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The Baby Benz Grows Up | Mercedes-Benz A200 Urban

IN Mercedes-Benz, A200, A Class, Hatch-back

Mercedes-Benz calls it the “rebel” of the family. Like most rebels, they may have some traits that you'll admire about them, but most prove to be very hard to live with.

Of course, the car is nothing more than a concept at this point in time. That said, if the Provo ever entered production, how much of the radical design would actually make it into the final product? The car in its current form is certainly quite striking though, thanks to the contrasting roof color, one-piece headlight and taillight housings, and oversized wheel arches paired with radical wheels.

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Hot Korean Model Rivals The British And Germans

IN Kia, Provo, Concept, Geneva, Hybrid, Sports

Kia’s Provo Concept is set to be serious contender in the compact car category. MINI, watch out!

I've always been fond of Peugeot's car designs. The 308, RCZ and the new 508 GT in particular are my personal favorites. I can't say the same for the 408 though. Somehow, the proportions look a bit wrong to me. That said, I could be the only one with that view, because almost everywhere I took the 408, people were staring - no kidding - this regular sedan was turning heads!

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French Kiss | Peugeot 408 1.6 Turbo

IN Peugeot, 408, Sedan, AutoFrance

The new Peugeot 408 has a lot of room and packs some 'vroom' too. Can it take the game to the Germans and the Japanese though?

To create a contrast to the exterior paint, stainless steel-look trim runs all around the SUV's lower body section. A prominent and long bonnet with integrated air inlets ensures the engine has ample room and remains cool. The stereotypical 4x4 has a long roof line coupled with a very short front overhang, as does the CrossBlue Concept.

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Eco-Offroading in VW’s new SUV Concept

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Cross Blue, SUV

Think hybrids are dull? Think again. Volkswagen's new Eco-SUV Concept not only looks aggressive, this 7-seater will pack 700 Nm and accelerate to 100 km/h 7.2 Seconds if it goes into production.

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Volkswagen Announces TDI Lineup To Meet CEVS Head-On

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, TDI, DSG, Diesel, CEVS

Always ready to seal their lead in market share for premium German cars, Volkswagen has prepared a sweet lineup of diesel-powered cars that will guarantee you rebates when CEVS kicks off in 2013.

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MINI Goes to Santa Claus

IN MINI, Countryman, MINI Habitat, Cooper S, BMW Asia, Christmas

MINI sets a world record approved by Guinness World Recordsâ„¢ for the longest wish list ever delivered to Santa Claus.

The Cayman S runs on a 3.4-litre flat-six cylinder engine with 325 bhp, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds with Sport Chrono package and PDK, with a top speed of 281 km/h. CO2 figures for the PDK is at 188 g/km.

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New Porsche Cayman Is Lighter And Faster

IN Porsche Cayman, Cayman S, PDK, Porsche Asia Pacific, Eurokars

Following the launch of the new Boxster, Porsche is rolling out the new Cayman shortly after. The new german mid-engine coupe promises to be lighter and more fun to drive.

Tire-related costs are the single largest maintenance item for commercial vehicle fleet operators with more than 50 percent of all truck and trailer breakdowns involving a tire in some way. Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology mechanism allows tires to maintain constant, optimum pressure without the use of external pumps, electronics and driver intervention. Proper tire inflation can result in improved fuel economy, prolonged tread life and optimized tire performance.

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Debut of Goodyear Self-Inflating Technology

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Self-Inflating Technology

Goodyear technology can aid in fuel savings and CO2 reductions; potential to improve performance and eliminate need for external inflation pressure intervention.

The new e-mobility station in Wolfsburg uses interactive displays and interesting representations into electric mobility of the future. Interesting facts like how Ferdinand Porsche not only created the bug (Beetle), but was also the first to develop a plug-in hybrid in the world, or that the copper wire of a Golf Blue-e-motion's (also on display ) electric motor runs at 2.1 kilometers in length!

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Volkswagen E-mobility Visit In Wolfsburg

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Golf, Volkswagen E-mobility, Blue E motion

Our visit to Wolfsburg included a stop at the Volkswagen E-mobility station, where a new source of 'fuel' is now available at what was once, a historic gas station.

