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Aimed at drivers who have skipped the original Mini because of its small size and those who have “outgrown” the two-door phase in life, the Countryman cross-overs the versatility of a four-door car and rough-and-tough capabilities of a Sports Activity Vehicle, but still retaining the familiar Mini design.
Happenings

Massive Mini Lands On Our Shores

IN MINI, Cooper, Clubman, Countryman, S, BMW

The first Mini with four doors and also the largest Mini built to date does raise some eyebrows.


Christopher Wailes, Volvo Europe's Product & Pricing Manager also shared with us that the chassis is designed to position the V60 as the best front-wheel drive car on the market. The V60 also has stiffer springs, bushes, more suspension damping and a steering rack that is ten times faster than any Volvo. Advanced Stability Control with a new roll angle sensor helps to improve handling together with the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control.
Happenings

Volvo V60 Powers Into Singapore

IN Volvo, V60, T4, GTDi, Wearnes, 1.6 Turbo

Volvo claims that this red-hot sports wagon is their most dynamic model to date.


The chassis and aerodynamics package contains a lot of know-how from the R8, the R10 TDI and the R15 TDI, whereas the fitting of identically sized front and rear wheels is new to an Audi Le Mans sports car. This configuration allows a more balanced weight distribution. The R18’s headlights, which are the first to completely consist of LEDs with optimised amount of light, are a technical highlight. The new generation of headlights was developed in close cooperation between Audi Sport and the Technical Development (TE) division of AUDI AG, and using it at Le Mans will further prepare it for future use in production vehicles. Audi’s light designers had the chance to make their mark on the development as well: The LEDs of the daytime light form the shape of a “1” which is intended to inspire associations with Audi’s historic brand logo.
Motorsports

Audi To Unveil New R18 At The 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours

IN Audi, R18, Le Mans

The new Audi R18 has been specifically developed for the Le Mans 24 Hours and will be introduced to racetracks in 2011.


Reserved for GT3 and GT4 cars, which have already made their mark in long-distance races, without having a specific arena to test their skills, the new series will be centered around GT racing’s showcase event, the Total 24 Hours of Spa. The remaining three-hour events will take place at high-powered Monza, in Italy, Spain’s newest circuit of Navarra, France’s popular and classic Magny Cours, and the home of British racing, Silverstone. With the three-driver line-up so popular with teams and gentlemen drivers, no driver classification in the top class, and a three-step qualifying system inspired from Formula One, the new series aims to give teams drivers everything they want in a friendly yet professional atmosphere. Promoted by SRO Motorsports Group, the company which was behind the rebirth of GT racing and without whom the GT3 and GT4 categories would not exist, the Blancpain Endurance Series will be an international GT series run under the aegis of the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium, and recognised by the FIA. It takes its name from a much-valued partnership with the prestigious Swiss watch manufacturer Blancpain.
Motorsports

Blancpain Endurance Series Unveiled

IN GT3, GT4, Blancpain, SRO Motorsports Group

Five high profile events was recently announced for the new Blancpain Endurance Series.


Happenings

All-New Lotus Esprit

IN Lotus, Esprit, Concept, Singapore

The most eagerly anticipated Lotus makes its return. Without doubt, this is the car that the true Lotus aficionados have been waiting for: The ultimate Lotus.


Classy and elegant, the Renault Fluence is Renault’s latest addition to the new Renault Family. The Renault Fluence 1.6A is designed with the aim to stand out as the most attractive sedan of its class. Beneath its elegant silhouette, lies an elegant interior, a long list of equipment and more passenger space than any in its class. With a length of 4.62 metres and its class-leading features, the Renault Fluence is positioned halfway between the C segment, for compact family cars, and the segment immediately above it.
Happenings

Renault Fluence Sneak Peek

IN Renault, Fluence

Renault F1 drivers recently unveiled a new potential volume seller at the Renault F1 media event at the Leng Kee Renault showroom last month.


