, Coupe

How well will svelte coupé style blend with diesel power? We just had to find out.


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MINI Coupe Launch | Burnpavement LIVE! Post Event Report

IN MINI, MINI Coupe, Burnpavement LIVE!, Event, Mini, Eurokars, MINI Habitat

In an exclusive close-door event held by MINI and Burnpavement LIVE! at the MINI Habitat, 50 of our readers got to see, smell, and drive the fastest and best handling MINI, the all new MINI Coupe.


From the rear, the new Tiguan immediately looks more 'manly' with the new tail-lamps. The curvy ones have made way for a simpler, but better design that feature VW's signature L-shape LEDs.
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King Of The Hill | Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TSI

IN Volkswagen, VW, Tiguan, 2.0, TFSI, TSI, DSG, SUV, Sport

Back in the 90's, the Subaru Forester was an SUV that stood out from the rest. Grippy, fast and sweet to drive, it was the best sporty SUV out there. Now though, there's a new king of the hill...


One look at the car and immediately you get the sense that this is no ordinary 335i. Suited with the full Aerodynamics Kit, the lower front bumper instantly adds aggression to the otherwise standard 3-Series front end. Blacked-out kidney grills also give the car a no-nonsense attitude.
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Bavarian Brute | BMW Performance 335i

IN BMW, Performance Motors, 335i, Power Kit, BMW Performance, 3 Series, Turbo

Fact: 9 out of 10 car enthusiasts will modify their car. Stock is never enough for these carnuts, and it's only a matter of time before they look to making their ride look and go faster.


The Volvo S60 T6 R-Design is an excellent package. Handsome, sporty, well-built and really quick to boot. It may not have started out wanting to crush the competition, but if Volvo can give us more feedback and a meatier steering feel, they might just be able to.
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Brutally Honest | Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

IN Volvo, S60, T6, Turbocharged, R-Design, Sedan, Swede

Stupendously rapid and yet relaxing to drive and be in, the Volvo S60 T6 now gets an even sportier makeover from the company's R-Design wardrobe.


On 8th October, a fleet of Peugeot cars driven by AutoFrance staff supported the Ritz-Carlton charity car wash, where a team of beneficiaries from MINDS were stationed at SPC Telok Blangah Petrol Station from 9am to 4pm. For every Peugeot car which participated in the car wash, AutoFrance made a donation of $50 to MINDS.
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Peugeot Revs Up Support for MINDS

AutoFrance staff lend their hands and hearts to MINDS’ Children’s Day Celebration and Charity Car Wash.



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