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This then, has the all-singing, all-dancing full-blooded AMG powerplant for the family of Mercedes cars that bear the letter ‘A’; A-Class, CLA and GLA. The 45 series of AMG cars is the entry point to what some might consider as a ‘proper’ AMG as the engines come from a “one-man, one-engine” production line where the finished power unit bears a plaque with the name and signature of the technician who put the mechanical masterpiece together. My compliments then, to Alexander Kasarez who built a fine motor for our test car. In this instance however, it is technically a “one-woman, one-engine” production. Here’s to Girl Power!
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Sense of Occassion | Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, CLA, CLA 45S, Mercedes-AMG CLA 45S

The most powerful 2.0-litre car you can buy adds a touch of practicality to make it a more useable daily proposition.


Similarly, when it comes to tyres, I was pleasantly surprised to come across a brand that was completely new to me. Davanti, is a relatively new UK-based tyre company which designs and develops its products in Great Britain.
The Pit

Silent Screamer | Davanti DX640 Tyre Review

Psst! Want to know the best-kept secret in Ultra High-Performance tyres? Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the Davanti DX640.


Its spacious interior features an 8-way power driver seat (with 4-way lumbar support), ample air conditioning for 2nd and 3rd-row seats and all the connected technological hygiene essentials: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Navigation system to name a few.
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Watch out, Rudolph! The New 2021 Honda CR-V is coming to town!

It's the Christmas season after all and we're feeling festive. Well at least Honda is, with the new CR-V and some massive discounts.


The official figures are 181 bhp, 270 Nm of torque and a 0-100 km/h timing of 7.3 seconds. But in reality, the car feels a lot more lively than the numbers suggest. But the beauty of it all is that the fine handling characteristics of the MINI have been retained and the little electrified hatch is still a fun runabout to pilot. Taking it around a series of bends feels like you're driving an electric go-kart (with music and air-con!).
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Electrified hot hatch | MINI Cooper SE

IN MINI, Electric, Singapore, Hot hatch, EV, MINI Cooper SE, Cooper, SE

The new MINI Electric, or otherwise known as the Cooper SE is proof that the new era of electric cars is here to stay.


The T5 II True Wireless Sport earphones are also dust-proof and feature water-tight properties, along with a moisture removal system ensure the earphones remain dry.
The Pit

The sound of speed

IN Klipsch, Mclaren, Wireless, Earphones, F1

Klipsch, the official headphone and portable audio partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team, has just released a co-branded set of wireless earphones with the supercar brand.


This service, which has been described as a sort of Netflix for cars, allows users to get behind the wheel of a BMW without the heavy commitment of a purchase or lease; the service may be used for periods as short as a week or a month at a time.
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COVID-19: BMW offers discounted car subscription for healthcare workers in Singapore

IN Covid-19, Circuit breaker, BMW, Singapore, Local news

Frontline healthcare workers can enjoy safer, private mobility with Access by BMW, from $50 per day


Happenings

Get Ready For A Quiet Revolution...

IN GMC, Hummer, EV, Electric Vehicle, Electric, Truck,

Yes, you've read that right. The Hummer is back as a fully electric truck with more than 1,000 hp and both on- and off-road capabilities.


We brave the rain to take a sneak peek at the new BMW X1 at 112 Katong. The current model wears the accolade of being the brand's best-selling SUV model, something the new one will hope to achieve as well.
Happenings

An Xclusive peek into the new BMW X1

The new BMW X1 promises to be a great ride for all occasions and every terrain, city or nature!


The new one however, may just change things around. The handsome rugged looks of the new RAV4 is the first thing that buyers will appreciate. From the side, it has hints of the semi wagon-like Subaru XV, while the wheel arches have a rectangular design, borrowed from the likes of the Jeep Cherokee.
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Something to rave about | Toyota RAV4 2.0

Toyota finally gets its act together with the new RAV4.


It did however, spawn a shooting brake version which was rather interesting. But the mainstay was always the coupe-sedan - or sedan-coupe - whichever you prefer.
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Coupe de Grace | Mercedes-Benz CLS450

The masterstroke made by Mercedes in the form of a four-door coupe is back. The new CLS brings back the good vibes of the very first one.


Stylish ambient lighting can also be customised to suit your mood. Choose from a palette of colours or just click on the various preset themes to be surrounded by a light display within your luxurious cockpit.
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A Class Hatch | Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 Progressive

IN Mercedes, A-Class, A200 Singapore

The new A-Class continues the the success of the old one and goes one-up to be even better.


