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Born in 1983 as the “Tokyo Exciting Car Show,” the now famous Tokyo Auto Salon motorshow has blossomed into the crème de la crème of tuning culture, a must-attend rendezvous for anyone with gasoline in their veins.
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On The Ground: Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

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Whether you’re into JDM, commercial vehicles, or the latest advancements in high-performance automotive tuning, Tokyo Auto Salon has everything to satisfy your automotive cravings.


Toyota has taken its already scorching GR Yaris and turned up the heat. This little dynamo, which has already found its way into the hearts of hot hatch aficionados, is back from the workshop with some serious tweaks.
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Evolved GR Yaris Makes World Premiere

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The rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch gets an extra dose of power and more race goodies.


Porsche's lap record for its Taycan Turbo S on the Nurburgring Nordschleife was 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds, set by Porsche development driver Lars Kern in August 2022 in a current-generation vehicle with the performance package. On 2 January 2024, Lars walloped his own lap time in a pre-series next-generation Taycan Turbo S by an eye-watering 26 seconds, making this the fastest electric car from Zuffenhausen!
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Taycan Turbo S Smashes PREVIOUS Nurburgring Lap TIME

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Pre-series Taycan Turbo S ripped through the Nordschleife 26 seconds quicker than the current version.


A fresh colour programme is now available for the latest-generation Porsche Panamera. These include but are not limited to Montego Blue Metallic, Ice Grey Metallic, Lugano Blue and Madeira Gold Metallic. Madeira Gold Metallic, for example, is a warm, cognac-hued colour tone that evokes a golden autumn. Subtle effect pigments create a metallic brilliance and underline the overall effect of high performance and elegance.
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How New Paint Colours for the Porsche Panamera Are Made

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All new paint colours for the latest Panamera are available for even more variety.


When the Lotus Eletre first rocked up to the scene, it shocked motoring press worldwide. Controversial would be the word to describe the whole ordeal, mainly because ‘this’ is pretty much what the world thinks a Lotus shouldn’t be; a tech-laden lumbering electric SUV. Mind you, this was never pitched as a game-changer; it simply exists as the Lotus of SUVs. But, the badge only tells half of the story here. Despite the onslaught of virtual pitchforks and colourful comments, if you dig past the “hastily edited on template backgrounds” Colin Chapman quotes, there appears to be quite a bit of interest in Lotus heading in a new direction. But, have the lightweight sportscar folks managed to pull it off? Striking
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Lotus Eletre S Review - New Generation

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The Lotus Eletre is the brand’s first foray into the world of SUVs – Sacrilegious to the purists, but alluring to a new generation.


The Porsche Cayenne has historical significance for the German marque. Back in 2002, this was the vehicle that breathed new life into the company and ushered in a new world of SUVs. Fast forward to today, and this is the third generation’s refresh. The Cayenne was a pioneer, a lone wolf in its early days. Now, it finds itself in a crowd, rubbing shoulders with SUVs of all shapes and sizes. Still, that doesn’t seem to faze its attitude on being an industry trendsetter. Improve the things that count
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2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Review - Keeps Getting Better

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No surprises here, as Stuggart has continued to make the Porsche Cayenne even better.


For Lamborghini, 2023 was the year of the 60th anniversary celebration.
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Lamborghini’s 60th anniversary celebration goes virtual

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After a year of in-person events, the digital fanbase also had the chance to take part in the festivities.


The Singapore Motor Show 2024 opened for public viewing on 11 January 2024. Some new cars and concept vehicles were launched and/or shown, and here are the notable ones. Audi Another e-tron-badged EV joins the Singapore market line-up as the Q4 Sportback e-tron was unveiled. Expect a couple of different trim levels featuring up to 286hp courtesy of one or two electric motors, 0-100km/h in up to 5.4 seconds, and a claimed WLTP range of up to 544km.
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Notable launches at Singapore Motor Show 2024

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ICE, hybrids, EVs and concept vehicles for all to view at the Singapore Motor Show 2024.


Wave goodbye to the McLaren GT and roll out the red carpet for the McLaren GTS. McLaren's somewhat practical supercar has been rechristened; ready for a game of 'spot the difference'?
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The McLaren GTS Is A Substantial Upgrade

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McLaren’s GT gets more power, less weight and minor styling changes, making it even more potent.


Forget the original plan to mirror the Imola Coupe; Pagani has gone full throttle to pay homage to the Huayra R. It’s called the Pagani Imola Roadster, hailed as “the best-performing open-top the brand has ever created”. The Huayra, even after being outshone by the Utopia, isn’t ready to bow out just yet. It's been given a new lease of life - think of it as the Zonda's refusal to fade away, but with an extra punch.
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Feast Your Eyes On The Stunning Pagani Imola Roadster

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Not the prettiest Pagani, but definitely one of the wildest that has ever come out of the factory.


Held at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex, the 42nd Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) will host 378 exhibitors showcasing a whopping 893 vehicles and car-related products. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll know that TAS offers an insane smorgasbord of anything under the sun related to cars. This year’s show is no different.
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 Is Back And Bigger Than Ever

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Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, one of the world’s largest custom car and car-related product shows, will take place from Friday 12 January to Sunday 14 January 2024.


