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With over 50 bhp more than the previous-generation F36 Gran Coupe, it’s got plenty of poke. Power delivery comes smoothly and elegantly, so much so that you get to license-losing speeds without realising. Non-stop rain plagued the entire duration of our testdrive, but the xDrive all-wheel drive system worked beautifully to put the power down without fuss.
Happenings

We take a sneak peek at the all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

IN BMW, 4 Series, Gran Coupe, 4 Series Gran Coupe, BMW 4, BMW 4 Series, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, BMW Gran Coupe

The BMW coupe with the prominent grille now has more doors for added practicality.


Happenings

Audi grandsphere concept

IN Audi, Grandsphere, Concept, Luxury, EV, Fast charging

The private jet for the road.


2002 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R (R34) V-SPEC II NÜR (10KM) Given the skyrocketing values of JDM icons, the crown jewel of the collection is unsurprisingly that white Skyline GT-R. The current auction record for an R34 Skyline is 33.2 million yen (US$314k/S$426k) for a 6817km Millennium Jade M-Spec Nür, but this BH Auction car will probably smash that. For comparison, that’s slightly more than the base price of a McLaren 720S in the US - just let that sink in for a moment... The reason for the astronomical price? Well for starters, it's a V-Spec II Nür, the penultimate iteration of the R34 that commemorated the end of Skyline GT-R production (the 19 mighty Z-Tunes were converted by Nismo in 2005 from existing cars). Named after that famous racetrack in Germany, 718 V-Spec II Nür were produced (159 - the most common colour - in white), and received all of Nissan’s go-faster bits that were available to the Skyline at the time.
Happenings

This is what a brand new, 10km Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 looks like

IN BH Auction, Tokyo, Japan, Tuning, Modified, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Nissan Silvia, Porsche 993

It’s part of an incredible auction of unregistered cars that includes a C4 Corvette Grand Sport, a Nissan Silvia S15, a Porsche 993 Carrera 4, and a pair of single digit-mileage Porsche 997 Speedsters


Just before its debut in the first quarter of 2022, a crossover EV model, the iX will be launched in Q4 of 2021.
Happenings

BMW i4: four reasons why this EV is cool (and 1 reason why it isn’t).

IN BMW, BMW i4, BMW 4 Series, BMW Coupes, BMW EV, EV

Set to be launched in Q1 of 2022, the full-electric BMW i4 eDrive40 will be followed by an M version.


Isn't this a Porsche Taycan with four rings? Clever. Well, yes and no. You knew I'd say that right? It true though. They both do share the same platform, drive train, dual-motor setup (until recently, when Porsche introduced a single-motor RWD version). Dimensions wise, the two car are 99% identical in length and width as well.
Happenings

Audi's e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT

Officially on sale in Europe, Audi's new generation gran turismo is here.


Known internally as a Life Cycle Improvement (LCI), the G30 BMW 5 Series has received such a comprehensive list of updates that it is, for all intents and purposes, a new model. Similarly, the G32 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo has been simultaneously refreshed to provide customers with a longer, five-door alternative.
Happenings

Executive decisions: The New BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo

IN BMW, New 5 Series, New 6 Series GT, 530i M Sport Edition, 630i Gran Turismo, M Sport, Digital Key, Executive cars

With both cars featuring a host of styling and technology updates, the only hard choice left is to decide between the new BMW 5 Series sedan or BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo fastback.


Part of that has almost certainly got to do with Singapore’s preference for four-door models, which would make us something of a priority market. For all intents and purposes, the 2 GC is essentially a four-door version of the new front-drive-based 1 Series (note: not an elongated version of the rear-drive 2 Series Coupe). And despite the “Coupe” part of its name, there’ll be a good chunk of local buyers who see this as the cheapest entry into a new BMW “sedan”, similar to its arch-rival, Mercedes-Benz’s CLA when it first arrived seven years ago.
Happenings

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe arrives in Singapore

218i and M235i variants are available; prices start from S$160k with COE


Sticking to their even model numbers for this series, they've just launched the 2 Series Gran Coupe, or what I’d like to call the Baby Grand. This latest model is the first of its kind and is effectively the entry-level four-door coupe (and sedan) for the brand.
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Baby Grand | BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M235i

The piano is a beautiful musical instrument. It requires you to play both chords and melody at the same time, master that, and you'll able to create music in many various genres.


Now with some added features, you'll get an even more complete MPV with the new BOSE Edition. For you lazy folks who want all the info now-now, here are the additional stuff you get.
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Sounds Good! | Renault Grand Scenic Bose Edition

It's not a new car, but the BOSE Edition of the Grand Scenic does add some new features to make the French MPV that bit more compelling.


