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Lets just be honest. The petrol-powered Discovery Sport isn’t the most economical around. But because it’s the door to the world of the Land Rover brand, you yearn for one. The fact that it has three rows of seats makes you want one so, so badly.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 | Alternative Rock

IN Land Rover, Discovery Sport, Diesel, Turbo diesel, Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 diesel, TD4, Ingenium, Wearnes Automotive

The diesel Discovery Sport made a quiet entry into our market - we reckon it deserves more attention


The i30 N has been developed on the basis of three corner stones under the theme ‘Fun to Drive’: Cornering, Race Track Capability and Everyday Sports Car.
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One Hot Hyundai

IN Hyundai, I30, N, Hyundai i30 N, Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center, Nürburgring, Namyang,

Hyundai presents a delicious kimchi which should entice the younger crowd - now lets see how it's priced


The design of the car is recognisable as a Kia thanks to key signature design elements, such as the ‘tiger-nose’ grille. Designed in Europe, in collaboration with Kia’s Korean design studio, the body blends sharp horizontal feature lines with softer sculpted surfaces; the Stonic’s ‘Targa’style roof enables buyers to choose a two-tone paint finish, inspired by the design of the 2013 Kia Provo concept. It will be available in Europe with up to 20 two-tone colour combinations, with a choice of up to five distinctive colours for the roof.
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Kia Enters Compact Crossover Segment With Its Stonic

IN Kia, Stonic, Kia Stonic, Compact SUV, SUV, Kia SUV

Kia sees the Stonic as a very important model for the brand in a fast-growing segment


The sixth generation Polo has grown, making it larger than its predecessor in all of its dimensions. This has resulted in more interior space and a significantly increased boot volume, which has grown from 280 to 351-litres. In addition, the new Polo, with its length of 4,053 mm, is only slightly shorter than the fourth generation Golf; but it surpasses that Golf when it comes to its wheelbase (53 mm longer) and space for the driver, passengers and luggage (21-litres more).
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New generation VW Polo Revealed

IN Volkswagen, Polo, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Polo, 6th generation, Polo Mark 6, TSI, TDI, TGI, MQB AO, GTI

Sixth-gen Polo is the largest Polo ever, and will come with five variants


Developed by Lamborghini in collaboration with race car constructors Dallara, the rear-wheel-drive monster is an attractive buy for drivers looking to progress to GT3 racing.
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For Sale: Huracan LP620-2 Super Trofeo

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Huracan, LP620-2, Super Trofeo, Lamborghini Huracan LP620-2 Super Trofeo, Race Car, Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series

Rear-wheel drive race car was made exclusively for the 2016 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series, but now available from Lamborghini London's dealer


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Lunch-time-drive-time with the Jeep Renegade

What's better than a Friday lunch time filled with free food, cool cars and awesome prizes? Nothing! So sign up for this exclusive event with Jeep now!


But let’s make no mistake about this - Jeeps are cool and the Wrangler sits on the throne of that coolness scale. But the Wrangler is definitely not the most luxurious thing on four wheels. The Grand Cherokee on the other hand, is a premium SUV that offers more luxury and comfort than it’s iconic sibling. Yet, it bears the badge and credentials of a Jeep, which make it a capable off-roader as well.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit | King Of The Hill

IN Jeep, Grand Cherokee, Summit, Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit, SUV, Luxury, Pentastar, Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore, 2017

This is my first drive in a Jeep. After eight years of being a motoring journalist, I've finally gotten behind the wheel of an all-American off-roader and I am rather pleasantly surprised.


Now here’s contestant number ten: The Spain-assembled Nissan Pulsar.
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Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T | Price Buster

IN Nissan, Pulsar, Family hatchback, Hatchback, Turbocharged, DIG-T, 1.2 DIG-T, Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T, Tan Chong Motor Sales, 2017

In an already crowded market place, is there still space for the Pulsar here?


