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Every brand will claim to do everything, but the reality is that each brand has clear USPs - so while Mercedes prioritises comfort and luxury, and BMW focuses on driving dynamics, Audi has often aimed its efforts at being efficient and being technologically advanced. Well, the smooth operating RS5 embodies that ethos perfectly. From it's dashing design to the way it moves - this is a velvety jazz ensemble on wheels.
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Gimme a high five | Audi RS5 Sportback

Efficient, quick and usable. The new Audi RS5 is pretty much the dream car of most high-flying executives in Singapore. We just wished it was a tad bit more special.


After all, one need only look to social media to provide many videos of the numerous crashes that involved Mustangs, yes, even these newer models too!
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Horsing Around | Ford Mustang 2.3 Ecoboost

IN Ford, Mustang, Singapore

It may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but the Ford Mustang has quite the playful personality.


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.


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


On that note, you might've noticed that the Avante and Elantra nameplates have taken turns being on Hyundai’s Singapore-market compact sedans throughout the generations, beginning with the fourth-generation model launched in 2007.
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Financial Prudence | Hyundai Avante S

IN Hyundai, Avante, Avante S, Hyundai Singapore, Komoco, Komoco Motors

Hyundai's best-selling compact sedan gets updated


The new Cooper sports refreshed LED head lamps and incorporates daytime driving lights and turn indicators. At the rear, creative Union Jack tail lamps hark back to the MINI’s English roots, and never fail to make people go “Waaaahhhh, so cool!”
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Good Enough | MINI Cooper 1.5 3Dr

This is good enough. If I had to sum up my review in fours words, those would be the ones I’d use.


Alpine A110 The new Alpine A110 stays true to the original DNA of the A110 Berlinette of old - lightweight and elegant, offering absolute agility. It's been designed to thrill at any speed, providing a stripped-back driving experience that puts you at one with the car.
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Singapore Motorshow 2019's New Stars

IN Singapore Motorshow, Singapore Motorshow 2019, Motorshow, Motorshow 2019, Suntec, Suntec City

The Singapore Motorshow is back for the fifth consecutive year showcasing some exciting new models!


Any privileged petrolhead will tell you that while track-focused machines like a Porsche GT3 or a Lotus Exige are simply out-of-this-world to pilot, their lack of practicality just makes them useless as everyday cars.
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Roads Not Included | Audi RS4 Avant

It loses the naturally-aspirated V8, but the new force-fed V6 still makes the latest RS4 a superb drive.


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


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?


“Project Gold showcases the comprehensive skill of Porsche Classic in fascinating fashion”, says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board responsible for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “This project clearly demonstrates our strategic approach. Although we are starting a new chapter in our sports car history with the Porsche Taycan, the story of how the company evolved is no less significant. On the contrary, this Golden Yellow 993 demonstrates how incredibly passionate we are about the tradition of our brand.”
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Porsche Rebuilds A Classic 911

IN Porsche, 911, 993, Project Gold, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, Golden Yellow, Golden Yellow 993, Porsche Classic

Named ‘Project Gold’, this rare classic Porsche will be auctioned off


You’ll get to see the latest models by both brands first-hand, and get up close with BMW heritage cars such as the Isetta and E39 M5. In addition to the vehicle exhibits, explore The MINI Story, or enjoy a variety of performances and interactive activities for both young and old.
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Experience BMW's World of Passion and Joy

IN BMW, BMW World, BMW Singapore, BMW Group Asia, , Suntec City, 2018

BMW unites the past, present and future under one roof


Development of the car included significant CFD simulation to optimize the ALA performance, with the exceptional downforce requiring an entire rework of the Aventador’s active and passive dynamic systems to exploit the car’s physical boundaries. Developing ALA strategies for the Aventador SVJ through both static and dynamic virtual simulations, a virtual attempt at the Nürburgring Nordschleife already returned a better lap time than the Lamborghini Huracán Performante.
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A new Lamborghini takes the Nürburgring lap record

IN Lamborghini, Aventador, SVJ, Aventador SVJ, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Nürburgring Nordschleife, Lamborghini Research and Development, Pirelli, 2018

Something no one saw coming, the Aventador ‘SVJ’ laps the ‘Ring in... lets just say it's fast


For 2018, the turbocharged NX — the other being the hybrid variant — gets a new identity. Previously called the NX 200t, it is now officially known as the NX 300.
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Lexus NX 300 F-Sport | New Day Beckons

IN Lexus, NX, NX 300, Lexus NX 300, SUV, Facelift, Update, Turbocharged, F-Sport, Lexus NX 300 F-Sport, 2018, Borneo Motors

The NX has gotten some updates to keep up with times, but will it remain relevant to buyers who are already spoilt by choices?


“As a leading fuel provider with over 57 stations across Singapore, Shell recognises bikers who have been the silent supporters of our brand. Through this first of its kind initiative in the industry, we want to show appreciation to these bikers and welcome them to be part of an inclusive community, which allows us to continue to support them and enhance their everyday journeys on the road,” said Aarti Nagarajan, General Manager of Retail Sales & Operations, Shell Singapore.
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Shell launches exclusive reward card for bikers

IN Shell, Shell Singapore, Shell Escape Riders Card, Bikers Only, Singapore, 2018

Shell Escape Riders Card now available at all Shell stations


The blistering lap time beats the previous lap record of 6 minutes and 11.13 seconds — set by German racing driver Stefan Bellof in a Porsche 956 C in May 1983 — by a whopping 51.58 seconds.
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Fabulous Nürburgring lap time with Porsche's hybrid prototype

IN Porsche, 919 Hybrid, Nurburgring

Timo Bernhard smashes the Nürburgring lap record with the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo


The new virtual competition is an extension of Sony PlayStation’s backing of GT Sport Motul Team RJN — the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 customer racing team contesting the 2018 Blancpain Endurance championship. Lucas Ordonez and Ricardo Sanchez — who are among the 22 people who’ve graduated from gamers to racers through the GT Academy since the program began — will compete on track with GT Sport Motul Team RJN.For more information, visit www.nismo.com/nissangtsportcup
Motorsports

Nissan Searching For Gran Turismo Racer

IN Nissan, Sony Playstation, Playstation, Gran Turismo Manufacturers Series Championship, Nissan GT Academy, 2018

Think you’re fast enough on Playstation? Nissan wants you!


Classics

Never give up, Never surrender | Retro Havoc 2018

IN Retro Havoc, Retro Havoc 2018, Malaysia, 2018

Malaysia's vibrant retro car culture descends upon Kuala Lumpur


In this, the award’s 20th anniversary edition, Ferrari took no fewer than six awards - this is the highest number for any manufacturer in any one year, bringing the total of Ferrari’s trophies up to 27, and a record number of wins for any sports car company.
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Ferrari’s turbocharged V8 gets awarded

IN Ferrari, Ferrari 488 Pista, 488 Pista, 3.9-litre V8, V8, 2018 International Engine of the Year, 720-cv, 800-cv, 2018, Italian

The 3.9-litre V8 takes the International Engine of the Year Award, for the third year running


The second-generation Super Series provides a new interpretation of McLaren design language, with a dedication to aerodynamics principles, and was singled out by the 40 international judges for its “innovative symbiosis of aesthetics and function”.
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720S Wins Red Dot 'Best Of The Best' Award

IN McLaren, 720S, McLaren 720S, 2018 Red Dot Design Awards, Best of the Best, Woking, UK, 2018

Second McLaren to claim the top design prize following the recognition of the 570S Coupe back in 2016



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