At first glance, the Arteon appears to be a replacement for the Passat CC, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that. However, unlike the Passat which was positioned as a compact executive model (fun fact — ‘CC’ was an acronym for Comfort Coupe!), the Arteon is positioned as a luxury grand tourer and is Volkswagen’s current flagship model.
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Volkswagen Arteon R-Line | Pop Art

IN Volkswagen, Arteon, R-Line, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Arteon R-Line, TSI, 2.0 TSI, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, Singapore, 2018

Volkswagen’s funky new gran turismo was built for cruising


The new virtual competition is an extension of Sony PlayStation’s backing of GT Sport Motul Team RJN — the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 customer racing team contesting the 2018 Blancpain Endurance championship. Lucas Ordonez and Ricardo Sanchez — who are among the 22 people who’ve graduated from gamers to racers through the GT Academy since the program began — will compete on track with GT Sport Motul Team RJN.For more information, visit www.nismo.com/nissangtsportcup
Motorsports

Nissan Searching For Gran Turismo Racer

IN Nissan, Sony Playstation, Playstation, Gran Turismo Manufacturers Series Championship, Nissan GT Academy, 2018

Think you’re fast enough on Playstation? Nissan wants you!


That said however, the $172k price tag (with COE) does make it sound highly attractive. Its fellow turbocharged 2.0-litre peers are priced even higher: BMW 320i at S$193k, Audi A4 at S$177k, Jaguar XE at S$177k, Lexus IS300 at S$191k and lastly the priciest of the lot, Mercedes-Benz C250 at S$229k. See what I mean?
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Infiniti Q50 2.0T | Fuss-Free Motoring

IN Infiniti, Q50, 2.0T, Infiniti Q50 2.0T, 2018 Q50, Wearnes Automotive

Can updates for this 2018 version keep it relevant?


You take a look at the LC 500 here — you’re just not sure. The front end made it look like a serpent and the grill seems a tad over the top. Its headlamps, along with the individual daytime running light and signal repeaters, all LED, seems too abstract. Flanking the car are several creases, paired to a broad shoulder that, potentially, puts Stallone to shame. The rear? Full of details that will not look out of place in a Transformer series, thanks largely to the slit-eyed tail lamps.
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Lexus LC 500 | Slowly, Love

IN Lexus, LC, LC 500, Lexus LC 500, Grand Tourer, V8, NA, NA V8, Cruiser, Borneo Motors, 2017

This V8-powered grand tourer epitomizes the brand’s know-hows in delivering a car that offers more than just the typical Lexus comfort - but it does take time to love


During an event last evening at Volkswagen’s showroom along Alexandra Road, the new Arteon was revealed to members of the media, where Singapore’s first owners of the Arteon also took delivery of their cars.
Happenings

Arteon in Motion

IN Singapore, Volkswagen, Arteon, Volkswagen Arteon, R-Line, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, VW, 2018

Volkswagen’s avant-garde gran turismo is revealed in Singapore


That would be ideal for Mercedes-Benz. But unfortunately, consumers in that particular market are a unique lot; a one-size-fits-all theory doesn’t work here. Which is why there is the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Jaguar XJ, Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide and, depending on how far you’d like to enjoy the finer things in life, Rolls-Royce’s Ghost. There are different models for different preferences.
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Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso | His Royal Sportiness

IN Maserati, Quattroporte, GranLusso, Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso, V6, 3.0-litre, Maserati Quattroporte V6, Luxury Sedan, Trident, Tridente Automobili, 2017

Maserati's Quattroporte outshines its competitors with its sporty character - how else can it impress the $400k club?


For the first time ever, three-day grandstand passes will be offered during this Super Early Bird phase, in addition to the regular Walkabout and Premier Walkabout passes. There will also be an additional junior ticket category available during this phase, allowing children aged 16 years old and below to access two grandstands at nearly half off the regular adult ticket price.
Happenings

Early Bird tickets now available for the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix

IN 2018 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Formula One, F1, Singapore, Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore GP, Super Early Bird, 2018

12 ticket categories on sale at Super Early Bird prices


Sony kindly invited us for a preview of the event, where we could try three unreleased game titles — Gran Turismo Sport, FIFA 18 and Taiko No Tatsujin — in addition to existing game titles already available for the PlayStation 4 such as Minecraft.
Happenings

Playing everything at the PlayStation Play Everything roadshow

IN Sony, PlayStation, Gran Turismo, Gran Turismo Sport, 2017

We get an exclusive look at the latest Gran Turismo instalment


Especially at a time like now, where every single driver looking for a large coupe has a long list of cars to choose from; namely the Germans, with the Porsche 911, BMW 6 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe to consider. People love these models simply because each of the manufacturers manage to squeeze so many goodies into their respective cars; to the point it might take you a year to read up on the instruction manual and another twelve years to actually come down to using all of the functions. And I even have some acquaintances who bought a certain car and did not even know it has a certain function until it was pointed out to them — “Oh, I didn’t know it could do that.”
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Coupe Special 3 - Maserati GranTurismo Sport

IN Maserati, GranTurismo, Sport, Maserati GranTurismo Sport, Maserati GranTurismo, Italian, Coupe, Trident, Tridente Automobili, Singapore, 2017

Despite its age, the GranTurismo still has so much to make it highly desirable


With a revised exterior design, a technology-packed interior, and an enhanced W12 engine that now sits further back, the third-generation Continental GT is touted as ‘the finest Grand Tourer ever produced’.
Happenings

Third time’s the charm

IN Bentley, Continental GT, W12, Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Motors

Third-generation Bentley Continental GT announced


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.



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