The S3 sedan - which is also available in Sportback form - is a handsome car, with a sporty single-frame grill with matt grey inlays contrasting against the black paint. The lower air inlets have slightly more pronounced lines and a RS-styled honeycomb grill, giving the new S3 a meaner stance. While the black exterior is certainly safe, perhaps a more impactful colour for the test car would have been nice - Misano Red maybe?
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Audi S3 Quattro Sedan | A Step Up

IN Audi Singapore, Audi S3, Quattro, S3, 2017

Audi’s refreshed S3 has grown up in the looks department. Resembling its ‘older’ A4 sibling, it is also nearly as comfortable to pilot and sit in. Let’s go for a drive.


Weighing in only at 1,575 kg, the naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine produces 740 bhp and 690 Nm of torque; 0 to 100 km/h takes 2.9 seconds and top speed rated at 350 km/h. Transmission is provided by Lamborghini’s lightweight Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) 7-speed shifting system, providing robotized gear shifts in up to 50 milliseconds.
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Aventador S Now In Singapore, Priced At…

IN Lamborghini, Aventador, S, Lamborghini Aventador S, Aventador S, Singapore, Suntec Satellite Showroom, Lambo, Supercar, V12, 740 bhp, Eurosports Auto

Lamborghini's V12 flagship features enhanced overall chassis and aerodynamic performance on top of its 740 bhp output


That said, Mercedes-Benz isn’t the first to introduce such ‘gap filler’ though. Looking back, Audi had the S4 to bridge the A4 2.0 TFSI to the RS4. Even BMW had the 335i (now 340i) between the 328i and M3. You get the drift.
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Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan | Middle Child Syndrome

IN Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Mercedes, C-Class, C43 AMG, C43, Daimler, Mercedes-Benz Singapore, Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, Merc

Filling the gap between the C250 AMG Line and the full-blown C63 AMG, is there actually enough space for this new C43 AMG?


The nonprofit group's goal is to promote more choice in how smartphones get connected to in-vehicle technologies like dashboard displays and voice recognition, and in other programming, Ford and Toyota said in a joint statement. Toyota has resisted offering Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto in its vehicles, citing concern that doing so would diminish safety and security. Ford, on the other hand, offers them on all its 2017 model vehicles; but the automaker still wants an open-source software platform that all app developers can use as an alternative to those of Google and Apple.
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Ford And Toyota Forms Alliance

IN Ford Motor Company, Toyota Motor Corporation, SmartDeviceLink Consortium, Google Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Ford, Toyota, Google, Apple, SmartDeviceLink, Mazda Motor, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industrie

In a move to prevent both Google and Apple from conquering in-vehicle apps, Ford and Toyota have stepped in together to form a telematics alliance


Which got me asking myself: What other car could I buy with that money? Coming out with an extensive list of classic, sports, executive sedan and even JDM heroes, I could easily buy up to fifteen different cars. But if I decided to be practical in land-scarce Singapore, it would only boil down to three: A McLaren 650S, Range Rover Sport V6 and Ford Mustang Convertible EcoBoost. Not forgetting a Subaru Impreza WRX STI as well for, you know, track day duties…Oh no. I’ve just wasted your precious time going into my fantastically detailed fantasy. Please accept my apologies. (Cough… Cough.)
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Driving A (Real) Legend: Rolls-Royce Phantom

IN Rolls-Royce, Phantom, Phantom Series II, RR, Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, 2016, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, BMW Asia

The last hurrah, we sample one of the most legendary (and expensive) car ever to ply our roads


Now here’s another desirable wagon to add to the list above, and probably in the unlikeliest form too: Meet the Seat Leon ST, in FR-Line guise.
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Quick Bite: Seat Leon ST FR-Line

IN SEAT, Leon, Leon ST, 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI, Turbodiesel, Diesel, Spain, Wagon, Family wagon, Manual, SEAT Centre Singapore

Not exactly the sort of car you would expect to deliver both fun and practicality in one comprehensive package - this Leon ST is admirably full of surprises


