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But every once in a while, car manufacturers do churn out an SUV that stands out. Or excite, to say the least. When you come to think about it again, this is indeed a big challenge as people who buy SUVs generally just need a big, tall car to move around from point A to point B, and nothing else.
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Infiniti Q30 2.0T Sport | 2-in-1

IN Infiniti, Q30, Infiniti Q30, Compact Crossover, 2017, Wearnes Automotive

Not much attention had been given to the Q30, but surprisingly, it does have good things to offer


However, Mercedes didn’t just stop with the AMG C43 sedan (which we’ve reviewed previously). They have expanded to the — take a deep breath — AMG C43 Coupe, C43 Cabriolet, SLC43, GLC43, GLC43 Coupe and even E43. Yes, an entire new range of AMG 43.
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Post Event: Mercedes-AMG Drive At Sepang

IN AMG, Mercedes, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz, Daimler, Sepang International Circuit, 2017, AMG 43, Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd, Mercedes-Benz Singapore

Mercedes gave us the keys to their new AMG 43 range, and boy, what a blast it was…


But it truly was a beauty. So how do you make something that great better? Well you don’t. The new A5’s designer Frank Lamberty, took on this project with the mindset of “improving the design with some subtle tweaks“. With the less-is-more approach, he made small changes to the new A5 (which is based on the new A4), most of it at the front.
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Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI S-tronic | Automobil-Eleganz

Audi's A5 has always been the benchmark for automobile elegance in the premium range. The new car carries on that tradition.


Cleverly designed to install without intrusive mechanical alterations onto the 1,998cc SKYACTIV-G engine, the BBR Stage 1 turbocharger upgrade is specified to enhance drivability as well as outright power. Post conversion, the turbocharger upgrade indicates a 0-100 km/h time slashed from 7.3 to a scorching 5 seconds flat. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.
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Stage 1 Turbo Now Available For MX-5!

IN BBR Stage 1, Turbocharger, Stage 1, BBR, Mazda MX-5, Mazda, Miata, SKYACTIV-G

Want more power out of your MX-5? How does 248 bhp sound like?


Perhaps the fellas over at Infiniti really, really, really wanted to produce one oh-so-badly. So finally parent Nissan agreed, and allowed them to shoehorn a GTR into a Q50; tadaa, say hello to the Q50 Eau Rouge. Exciting times ahead for Infiniti, it seems, as this is their chance to pit something against the established AMG, M and even RS.
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Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 | Above And Beyond

IN Infiniti, Q50, Q50 Red Sport 400, Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400, S, Red Sport, 400, Wearnes Automotive

A proper sporty Infiniti — well, well who would’ve thought?


That said, Mercedes-Benz isn’t the first to introduce such ‘gap filler’ though. Looking back, Audi had the S4 to bridge the A4 2.0 TFSI to the RS4. Even BMW had the 335i (now 340i) between the 328i and M3. You get the drift.
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Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan | Middle Child Syndrome

IN Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Mercedes, C-Class, C43 AMG, C43, Daimler, Mercedes-Benz Singapore, Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, Merc

Filling the gap between the C250 AMG Line and the full-blown C63 AMG, is there actually enough space for this new C43 AMG?


Toyota CH-R The turbocharged 1.2-litre Toyota CH-R obviously has one task only: To take on the Vezel/HR-V, Qashqai and Vitara and overtake them all in terms of sales when it arrives in March this year. Unsurprisingly, the number of fans eager to sign on the dotted line for this car had already started queuing up. Head over to the Toyota stand to have a closer feel of Singapore’s next best-selling compact SUV.
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Singapore Motorshow 2017 - Part 1

IN Singapore, Singapore Motorshow 2017, Motorshow 2017, Motorshow, 2017, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Motor Traders Association of Singapore, Mediacorp, MTA

The annual Singapore Motorshow returns with a host of new models - we highlight some here!


