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Since I was a wee kid, I’ve always dreamt of visiting the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The live stream broadcasts kept me up for hours at a time, and I wanted to feel those cars rocketing up the hill in real life. And this year, my dream came true. A Symphony of Speed and Style
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On The Ground: Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2023

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The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a conglomerate of fast cars, smoky tyres, and the burning passions of motorsport fans worldwide.


Believe it or not, the Toyota Land Cruiser is 72 years old now. Originally launched as the Toyota BJ in 1951, the Land Cruiser has been a staple of the rough and tumble worldwide. Aussies have a saying that goes something like, “if you want to head bush, take a Land Rover. But if you want to come back out again, take a Land Cruiser.” Toyota’s legendary reliability and simplicity meant that the Land Cruiser rarely broke down, and when it did, it was relatively easy to fix with a rock and some string while deep off the beaten track.
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Toyota Land Cruiser Lives On!

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250 Series Worldwide, 70 Series Japan-only.


The goal? To create the most exhilarating and sought-after electric performance cars the world has ever seen. Aston Martin's electrification journey is an essential part of their broader Racing. Green. sustainability strategy. With over £2 billion in investment earmarked for advanced technologies over the next five years, they are all set to embrace the electrified future with open arms. Lawrence Stroll, the Executive Chairman of Aston Martin, doesn't hold back his excitement about the partnership. He calls it a
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Aston Martin Partners With Lucid To Create Electric Vehicles

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Aston Martin is joining forces with the Lucid Group, a renowned name in the electric vehicle technologies domain.


The idea of a Coupe SUV has always been an oxymoron. SUVs are not sleek. Never were and will never be, so why try to pretend that it has any sporting intentions, let alone try to look as if it does? Well, what do I know? Virtually every major car manufacturer has one of these now; an SUV with a raked rear profile and (usually) lowered suspension and (also usually) big wheels. The Audi Q8 is one such car. Launched in 3.0 TFSI and RS Q8 variants earlier, it now offers an 'S' version that sits between the two to complete the range. So what is it? It's a tuned-down, softer version of the RS Q8. You get the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8 with about 15% less power. Yet, the SQ8 still pushes out a hefty 500 bhp and 770 Nm of torque.
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50 Shades of Black, Driving the New Audi SQ8

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The new Audi SQ8 is a big, black and brawny beauty. Well, to some, at least.


7 minutes 3.121 seconds or 6.179 seconds quicker than the regular 718 Cayman GT4 RS around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. That's what the Manthey Kit brings to the table, and will be available from Porsche Centres worldwide.
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Manthey Kit for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Announced

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The Manthey Kit is specially optimised for use on track.


In a surprising turn of events, Red Bull has made a sensational swap in their Formula 1 lineup, replacing struggling driver Nyck de Vries with the returning Australian racer Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri. Ricciardo, who previously drove for Red Bull from 2014 to 2018, has been brought back into the fold after stints at Renault and McLaren. Despite initially being signed as a third/reserve driver for Red Bull in 2023, Ricciardo has now been loaned to AlphaTauri for the remainder of the season.
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Daniel Riccarido To Race For Alpha Tauri, Replacing Nyck Devries

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This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a mid-season shift from the team with the bulls.


And what alluring wheels they are. 21-inch forged alloy rims, 9.5J- and 10.5J-width front and rear respectively, wear 275/35ZR21 and 325/30ZR21 AML-mark Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tyres in the first OEM application for this brand new tyre.
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ASTON MARTIN DB12 PREVIEWED IN SINGAPORE

Singapore is the first Asian stop for the brand new DB12.


When you think of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, what do you picture? I’m pretty sure the majority of you will think of large cruisers rolling along against a picturesque backdrop, with good-looking guys and gals dressed in leather and denim apparel. Performance? Not the first word that comes to mind. Style? Most definitely.
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On The Ground: Harley-Davidson Dirt, Road & Track 2023

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This year’s rendition of the Harley-Davidson Dirt, Road & Track experience is a conglomerate of thumping engines, loud exhausts, and smiles all around.


Category A COE cars are all the rage these days in Singapore. With soaring petrol prices and astronomical COE premiums, these wallet-friendly city runabouts are just the sort of thing a budget-conscious buyer wants - practical, fuel-efficient, and versatile. For those of you reading outside of Singapore, here’s how we classify Cat A vehicles being registered here: - Non-fully electric cars with engines up to 1,600cc and Maximum Power Output up to 97kW (130bhp). - Fully electric cars with Maximum Power Output of up to 110kW (147bhp). However, as we can see from the figures above, in traditional cases owning a Cat A vehicle means sacrificing performance and oftentimes driving fun in exchange for a cheaper set of wheels. But, with the advent and advancement in new engine technology alongside innovations like electrical assistance, engine capacity is no longer the defacto indicator of performance.
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Road Tripping - Volkswagen Group Singapore Desaru Cat A Cruise

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What happens when you bring an array of Cat A-friendly vehicles to tackle some Malaysia B-roads? You get absolute bliss.