The E200? To be honest, it does come across as a tad silly next to the more compact C-Class and B-Class all thanks to its size; but due to the fact that I somewhat ‘threw’ it into an oversteer, kept it under control and receive an ego-boosting praise from the instructor, it all worked out in my favour…
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Post Event: Mercedes-Benz Driving Event 2016

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, AMG, Mercedes-Benz Driving Event, 2016, MBDE, Daimler South East Asia, A-Class, B-Class, CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, C-Class, E-Class, GLA, GLC, SLC, EasyDrift

Mercedes-Benz shows off another side to their range of passenger cars at this year’s MBDE


The VRE revamp is the biggest overhaul the Volvo showroom has seen, costing approximately S$4-million and taking 6 months to complete. It comes at a strategic time, with a new era of Volvo piloted by the launch of the new face of Volvo, represented by the all-New Volvo XC90, S90 and soon to come V90; it is an opportune time to showcase what Scandinavian luxury is all about.
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Volvo Re-opens Scandinavian-inspired Showroom

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, Volvo Cars Singapore, Wearnes Automotive, Wearnes, VRE, 2016,

Volvo Cars Singapore showcases the all-new Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) concept at the re-opening of the Volvo showroom


But it all changed when Apple came along and introduced the iPod. It revolutionized how we listen to music on the go, made that little gadget smaller and smaller to the point it fits your skinny jean’s pocket, along with storage space enough to store all of Hillary Clinton’s — ahem — thousands of missing e-mails… and their attachments.
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Almost Sussed Out | Lexus GS 200t

IN Lexus, GS, 200t, Turbocharged, Lexus GS 200t, Lexus GS, Turbocharged, Lexus Singapore, Borneo Motors, Sedan

Now with a turbocharged engine option, can the GS finally send a tough warning to BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz?


Rules and curfews - According to the Road Safety Department of Malaysia (JKJR), the highest number of road fatalities involved the younger set between the ages of 16 to 25 years of age. Try not to drive to events when you know there will be alcohol.Even if you know the rules about not drinking and driving, peer pressure may put you in a tough spot. Giving yourself a curfew will also help you manage your own fatigue levels.
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Checklist for the new driver

IN Drive Safe, Ford, Checklist, 2017, Driver's Checklist, Ford Malaysia, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Mustang, Ford Kuga, Ford Ranger

Just gotten your driving license? Here's a checklist, courtesy of Ford! Also a good reminder for us seasoned drivers...


A brand new Super Pit ticket category will be introduced at the Super Early Bird phase. Priced at S$1,288, the Super Pit seats offer spectacular views of the race, team garages, starting grid or finish line from the Pit Grandstand. Super Pit buyers will also receive a commemorative ticket, lanyard as well as priority access at Gate 1.
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A Decade Of Night Racing: Promotional F1 Tickets On Sale

IN Formula One, F1, Singapore GP, 2017 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore, 2017

Race promoter Singapore GP announced a host of special tickets for 2017's race, scheduled to be held from 29th September to 1st October 2017


But now the Japanese are beginning to get slightly adventurous, going against their conventional norm so to speak. They’re giving us family-friendly cars with — wait for it — powaaah. Gentlemen meet the new turbocharged Honda Civic VTEC Turbo and Subaru Levorg, two cars that would also make the solo drive to and from work more entertaining.Previously we’ve reviewed both the Subaru and then Honda separately, so now just because they’re both the only turbocharged Japanese family sedan with ‘medium-sized’ engines, we decided to bring them together for this story.
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Twin Test: Honda Civic VTEC Turbo, Subaru Levorg GT-S

IN Honda, Civic, VTEC Turbo, Honda Civic VTEC Turbo, Subaru, Levorg, GT-S, Subaru Levorg GT-S, Turbocharged, Sedan, Wagon, Kah Motor, Motor Image, Singapore

We paired these two turbocharged Japanese family cars to see which one is more worthy of your hard-earned moolah



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