But now the Japanese are beginning to get slightly adventurous, going against their conventional norm so to speak. They’re giving us family-friendly cars with — wait for it — powaaah. Gentlemen meet the new turbocharged Honda Civic VTEC Turbo and Subaru Levorg, two cars that would also make the solo drive to and from work more entertaining.Previously we’ve reviewed both the Subaru and then Honda separately, so now just because they’re both the only turbocharged Japanese family sedan with ‘medium-sized’ engines, we decided to bring them together for this story.
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Twin Test: Honda Civic VTEC Turbo, Subaru Levorg GT-S

IN Honda, Civic, VTEC Turbo, Honda Civic VTEC Turbo, Subaru, Levorg, GT-S, Subaru Levorg GT-S, Turbocharged, Sedan, Wagon, Kah Motor, Motor Image, Singapore

We paired these two turbocharged Japanese family cars to see which one is more worthy of your hard-earned moolah


As if Volkswagen’s product assault isn’t enough, the German brand recently added two new models to spoil local buyers even more: Meet the new Caddy and Caddy Maxi. Volkswagen consider these two new models ‘MPC’, or multi-purpose car; but come on Volkswagen, an MPV is an MPV…
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Road Trip With VW's People Carriers

IN Volkswagen, VW, Veedub, MPV, Wagon, MPC, Touran, Sharan, Golf Variant, Golf Sportsvan, Caddy, Caddy Maxi, People Carrier, Volkswagen Centre Singapore

We headed up North to Melaka with the range of people carrier in Volkswagen's local line up


Probably it all boiled down to luck and fate, but while I was looking around the market, I couldn’t seem to find a suitable car. Most of the SG-generation Subaru Forester 2.5 XT I viewed either had too much modifications (I’m always keen on a car that is in full stock condition), had too high a mileage (saw an early 2008 model with almost 260,000 km on the odometer), looked tired or already had a bad history (badly maintained, uneven paint surfaces or showed signs of previous accidents). I was about to go back to the drawing board and reconsider my options, but Managing Editor, Joel suggested a Subaru Impreza WRX instead; at that point he had just sent his 2005 Subaru Forester to the scrapyard (COE woes, what else?). The satisfaction he had during his time with the car obviously made him gave me that idea.
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I Bought One: Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0 (A)

IN Subaru, Impreza, WRX, Subaru Impreza WRX, 2.0 automatic, All-wheel drive, Rex, Rexy the WRX, Motor Image Enterprise

With the ownership experience coming to a year, our Editor lets us in on his entire time with his 9 year-old WRX


Transforming on demand, this VC-Turbo technology uses an advanced multi-link system to seamlessly raise or lower the reach of the pistons, detecting the car’s driving condition and driver inputs, and instantly selecting the most suitable compression ratio. The engine is able to offer any compression ratio between 8:1 (for high performance) and 14:1 (for high efficiency).
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Infiniti Presents Their VC-Turbo Engine

IN Infiniti, VC-Turbo, New engine, Variable-Compression Turbo, VC-T, Compression, Compression ratio

Infiniti reveals what they've been working on all this while: Meet their new VC-Turbo engine


Back then Audi launched the 1.8-litre TFSI variant alongside the 3.2-litre V6 quattro first, before they decided to quietly introduce the 2.0-litre TFSI quattro.
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Periodic Table | Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro

IN Audi, A4, Audi A4, B9 A4, TFSI, Quattro, Audi A4 TFSI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

This bigger-engined A4 comes with all the bells and whistles you'd need, surpassing Mercedes-Benz's and BMW's offerings


Yes, you’ve probably read our previous review of the more affordable 1.5-litre Cooper version; in local context, that would outsell this Cooper S version just based on economical reasons (cheaper road tax, insurance and fuel economy).
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New Club In Town | MINI Cooper S Clubman

IN MINI, Mini, Clubman, Cooper S, Cooper S Clubman, MINI Cooper S Clubman, 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, Turbocharged, Eurokars Habitat, BMW Asia

There's an additional door gained but with bootspace still smaller than a regular wagon, could the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine be its saving grace?


