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On the move, the dimensions of the 5 Series felt as though it was shrunken, with the car's suspension and engine providing a confidence inspiring drive, belying it's size which is by far the biggest 5 Series ever in the model's history. Though the car looks visually more compact, the wheelbase in reality has been increased by more than three inches. Prodding the accelerator, the car surges forward with no hint of turbo lag. The throttle response impressively quick and sensitive with nary a hint of jerkiness and the car going from 0 to 100 in just 6.1 seconds.

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Beem Me Up Scotty | BMW 535i

IN BMW, 5 Series, 535i

Though built as a classy grand tourer, the all-new BMW 535i pounds the tarmac like no other luxury sedan in its class.

At selected public car parks in Singapore, drivers will be able to have a unique taste of the pit stop experience that race drivers get on the track. The pit stop experience kicks off on 11 September at car parks in the vicinity of Wheelock Place, East Coast Park, Vivo City and Tampines Mall, where drivers are treated to a free tyre shine and windscreen wipe by the pit stop crew dressed in red overalls.

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Shell Pit Stops Across The Island!

IN Shell, V-Power, Power 98

Shell brings the night race experience to consumers this September with pit stops across the island.

Motorsports

Porsche SC Global Carrera Cup Asia - 2010

IN Porsche, PCCA, Carrera

The region’s premier GT championship heads to the challenging Marina Bay street circuit this month for the Porsche SC Global Carrera Cup Asia — 2010.

Classics

Road Star | Mazda Miata MX-5 (NB series)

IN Mazda, MX-5, MX5, Roadster, Silver, Convertible

Second Generation Mazda MX-5 still a sexy little thing to behold, but the real beauty is in the way it drives.

Based on the show car concept first seen at the Paris show in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is a vehicle designed for modern families, combining seven-seat practicality and interior flexibility with a crossover style design. Chevrolet's new compact MPV features a bold appearance with its low roof line and crossover inspired silhouette, while retaining the distinctive and recognizable Chevrolet 'global face' depicted by the split grille and bow-tie badge. The Orlando's low swept roof line is complemented by the muscular, protruding wheel-arches, housing 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels.

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Four Chevrolets To Debut In France

IN Chevrolet, Orlando, Captiva, Aveo, Cruze

Chevrolet's new range of cars are set to star in Paris.

Employing this newly developed compound, Earth-1 achieves a better balance between the conflicting two measures of performances. Grip force is obtained through ‘Orange Oil’, and rolling resistance is reduced through natural rubber. Low rolling tyre resistance saves fuel hence reduces Co2 emission into the environment. This unique design also realizes ‘Multi-Performance’ with its improvements made to performance related to comfort, quietness, and uneven wear resistance. Earth-1 tyres biodegradable property is simply an ingenious invention that can truly be called an ECO tyre.

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Yokohama's Earth-1

IN YHI, Yokohama, Earth-1, Orange Oil, Eco Tyres

YHI is proud to present Yokohama’s newly developed Earth-1 ECO tyre.

Raw experience means no roof and doors, so only dry weather driving please.

Readers' Rides

Simplify and add lightness | Caterham CSR200

IN Caterham, CSR200, Lotus, Lotus Seven

Never before available in Singapore, one private owner has successfully registered an extremely unique sports car - the Cosworth powered Caterham Super 7 CSR200.

No wonder then, that the Insignia — have racked up some 40 awards, including the coveted European Car of the Year 2009. Customers confirm expert opinion: Nearly 230,000 orders have been taken so far, making the Insignia either the best-selling or second best-selling mid-segment car in 11 countries.

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Opel Insignia On The Move To Keep Its Edge

IN Opel, Insignia, Two Litre, Turbo, Executive

With 40 awards and 230,000 orders, the Opel Insignia has proved to be a highly popular car in Europe.

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Eurokars City Centre

Eurokars Group unveils plans for all-new Eurokars City Centre. State-of-the-art automobile facilities to be housed in a five-storey complex for Porsche, Rolls-Royce and MINI customers.

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First exclusive BMW M Showroom opens its doors in Singapore

IN First BMW M Showroom, BMW, M3, M5, X6M, X5M, Munich Automobiles

Singapore is now home to the world's first BMW M Showroom. We drop in with the who's who in the industry to witness the launch of the sleek new Munich Automobiles Showroom and Service Centre.

With appropriate optimization in engine technology, the maximum output of the 3.0-litre power unit is increased to 340 hp with peak torque at 450 Nm, increasing briefly with the Overboost function to 500 Nm. The outstanding power and performance of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is is expressed in particular by the significant increase in pulling power and muscle to be clearly experienced in all situations, accelerating from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds.

