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The good people from Noble have managed to extract an astonishing 425bhp from a three litre Ford Duratec V6 mid-mounted engine that is sometimes awfully squandered on the Ford Mondeo ST220. It has modified fuel injectors, high-lift camshafts and twin turbo-chargers, making it a roaring feature on the track. The superb power-to-weight ratio of 400bhp/ton suggests how it should be named and you can’t be too wrong about that. The German Getrag six-speed manual with Quaife LSD transmission is clearly the trigger and what you would call, a better playmate than your Gran Turismo gamer.

Classics

Noble Intentions | Noble M400

A year ago, I was on the verge of being reduced to combating for reserved seats on the public transport because I was left with three points on my driving record.

Happenings

Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010

Despite a year's delay, the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2010 boasts record-breaking visitor numbers.

What differentiates them however is that the X-mini II is purely a monaural speaker, whereas the Max II is a stereo variant. Both of them feature the BXS (Bass Xpansion System)-- twist the speakers and it “pops” out, revealing an accordion-like plastic tube that acts as a “bass chamber” in larger speakers. You could still use these speakers in the compact mode, but we wouldn't recommend it as you'll be reducing the bass response.

The Pit

X-mini | Small Just Got Much Better

IN X-mini, Max, II, Portable, Speakers

You know your product's good when people start copying it. We had a go with the X-mini II and MAX II to find out how good they are at blastin'.

For many years, SPD has been providing professional care to help unlock the hidden potential of approximately 2,800 physically disabled clients. Clients visit the SPD Ability Centre in Tiong Bahru and SPD@Tampines for a variety of services, including rehabilitation, day care, as well as IT and vocational training. Public transportation can be a challenge for some SPD clients and they rely on seven SPD-owned vans that are wheelchair-enabled and specially adapted to meet their needs, supplemented by 11 vans run by an outsourced transport provider. Many clients are from low-income families and are unable to afford charges for this transport service.

Happenings

Caltex Fuels The Society For Physically Disabled

IN Caltex, Diesel, Techron D, SPD

One of Asia Pacific's leading energy company provides one year’s worth of fuel to the SPD transport service.

So how does alcohol affect one's ability to drive? Alcohol as we know, inhibits the brain’s ability to function effectively, slowing the relay of visual messages from the eyes, processing of information thus becomes more difficult and instructions to the muscles are delayed. Alcohol usually retards a person’s reaction time by 10 to 30% as well as the reduction of the ability to gauge speed and distances. Alcohol also reduces one’s ability to see distant objects, to use peripheral vision to perceive what is happening at the roadside and reduce night vision by 25%. Blurred and double vision may also occur. Alcohol may also give one a sense of overconfidence, with the result that they may be prepared to take greater risks, such as abrupt lane changing or speeding. Impaired judgement may also alter a person’s perception of how fit they are to drive. Finally, as alcohol is a depressant drug, it may make a driver drowsy and affect their sense of balance. A person who drives after they have had only one drink is still five times more likely to get him or herself involved in a traffic accident than one who abstains from alcohol.

Happenings

Dangers Of Drink Driving

IN Drink Driving, Traffic Police

Drinking alcohol impairs one’s senses as it reduces one's driving instincts and psychomotor coordination, turning avoidable hazards into potentially life threatening ones.

Happenings

All-New Lotus Esprit

IN Lotus, Esprit, Concept, Singapore

The most eagerly anticipated Lotus makes its return. Without doubt, this is the car that the true Lotus aficionados have been waiting for: The ultimate Lotus.

Happenings

JDM Junkies | JDMST Meet Sydney

IN JDMST, Sydney, Australia, Skyline, Evo, MX-5

We've hooked up with an Australian website, the-lowdown.com to bring you the performance and modified scene down under. Here is a look into the wild world of JDM rides in Sydney.

New

Flash Forward | Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

IN Opel, Insignia, Auto Eurokars

The lightning bolt symbol on the Opel logo finally makes sense with this quick and potent executive sedan, aptly named the Insignia.

New

School Run Champ | Subaru Exiga 2.0 GT

IN Subaru, Exiga, GT, Turbo, Wagon, AWD

If you need to get seven people somewhere fast, the Subaru Exiga 2.0 GT is the car you need.

Like the coupe, the 370Z roadster is similar in dimensions save for the fact that it had its top chopped and replaced with a fabric folding roof that comes with a standard automatic latching power top. The 370Z roadster also boasts of an aluminium hood, door panels and trunk for better power to weight ratio while at the same time, the body structure's rigidity and stability were improved on, with additional structural reinforcement in both the A-pillars and side sills.

New

Turning Heads At 37 | Nissan Fairlady 370Z Roadster

IN Nissan, Fairlady, 370Z, Roadster, Cabriolet

Waif looking girls might be the thing for some, but when it comes to cars, you got to have one with the figure that resembles Raquel Welch in her prime...

Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Race Day

IN Super GT, Sepang, Race queens, Racing

The energy at a race never fails to get me pumped up - the people, the cars, the sounds - everything is focused at getting the crowd fired up. And it works...

Hence, on 19 September 2010, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) will be organising the Singapore Green One (Singapore G1), featuring races like the Soap Box Car Race, Eco Car Race, Buggy Race, Trishaw Race and other activities like walking, cycling and skating. SEC aims to raise awareness of the green technology available, that alternative energy options are commercially viable, and to encourage the use of cleaner and more cost-effective modes of transportation like public transport. At the same time, Singapore G1 promotes simple lifestyle changes like walking, cycling or skating.

Happenings

Race for Green with Singapore Environment Council

Green transportation issues continue to have major relevance in Singapore today, because of the need to position the city as an eminently livable location that is well connected to the world.

Happenings

Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience 2010

IN Mercedes-Benz, Driving Experience, Defensive driving, Advanced driving, Safety, Cycle & Carriage, C & C

Guided by professional driving instructors, 'The Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience' provided participants with an exclusive opportunity to drive an almost complete range of Mercedes-Benz models.

Readers' Rides

Double Dose | A Pair of EVO GSRs

IN Evo, GSR, Yellow, White

What's interesting about these cars is that they belong to the same owner. Many people have two or more cars, but rarely does a person buy the same model, twice! It simply shows how great the Evo is.

Readers' Rides

It's A Materia World | Daihatsu Materia

IN Daihatsu, Materia, Bippu, White, VIP, BB

This bippu styled Materia 1.5A might not be a pavement burner, but its cool and funky looks give it the right amount of street-cred to cruise down any boulevard.