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Perhaps this last point would steer you in the Lexus NX 200t’s way: Japanese reliability.
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All Rise | Lexus NX 200t F-Sport

IN Lexus, NX, Turbo, F-Sport, Turbocharged, Lexus NX 2.0t F-Sport, Borneo Motors

The turbocharged NX is now here, but does it have the special talents to overtake its European peers?


To this end, the springs, dampers and anti-roll bars all get firmer tuning. The Active M Differential on the final drive works with its own control unit to further improve traction, allowing the driver to accelerate even more dynamically out of tight corners, for example. The steering with M-specific Servotronic function has more direct mapping while the M Dynamic Mode of the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system is focused even more intently on delivering sporty handling.
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M6 Gets Upgrade And Power Hike

IN BMW, M, M6, Coupe, Gran Coupe, Convertible, CP, Competition Pack, Munich Automobile, BMW Asia

BMW M GmbH will replace the existing Competition Package for the BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Gran Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible with an upgraded version


Ahh… Enter the new Audi TT then.It largely retains the bulbous profile of its predecessor, but in case you can’t mark out the differences, the obvious ones would be the sleeker headlamp with matching aggressive front grill and detailed bumper, LED head lamps, redesigned tail-lamps and a rear bumper diffuser that houses a pair of exhaust tips.
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Total Eclipse Of The Heart | Audi TT Coupe

IN Audi, TT, Coupe, Audi TT Coupe, EA888, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

Does the new TT has the substance to impress coupe buyers?


And for some — myself included — that simply, well, sucks; because along with the evolution, the cost of buying and maintaining one (servicing, petrol, road tax and insurance) has become expensive. A classic example is a fellow scribe who, having jumped from a humble Suzuki Ignis Sport - when his COE ended - to a Mark VI Golf GTI, ‘fainted and had to be revived with Axe oil rubbed into my nose’ (his exact words) the first time he pumped a full tank of petrol; the same thing happened when he did its second and third refuel. I’m equally sure most of you, who went through a similar jump, could associate with the similar scenario.My point is this: hot-hatches have grown in more ways than one.
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Flashback | Renault Clio R.S Sport

IN Renault, Clio, RenaultSport, R.S, Clio R.S, Sport, Wearnes Automotive

So the French is at it again giving us a playful little hatchback; but isn’t overly loud this time around


During the 24 hours the lead changed 35 times — a record in the event that has been held since 1970. After the race’s midpoint, either the number ‘28’ R8 LMS or its fiercest rival was running in front, depending on the pit stop sequence. In the end, the Belgian Audi team prevailed with a concentrated performance of its drivers and solid teamwork - Audi Sport Team WRT with Christopher Mies/Nico Müller/Edward Sandström/Laurens Vanthoor was 40 seconds faster than the BMW Team Marc VDS.
Motorsports

Audi R8 LMS Wins Nurburgring 24 Hours

IN Audi, Audi R8, Audi R8 LMS, R8, R8 LMS, LMS, Nurburgring, GT3

The third Nurburgring success for Audi in four years


Adapted from its production sibling, the 911 GT3 R features the distinctive double-bubble roof, and the wheelbase which has been lengthened by 8.3 centimetres compared to the previous generation. This ensures a more balanced weight distribution and more predictable handling particularly in fast corners, in comparison to the previous GT3 R.
Motorsports

Lighter And Faster: The New 911 GT3 R

IN Porsche, 911, GT3, GT3 R, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 R, GT3 Cup, GT3 Class

Based on the new 911 GT3 RS production sports car, Porsche has designed a customer sport race car for GT3 category racing around the world: the 911 GT3 R.


Speaking about the record which he set, using the standard front-wheel-drive production estate with manual transmission and Performance Pack, Spanish racing driver and Seat brand ambassador Jordi Gené, said, “It was an indescribable feeling to get the best out of this car and to be the first to achieve this record.” The sports tourer benefits significantly from the Limited Front Slip Differential (VAQ) of the Seat Leon Cupra 280 and the six-speed manual gearbox.
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It's Official: Seat Has The Fastest Estate!

IN Seat, Leon, Leon ST, Cupra, Cupra 280, Seat Leon ST Cupra 280, Nurburgring, 'Ring.

The Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 lapped the Nurburgring in 7:58.12


The announcement comes amid media reports that said the two companies are exploring numerous projects. Among them would be an arrangement in which Toyota supplies Mazda with its hydrogen fuel cell system and plug-in hybrid technology, in exchange for receiving Mazda’s fuel-efficient Skyactiv gasoline and diesel engine technology.The latest move comes as global automakers increasingly pool resources on expensive green-car development. In hydrogen fuel cell technology, for example, Nissan has teamed with Ford and Daimler AG, while Honda is working with General Motors.
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Toyota And Mazda Form Partnership

IN Toyota, Mazda, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation

Long-term partnership signed to 'address cost and technical challenges'


Which was why, historically speaking, Volvo’s XC90 was once the people’s champion; every family men and soccer mums loved it. It has the cabin space of a 5-room HDB flat, the pace of an executive sedan (you have the option of a 2.5-litre turbocharged and 4.4-litre V8) and best of all, an easy to drive demeanour. Volvo’s renowned safety and reliability summed up the package.
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Making Good Sense | BMW X5 xDrive35i

IN BMW, X5, SAV, SUV, XDrive35i, XDrive, Beemer, BMW Asia

The new X5 was introduced last year with a rather big V8 engine and that made its popularity limited, but now with a more sensible 3.0-litre engine will it be more appealing?


