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At an exclusive VIP event at The Fullerton Hotel, titled 'A Drive Back in Time', over 100 guests, including prominent faces from the worlds of television, radio and business, took a round trip ride in a fleet of Audi A6s straight through Singapore's Civic District circa 1965.
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Travel back to 1965 with Audi

IN Audi, Singapore, SG50, Celebration, Jubilee,

Time to break out the rose-tinted glasses and catch a glimpse of Singapore life 50 years ago, thanks to Audi Singapore.


A company cannot survive on building niche sports cars alone; hence the Giulia wades into arguably the most hotly contested segment in the industry, butting heads with BMW’s 3 Series and Jaguar’s XE. First impressions are strong, with the Giulia sporting a long hood, short deck profile that can only come from a rear wheel drive architecture. A long wheelbase helps ensure an even 50/50 weight balance and carries a profile sporting the trademark Trefoil nose, voluptuous lines and narrow, angular tail-lights that give a distinctive look. The drive layout and weight balance hark back to the Giulia’s spiritual forefather, the 75/Milano, which was the high point of dynamics before Alfa went to the dark side with nose heavy, front wheel drive cars.
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Statement Of Intent

IN Alfa, Alfa Romeo, Giulia, Sedan, Sports, V6, Turbo, Cloverleaf, Quadrifoglio, QV

Set to compete in today’s well-established realm of luxury sport sedans, the Giulia melds Alfa Romeo’s rich heritage with modern engineering, marking a return to form.


However, pure electric vehicles present the challenge of range anxiety and abysmal charging times that have so far restricted them to short urban sprints. In this respect the mission E makes bold claims, with a 500 km maximum range and an ability to offer 400 kilometers in just a scant 15 minute charge. This comes courtesy of an innovative
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Electrifying Proposition

IN Porsche, MissionE, Electic, Green, Concept, Fraknkfurt, Motor show

With the Mission E Concept, Porsche previews new technology in their version of a futuristic, all-electric Sports Saloon.


The launch was a rousing affair, thanks to the presence of Toro Rosso Formula One driver Max Verstappen, who was on hand not only to unveil the car, but also race against the finalists from a Red Bull F1 racing simulator competition, as well as greet and sign autographs for dozens of racing fans.
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Little French Cutie

IN Renault, Clio, Torro Rosso, F1, Hatchback, French, France, Launch, Diesel, Turbodiesel

Better late than never, the latest Renault Clio finally makes its local debut, at a launch event in conjunction with the Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 team.


Starting from the structure, engineers have developed this convertible to be as rigid as last year’s Coupe. A newly-developed rear wall structure consisting of a magnesium piece sandwiched by aluminium sections work with numerous underbody reinforcements to strengthen the chassis, while an aluminium rear floor section helps to trim some weight. These parts help raise the amount of lightweight metals in the car to over 50% and ensure the car retains a feeling of solidity one would expect from a flagship Mercedes.
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Topless Decadence

IN Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, S-class, Cabriolet, S500, S63, AMG, Germany, Frankfurt, IAA, Motor show

After 44 years, Mercedes will once again offer a full-size cabriolet to its well-heeled clientele. How serious an effort is it? Let's find out.


Similar changes have been made to the car as compared with the original — the windscreen has been replaced with a minimalist carbonfibre 'aero' screen, the nose cone, front cycle wings and rear wings are made of carbonfibre, and the body is finished as standard in bare aluminium; the omission of paint alone saves six kilograms.
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Bare Bones

IN Caterham, Seven, 7, Superlight, Track, Anniversary, Edition, Special, UK

Caterham are known to make some of the most fearsome road legal cars around — even beating a Bugatti Veyron around the Top Gear track! And they all owe their lineage to one model: the Superlight


On the inside, the biggest change is the new part-leather, part-suede seats that should help grip you better when cornering. Furthermore the seats, together with the steering wheel and gearlever, also feature contrasting silver stitching, while chrome trim on the dashboard and doors help liven up the otherwise black interior.
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Swiftly Does It

IN Suzuki, Swift, Champion Motors, Singapore

Local Suzuki dealer Champion Motors announces Special Edition of its most popular hatchback.


Dr Co’s daily drive is a Jaguar XF S Diesel 3.0, which is undoubtedly a rather unconventional choice. The reasons for this choice? “Hands down, the brilliant fuel economy and torque available that drew me to the car”. For the curious, this diesel XF has 275 bhp and a whopping 600 Nm worth of torque on tap, does the 0 to 100 km/h run in 6 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. All that coming from a 3-litre 6-cylinder turbodiesel powerplant mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The Pit

The Caltex Techron — Burnpavement Reader Survey

IN Caltex, Chevron, Caltex petrols, Caltex Singapore, Diesel, Caltex Diesel With Techron D, Techron, Techron fuels

Our first panelist samples Caltex’s Diesel with Techron D, and here are his findings


Officially, the M4 GTS is still a Concept, but don't let the moniker fool you; BMW's recent history is littered with dozens of 'concepts' that are nigh on identical to their eventual production versions — this latest one should be no different.
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Changing 4tunes — BMW M4 GTS Concept

IN BMW, M4, 4-series, GTS, Track, Concept

Two's company and three's a crowd; four's a party and five’s not allowed — if this saying is anything to go by, the latest special edition M car should be quite the hoot…


The app will be launched at an event called 'A Drive Back In Time', to be held at The Fullerton Hotel in October. Here, members of the public will be given special headsets powered by the new LG G4 smartphone and be chauffer-driven around the Civic District in a fleet of Audi A6s. With the headset on, the app re-creates the roads and buildings as they were 50 years ago, including iconic landmarks such as Victoria Theatre and City Hall. The device is GPS-tagged so that, as you're driven along in real life, the app follows your progress and the scenery changes in real time accordingly, and you can even swivel around for a full 360° view of your surroundings!
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Step back in time with Audi Singapore's 'SG50 Time Machine'