And they will line up at the Circuit de La Sarthe with the legendary BMW M1 Group 4 in “Münchener Wirtshaus” livery. Piloting the car will be the original driver trio from the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981: HRH Prince Leopold of Bavaria (DE), Christian Danner (DE) and Peter Oberndorfer (DE). Talk about a family reunion.
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BMW Group Classic enters Le Mans Classic 2023 With Legendary “Wirtshaus” BMW M1 Group 4

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BMW Group Classic is returning to the Le Mans Classic for the first time since 2014.


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BMW Motorrad Teases M 1000 XR prototype

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According to BMW, the M 1000 XR represents a long distance sports bike that meets the highest demands for riding on country roads, for long-distance journeys and on the race track.


Even for a brand as venerable as Mercedes-Benz, the SL nameplate still holds its own even to this day. Its bloodline started with the original 300SL in 1952, a post-war dogfighter that captivated eyes the world over with its signature gullwing doors and radical engineering. Its original ethos was being ‘sporty’ and ‘light’, two desirable traits that have in part been largely forgotten in the 21st-century technological arms race. Can’t hoon a car without Apple Carplay and a large touchscreen, right? This new model, now in its seventh iteration, aims to readdress this delicate sportscar balance. So how has it gotten on? Pantomime appeal
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Mercedes-Benz SL55 - Affalterbach Symphony

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The Mercedes-Benz SL55 is brutal when you want it to, and docile when you need it to. And it does all of that with the wind in your face.


During the Meetup, you'll have the convenience of parking your vehicles right outside Stamford Tyres' workshop, making it easy for you to jump right into the action.
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Revving Up Fatherhood

Bridgestone is hosting a special meetup for dads at Stamford Tyres on Saturday, 17 June 2023, and you're invited!


This is the 4th iteration of Nissan’s flagship SUV, if you can believe it. It started off back in 2001 as a cheap and chunky pseudo 4x4, a contender in the vanguard of ‘soft-roaders’ that included big players like the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. Like those two examples, the X-Trail has subtly poshed-up and polished out its rough edges over the years. With seven seats and more fuel-sipping technology thanks to Nissan’s quirky e-POWER powertrain, is that enough to give it the edge over its fierce SUV competition? Sleek and refined
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Nissan X-Trail e-Power - exquisite-Power

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The Nissan X-Trail e-POWER takes the Japanese marque to a new high, exemplifying how internal combustion still has a place in today's electric climate.


In case you're not familiar with the MINI Cooper S Countryman, here's a bit of a refresher. A two-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine puts down 178hp and 280Nm of torque through its front wheels and dusts off the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds. More so than that, it has five usable seats and features 450 litres of luggage space when configured as such. Drop the side and middle seat into a three-seater configuration, and 1,000-litres of cargo capacity opens up. Drop the remaining rear seat, and liberate an additional 390 litres of minivan-esque volume for moving stuff about.
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MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Uncharted Edition...

IN MINI, Cooper S Countryman, ALL4, Uncharted Edition

... is a mouthful for a Mini, but looks eye-wateringly alluring!


If you think that
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Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition Unveiled

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Unveiling done at the "Japan. Endless Discovery." exhibit marking 100 years since Le Mans was first run.


Replacing its predecessor, the DB11, which hit the production line back in 2016, the Aston Martin DB12 comes roaring with a 4.0-litre AMG-sourced V8 engine. Aston Martin's engineers have fine-tuned this powerhouse, equipping it with enhanced cam profiles, optimised compression ratios, and larger diameter turbochargers. The result? A staggering 671 hp and 800 Nm of torque at your disposal.
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Aston Martin Debuts All-New DB12

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The DB12 is the latest addition to Aston Martin's prestigious DB bloodline.


Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has launched a special Le Mans section within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, to be held in France on June 10-11. Striking new visuals depicting the Toyota GR010 HYBRID #7 and #8 cars were unveiled, as well as commemorative photos of the team's five Le Mans-winning cars from 2018-2022, which were united for the first time at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
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Toyota Gazoo Racing Opens 24 Hours Le Mans Special Website Section

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This is in line with its 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours.


It’s beginning to feel like the world has forgotten how to make anything but SUVs these days, and Maserati is actually fairly late to the game with its contender. Yes, they did launch the Levante back in 2016, but lacklustre sales didn’t make it a case-closed preposition. So back to the drawing board they went, and out came the Grecale - a mid-sized, luxury SUV that sits a tier below the larger Levante. Think Porsche Macan, Alfa Romeo Stelvio kinda frequency. The Grecale, as Maserati calls it, is intended to be a ‘global’ car that’s designed to excel in lots of different markets without significant over-engineering. So, have they nailed this one out of the gate? Stealth wealth
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Maserati Grecale - Orientato Al Futuro

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The Maserati Grecale is living proof that Italian flair and strict emissions can co-exist in a future-focused harmonious symphony.


Lamborghini is also supporting the people affected by the flooding in Emilia-Romagna, with a donation of 1 million Euros.
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Lamborghini Cancels all 60th-anniversary celebrations planned for May

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This is in response to the recent flooding which plagued the better part of Italy.



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