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...ok, I remember saying I'll be nice, so let's start with the good points. It's a handsome car. It looks like a smaller version of its older brother, the bulky but aggressive Subaru Legacy. Also, it looks way better than the model it replaces, Subaru has gone back to adding some mild fender flares to accentuate the wider stance. Still, it's no award-winning design.
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Are You Imprezed? | Subaru Impreza 1.6

IN Subaru, Impreza, 1.6, Boxer

Subaru's new bread and butter sedan could not be launched at a worse time. High COEs and a market filled with many more alternatives. It has to be really special to stand out.


The 1.2 TSI engine, mated to a 7-speed DSG, produces 105 bhp. This particular combination has already proven its worth in several other Volkswagen models. This turbocharged direct-injectionpetrol powerplant accelerates the CrossPolo to 100km/h in only 9.9 seconds, while top speed is rated at 188km/h. At the same time, the car achieves a combined fuel consumption of just 5.5L/100km, equivalent to 128g/km of CO2. The CrossPolo meets the limits of the Euro 5 emissions standard. Price is set at $126,300, with COE.
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Crossing Into New Territories - VW CrossPolo and Passat 1.4

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, CrossPolo, Volkswagen CrossPolo 1.2 TSI, Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI, TSI

Coming after the standard Polo in 2009, Polo BlueMotion in 2010 and the thrilling Polo GTI, the CrossPolo now completes the series as a fourth model. And here's the other surprise: a Category A Passat


The star of the event is of course the new SUV, which looks every bit an Audi. Sporting Audi's signature LED wedge-shaped headlights and a handsome mini-Q5 look, the soft-roader oozes quality inside and out.
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Audi Launches New Q3 With A Unique Lifestyle Experience

IN Audi, Q3, Singapore, Marina Bay, SUV

The new Audi Q3 compact SUV is here, and you'll get to experience not just the car at the launch, but the lifestyle that centers around the car too!


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Mercedes Launches New SL At Gardens By The Bay

IN Mercedes, SL, Mercedes-Benz, Daimler Chrysler, 500 SL, 350 SL

You might have to get used to the looks, but the new SL is lighter, faster, more luxurious and promises to be even more agile that its predecessor.


The characteristic lines of the exterior design indicate both of these attributes: front and rear sport a width-emphasizing design, with a wide, prominent grille and headlamps extending along the sides at the front while the rear end features a wide rear window, two-piece tail lights with horizontally offset meander and a large tailgate with low loading sill. The new B-Class measures in at 4,359 mm long, 1,786 mm wide and 1,557 mm tall.
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New B-Class Arrives; Only B 200 Variant Available For Now

IN Mercedes-Benz, B-Class, B 200, Mercedes-Benz B 200, Cycle & Carriage

The second generation of the B-Class car heralds a new compact class era at Mercedes-Benz in terms of both design and technology.


As an alternative to the standard bi-xenon light, the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are the first vehicles in their respective segments to be fitted standard with adaptive LED headlamps. Their bright white light ensures optimum visibility, while their high-quality appearance represents a new interpretation of the brand's hallmark twin circular headlamps. The three dimensionally shaped luminous rings of the adaptive LED headlamps are strikingly levelled off both at the top and bottom and are overlaid at the upper edge by an LED-fed accent light. The light sources for low and high beam light are LED units positioned on a horizontal bar at its centre, feeding their light into the reflectors in front.
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New BMW X5 M & BMW X6 M

IN BMW, X5 M, X6 M, Munich Automobiles

BMW Asia has introduced the new BMW X5 M & BMW X6 M, both of which have now been given striking accentuations at the front and rear, with new adaptive LED headlamps as standard.


Peugeot is proud to present ‘Blueprint to Reality’, with the unveiling of its newly revamped showroom at 305 Alexandra Road. In addition, the month of July also brings the inaugural launch of Peugeot’s line of scooters and bicycles in Singapore, serving to expand Peugeot’s current range of mobility options for every motorist.
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New Showroom And New Products From Peugeot

IN Peugeot, AutoFrance, Peugeot Scooters, Peugeot Bicycles, Vivacity, Geopolis RS

Peugeot proudly introduces their revamped showroom and a new line of scooters and bicycles to Singapore, expanding the French automaker’s existing motoring options in Singapore.


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Goodyear Tyre Owners Speak Out!

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

All tyre makers claim their products are great. But the true judges are the customers themselves. We partner Goodyear to find out what their customers think.


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Volkswagen Launches A New Icon

IN Volkswagen, Beetle, 1.2 TSI

With over 21 million manufactured, the Beetle is the longest-running car of a single design platform in the world. While it may never repeat that feat, the new Beetle sure looks like a winner!


Added to which, a bespoke M Sport package and options from BMW Individual developed exclusively for the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé will be offered from launch.
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BMW Launches Sexy 6 Series Gran Coupé

IN BMW, 6 Series, Gran Coupe, Efficient Dynamics, Singapore, Sentosa, 640i, Performance Motors

A new ground-breaking model for BMW complimented the beautiful Sentosa Cove waterfront backdrop it was set against yesterday evening. The alluring 6 Series Gran Coupé is now open for orders.