Lamborghini is celebrating the important milestone of its 60th anniversary through art, and they’re doing so by presenting a Revuelto 'Opera Unica' - a one-off piece of art unveiled during Art Basel Miami Beach 2023. Showcasing a highly customised version of the Revuelto, the brand’s first V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (High-Performance Electrified Vehicle), this 'Opera Unica' has been envisioned thanks to the artistic concept and development of Centro Stile and under the direction of Lamborghini's Ad Personam team.
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One-off Lamborghini Revuelto 'Opera Unica' makes its debut during Art Basel Miami Beach 2023

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This handcrafted Revuelto highlights just how endless Lamborghini's customisation can be.


The moment we've all been waiting for has finally rolled in - the Tesla Cybertruck has hit the streets, or rather, it's gearing up to hit them. After a four-year wait that felt longer than a cross-country road trip, this angular beast has made its grand entrance. It's been a journey, complete with smashing windows and a touch of cyberpunk flair.
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Everything to know about the hyped Tesla Cybertruck

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After four years, the long-awaited launch of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup has come and gone. But, was it worth the hype?


Harley-Davidson just concluded their second edition of Asia Harley Days, and it was a massive event encompassing over 2,500 bikers and moto-maniacs, including the cool cats from 80 H.O.G. Chapters, who flocked to the iconic Legend Siam in Pattaya on October 28, 2023.
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Harley-Davidson Concludes Second Asia Harley Days

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Following the successful edition in 2022, Asia Harley Days, the moto-music event of the region, welcomed over 2,500 festival goers in 2023.


On the 4th of November, the HyperDrive Cities Championship (HDC) witnessed the rise of a new virtuoso on the track – none other than Pratama, snatching both victory and the SGD$3,500 prize money. Now, let's talk competition. In the epic showdown that unfolded on the Kuala Lumpur City Street Circuit, Pratama, with the finesse of a seasoned racer, secured pole position in the qualifying rounds. From there, it was pedal to the virtual metal, leaving his rivals trailing in the shimmering wake of his digital exhaust. The gap between him and his closest competitor? A jaw-dropping eight seconds.
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Indonesia’s Moreno Pratama Takes The Crown At 2023 HyperDrive Cities Championship

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Indonesia’s Moreno Pratama has lifted his first ever HyperDrive Cities Championship (HDC) title.


Some cars are just meant to get you from point A to B, but a truly exceptional car is the one that makes you want to hit the road again as soon as you arrive. Enter the Volkswagen Golf R – a beast propelled by a 315-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine, distributing its spectacular urgency to all four wheels. This isn't just your run-of-the-mill powerhouse. In the bustling landscape of today's car market, the Volkswagen Golf R emerges as the undisputed everyday hot hatch icon. Its winning formula of value for your monthly investment combined with extreme real-world performance creates an unstoppable force on the asphalt.
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2023 Volkswagen Golf R Review - Running Riot

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The Volkswagen Golf R is about as sensible an all-rounder as a 316bhp hot hatch can be, and that’s why it’s absolutely awesome.


'BMW' and 'station wagons' are two terms you don't often see together here in Singapore. Elsewhere in the world, especially in Europe, the Touring body style is far more common. But in the same year, BMW launched two very appetising models, the M3 Touring and the 330i Touring.
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BMW 330i Touring M-Sport Pro Review - Wagon Life

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330i Touring is everything one could want if an SUV doesn't catch one's fancy.


Bianca Bustamante, a name that's set to redefine the racetracks, is revving up for an extraordinary journey in the 2024 F1 Academy season. She's not just any driver; she's the first lady to enroll in the hallowed halls of the McLaren Driver Development program. Bustamante is a young racing prodigy from the Philippines who is ready to conquer her second year in the all-women junior formula category. Now, she'll be wearing the proud colours of McLaren Racing, sporting that iconic
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Bianca Bustamante joins McLaren Driver Development programme

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Prepare to meet the newest sensation in the world of racing.


The Rimac Nevera, a lightning bolt on wheels, has just stormed onto the scene in Singapore. This is not your average electric car; this is the apex predator of the EV world, and it's left a trail of awe-struck enthusiasts in its wake.
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Rimac Nevera Debuts in Singapore

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1,888bhp, 2,360Nm of torque. The specs on the Rimac Nevera are the stuff of dreams, but you can never drive it here.


After a solid four years of vouching for that grunty turbocharged four-cylinder in the 718 Cayman, Stuttgart has had a bit of an epiphany and done a U-turn. They've went and plonk in a slightly detuned version of the latest Cayman GT4's 4.0-litre flat-six, and gave life to this - the new Cayman GTS. Wait, didn’t this name previously exist? You see, Porsche already introduced a 'GTS' version of the 982-generation 718 Cayman back in the spring of 2018. It had a 2.5-litre flat-four turbo engine, juiced up to 361bhp. It was fun, sure, but didn’t have the same kind of ferocity as other competitors. This latest one though, launched back in 2020, dumps the flat-4-pot for a 6er, and my god it makes a ton of difference. So, if you were one of the proud owners of the first-gen 982-GTS, well, you might want to make yourself a cup of tea and sit this one out. Because what we have here is so good that you might just find yourself considering a trade-in. Quintessential sportscar essence
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Review - Shock and Awe

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Hurrah, you don’t need to sink money into a Cayman GT4 to get a flat-six engine. This is one of Porsche’s big hits; the Cayman GTS.



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