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Pricing for the Wraith starts from $1,258,888 without COE, before options. First deliveries to local customers are expected to commence in the last quarter of 2013.
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Don’t Be Spooked…

IN Rolls-Royce, British, V12, Wraith, Luxury, Coupe, Rolls

For decades the Rolls-Royce name has been a byword for luxury, opulence and comfort. With the new Wraith, the British marque is gunning for sportiness too.


Thanks to its lightweight construction (composite body panels on top of a tubular spaceframe chassis), the Twin’Run weighs just 950kg, and can hit 100km/h in 4.5s before topping out at 250km/h. The car sits on 18-in wheels, with double wishbone suspension and Ohlins shock absorbers all around.
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Run For Miles

IN Renault, TwinRun, Concept, V6, Race

This is the French at their loony best, stuffing a big V6 into the rear of a tiny car. And what did they do with it after that? Thrash it round a track, of course!


At the rate he was driving, it didn't take long for us to be back at the Audi Centre's lobby. Short it might have been, the preview drive was enough to whet our appetite for the full review we look forward to do soon. We'll share more then!
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Audi RS 4 Avant Preview Drive

IN Audi RS 4, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, Alex Yoong, Avant, V8

The RS 4 has landed! Audi invited us to get a taste of one of the first few units that breathed Singapore air. How could we refuse?


On the outside, it may look like very little work has been done. But look a little closer, and you will realise that Kia has lengthened the Soul, tweaked its headlights and front bumper, and smartened up its rear end. The rear taillight cluster has been replaced by a much smarter and more modern unit, while the rear tailgate has been widened and is now made up of a single piece of glass, with the centre decked out with a piece of body-coloured trim.
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Kia’s Got A New Soul!

IN Kia, Soul, New, Supermini, New York

Kia ditches the ‘boy-racer’ look and goes for a more matured look in the facelifted Soul.


Combine that brief with Tilke's characteristic safety features and tarmac run-off areas (less exciting for professional racing, much safer and friendlier for trackdays), and everyone's a winner. As a car enthusiast in Singapore caged by endless rules and taxes, this news comes at a perfect time to give us hope and take our minds off the recent ridiculous trends in our car industry. If you'll excuse me, I've now got to start saving for my own trackday monster...
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FASTrack Iskandar Appoints Hermann Tilke As Track Designer

IN FASTrack, Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia, Track, Racetrack, Motorsports, Trackday

Motorsports fans and petrolheads rejoice. After news of the Changi Motorsposrts Hub's demise left car enthusiasts disappointed, there now seems to be hope for the local motorsports fraternity.


Stomp on the pedal from standstill and the new GTI will accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 246 km/h. The GTI Performance will edge ahead a little at 250 km/h and 6.4 seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h.
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New Volkswagen Golf GTI To Grace Geneva Motor Show

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, Geneva Motor Show

Following the news on Volkswagen's GTD diesel hot-hatch, their iconic GTI has officially been announced and will make an appearance at the Geneva Motor Show.


Motorsports

TimeToAttack Final Round

IN Zerotohundred.com, TimeToAttack, Event, Sepang

2012 ened with a huge bang as Zertohundred.com closed their TimeToAttack series with a final round at the Sepang International Circuit.


Our test-car was finished in black and matched with glossy black wheels. Racing stripes, wing mirrors and brake calipers were peppered in red, and the result is a rather mean looking supermini that looks ready to take on cars twice its size.
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MINI In Name Only | MINI John Cooper Works Hatch

IN MINI, MINI Habitat, Cooper S, BMW Asia, John Cooper Works

In the past, if you wanted the hottest MINI, you could only get it with three pedals. Now the John Cooper Works range comes paired with an autobox that works (pardon the pun) surprisingly well!


Thank god the Mayans got their doomsday predictions wrong. We'll now get a taste of some JCW action before we die. Mr Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia says that “The latest MINI John Cooper Works model continues to make driver’s heart beats faster with its even quicker responses and stoke their admiration with significantly reduced fuel consumption and emissions”. I look forward to agreeing with him on this.
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MINI John Cooper Works Range Goes Auto

IN MINI, Coupe, MINI Habitat, Cooper S, BMW Asia, John Cooper Works

MINI's John Cooper Works range of baby performers are now available with an automatic transmission.


Motorsports

Zerotohundred.com TimeToAttack 2012 Round Two

IN Zerotohundred.com, TimeToAttack, Event, Sepang

We look back at Zerotohundred.com's TimeToAttack Round Two as we build up to the finale event happening this Sunday! It's going to be the best ever with the a barrage of fast cars and hot race action!


