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1. Who, or what started you on karting? I’ve always loved racing, when I went for F1 here a couple of times, I realized that it was one of my dreams, so I researched on what we could do to get there - that’s what got me into it and I’ve loved it ever since.
Motorsports

Karter Conversations - Part 2

IN Go-kart, Kart, Karting, X30, X30 Southeast Asia, KF1, KF1 Karting Circuit, Romain Leroux

In part two of this three-part series, we speak to Romain Leroux who competes in the Senior category of the X30 Southeast Asia Championship.


1. Who, or what started you on karting? I went for holiday in Phuket and visited a go-kart track with my dad who took me around on a two-seater kart. It was quite slow compared to the ones here, but I really enjoyed it and loved the speed even though my dad is quite a bad driver. I cried when we had to go, and really wanted to get my own (go-kart). When we got back to Singapore, he bought me a secondhand kart. From then on I just practiced a lot at the old track in Jurong — I did a lot of hours and really enjoyed it.
Motorsports

Karter Conversations - Part 1

IN Go-kart, Kart, Karting, X30, X30 Southeast Asia, KF1, KF1 Karting Circuit, Alex Brown

In part one of this three-part series, we speak to Alex Dimano Brown who competes in the Junior category of the X30 Southeast Asia Championship.


7. Do the daytime-style floodlights help you, or are they of no help? (Daniel) I don’t think it changes (the situation) too much — the lighting’s pretty good; you get some darker spots but the darkness won’t ever be the cause of a crash.
Motorsports

Taking the taste test

IN F1, Red Bull Racing, Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, Durian, Singapore GP

Red Bull Racing's drivers - Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen - try the king of fruits.


The aggressive styling of the new RS4 Avant was inspired by motorsport details found on the 1989 Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO — the front end is defined by massive air intakes with the RS honeycomb structure and a wide Singleframe grille.
Happenings

An RS icon returns

IN Audi, Audi RS, Audi RS4, RS, Quattro

New Audi RS4 Avant debuts at IAA 2017


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Singapore Motorshow back for the fourth time

IN Singapore, Singapore Motorshow, Singapore Motorshow 2018, Suntec Singapore

Singapore’s largest motoring event vrooms back in 2018


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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates 2017 Goodwood Revival

IN Rolls-Royce, Rolls Royce, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival

A significant presence for Rolls-Royce at the legendary motor circuit


Exuding exclusivity, the expansive exterior of the Concept X7 iPerformance identify it immediately as a BMW X model, with clear vertical proportions and significant ground clearance. The front end of the Concept X7 houses a large vertical kidney grille, flanked on either side by slim and elongated twin headlights — creating a powerful visual statement.
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More Capacity For Comfort

IN BMW, Concept, X Series, SUV

BMW teases their future flagship luxury SUV at Frankfurt


‘Premium Dynamism’ is what Nissan terms the Qashqai’s new look. At the front, the Qashqai gets an integrated new front bumper, featuring more of the car’s body colour and glossy black plastic. Nissan’s iconic ‘V-motion’ grille frames the new Nissan badge — with a traditional badge for the 1.2-litre variant, and a flat finish for the 2.0-litre variant in order to house the Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB) system’s radar. On either side of the grille, new LED lamps with ‘boomerang’-style daytime running lights (DRL) run across the top of the headlamp assembly.
Happenings

Say hi to the new Qashqai

IN Singapore, Nissan, Qashqai, Nissan Qashqai, Tan Chong Motors

Nissan’s best-selling crossover gets refreshed


That’s the thing about this Q60. It was designed and then sculpted by what must be Infiniti’s best. There is nothing for me to find fault with, ladies and gentlemen. Ok maybe, just maybe, the standard alloys deserved something else. After all, Infiniti employed Enkei’s expertise for some of their models previously — just a pity that initiative wasn’t exercised here.
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Coupe Special 2 - Infiniti Q60 2.0T

IN Infiniti, Q60, Infiniti Q60 2.0T, Coupe, 2017, Wearnes Automotive

An entirely dashing exterior that catches attention, does Infiniti’s new coupe have the mettle to match?


Wondering how this is made possible, eh? To put it in laymen’s term (that would be easy for non-engineers - like me, even - to decipher), it begins with a new Bridgestone innovated compound that was developed at the Nano level. This compound was designed to provide almost glue-like grip when it comes into contact with water. Secondly there are the deeper grooves, which are improved over its predecessor, the EP200. Last but not least a round rib edge, which maintain the tyre’s stiffness along with providing maximum contact shape and pressure.
The Pit

Tyre Review: Bridgestone Ecopia EP300

IN Bridgestone, Ecopia, EP300, Bridgestone Ecopia EP300, Ecopia EP300, Suzuki Swift Sport, Eco tyre, 2017, Bridgestone Tyre Sales Singapore Pte Ltd

After clocking more than 5,000 km on Bridgestone’s latest comfort-biased rubber, here’s our honest opinion


First introduced in the Audi Q7 in 2015, the 3D sound technology has now evolved to include the rear compartment of the car. Two full-range loudspeakers in the A-pillars, and two more in the headlining above the rear seats provide the spatial dimension of height and intensify the surround sound into the perfect stereophonic experience. Using an algorithm developed in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute, the stereo or 5.1-channel recordings are used to calculate the information for the third dimension, and process it for the four 3D loudspeakers.
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Music — A sensory experience in the Audi A8

