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Like previous versions, the vRS will be available in both petrol and diesel form, and gets identical mechanicals to the current Golf, which means either the 220 bhp, 350 Nm 2.0-litre TSI from the GTI, or the 184 bhp, 380 Nm 2.0-litre TDI from the GTD. To give an idea of how the Fastest Octavia Ever performs, the TSI version equipped with a 6-speed manual will do 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and will top out at 248km/h. Stop-start, Brake Energy Regeneration and the optional 6-speed DSG gearbox should help fulfill Skoda’s claims of a 19% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to the old models.

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Czech-mate

IN Skoda, Octavia, VRS, Hot hatch, Wagon, Estate

With a new Golf out, comes a new Octavia. And as predictable as the GTI version is for the Golf, so too is the vRS for Skoda, in both hatch and estate form.

First up, the engine lineup will remain the same as before. That means a turbo'ed 2.0-litre in the sDrive20i and sDrive 28i, and a twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight 6 in the sDrive35is. Transmission options are an 8-speed ZF automatic for the 20i and 28i, and a 7-speed DCT for the 35is (although we'd totally recommend asking the dealer to indent you a car with the slick 6-speed manual).

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Facelifted BMW Z4 Arrives In Singapore

IN BMW, Z4, Performance Motors, Roadster, Sports, Convertible, Facelift

BMW’s roadster receives a slight nip-tuck and some new equipment options.

Combine that brief with Tilke's characteristic safety features and tarmac run-off areas (less exciting for professional racing, much safer and friendlier for trackdays), and everyone's a winner. As a car enthusiast in Singapore caged by endless rules and taxes, this news comes at a perfect time to give us hope and take our minds off the recent ridiculous trends in our car industry. If you'll excuse me, I've now got to start saving for my own trackday monster...

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FASTrack Iskandar Appoints Hermann Tilke As Track Designer

IN FASTrack, Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia, Track, Racetrack, Motorsports, Trackday

Motorsports fans and petrolheads rejoice. After news of the Changi Motorsposrts Hub's demise left car enthusiasts disappointed, there now seems to be hope for the local motorsports fraternity.

After more than five years in Singapore, the 300C was recently given a facelift to keep it fresh and relevant. At the same time, to present itself as a unique alternative next to the more predictable German and Japanese offerings.

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Updated Chrysler 300C Now Available Locally

IN Chrysler, 300C, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Jeep Automotive oF Singapore Pte Ltd, 300

Its predecessor was well-liked, but the sleeker looking update makes it more attractive

Before reaching the shores of Singapore, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta has already won numerous awards and is exalted as the safest-ever compact saloon ever tested (according to the Euro NCAP 2010 standard).

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Alfa Romeo's New Giulietta Arrives; Attractive Sub-$160k Price

IN Alfa, Alfa Romeo, Giulietta, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, EuroAutomobile

Alfa's 147 replacement, with its attractive looks and 5-door configuration is finally here, giving hatchback fans a new option in their list

Volvo Car CorporationÂ estimates to sell about 7,500 units of limited edition Volvo Ocean Race cars, which include the Volvo V60, V70, XC60 and XC70. The four largest markets are expected to be Germany, Sweden, Great Britain and Italy. Other markets outside Europe that will be involved in the race will also sell the cars. Wearnes Automotive has managed to secure just ten units of the Volvo XC60, even though Singapore is not involved in the race.

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Updated XC90 And Limited Edition XC60 For Local SUV Fans

IN Volvo, Wearnes Automotive, XC90, XC60, Limited Edition Volvo, Volvo XC90 Refreshed, Volvo XC60 Volvo Ocean Race

Although Volvo has been largely quiet in the SUV market, the updated XC90 and limited edition XC60 should excite fans of the brand

Johan van Tongeren's Impreza began its life in early 2000. But as the white paint fouled up after ten years, Johan decided to spruce it up himself and gave it a name:

Readers' Rides

The Barracuda | Subaru Impreza WRX GC8

IN Subaru, Impreza, GC8, Holland

Johan's Barracuda isn't just a rolling art display, it is built like a tank with all the firepower too!

Modified

Singapore's Best MINI | Wild Card Entry

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

Surprise, surprise! We've got one last MINI entry for you classic MINI fans. This little 'union-jacked' example has the right bits to make it one totally cool vintage ride.

The Pit

Porsche accessories for all F1 fans!

IN Porsche, Porsche Design Driverâ€™s Selection, Formula One.

Porsche ups the ante this Formula One season with an exclusive selection of luxury collectibles and apparels, engineered for the avid brand enthusiast

With the completely new SLK, one of the most exciting and successful sports cars ever built is entering its third generation.

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New SLK And C-Class Coupe Now Available Locally

IN Mercedes-Benz, New SLK, New C-Class Coupe

Local fans of the star badge can now get their hands on Mercedes-Benz's new sleek roadster and svelte coupe

The car offers an initial impression of what the BMW M3 DTM will look like when it lines up at the start of the 2012 season. However, the vehicle was not the only star of the evening at BMW Welt: BMW Motorsport also presented the first two drivers to be confirmed as wearing the company colours in the DTM as of next season - Andy Priaulx (GB) and Augusto Farfus (BR).

Motorsports

BMW Presents The M3 DTM Concept Car

IN BMW, M3, DTM, Concept Car

It has been two decades since BMW raced in DTM. However, things are about to change in 2012...

