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More uncanny than that though, is how the car flows down any given road, the tyres always keyed into the surface, rising and falling perfectly along every bump or undulation. The XE gives a feeling of connection with the road yet never discomfort, the ride being supple and refined despite wearing large 19-inch rims. It’s a real triumph of chassis and suspension tuning, a stark contrast to the similarly athletic but frustratingly brittle-riding BMW 3 Series.
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A Sporting Tradition | Jaguar XE R-Dynamic P250

IN Jaguar, Jaguar XE, Sports sedans, Luxury sedans, New cars, Reviews

The Jaguar XE used to bring deft dynamics to the premium saloon class, but little else besides; has a facelift changed things?


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The Perfect Urban Sedan | Honda City RS

There’s never been a better time to consider the all-new Honda City; here are five excellent reasons why.


Similarly, when it comes to tyres, I was pleasantly surprised to come across a brand that was completely new to me. Davanti, is a relatively new UK-based tyre company which designs and develops its products in Great Britain.
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Silent Screamer | Davanti DX640 Tyre Review

Psst! Want to know the best-kept secret in Ultra High-Performance tyres? Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the Davanti DX640.


“Sportiness” may be one of the most overused marketing cliches in the automotive world, but given Toyota’s recent form with the GR Supra, GR Yaris, and LC500, we’ve got plenty to be optimistic about in the new IS. Stay tuned for our review coming soon.
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The sportier and sexier new Lexus IS launches in Singapore

IN Lexus, IS, Lexus IS, IS300, IS350, Sports sedans, Luxury sedans, Car launch, New cars

Aggressive new looks back up a more thrilling drive in the heavily updated Lexus IS; prices start from S$199k


Since getting the RE004s fitted, I’ve covered just over 2,000km with them. In this short time, the improvements over the RE003 have shone through clearly – handling and steering response in the dry is markedly better. Through both sharp corners and long sweepers, the RE004s don’t understeer and push out quite as much as the RE003s, and they respond well to mid-corner corrections.
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Tyre Review: Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004

IN Bridgestone Tyre Sales Singapore, Bridgestone, Potenza, Potenza Adrenalin, Potenza RE004, RE004, Performance Tyre, Street Performance Tyre, Tyre, New Tyre

Have no fear, Bridgestone’s new working class hero is here!


Part of that has almost certainly got to do with Singapore’s preference for four-door models, which would make us something of a priority market. For all intents and purposes, the 2 GC is essentially a four-door version of the new front-drive-based 1 Series (note: not an elongated version of the rear-drive 2 Series Coupe). And despite the “Coupe” part of its name, there’ll be a good chunk of local buyers who see this as the cheapest entry into a new BMW “sedan”, similar to its arch-rival, Mercedes-Benz’s CLA when it first arrived seven years ago.
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The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe arrives in Singapore

218i and M235i variants are available; prices start from S$160k with COE


Sticking to their even model numbers for this series, they've just launched the 2 Series Gran Coupe, or what I’d like to call the Baby Grand. This latest model is the first of its kind and is effectively the entry-level four-door coupe (and sedan) for the brand.
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Baby Grand | BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M235i

The piano is a beautiful musical instrument. It requires you to play both chords and melody at the same time, master that, and you'll able to create music in many various genres.


1. The last time Toyota made such a car was 20 years ago. The Celica GT-FOUR brought the company 30 rally victories, four drivers' championship titles and one manufacturers' championship. It remains one of the most iconic rally-bred cars the world has ever seen. In a reference to its illustrious predecessor and its all-wheel-drive technology, the Toyota GR Yaris will have a GR-FOUR logo on its tailgate.
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Five Fast Facts | Toyota GR Yaris

The world has been waiting for a car like this. Thank you, Toyota, for giving us a potential gem.


‘Das WeltAuto’, literally translated to mean “The World Car” is a global Volkswagen (VW) approved used car initiative operating in VW dealerships worldwide. This initiative aims to provide owners with peace of mind and a one-stop solution when shopping for a pre-loved Volkswagen. In the future, Das WeltAuto will also include pre-loved ŠKODA vehicles. In Singapore, the newly opened Das WeltAuto showroom is located strategically at Leng Kee AutoPoint, beside Volkswagen and ŠKODA Centre Singapore. This arrangement unites the group brands. The result of this synergy is Das WeltAuto’s ability to offer competitive trade-in deals without compromising Aftersales support. Every Das WeltAuto vehicle receives a stringent 115-point inspection, one of the most extensive we’ve come across for pre-owned programmes. We are also pleased to discover that Das WeltAuto accepts only used vehicles with an excellent, accident-free servicing record. With the assurance of 100% genuine parts when it comes to parts replacement and a minimum 12 months warranty, customers can be confident that their Das WeltAuto pride is bona fide!
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Volkswagen welcomes 2020 with new Das WeltAuto Showroom!

IN Dasweltauto, Volkswagen, ŠKODA, Pre-owned

A new home for pre-loved Volkswagen cars and in time to come, ŠKODA as well.