IN Audi, Audi A8, Bang & Olufsen, Fraunhofer Institute, 3D sound

New generation Audi A8 offers Bang & Olufsen 3D sound for the first time


The trio of special edition cars were revealed to showcase Lamborghini’s Ad Personam bespoke program, which allows customers to choose from an infinite combination of colours and materials, providing them with the opportunity to create vehicles with truly unique characteristics.
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Commemorative Lamborghini trio at Monterey Car Week

IN Automobili Lamborghini, Lamborghini, Huracan, Huracan Spyder, Huracan Performante, Aventador S, Ad Personam, Bespoke, Pebble Beach, Concours d’Elegance, Monterey Car Week

Lamborghini presents first worldwide showcase of Commemorative Vehicles during Monterey Car Week 2017


Get ready to knock your eyeballs out! GT Sport will be boasting full compatibility with the best imaging technologies available today. Optimised with 4K, 60fps, HDR and Wide Color to support HDR TV signal formats, a True HDR workflow was specially established in order to maintain true HDR and wide color processing from the initial material capturing processes to the final output. Promising a level of realism never seen before, even when viewed on a conventional TV set.
The Pit

Playstation GT Sport Release Date

IN GT Sport, PS Gran Tourismo, Playstation, Sony, PS4, Racing, Simulator, Driving, Gaming

Finally, the long-awaited GT Sport, the latest iteration of the PS Gran Tourismo series has an official release date.


Power comes courtesy of a 4.4-litre bi-turbo V8 engine derived from the outgoing M5, but revised to feature newly developed turbochargers, ultra-efficient charge air cooling and increased fuel injection pressure, increasing power to 600 bhp and 750 Nm of torque, up from the F10-chassis M5’s 560 bhp and 678 Nm. The century sprint takes just 3.4 seconds, all the way to an electronically limited top speed of 250kmh. With the optional M Driver’s Package, however, the fun continues till the speedometer touches 305kmh.
Happenings

BMW M5 gets xDrive all-wheel drive for the first time

IN BMW, BMW M5, M5, Sedan, M GmbH, XDrive

New M5 offers greater everyday practicality with the debut of xDrive on the platform


Moving along. The RC 200t, without any degree of doubt, is a treat to the eye all thanks to that heavily sculpted body shell. Flanked by protruding shoulder lines with flared wheel arches on all four corners, and a distinctive face all thanks to that large grill made the car look hunky especially when you see it appear in your rear-view mirror.And in this hue of red, we can’t blame you if you mistaken it for its recently launched LC 500 brother.
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Coupe Special 1 - Lexus RC 200t

IN Lexus, RC, RC 200t, Lexus RC 200t, Coupe, Turbocharged, Cruiser, Borneo Motors, 2017,

Underneath that sexy exterior, what else could the RC 200t offer?


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VW’s Iconic Microbus Will Return

IN Volkswagen, ID Buzz, Volkswagen ID Buzz, Kombi, Microbus, Hybrid, Hybrid Electric, Electric, Concept, 2022

2022 will see the modern iteration of the once iconic Kombi model be put into production


The F-150 Police Responder fills a niche previously unoccupied, adding off-road capabilities to the lineup. Stablemates in the Ford police vehicle segment include the regular Police Interceptor sedan, based on the Ford Taurus; the Police Interceptor utility for added space, based on the Ford Explorer; and the Police Responder Hybrid for increased efficiency, based on the Ford Fusion.
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Ford puts the 5-0 in ‘F-150’ with the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder

IN Ford, Ford Motor Co, FoMoCo, F-150, Police, Police Responder, Police Interceptor

Ford Motor Co adds the industry’s first pursuit-rated pickup to its police vehicle lineup


Set to be unveiled at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, 20th August, the prototype vehicle captures the ingenuity and adventure of early motor sports with the brand’s contemporary ‘Powerful Elegance’ design language.
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“What if?” INFINITI to debut retro prototype at Pebble Beach

IN Infiniti, Concours d'Elegance, Prototype, Retro

INIFNITI retro prototype will debut at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance


Let's manage some expectations first - you’re never going to get a car that looks like a 911, as this is a 4-door sedan. So for now, this is as good as it gets. Well maybe the newly launched Sport Tourismo is better. But for a sedan, this works nicely.
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Porsche Panamera 3.0 PDK | Subliminal

The new Panamera is simply sublime. I wasn't a big fan of the previous model, but this - this is perfect.


The awards aim to recognise vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry, with the I-PACE Concept lauded for its beautiful and futuristic design, and was described by judge Ashly Knapp as ‘a landmark in automotive technology’.
Happenings

A Weekend of Jaguar Celebrations

IN Jaguar, Jaguar XJ220, XJ220, Concept, I-PACE, North American Concept Vehicle Awards, Silverstone Classic, Jaguar Classic Challenge

Cause for celebration at Jaguar as the I-PACE Concept takes overall prize at the North American Concept Vehicle Awards; 25th anniversary of Jaguar XJ220 production also celebrated



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