The main focus for the development of the 2011 Corolla Altis was to improve driving performance and fuel efficiency with the car featuring a new generation engine (1ZR-FE) with improved combustion due to the enhancement of the engine's intake efficiency and reduction of friction in its components. Coupled with the adoption of Toyota's advanced Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-Intelligent) technology, the new Corolla Altis now provides more power and torque from the low to mid speed range as well as better fuel efficiency with lower CO2 emissions.
Happenings

New Toyota Corolla Altis

IN Toyota, Corolla, Altis

Borneo Motors (Singapore) Pte Ltd has recently unveiled the new 2011 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6L with Dual VVT-i.


Happenings

Spyker C8 Aileron In Singapore

IN Spyker, C8, Aileron, Singapore, Auto Palace, Exotic

The order book is open for Spyker's all-new long wheelbase model. Continuing the heritage of performance, craftsmanship and exclusivity, the all-new Spyker C8 Aileron is indeed one-of-a-kind.


The new IS 250 is powered by a 2.5-litre D4 Direct Fuel Injection V6 engine, combined with Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligence) system, providing the highest levels of output and power performance in its class, along with superior fuel economy and low-exhaust emissions. The V6 engine with Dual VVT-i system, controls and optimizes the exhaust valve timing as well as intake, resulting in the superb fuel economy at all engine rev ranges, from idling to high speed together with seamless power output from low and middle rev to high rev ranges. The D4 system enables intake cooling from the in-cylinder direct fuel injection system, leading to better filling efficiency and reduced liability to knocking. This enables a higher compression ratio, for greater output performance and improved fuel economy.
Happenings

New Lexus IS 250 For 2011

IN Lexus, IS250, Borneo Motors

Lexus introduces the new 2011 IS 250, a sporty drive like no other.


Though baked by the scorching sun, we hardly felt the heat as we were captivated by the cars that were presented to us, their shiny paintwork glistening in the midday sun, waiting to be driven hard.
Happenings

Audi RS5 Launch And Sportscar Experience

IN Audi, RS5, R8, Spyder, V10, TT RS,

The launch of the highly anticipated Audi RS5 as well as Audi's highly popular Sportscar Experience was nothing short of breath taking.


Stylish and elegant in design, the BMW Gran Turismo comes with coupe-like, stretched and sleek roof line and two-piece tailgate. This unique five-seater, which comes optionally as a four-seater, offers luxurious comfort with its extra-long interior. It further provides a slightly elevated seating position for comfortable and convenient access as well as superior all-round visibility covering all traffic conditions, and truly impressive variability.
Happenings

The BMW Gran Turismo Arrives In Singapore.

IN BMW, GT, Gran Turismo

Performance Motors Limited (PML) has recently unveiled the BMW Gran Turismo in Singapore.


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Eurokars City Centre

Eurokars Group unveils plans for all-new Eurokars City Centre. State-of-the-art automobile facilities to be housed in a five-storey complex for Porsche, Rolls-Royce and MINI customers.


With the new 458 Challenge, Ferrari is offering its sportier clients — professional and gentlemen drivers alike - a car that is extremely responsive, with great performance and superb handling. This mid-rear V8-engined berlinetta will allow Ferrari Challenge participants to enjoy to the full the exhilarating cut and thrust of the race weekends on the world’s leading circuits, as well as the passion that has always been an integral part of Ferrari’s one-make championship.
Happenings

458 Challenge's Maranello Debut

IN Ferrari, 458 Challenge, Maranello

The 458 Challenge has made its world debut in Maranello during the Annual Dealer Meeting, an event that brings together the international sales representatives of Ferrari.


The BBC journalists also commented on Maranello's consistently growing sales and how output held steady during the year when the world economic crisis was at its most severe. Montezemolo explained this phenomenon by commenting:
Happenings

Interview with Luca di Montezemolo

IN Ferrari, 599, Luca di Montezemolo

Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo, was recently interviewed by a team of journalists for several BBC TV and radio programmes broadcast.



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