In conclusion, the Subaru Forester 2.0 i-P has maintained its reputation as being both a robust and reliable family transport, but with slightly more style and even better goodies this time around. Power may not be its strongest suit, but it sure made up for it in many other positive ways.
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Feature: Subaru Forester 2.0 i-P

IN Subaru, Forester, 2.0 i-P, Subaru Forester 2.0 i-P, Natural-asprated, SUV, Family, FHI, Motor Image

We flew to Bangkok to sample the freshened Forester


Built to be lighter (up to 190kg less than before) and more efficient, the new feline from England has also grown up a little to attract buyers who are more rational. But it still has a dose of fun injected into its genes to stand out from the competition.
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Jaguar XF 2.0 Prestige | New Cat On The Block

The new Jaguar XF has matured a little, most of us will see that as a good thing. But does it still have that charming English 'accent'? Or has it gone all German on us?


That said, there is no denying how the completely reworked and redesigned MX-5 now has a more aggressive stance: The hood slopes forward to a narrow cross-section front end that features the car’s blacked-out grille, which is then combined to a pair of restyled headlight cluster (featuring LED running lights).
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Mazda MX-5 2.0 (A) | That Same Feeling

IN Mazda, MX-5, Mazda MX-5 2.0, Miata, Auto, Roadster, Trans Eurokars

We've sampled the well-balanced manual version previously, but we needed a second opinion - hence we got our Doc, an ex-owner himself, to give us his impression


But rather unfortunately, within my first 10 minutes the car brought me to this: Disappointment. The engine sounds dismal, you need to crack it up just to feel alive and… it drizzled. It was painful, feeling cheated; I mean, this car got raving reviews the world over!
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Mazda MX-5 2.0 (M) | Balanced Diet

IN Mazda, MX-5, Mazda MX-5 2.0, Manual, Roadster, Trans Eurokars

Mazda stated it is heavily inspired by the first generation, albeit with a modern twist - so are they just playing with our emotions?


First impressions of the GS F can be polarizing, with the sharp lines of standard GS enhanced by a gaping front maw with a mesh grille and vented fenders flowing into swooping side skirts, as well as a diffuser, quad pipes and a carbon-fiber lip spoiler out back. The front and rear light clusters have also been redesigned. While some may find it overkill, this writer finds the enhancements well suited to the GS shape, adding a good dose of presence.
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Lexus GS F Unveiled

IN Lexus, GS, F, GS F, F Sport, Toyota, V8, Saloon, Sedan

BMW M5 too mainstream? Lexus now has your answer, albeit with a twist to the current über sedan formula


But lets be honest here. How many people actually do plan to buy a compact crossover like the trio and plan to keep it long term? Because realistically speaking, changes in circumstances like (a) once the number of family members increases, (b) promotion at work or, (c) you just want something bigger, there will be the need to also get another car with more space. And due to those examples, the GLA250, Q3 and X1 are just something you’d have for, well perhaps, four years maximum.
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Volvo V60 Cross Country | Balanced Act

IN Volvo, V60, Cross Country, Volvo V60 Cross Country, Volvo V60, Wearnes Automotive, New Car

Volvo gives you a rugged wagon in the form of their new V60 Cross Country — should be able to match your Camel boots and loafers


Created with sports car fan in mind, the Sport Recaro gets sharper looks with a Brilliant Black Sports Aero kit consisting of a rear spoiler, front apron, side and rear skirts. Piano Black door mirrors and 17-inch Diamond Cut alloy wheels with an engraved 'MX-5' logo complete the appearance.
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MX-5 Sport Recaro Limited Edition

IN Mazda, MX-5, Sport Recaro, MX-5 Sport Recaro, Recaro, Jinba Ittai

Limited Edition range-topping model joins the all-new Mazda MX-5 line up; unique look courtesy of Sports Aero Kit and Diamond cut alloy wheels



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