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But it truly was a beauty. So how do you make something that great better? Well you don’t. The new A5’s designer Frank Lamberty, took on this project with the mindset of “improving the design with some subtle tweaks“. With the less-is-more approach, he made small changes to the new A5 (which is based on the new A4), most of it at the front.
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Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI S-tronic | Automobil-Eleganz

Audi's A5 has always been the benchmark for automobile elegance in the premium range. The new car carries on that tradition.


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?


Fast forward to present day and guess who brought that concept back, albeit in a more premium package? Tadaa… Audi.
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Audi A3 1.0 TFSI Sedan | Ball Of Energy

IN Audi, A3, Sedan, Audi A3 Sedan, 1.0-litre, TFSI, 3-cylinder, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, Turbocharged

The 1.4-litre TFSI model is replaced by this new 1.0-litre version - will potential buyers feel shortchanged?


Look back at the 1999 Megane. It goes against the usual boxy exterior others in the segment were busying themselves with; personally speaking though, it still looks relevant today. If Renault were to update the equipment level, spruce up the interior and then put it back in the market, I’m sure there would still be people signing on the dotted line for ‘em.
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Renault Megane Sedan DCI | Wasn't Expecting That

IN Renault, Megane, Sedan, Renault Megane Sedan, Megane Sedan, Turbodiesel, Turbo, Diesel, DCI, Wearnes Automotive

The new Renault Megane looks undeniably good in this new skin, but does it have the substance to match?


Combining avant-garde design with a high level of versatility was the key objective for designers and developers of the Arteon. At the same time, this resulted in an interior architecture which is spacious — with ample head and leg room at all seats. One key design elements of the Arteon include its completely new front end, in which the LED headlights and daytime running lights merge with the chrome-plated crossbars of the radiator grille and the bonnet. The car’s shoulder section is another defining feature of its design.
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VW's New Arteon To Debut

IN Volkswagen, Arteon, Volkswagen Arteon, Fastback, GT, VW, Veedub, Passat, Geneva International Motorshow, 2017

New fastback model, positioned above the Passat, aims to set the pace in the premium mid-size class


In Malaysia, following the Golf is the 308. It has everything the Volkswagen offers, but with a French badge adorning the front and rear instead; and with a price tag that’s significantly cheaper, the 308 also presented a strong case for itself.
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Ford Focus EcoBoost S+ | Hocus Focus

IN Ford, Focus, Hatchback, Sport+, S+, Ford Focus Sport+, 1.5-litre EcoBoost, EcoBoost, Autoconnexion, Malaysia

This is the perfect Focus in the entire range and poses a threat to all its competitors - but why is it not doing as well as it deserve?


But it doesn’t seem to do as well though, this latest generation. Perhaps it boils down to an exterior that could come across as ‘too bold’ for the typical Lexus customer; or it could also be due to the fact that the 2.0-litre turbocharged variant the local dealer was pushing lost out a tad in terms of refinement.
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Lexus RX 350 (Luxury) | Any Better?

IN Lexus, RX, 350, V6, Lexus GS 350, Lexus RX, Naturally-aspirated, Lexus Singapore, Borneo Motors, Sedan

The RX 200t was good, but is the bigger-engined RX 350 variant any better?


The wreck was transported to NTCE Barcelona in May 2014 and the eight-strong restoration team began work, using their own time at evenings and weekends. They searched all over Europe for parts, asking Nissan dealers to search their warehouses for old stock; some components were bought used and also restored. Juan added, “We wanted the car to be accurate in every way, and were lucky to get the very old drawings and service manuals from NTCE. We followed all the fine adjustments to get the exact Paris-Dakar race set-up.”
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Nissan's Paris-Dakar Rally Machine Revived

IN Nissan Patrol, Nissan, Patrol, Fanta Limon Nissan Patrol, Nissan Spain, Nissan European Technical Centre, NTCE, Paris-Dakar

30 years on, the iconic Nissan Patrol with Fanta Limon livery gets fully restored thanks to Nissan's engineers


The R8, when first revealed back in 2007 was a gorgeous and technologically-advanced piece of machinery. Audi had outdone themselves with the 1st generation car.
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GR8 Expectations | Audi R8 5.2 V10

If you're hoping for the same 'wow' factor as when the first R8 was launched, you'd be disappointed. But dial back your expectations a little and the new Audi R8 is an awesome car.


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Civic Duties

IN Honda, Civic, Kah Motors, VTEC, Turbo, Earth Dreams, Sedan

Historically one of Singapore’s most popular family sedans, the all-new 10th-generation Honda Civic has now arrived, with a radically sportier look and for the first time, a turbocharged engine.


Yet despite the increased dimensions, the car weighs about the same as before and benefits from increased rigidity thanks to Porsche’s new MSB platform, with most of the structure and bodywork wrought in aluminium along with sections of high-strength steel added in for good measure. Should you desire more handling prowess, a whole suite of acronymed witchcraft is offered, such as PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management), PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring) and Rear Wheel Steering, all of which help to keep this large Porscheagile at all speeds. All this trickery is optimized on-the-go by Porsche’s 4D chassis management system.
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All-New Porsche Panamera Unveiled

IN Porsche, Panamera, Sedan, 2017, News

Since mid-2009 the Panamera has successfully combined the sports car experience with genuine saloon practicality. Completely revised for 2017, can the second generation still deliver?