Happenings

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

IN Mercedes-AMG, SLS, AMG, GT3, Gull-wing, Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Black Series

Mercedes-AMG presents the SLS AMG GT3 race car-inspired high-end gullwing supercar, the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. This is the fifth Black Series model from Mercedes-AMG.


By selecting the Sport Mode, the driver can benefit from a peak power of 265 hp and up to 360 Nm of torque for even crisper acceleration response. Thanks to this Renault Sport innovation, it is possible to use Mégane R.S.’s potential to the full, notably on tracks. At the same time, the sound produced by Mégane R.S.’s engine has been revised to ensure a satisfying pitch at all revs thanks a more open exhaust design and a reinforced sound pipe.
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New Megane RS265 - Red Bull Racing Special Edition

IN Renault, Red Bull, Red Bull Racing Special Edition, Megane, Megane RS265, Renault Megane RS265

After the Clio R.S and Twingo R.S, Renault has now released Mégane R.S to mark its successful partnership with Red Bull Racing on the racetrack.


The remarkable supercar’s perfect balance of uncompromising aerodynamics with harmonious proportions is a result of the collaboration between the Ferrari Styling Centre and Pininfarina.
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Ferrari Launches The New F12berlinetta

IN Ferrari F12berlinetta, Ferrari, Singapore, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, V12

The gorgeous Ferrari F12berlinetta debuts in Singapore and will be on display from 18 to 23 September at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.


To make 10 years of Hybrid power a very special milestone to remember, Kah Motors will also offer a Mugen Aero Package for the Honda CR-Z. The first 10 CR-Z customers will get this package free. This Aero Package can be applied to 6MT and CVT models. The design concept of the Mugen Aero Package is “Sporty & Cool”. The package includes the following: Mugen front under spoiler, rear under spoiler, side under spoiler, front sports grille and rear wing. Designed and tested in the wind tunnel, the Aero Package not only enhances the sporty design of the 2012 CR-Z, it also generates additional down force from the rear wing, improving traction and high speed stability.
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Kah Motor Celebrates 10 Years of Hybrid Power With Mugen Options For The CR-Z

IN Honda, Kah Motor, CR-Z, Hybrid

To celebrate 10 years of Honda Hybrid power in Singapore, Kah Motor is offering 3 Honda CR-Zs (6MT) with a Mugen Sports Package. Also, the Mugen Aero Package is going free for the first 10 CR-Z orders


Modified

Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport Results

IN Suzuki, Swift Sport, Singapore, Caltex, Competition, Champion Motors

The results are out! After two months of showing-off our eight cars meet at the Suzuki Singapore showroom and face-off!


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Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport | Entry Eight (8)

IN Suzuki, Swift Sport, Singapore, Caltex, Competition, Champion Motors

This is one downright hardcore car that was built for one purpose - to race. How many can claim to have finished the Sepang 1000 endurance race? This car from RaceDynamics can!


From all walks of life. Cars line up for transponder testing.
Happenings

Zerotohundred.com TimeToAttack 2012 Round One

IN Zerotohundred.com, TimeToAttack, Event, Sepang

As the official media for Singapore, we were proud to witness some of the fastest cars around Sepang at the first round of Zertohundred.com's TimeToAttack, two of which flew our local colours.


The BMW Zagato Coupé heralds a new chapter in the tradition of cooperation between BMW and Italian designers. Much has changed since earlier collaborations, however, with the advent of new working methods such as digital sketching, Photoshop and CAD/CAS tools, things have gotten easier, and designs alot bolder.
Happenings

BMW And Zagato Combine Forces to Produce A One-off

Milanese coachbuilder Zagato has teamed up with BMW to unveil the BMW Zagato Coupé, a hand-crafted special that premiered at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.


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Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport | Entry Five (5)

IN Suzuki, Swift Sport, Singapore, Caltex, Competition, Champion Motors

I'm not sure we have enough space to list all that this car has! This awesome machine is just over-the-top! Check out Project S's entry now!


The three-day Zone 4 Walkabout tickets, Turn 1 Grandstand as well as the Turn 1 Combination, which enables spectators to experience the Padang, Bay and Turn 1 Grandstands over the race weekend are now sold out.
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Singapore's F1 Race Tickets Selling Fast; More International Artist Added

IN SGP, 2012 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, Formula 1, Grand Prix, F1, Singapore GP Pte Ltd

With the last 2011 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix crowned 'Best Sport Event of the Year (International)' at the Singapore Sports Awards, this year's race promises even more.



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