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Butterfly opening doors give easy access to a 2+2 cabin that blends simplicity with technology. It has a minimalist, ‘stripped out’ feel, including a new expression of Saab’s driver-focused layout and a world debut for Saab’s innovative IQon infotainment and communications system. In true Saab tradition, there is also a surprisingly versatile cargo deck. “The PhoeniX establishes a new reference point for the future of Saab product design,” says Jason Castriota, Saab Automobile’s Executive Design Director. “It symbolizes a renaissance of the innovative spirit and passion that drove Saab to build its first car. We’re now taking the visual DNA forward with what we call ‘aeromotional’ design, adding emotion, power and fluidity. This design aesthetic will shape and differentiate future models in the Saab portfolio.”

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Saab PhoeniX Concept: The Future Is Already Here

Sleek, innovative and exceptionally efficient: the Saab PhoeniX concept car showcases design features and technologies which will shape the next generation of cars from Saab.

With the help of this important, yet least known designer, most of the prolific cars from the 50s had input from this man. From Alfas to Ferraris this man was in the midst of it all. Yet the Spitfire was almost never built because of the collapse of the Triumph-Standard company. If not for the fact that the car was spotted by the new management under dust covers in the corner of the factory, the Spitfire would have been long forgotten.

Classics

A Love For Music And One Car | Triumph Spitfire

IN Triumph, Spitfire, British

It’s not often that you get to meet a man in love with his car. One car, with no temptations to sell it or store it away. This car in particular, a Triumph Spitfire Mark IV.

It's odd that I should find myself worried about how you readers will take to that last sentence. We have come to a point in the motoring industry that performance car makers are doing away with manual gearboxes, and dual-clutch transmissions are everything - they're faster, easier to live with, and offer the best of both worlds. Which begs the question, which 'two worlds' are we talking about exactly? The world of expedient step-and-go driving? Maybe. The world of engaging and immense motoring fun? Not necessarily so.

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Manic. Magical. Manual. | BMW M3 CoupÃ© (M)

IN BMW, M3, V8, CoupÃ©, Manual

A maniacally fast coupÃ© that handles magically with the joys of a good ol' manual gearbox. There, my review of the BMW M3 is pretty much done.

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Racing Legend Tom Walkinshaw Passes On at Age 64

IN HSV, Tom Walkinshaw

The Scottish racer will be remembered for helping lead Holden to its first series win in V8 Supercars Australia since 2002 through drivers Rick Kelly in 2006 and Garth Tander in 2007.

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BMW World Singapore Opens!

IN BMW, BMW World, Singapore, M3 GTS

Asia’s largest showcase of BMW innovation, design and heritage will be open to the public from 9 to 14 November 2010 in Hall B of Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.

Classics

Porsche Type 804 Formula 1 Race Car Visits Singapore

IN Porsche, Type 804, Stuttgart, F1, Singapore

As part of the F1 festivities, the classic Formula 1 Grand Prix-winning 1962 Porsche Type 804 was in town. If you didn't manage to catch it, here's a look at the iconic race car.

Modified

Best WRX In Singapore | Entry Three (3)

IN Best WRX, WRX, Subaru, Singapore, Contest, Modified

You can't miss entry no. 3 with its fully stickered up bodywork. Fitted with a Zero Sports bodykit and a high-mount spoiler, it's also a bit of a monster too!

Modified

Best WRX In Singapore | Entry Two (2)

IN Best WRX, WRX, Subaru, Singapore, Contest, Modified

Our second entry is a clean and understated set-up with a customised metallic brown paint job and a peek-a-boo bonnet!

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The SLS AMG has landed in Singapore

IN Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Mercedes, Supercar, Red

Mercedes-Benz's Ã¼ber sports car is here. Perched gorgeously on the revolving platform at the Mercedes-Benz Center with its gullwing doors wide open, the SLS AMG is ready to dazzle.

From the significant inaugural Formula 1 World Championship back in 1950 in Silverstone, to the glorious moments of drivers celebrating their wins through the years, this display of larger-than-life imagery speaks volumes of the journey taken by the world’s most dynamic sporting event. ‘Moments in Motorsport’ will be held at One Raffles Quay South Tower lobby from 23 September 2010 to 1 October 2010, in conjunction with the 2010 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix and is open to the public. Don’t miss this if you are a die-hard fan of Formula 1.

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RBS PRESENTS 'MOMENTS IN MOTORSPORT'

IN RBS, Motor sports, F1

Walk through the gallery of the glorious Formula 1 racing past.

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.