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SingTel Debuts The World’s First Race Simulator With Six Degrees Of Freedom

SingTel, Title Sponsor of the Formula 1â„¢ Singapore Grand Prix unveiled a new race car simulator that heightens the racing experience by introducing three additional motion cues.

Motorsports

Tomczyk Wins DTM Lausitzring, Takes Points' Lead

IN DTM, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Lausitzring

DTM fans had a treat over the weekend with great duels and numerous overtaking manoeuvres.

Rockenfeller, who scored his maiden DTM victory at Zandvoort, started from fifth place and wasn’t able to improve his position during the race. In sixth to eighth place, Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz), Timo Scheider (Audi) and Mercedes-Benz driver Gary Paffett still scored points for the championship. Italian Edoardo Mortara, who occupied fourth place in qualifying with his Audi A4 DTM, spun after a collision on the opening lap of the race and dropped back to the end of the field. Mortara came home 16th. The fourth DTM race weekend of the season takes place at the Lausitzring from June 17th till 19th.

Motorsports

Tomczyk Wins From Schumacher At Red Bull Ring

IN DTM, 2011, Spielberg

Spielberg provided a fantastic backdrop for the third round of the DTM at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.

Motorsports

Chevrolet Wins Again Before Hungarian Crowd

IN WTCC, Budapest, Round 7 & 8

Chevrolet collected two more victories in Budapest and improved the team's tally to an impressive seven wins out of the eight races held so far.

The innovative 12C is unique in the core segment of the sports car market. This two-seat, mid-engine model features a revolutionary one-piece, carbon-fibre chassis structure, the carbon MonoCell. It is the first time a car has featured a one-piece, carbon fibre structure; a strong and lightweight engineering solution that comes straight from the world of motor sports where McLaren introduced this technology to Formula 1 in 1981.

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McLaren's Highly Anticipated Sports Car Reaches Singapore

IN McLaren, MP4-12C, Wearnes Automotive

MP4-12C sets its sight on moneyed high-performance car fans.

VIP Luxury Inc is looking to make an impact with the drifting event, which has already established a strong following in Singapore. VIP Luxury Inc. will be going all out to make sure that guests are entertained throughout the evening, with VIP Rock the Rabbit Festival, pulling out all the stops by bringing down the world famous International Playboy Model DJs, DJ Roxanne Dawn and DJ Diamond to keep fans entertained for the entire night. The Rock the Rabbit - Festival will also kick off with a casting call for all prospective VIP magazine Bunnies, as well as a VIP fashion show, amidst a colourful, activity lined festival grounds. Standup comedian Kumar adds humour to this event too. The festival will also include a special VIP access only art gallery dedicated to the decades of legendary Playboy Magazine Covers, as well as famous interviews with celebrities. VIP guests will have access to
the Mansion Hospitality Suites, getting the full VIP treatment serving aphrodisiac food and drinks.

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More Racing And Rocking Expected At VIP Formula Drift Singapore 2011

IN Formula DRIFT, Drifting, FD, Singapore, 2011

The fourth edition of Formula DRIFT Singapore is set for more intense racing and partying at the F1 Pit Building.

Motorsports

Formula DRIFT 2011 Round 1

IN FD, Formula Drift, Drifting

Round 1: Streets of Long Beach provided fans with action and excitement through the weekend. The debut of new vehicles and new drivers added to the anticipation for the new season.

1st Challenge: Are You The World’s Biggest F1â„¢ Fan?

Back for a second season with bolder graphics and enhanced gameplay, this interactive challenge involves a race against time to complete 23 questions — same number of turns at the Singapore circuit — related to the sport’s history, rules and trivia on race teams and drivers (25% of the questions are based on the Singapore Grand Prix). Players have to answer all 23 questions in six minutes or less, and the 23 highest scorers will proceed to a final elimination round on 23 August 2011 to vie for the title of the World’s Biggest F1 Fan. One winner will walk away with over US$10,000 worth of prizes including a pair of Green Room hospitality suite tickets valued at US$6,167, a 5D4N hotel stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore worth US$4,058, a pair of exclusive passes to the Drivers’ Autograph Session during the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX race week, and round trip economy airfare for two.

2nd Challenge: What Makes The Singapore Grand Prix Special For You?

Running parallel to the World’s Biggest F1 Fan game is a contest that calls upon fans to share a personal anecdote on what makes the Singapore Grand Prix special for them. The challenge is to write it in no more than 61 characters which is the same number of laps the drivers are required to complete at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Participants who submit the top three best entries will win an exclusive goodie bag packed with limited edition Singapore GP merchandise valued at US$200, US$400, US$600 respectively. The contest closes on 27 November, 2011.

To take part in both challenges, visit www.singaporegp.sg or www.biggestf1fan.com.

Happenings

Singapore GP Takes “Biggest F1 Fan” Worldwide

IN Singapore, GP, F1

With two play-to-win challenges, you can now double the chance of winning a prize.

The second race (Round 4) was one of the most exciting ever with Gabriele Tarquini and his SEAT LeÃ³n TDi being able to interrupt Chevrolet's supremacy. The tough fight for the lead between the Italian and Huff will be remembered and the result proved that even a great team with great drivers can fail when put under pressure. Which is good news for the championship that is still led by Huff who has only a one-point margin ahead of Menu.

Motorsports

Huff And Tarquini Shares Wins In Sunny Easter

IN WTCC, Zolder, Round 3 & 4

Belgian fans flocked to the Zolder track in a sunny Easter Sunday and were rewarded by two close races that saw Rob Huff and Gabriele Tarquini sharing victories.