The team car, a V8 Vantage GT4 N430, will run in the livery of one of the brand’s technology partners, Castrol, with further support from long-term partner Immun’age. Both partners continue to offer vital backing to the brand’s race programme, allowing the car to enter both the Dunlop Britcar 24hr Race and the famous ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours later this year.  
Motorsports

Dr Andy Palmer: The Racing CEO

IN Aston Martin, Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4, GT4, CEO, Andy Palmer

Barely a year into this new appointment, Aston Martin's CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, is swapping his business suit for a race suit as he lines up alongside three fellow drivers to campaign a V8 Vantage GT4.


Volkswagen’s latest digital creation can be clothed in “Reflex Silver”, “Gran Turismo Red”, “Lapiz Blue” or “Oryx White” and is now available to Gran Turismo 6 players for downloading.
Motorsports

A Virtual Sportscar You Would Want

IN Volkswagen, VW, Veedub, Das Auto, GTI, Supersport, GTI Supersport

GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo set to excite PlayStation fans; 503 bhp race car now available for downloading


Based on inside source, the magazine also reported that the TT rival will be based on Mercedes's MFA2 front-wheel drive platform; this same platform will make its debut in the next A-Class which is planned for a 2017/2018 launch. And in terms of bodywork, it was said to resemble the AMG GT; a soft-top version, also like the TT, will also be available.
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Mercedes-Benz Planning TT And Panamera Competitor

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, AMG, E-Class, MFA2, A-Class, TT, Panamera

Mercedes is set to expand its model range, and this latest news indicates they are not going to be left behind by BMW and Audi's aggressive 'fill-every-segment' strategy


Local Porsche dealer, Stuttgart Auto, has just opened the order book for this model. The Boxster Spyder has a price tag of $382,588, without COE.
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Porsche Boxster Spyder Presented At New York Motorshow

IN Porsche, Boxster, Spyder, Porsche Boxster Spyder, Boxster Spyder, Stuttgart Auto

Porsche begins the 2015 convertible season with the world premiere of the new Boxster Spyder


Occupying a total area of 6,668 square meters, the seven storey facility will be offered as a one-stop shop option for customers to view the different range of passenger and commercial vehicles distributed by Tan Chong. The new S$40 million multi-brand showroom began construction in September 2012 and is part of the company's effort to centralise and consolidate its operations. Nissan customers can also expect work bay facilities for their car servicing needs in the new showroom. At the same time, Subaru customers can expect a bigger and better showroom twice the size of the previous facility and a new STI corner where visitors can purchase premium STI merchandise.
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Tan Chong Opens New Showroom, Launches New Legacy

IN Tan Chong International Limited, Tan Chong, Nissan, Subaru, Showroom, Leng Kee Road

Built at a cost of $40 million, it offers a one-stop shop for Subaru and Nissan customers


As I walked to our 4C test car, I couldn’t help but wish they had given us one painted in red. The white paint on our car swallowed up all the curves and didn’t do it justice. The 4C’s shape was refined over many hours in the wind tunnel so that it works aerodynamically to provide negative lift at speed and a low Cd of 0.35.
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Alfa Romeo 4C | Good to be back.

IN Alfa, Alfa Romeo, Singapore, 4C, Turbocharged

With the 4C, Alfa is bent on reminding car enthusiasts that they can still make a car that’s sexy and good to drive.


The intricately designed dihedral doors, a McLaren design signature since the iconic F1, possess a three dimensional form including a ‘floating’ door tendon which houses a discreet door button. This unique feature divides the airflow, channelling it into the side intakes and underneath the flying buttresses. This architectural structure ensures drag is minimised along the profile of the 570S, while also optimising levels of cooling and downforce.
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New McLaren 570S Finally Debuts

IN McLaren, Mac, 570S, 570S Coupe, Sports Series, New York International Auto Show, NY

After teasing for months, McLaren reveals its first model in their 'Sports Series', the 570S Coupé


If that’s not enough, you’ll even have the enthralling experience courtesy of that super lively sports exhaust. In the first two gears, the needle flies to its 6,700 rpm without any effort to the point that, I think, it would gladly spin even to 20,000 rpm if Jaguar had such a maximum mark on the tachometer. It really puts things into perspective as to what sort of feat engineers can achieve in modern engines.
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Wrecking Ball | Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

IN Jaguar, F-Type R Coupe, Jaguar F-Type R Coupe, F-Type R, R, Coupe, Jag, Jag Coupe, Jaaaaag, Wearnes Automotive

Bored of life? Get this coupe from Jaguar and get ready for a ball of a time. Growwwl!


The German brand had a brief stint in Singapore back in the 1990s; this time around however, it is set to stay as a service centre has also been set up, located at 30 Teban Gardens Crescent.
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Ruf Opens Singapore Showroom

IN Ruf, RUF, Ruf Automobile GmbH, Specialised Automobiles, 3800S, CTR3 Clubsport

Appointed dealer, Specialised Automobiles, offering three Ruf models for buyers looking for a unique German sportscar


Which is a little unfortunate for other brands, to be sidelined by silly Singaporeans who are more brand-conscious than value-conscious; because, if they are really value-conscious, Volvo’s S60 would definitely spring to mind first. And why so? Very simply, this Swede offers so much for not so much moolah.
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Have It All | Volvo S60 T5 Drive E

IN Volvo, S60 T5, Volvo S60 T5 Drive E, Drive E, S60, Sedan, Wearnes Automotive

The T5 engine makes an appearance in the S60 sedan now, and we think it’s a genuinely sweet proposition


Wireless software updates have become a top priority for automakers as customers have gotten used to downloading them on their smartphones. Ford seek to follow the example of Tesla Motors, which makes heavy use of over-the-air software updates to activate new features on its cars.
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Ford And Microsoft Partners Up

IN Ford, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, Microsoft Corporation, Wireless, Software

Ford Motor Company, with plans to beam down wireless software updates to its next generation of cars, has assigned Microsoft for the task



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