The steady electrification of the Audi product line-up implies a sizeable reduction in CO2 emissions from cars’ exhaust systems. While this environmental win is by no means exhaustive (pun intended), one has to look further up the supply chain and upstream production processes to account for the environmental benefits/drawbacks in its entirety.
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Heal the World, one car at a time!

IN Audi, Environment, Co2reduction

Audi identifies a potential reduction of 1.2 tons of CO2 per car!


This was the fourth year in a row that MINI had organised this for its owners. The trip started with customers meeting at MINI Habitat in the wee hours of the morning at 4 am. This was necessary so that we could avoid heavy traffic at crucial points of the crossover to Malaysia.
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Just drive and enjoy | MINI Getaway 2019

We all need a break sometimes, and the magical call from MINI Singapore couldn’t have come at a better time.


Now with some added features, you'll get an even more complete MPV with the new BOSE Edition. For you lazy folks who want all the info now-now, here are the additional stuff you get.
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Sounds Good! | Renault Grand Scenic Bose Edition

It's not a new car, but the BOSE Edition of the Grand Scenic does add some new features to make the French MPV that bit more compelling.


There are ways to tone down the full-on vibrancy though; instead of having it in full body colour, you can opt for the front grille housing to be in dark grey (which is my personal preference). Even the wheel arch trimmings can be finished in the same gloss grey.
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Sleek Utility Vehicle | Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI

Not so sure about this huge mother of an SUV? Give it time, and this in-your-face Audi will grow on you too.


The latest Avante is available in three trim levels — there’s the base Avante for budget-conscious consumers, the mid-range Avante S which we reviewed earlier, and the top-tier Avante Elite, which is what we’ve got here.
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Everyday Luxury | Hyundai Avante Elite

IN Hyundai, Avante, Avante Elite, Hyundai Singapore, Komoco, Komoco Motors

Want to be thrifty, yet crave some luxury? Hyundai’s got you sorted.


Ever since then, they’ve been on a continuous quest for improvement, matching up to or even beating the Japanese at their game, simply by offering quality and value in packages that are agreeable with most Singaporean consumers.
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Nip and Tuc | Hyundai Tucson 1.6 Turbo S

IN Hyundai, Tucson, Tucson Turbo, Tucson Turbo S, Hyundai Singapore, Komoco, Komoco Motors

Hyundai refreshes its well-loved SUV by addressing areas of improvement


Part of the BMW iPerformance range, the 530e is a 2-litre turbocharged petrol-powered sedan that packs a plug-in battery pack. Combined, the car will push out a smooth delivery of 249 horses and 420 Nm of torque. This is good enough for a speedy 6.2 seconds century sprint and a top speed in excess of 230 km/h.
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Charged Up Yet? | BMW 5 Series 530e

IN BMW, 5 Series, 530e, Electric

With an increased number of charging stations on our island, are we finally ready as a nation to support electric-powered cars?


You see, the problem with the 911 is there's a variety to choose from; on top of that, you have to choose whether you want it in coupe or cabriolet form. Then you need to pick, do you want it in four-wheel drive or rear wheel drive. Lastly you need to select the equipment list you want: Should I get the Sport Chrono pack? What rims do I want? How do I specify the interior?
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Porsche 911 Carrera T | Is This The Perfect 911?

IN Porsche, 911, Carrera, T, Porsche 911 Carrera T, Turbocharged, 991.2, Stuttgart Auto, Porsche Asia Pacific, 2018

Surprise, surprise - you can get a satisfying 911 without having to pay GT3 money


This design boss has an impressive CV; notably, he played a role in designing the highly popular Range Rover Evoque during his stint with Jaguar Land Rover.
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1-to-1 with McLaren's Rob Melville

IN Rob Melville, Director if Design, McLaren, McLaren Automotive, Singapore, McLaren Automotive Asia Pte Ltd, McLaren Singapore, Formula 1 Singapore 2018, 2018

We spoke to McLaren's Director of Design to find out his inspirations and ideas behind some of the brand's sports cars


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McLaren’s 600LT Arrives In Singapore

IN McLaren, McLaren Automotive, 600LT, McLaren 600LT, Longtail, Singapore, McLaren Automotive Asia Pte Ltd, McLaren Singapore, 2018

The fourth McLaren to carry the ‘Longtail’ name, you can have one for less than SGD$820k


You know where I’m going at here. To be able to own three to five different cars would be the stuff of dreams! But realistically speaking this is Singapore, where all car enthusiasts are considered as pests to the authorities; hence car prices are ridiculously high, cost of keeping even just one car could make one cry at times and unfortunately, majority of us could only afford one car, and one car only for every task. To the, perhaps, 30 percent or so who could afford to have more than one car here in Singapore, you fellas are a really fortunate lot.
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Three Cars I Want To Have. Now.

IN Audi, RS5, Coupe, Audi RS5 Coupe, Coupe, Volkswagen, Beetle, Cabriolet, VW Beetle Cabriolet, Infiniti, Q50, Sedan, Infiniti Q50, Dream Cars, 2018

We ALL aspire to have different cars for different needs, don’t we?



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