The BMW Zagato CoupÃ© 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 CoupÃ©, a hand-crafted special that premiered at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

“To celebrate this significant milestone of BMW M, Munich Automobiles has embarked on a restoration project to bring the ultra-rare 2.5-litre BMW M3 (E30 model) Sport Evolution back to its former glory.” said Mr Joel Chang, Executive Director of Munich Automobiles Pte Ltd.

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40 Years of BMW M Power!

IN BmW, M3, Munich Automobiles, E30, Sport Evolution

As BMW M GmbH celebrates 40 glorious years, Munich Automobiles pays tribute to this symbolic milestone by restoring the classic 2.5-litre BMW M3 (E30 model) Sport Evolution.

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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!

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Lamborghini Presents Urus SUV Concept

IN Lamborghini, Urus, SUV, Supercar

With an output of around 600 bhp, edgy design and lightweight materials, the Lamborghini Urus will be an inevitable hit when it goes into production.

But before we get all carried away shooting this GTi (yes, with a small ‘i’ to not be confused with the other GTI) down, let’s put this into perspective: a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Sounds good. 200 bhp and — here’s the better part — all that 275 Nm worth of torque kicking in from as low as 1,700 rpm.

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I Spy With My (Not So) Little i | Peugeot 308 GTi

IN Peugeot, Peugeot 308 GTi, 308, Pug, GTi, AutoFrance

We know the big question ringing in your head: Is Peugeot’s latest GTi a vain effort to capture a slice of VW’s pie, or is it a really competent competitor?

It's funny how some cars define their owners' character. Locally, being in an E-Class earns you the

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IN Mercedes-Benz, E250, CDI, BlueEFFICIENCY, Coupe

Straight-up, you'll still be faced with the boxy looks. No swoopy rooflines and eye-pleasing curves - just the good 'ole 3 box design. Like the Range Rover we reviewed earlier, this fine example has been face-lifted with some snazzy LED daytime running lights and more LED business in the rear. Not quite our cup of tea for a vehicle which you can drive through a flood, but driving along a posh shopping belt means plenty of attention — may it be flooded or not.

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The Disco Inferno | Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE

IN Land Rover, Discovery 4, SDV6, HSE, Caltex, Techron, Techron D, Diesel

Discover the wonders when a big SUV meets a small 3.0 litre engine!

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Autovox TechArt Party!

IN Porsche, 911, Turbo, Techart, Autovox

Local tuning specialists Autovox showcased a mouth-watering range of their gorgeous TECHART Porsches at an awesome party organised for the German Porsche tuner.

Although it has already been more than a year, the TTRS isn’t exactly a hit among keen drivers here. You don’t know what to blame it on — that it initially came in only a 6-speed manual transmission? The boot size a joke? It looks similar to the entry-level TT? The price? All of the above? Sure, the clutch needs some getting used to and the gear changes isn’t as special as the 1 M’s, but look beyond that and you get a piece of Audi heritage in this car. A 5-cylinder 2.5-liter turbocharged heart, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission gives you 340bhp at 5,400rpm, and — like the 1 M — 450Nm from 1,600rpm.

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The Weekday Track Cars | BMW 1 M Coupe, Audi TTRS Roadster, Porsche Cayman R

IN Audi, BMW, Porsche, TTRS, 1M, 1 Series M Coupe, Cayman, Cayman R

Let’s just cut to the chase. We are gathered here today for one, just one, purpose only — to see which one is the best 300+ bhp German-made daily track car.

First, we look at the 508's hungry pride mates with gaping grilles - that design highlight that seem so synonymous with Peugeot is gone. If you keep staring at it hard enough, you can also see the similarities of this new car to the older 406. We feel that the 508 has pretty “restrained” looks, which does make it a good-looking car.

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The Glamour Of The Pug | Peugeot 508 Turbo Allure Plus

IN Peugeot, 508, 1.6A, Turbo, Allure, Plus

Can this new lion on the block challenge the current crop of executive sedans? Or will it be destined to be the second runner up?

The S$114,800 Comfort variant adds 16 inch “Navarra” alloy wheels, a sprinkling of chrome on the radiator grille as well as front fog lamps. On the inside, the upgraded package comes with more storage pockets and leather trims, as well as cruise control, rain sensing wipers and electrical folding mirrors.

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Volkswagen's All-New Jetta Has Landed!

IN Volkswagen, VW, Jetta, Sport

Promising first class motoring, the new Jetta isn't just a Golf with a boot stuck onto it.