In doing so, he not only broke the previous record for electric vehicles, but also bettered Sébastien Loeb’s all-time record from 2013 — by a full 16 seconds. Dumas’ new record of 7m 57.148s minutes is now top of the list of Pikes Peak champions, which includes such acclaimed drivers as Loeb, Walter Röhrl , Michèle Mouton, Stig Blomqvist, Nobuhiro Tajima and also Rod Millen and his son Rhys.
Motorsports

Volkswagen Makes History At Pikes Peak

IN Volkswagen, I.D. R Pikes Peak, Romain Dumas, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, 2018, Volkswagen Motorsport

Volkswagen’s electric racing car sets a new overall record; Romain Dumas betters Sébastien Loeb’s record


It’s true that Kuala Lumpur is filled with lots of affordable top-class eateries, but this time around I wanted to venture slightly out of KL — to avoid the crowd, what else? - for some Western food.Hence, Me’nate Steak House in Shah Alam was my chosen destination this time around. Located at Vista Alam, Jalan Ikhtisas, 40000 Shah Alam, Malaysia, Me’nate Steak House, as its name suggests, specializes in steak. A Halal establishment, they have a variety of beef cuts available for you to choose from but at the same time also serve lamb, chicken and fish. Just in February this year, they were awarded ‘Emerging Brands Award (F&B)’ at The BrandLaureate SMEs Best Brands Award 2017-2018. (Ok to be honest, I chanced upon them in social media; based on the good review, I thought ‘why not?’)
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(GT)I Drove 3 Hours For Dinner!

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, GTI Mark 7.5, Volkswagen Golf GTI, VW, Hot-hatch, Family hatchback, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, 2018

When you have the key to a car like the Golf GTI, you really want to go everywhere further…


With most crossovers, their rugged looks belie a softer, more road-biased drivetrain which is perfectly suitable for most drivers that prefer car-like handling characteristics with an SUV-like appearance. “But what if I’ve only got $100k to spare and want to do some light off-roading?”, you might ask — well here’s where Subaru has got you covered.
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Subaru XV 2.0 EyeSight | Slightly Off The Beaten Track

IN Subaru, XV, Subaru XV, EyeSight, MotorImage

Subaru bridges the gap between the Impreza and Forester with the refreshed XV


Of the nearly 126,000 vehicles registered worldwide, Ford reported 81,866 of those were registered in the United States where the Mustang is manufactured, meaning just over one-third of all Mustang registrations are occurring in export markets. Ford sold 13,100 Mustangs in Europe - consisting of the U.K, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Romania, Sweden and Switzerland - last year according to the company’s own data, even outselling the Porsche 911 in 13 European markets.
Happenings

The World's Best-Selling Sports Coupe Is…

IN Ford, Mustang, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang GT, Ford Mustang Bullitt, 2018

Surprise, surprise - Ford sold 125,809 Mustang coupes and convertibles in 146 countries just last year


Test drivers focused specifically on Polestar 1’s torque vectoring system, enabled by two rear electric motors with individual planetary gear sets. Chassis balance was further optimised thanks to the advantages of testing on ice, allowing the test drivers to better analyse and react to the car’s behaviour while driving. “Now we look forward to introducing the car to the Chinese public for the first time, a key market for Polestar,” concludes Thomas Ingenlath.
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Polestar 1 Heads To Auto China

IN Polestar, 1, Polestar 1, Electric hybrid, Hybrid, GT, GT Coupe, Thomas Ingenlath, Auto China 2018, 2018

Following its successful dynamic test drive, the Polestar 1 heads to Auto China 2018


Now Range Rover seem to have taken the same approach.
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Range Rover Velar HSE R-Dynamic | Up The Incline

IN Land Rover, Range Rover, Range Rover Velar, Velar, SUV, Off road, Jaguar Land Rover, 2017, Wearnes Automotive

Finally something from Range Rover to go head-to-head against the well-loved Macan S — but will consumers embrace it?


And perhaps, Mercedes has been observing this plot very closely — which is why they\'re giving us a very fast wagon, in the form of this E43 Estate.
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Mercedes-AMG E43 4Matic Estate | On To The Bandwagon

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, E43, E43 Estate, Estate, E-Class, E43 AMG Estate, AMG, Wagon, Daimler, MB, Cycle & Carriage, 2017

In a rather surprising twist, Mercedes’ AMG department whips out a powerful and highly practical estate for daddies in a rush


Development of the new car was led by the engineers of Bentley Motorsport’s in-house team based in Crewe, together with designers and technicians at Bentley’s motorsport technical partner, M-Sport. The new Continental GT3 has been designed from the all-new Continental GT road car, utilising it’s mostly aluminium structure as the foundation to deliver a race-ready weight of significantly less than 1,300 kg and helping to deliver an ideal weight distribution for racing.
Motorsports

Bentley Reveals New GT3 Race Car

IN Bentley, Continental, GT3, Race car, Bentley Continental GT3, Continental GT, Bentley Motorsport, Blancpain, 2018

New Continental GT3 race car based on all-new Continental GT road car; Bentley Motorsport aims for Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup titles


Despite Singapore having one of the lowest fatality rates in the world of 15.8 deaths per 100,000 motor vehicles, Bosch believes that there is room for improvement, especially when compared to other highly developed cities. During an interview with Klaus Landhaeusser, General Manager of Automotive Sales for Bosch in Southeast Asia, he highlighted the comparatively lower fatality rates in European countries — 4.8 in the United Kingdom, and 7.9 in Germany — and attributed them to regulations that mandated safety systems such as the antilock braking system (ABS) and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
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Bosch showcases automotive safety technologies

IN Safe Driving and Mobility Conference 2017, Automobile Association of Singapore, AAS, 2017, Bosch

We experience Bosch's automotive road safety technologies



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