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718 Reasons to Love the new Boxster

IN Porsche, Boxster, 718, Boxster S, Stuttgart Auto, Porsche Singapore, Launch

The brand new Boxster and Boxster S make their local debut, as Porsche harks back to the past with the latest evolution of the entry-level roadster.


The new Touran has gone wider, lower and expanded its interior space and cargo capacity. It has also shaved some weight and features an efficient direct-injection turbocharged 1.4 TSI engine with 150 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, enabling the 7-seater to hit the 0-100 km/h dash in only 8.9 seconds.
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Volkswagen Launches The Highly Anticipated New Touran

The popular Volkswagen Touran is back! The all-new 7-seater MPV promises to offer bigger space, new tech and much more!


Recently - and quietly too - a nameplate that was once a local favourite has returned: The Ford Focus.
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King Of The Crop | Ford Focus Hatch 1.0 EcoBoost

IN Ford, Ford Focus, EcoBoost, Focus, Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.0, Turbocharged, 3-cylinder, Hatchback, Regent Motors

Ford returns, now with a new force-fed powerplant that should put a smile on budget-conscious buyers — but can it steal the limelight from the Golf?


Suddenly along came this new RX, which is a definite far cry from what it began with. Lets just focus on the exterior first — a radical and ferocious face that could scare road-hogging gits. Just look at the amount of details, how the slit-eyed headlamps, one-piece spindle grill with chrome frames, creased bonnet and stylishly designed foglamps all seem to come together brilliantly; compare it to the current X5, Q7 and XC90 and I’m sure the trio look less exciting. Boring, even.
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Moving Forward | Lexus RX200t

IN Lexus, RX200t, RX, Lexus RX200t, Turbocharged, SUV, Luxury SUV, Borneo Motors

Despite being a pioneer in the luxury SUV segment, the Europeans have always given a hard fight to entice drivers - is this new RX able to lead?


With 123 bhp and 200 Nm worth of torque available courtesy of a 1.4-litre turbocharged TSI powerplant mated to a 7-speed DSG ‘box, the Golf Variant is a surprisingly eager sprinter; flooring the accelerator could still cause the front two wheels to wheelspin off the mark. Well, it’s ok to be a little juvenile every once in a while.
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Wagon Special 4: Volkswagen Golf Variant

IN Volkswagen, Golf, Variant, Wagon, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Golf Variant, 1.4 TSI, R-Line, Volkswagen Centre Singapore

With the Golf successfully dominating the hatchback segment, can this wagon variant do the same?


The Vanquish Zagato Concept was designed in close collaboration between the Aston Martin Design team, led by Marek Reichman, and Andrea Zagato with his dedicated design team in Milan. Developed and engineered at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, England the new bodywork is entirely shaped from carbon fibre, with the split lines on the body reduced by the use of large one-piece panels. New lights include round tail light reflectors that evoke the classic rear view of a Zagato design, incorporating the same 'bladed' LED technology as the track-only Aston Martin Vulcan.
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Aston Martin's Vanquish Zagato

IN Aston Martin, Zagato, Aston, Vanquish, Vanquish Zagato, Gaydon, AM, Concept, Vanquish Zagato Concept

Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato announce the Vanquish Zagato Concept, the latest creation from their long-standing partnership


From 13th to 22nd May, drivers will get to enjoy several exhilarating activities and try out some of the ultimate Audis - namely the all-new R8 and RS 3 Sportback.
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Audi Sport Driving Experience Coming To Singapore

IN Audi, Audi Sport, Quattro, R8, RS 3 Sportback, A4, 2016, Audi Sport Driving Experience

Here is the big attraction: Be the first to test-drive the all-new Audi R8 and Audi RS 3 Sportback!


The Impreza TS had to compete with Ford’s Focus Wagon and Chevrolet’s Optra Estate, and not forgetting the parallel-imported Corolla Fielder; but it outshone all three in sales volume. It’s the same with the Legacy GT Wagon — despite having to compete directly with the Volvo V50 T5 and Saab 9-3 SportCombi, it also had to go against the SUV brigade, which at that point in time, was a burgeoning market. Then again, it was the only turbocharged wagon that offered a fine balance of brilliant drivability, ample space and most importantly, a price tag the sat comfortably below $100k with COE (oh, how we missed those times). Being Japanese also meant long-term reliability was the last issue to be concerned about.
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Wagon Special 2: Subaru Levorg GT-S

IN Subaru, Levorg, Levorg GT-S, 1.6, Wagon, Estate, Turbocharged, Boxer, MotorImage

Subaru's missing Legacy Wagon and Impreza Wagon makes a return - in this one car


And mind you, the cars were all sold as period competition vehicles, all suitable for FIA homologated historic motorsport purposes.
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Last E-Type Belongs To The Lion City

IN Jaguar, E-Type, Jaguar E-Type, Lightweight E-Type, Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations, Jaguar Classic, Jaag, Wearnes Automotive

Wearnes Automotive unveils the 6th and final Jaguar Lightweight E-Type in Singapore; car was purchased at a whooping S$2.34 million



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