IN Audi, Singapore, A6, SG50, 1965, History, Virtual reality, Time machine

Catch a glimpse of Singapore's streets circa-1965 with virtual reality smartphone app


The CLA Shooting Brake (SB) is based on the exact same platform as the four other variants mentioned above. As such, engines, interior and driving feel would be extremely familiar to anybody who's driven any of the other cars.
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Rooftop launch for Mercedes' new CLA Shooting Brake

IN Mercedes Benz, CLA, Shooting Brake, Wagon, Launch

The latest result of Mercedes' genre-bending onslaught, the CLA Shooting Brake is targeted at the "discerning urbanite".


“When I’m in front I can control the race,” Mortara had announced after qualifying. From the second lap on, this was the case. The Italian managed to successfully pull clear of his immediate rivals and gain more than a three-second advantage some of the time. “My car was simply perfect today,” Mortara said after crossing the finish line. “I’m proud of this success and overjoyed. I’m hoping for this to continue to tomorrow.”
Motorsports

Audi's Fifth DTM Victory

IN Audi, DTM, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Manufacturer, 2015 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, M4 DTM, RS5 DTM, AMG DTM

Five victories in nine races and the lead of the manufacturers’ classification - Audi is currently the best manufacturer in the DTM, halfway through the 2015 season


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All-new Volkswagen Passat arrives in Singapore

IN Volkswagen, VW, Passat, Singapore, Launch, New, Sedan

Over 23 million VW Passats have been sold since its inception in 1973. How much more can the latest version add to this?


Noticeably from the third tankful onwards, the engine needed less effort to move off and I could shift up at 3,500 rpm instead — even with two additional passengers. On top of that while cruising along the expressway, the engine seem less coarse than before. As a whole, it definitely feels more effortless to drive now — something I highly appreciate, as this daily driver of mine is somewhat providing additional comfort to make driving a less tedious affair. Caltex definitely delivered what was said on their label with this one.
The Pit

The Caltex Techron — Burnpavement Reader Survey

IN Caltex, Chevron, Caltex petrols, Caltex Singapore, Techron, Techron fuels

We share our honest findings after several tanks full of Caltex Platinum 98 with Techron.


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Ferrari’s 458 Italia replacement lands here in Singapore.

IN Ferrari, Singapore, 488 GTB

Now with a pair of turbochargers, Maranello’s V8-powered 488 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) is a hark back to the old wall poster-worthy 308 GTB.


In fact, partner Liqui Moly Team Engstler will be running two cars at the eighth round of the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg (A). This will be the first competitive test for the car. “The newly created TCR category provides a promising platform for customer racing — on a national and international level. With exciting races, production-based technology and reasonable costs, it offers a new outlook for private racing teams,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito.
Motorsports

A Golf for the racetrack.

This TCR-ready (Touringcar Racer International Series) Golf concept is one mean wide-bodied hatchback on steroids.


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Swag-on | Peugeot 308 SW 1.2 Allure

IN Peugeot, Pug, 308, 308 SW, 2015 Peugeot 308 SW, Wagon, Estate, Petrol, 308 Allure, What The Pug Say, 1.2 Turbo, Turbocharged

For those who need slightly more space and versatility over a hatchback or sedan, Peugeot’s solution here is worth a closer attention


Based on the SLS, the GT S is lighter and has room in the boot for golf bags and luggage. It doesn't have gullwings though and has been designed and priced to go head-to-head with the Porsche 911, instead of the more exotic kind like its predecessor did. But the 911 seats four (well, sort of), while the GT S is a two-seater. Oh well, we'll know more when (and if) we get to drive one.
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Mercedes-AMG GT S and C 63 S Rumbles Into Town

IN Mercedes-AMG, GTS, C63, AMG, V8 Bi-turbo, Mercedes Benz, Daimler Chrysler, Cycle & Carriage

With more than 1,000 bhp between them, the new Mercedes-AMG GT S and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S flex their twin-turbo V8 muscles for their official launch at the Grand Hyatt.


And for some — myself included — that simply, well, sucks; because along with the evolution, the cost of buying and maintaining one (servicing, petrol, road tax and insurance) has become expensive. A classic example is a fellow scribe who, having jumped from a humble Suzuki Ignis Sport - when his COE ended - to a Mark VI Golf GTI, ‘fainted and had to be revived with Axe oil rubbed into my nose’ (his exact words) the first time he pumped a full tank of petrol; the same thing happened when he did its second and third refuel. I’m equally sure most of you, who went through a similar jump, could associate with the similar scenario.My point is this: hot-hatches have grown in more ways than one.
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Flashback | Renault Clio R.S Sport

IN Renault, Clio, RenaultSport, R.S, Clio R.S, Sport, Wearnes Automotive

So the French is at it again giving us a playful little hatchback; but isn’t overly loud this time around


As I walked to our 4C test car, I couldn’t help but wish they had given us one painted in red. The white paint on our car swallowed up all the curves and didn’t do it justice. The 4C’s shape was refined over many hours in the wind tunnel so that it works aerodynamically to provide negative lift at speed and a low Cd of 0.35.
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Alfa Romeo 4C | Good to be back.

IN Alfa, Alfa Romeo, Singapore, 4C, Turbocharged

With the 4C, Alfa is bent on reminding car enthusiasts that they can still make a car that’s sexy and good to drive.



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