When Lexus launched the first RX in 1998, the model created the Luxury Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment in the automotive industry. The RX offered the proposition of the first ever car that combines all the flexibility, practicality and durability of a SUV with the handling, performance, refinement and ride of a luxury sedan.
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New Range Of RX And GS Hybrid Added To Local Lexus Line Up

IN Lexus, RX, RX 270, RX 350, RX Hybrid, GS, GS Hybrid, Borneo Motors

Following the success of the GS model launched earlier, Lexus adds the genre favourite RX... and introduces a green GS.


“Just two months after its Asian sneak preview at the Singapore Yacht Show 2012, the much-anticipated new BMW M6 Convertible has officially arrived at our shores. This latest rendition offers not only a high-performance sports car with superior performance attributes, but one with an extremely exclusive character as well,” said Mr Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.
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BMW M6 Convertible - Now You Can Officially Have One

IN BMW, M, BMW M, M6, Convertible, M6 Convertible, Munich Automobiles Pte Ltd

Although it was already given a prior press review, BMW's hyper convertible can now be officially ordered for local buyers


The BMW Zagato Coupé heralds a new chapter in the tradition of cooperation between BMW and Italian designers. Much has changed since earlier collaborations, however, with the advent of new working methods such as digital sketching, Photoshop and CAD/CAS tools, things have gotten easier, and designs alot bolder.
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BMW And Zagato Combine Forces to Produce A One-off

Milanese coachbuilder Zagato has teamed up with BMW to unveil the BMW Zagato Coupé, a hand-crafted special that premiered at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.


The BMW 320i Luxury is now available for booking, with a price tag of $218,800, with COE. Look out for our extensive review soon.
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Latest BMW 320i Joins Local Line Up

IN 320i, BMW, BMW 320i, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited, BMW Performance Academy, Pirelli

After the successful launch of the 328i and 335i, local buyers now have an entry-level 320i to consider; BMW's unique Performance Academy also shed a different light on this 'hot cake' model


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Lamborghini Aventador Gets New Wheels And More

IN Wheelsandmore, Lamborghini Aventador, Wheels,

German exotic tuner Wheelsandmore fettles with the Lamborghini Aventador and brings up the already mad Italian one notch higher!


To ensure the tyre was appropriate for European roads and climate, Falken used its engineering team based in Frankfurt to develop the specification. In addition to testing on European public roads and private proving grounds, engineers also gained feedback from Falken’s racing drivers at the Nürburgring who tested the tyres. The resulting “NUR-Spec” design incorporates a more warp resistant casing and additional nylon-reinforced cover ply to increase high-speed stability. This construction is complemented by a rounder tyre shoulder, optimising pressure deployment on the tread area.
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Azenis FK453: Falken's Latest Flagship Launched

IN Falken, FK, FK453, Falken FK453, Azenis, High Performance Tyre

All new FK453 delivers improved grip and lower noise levels as well as a ‘Y’ speed rating option; Singapore launch will be announced soon


The open-top two-seater now has a completely new lightweight body and revamped chassis. The considerably lower weight, longer wheelbase, wider track and larger wheels significantly enhance the mid-engine sports car’s driving dynamics, supported by the new electro-mechanical power steering. The new Boxsters are also up to 15 percent more fuel efficient. Depending on model, they get by with significantly less than eight litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.
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Epic Launch For Porsche's New Boxster

IN Porsche, Boxster, Boxster S, Porsche Boxster, Stuttgart Auto, Porsche Centre Singapore

For the first time, a car launch took place at the Marina Barrage, an iconic landmark in Singapore that Porsche picked to symbolise the openness concept of the Boxster.


It looks great in the flesh too, especially in Lightning Red. This car will stand out from the sea of mundane looking cars on the road.
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It's Here! Toyota Launches New 86

IN Toyota, 86, Borneo Motors, AE86

The car everyone has been waiting for is finally here. Just off the port, these spanking new cars were freshly prepared for the media to have a taste.


Powered by BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, the new four-cylinder engine has enabled the new BMW 320i with an all-round improvement against its predecessor. It now develops a maximum of 184 hp at 5,000 rpm (+8%) and peak torque of 270 Nm at just 1,250 — 4,500 rpm (+22%). With an 8-speed sport automatic transmission, it can further sprint from naught to 100km/h in just 7.6 seconds, which is 2.2 seconds faster than before. The new BMW 320i is also highly efficient and friendly to the environment with a fuel consumption rating of just 6.0 litres/100km (+8%) and CO2 emissions of 139 g/km (+7%), thanks to Efficient Dynamics.
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New 184bhp, 270Nm 320i Available Locally

IN 320i, BMW, BMW 320i, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited

Arrival of entry-level 3 Series should increase sales number for the BMW brand locally


Bridgestone considers Singapore's first B-Select tyre service outlet a model for other Asian countries, as their Kaki Bukit outlet is specially designed to suit the small size tyre shops typically found throughout the Asian region. This design will be utilized in other countries that have small shop spaces.
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Bridgestone's B-Select Tyre Service Outlet Opens

IN Bridgestone, Bridgestone Tyre Sales Singapore, Bridgestone Corporation, B-Select, Bridgestone B-Select Kaki Bukit

An evolution in the tyre buying experience, Bridgestone opens its first new concept B-Select tyre service outlet in Kaki Bukit



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