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BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Combining classic proportions with modern sportiness, the new BMW Z4 has reached the top of its market segment almost overnight.

Cool weather was better appreciated and much preferred over having the scorching hot sun.

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Miata Club Singapore Gymkhana Session

IN Miata, MX-5, Gymkhana, Roadster

Focused on learning more about their cars while having fun, the local Miata club guys set out with their roadsters to the Nusajaya Flight Park last Saturday. We join them to bring you this story.

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Mitsubishi Suntec City Road Show

IN Mitsubishi, Cycle & Carriage, Road Show

Visit the Mitsubishi Road Show for some exciting activities and promotions at the Suntec City Entertainment Atrium!

Firstly let's take a look at the aesthetics of this nifty little toy. At first glance, you might mistake the Voyager Pro to be an earpiece of a telemarketeer and it's hard not to think that way, but as we go through the gadget, bear in mind that this product is function over form, and after taking a few more glances, I am sure you will start to like it gradually. In terms of colour scheme, Plantronics has opted for a more sedate approach with the usage of black and gray, giving it a more business like look. As for overall design, the Voyager Pro is nowhere as compact as some other hands-free kits in the market such as the Plantronics Discovery 975, but compactness was never tops on the Voyager Pro's design team's list, but this is where functionality comes into play as the Voyager PRO is designed to cling snugly to the area behind your ear which is why it is a tad larger than other hands-free kits. The two main reasons for the Voyager Pro's design are firstly, the fitment of a battery as large as possible for usage durability and secondly, provide comfort during prolonged use.

The Pit

Plantronics | Voyager pro

IN Plantronics, Voyager Pro, Blue tooth, Ear Piece, Handsfree

Unless you’re a telephone operator, you’re unlikely to think the Plantronics Voyager PRO as discreet, but function over form is the name of the game.

With the new 458 Challenge, Ferrari is offering its sportier clients — professional and gentlemen drivers alike - a car that is extremely responsive, with great performance and superb handling. This mid-rear V8-engined berlinetta will allow Ferrari Challenge participants to enjoy to the full the exhilarating cut and thrust of the race weekends on the world’s leading circuits, as well as the passion that has always been an integral part of Ferrari’s one-make championship.

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458 Challenge's Maranello Debut

IN Ferrari, 458 Challenge, Maranello

The 458 Challenge has made its world debut in Maranello during the Annual Dealer Meeting, an event that brings together the international sales representatives of Ferrari.

AutoExe SE-03 front bumper has a smiley kink on the corner of the air dams, sets it apart from the rest.

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Growing fonder...

IN Projek, Mazda, RX-8, Rotary

I've been driving SJN6173C a lot these days. Despite its height being so very low, it has not posed a problem around town, though higher humps need more careful negotiation...

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We're 3 months old!

90 days after we started spreading the word, we've garnered hits from all over the the nation and even a following from across 62 countries!

Fastest way to have your hair blown dry.

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Too fast. Too furious. | Audi TT RS Roadster

IN Audi, Audi TT, RS, Premium Automobiles, Roadster, Convertible, Video

This violently potent four-wheel-drive roadster will leave the road behind you in flames and chew every corner you throw at it. All this, while making you look good.

The champion wins a pair of Green Room hospitality suite tickets worth S$7,490, a 5D4N stay at Pan Pacific Singapore valued at S$3,297, exclusive passes to the Drivers’ Autograph Session during the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX race week, and round trip economy airfare for two. The first and second runners-up will also each win a 4D3N hotel stay, roundtrip economy airfare for two, a pair of Bay Grandstand tickets (worth S$1,796) and a pair of Stamford Grandstand tickets (worth S$596) respectively.

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First “Asia’s Biggest F1 Fan” Cyber Game

IN Singapore GP, F1, Night Race

With just 12 weeks to the world’s only FORMULA ONE night race, Singapore GP is launching the region’s first Asia’s Biggest F1 Fan cyber game across 25 countries.

Next was the slalom course in the mid-engined Boxster S. Each driver was timed and the winner walked away with a prize at the end of the day.

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Porsche World Roadshow (PWRS)

IN Porsche, Driving experience, Defensive driving, Advance driving, Stuttgart

There is no better way to experience the excitement of a Porsche than to drive one. For the Porsche World Roadshow, one gets the chance to drive, not one, but a wide range of Porsches for a day.