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Well that engine is, along with the rest of the lineup, being phased out to make way for Audi’s potent supercharged 3.0 TFSI. But rather than the performance-tuned 333 bhp you'll find in say the S4, the Q5 has 272 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. Paired with Audi’s 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, it is the same quick-shifting unit you'll find on top tier Audi sedans. We would have loved for it to be mated to the S-tronic though, because the Q5 is a rather nifty handling SUV, and with all that power, it makes for a rather sporty drive.

DOCUMENTED: 01.02.2013 | 04:52 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Luxury Hatch On Stilts | Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI

Audi bid's their naturally aspirated 3.2 V6 farewell, and the updated Q5 SUV impresses with a good drive thanks to a new 3-litre power-plant pushing 272 bhp and a hefty 400 Nm.

Photos: Joel Tam The first-generation Audi Q5 had a good take-up rate around the world and here in Singapore too. Launched with two ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Audi Q5, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, SUV

Exterior changes are hard to notice at first, but along with a host of new paint finishes, the distinctive twin circular headlights are new, and now feature LED light rings and daytime running lamps.

DOCUMENTED: 09.01.2013 | 06:01 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

BMW Z4 Gets An Update

Lightly updated Z4 gets new exterior features, detailed interior refinements, a new Design Pure Traction equipment package, and more importantly, a fresh entry-level sDrive18i model.

Photos: BMW press The boys at Munich have given the Z4 some new toys to bring it up to date with the new roadsters out there. A new ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : BMW, Z4, Performance Motors

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.

DOCUMENTED: 26.09.2012 | 15:21 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

New Megane RS265 - Red Bull Racing Special Edition

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.

Photos courtesy of Wearnes Automotive The Mégane RS265 delivers 15 extra horsepower and 20Nm additional torque. Cup ... MORE

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

The Audi A6 hybrid can drive at up to 100 km/h purely on electric power and has a range of three kilometers at a constant 60 km/h. It can also drive using the combustion engine alone or in hybrid mode.

DOCUMENTED: 24.09.2012 | 12:27 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Audi Launches New A6 Hybrid With A Special Preview Of The A1 e-tron

Efficiency of a four-cylinder engine with the performance of a V6? That's what the Audi A6 hybrid offers. Combining the best of both worlds in efficiency and power.

Photos: Low Fai Ming Powered by a 2.0 TFSI with 211 bhp and 350 Nm of torque, the A6 hybrid works together with an electric motor ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Audi, A6, Hybrid, E-tron

DOCUMENTED: 26.05.2012 | 05:28 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport | Entry Two (2)

Blue and green? One thing's for sure, this Swift Sport is a definite eye-catcher. Judging from our Facebook teaser shot, you guys like it too!

VOTING WILL ONLY COMMENCE WHEN ALL ENTRIES ARE FEATURED. • All information and specifications are provided by owners of the resp ... MORE

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

DOCUMENTED: 21.05.2012 | 15:47 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport | Entry One (1)

Opposites attract! Entry number one is a lowered sweet white unit with contrasting gloss black highlights and a dose of carbon fibre.

VOTING WILL ONLY COMMENCE WHEN ALL ENTRIES ARE FEATURED. • All information and specifications are provided by owners of the resp ... MORE

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

Powered by BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, the new four-cylinder engine has enabled the new BMW 320i with an all-round improvement against its predecessor. It now develops a maximum of 184 hp at 5,000 rpm (+8%) and peak torque of 270 Nm at just 1,250 – 4,500 rpm (+22%). With an 8-speed sport automatic transmission, it can further sprint from naught to 100km/h in just 7.6 seconds, which is 2.2 seconds faster than before. The new BMW 320i is also highly efficient and friendly to the environment with a fuel consumption rating of just 6.0 litres/100km (+8%) and CO2 emissions of 139 g/km (+7%), thanks to Efficient Dynamics.

DOCUMENTED: 17.05.2012 | 00:56 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

New 184bhp, 270Nm 320i Available Locally

Arrival of entry-level 3 Series should increase sales number for the BMW brand locally

Photos courtesy of BMW Asia BMW Asia yesterday announced the arrival of the much anticipated, new BMW 320i in Singapore. F ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : 320i, BMW, BMW 320i, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited

DOCUMENTED: 27.02.2012 | 14:15 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

The Pagani Huayra Storms Into Singapore

Named after the Andean god of wind, Pagani's Huayra whirlwinds onto our shores. Lamborghini dealer Eurosports Auto has setup EuroAutomobile to manage the brand here.

Photos: Low Fai Ming ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Pagani, Huayra, Horacio, EuroAutomobile, Singapore

So that's enormous and powerful explained, what about the rest of the car? The massive SUV has always been handsome, so there's no denying that it is a good-looker. A strong and burly front-end with DRLs and a colossal signature Audi grille all combine to give the Q7 a tough yet subtle demeanor.

DOCUMENTED: 21.02.2012 | 10:01 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Power House | Audi Q7 3.0 TDi

We'll sum up this car in two words. Enormous and powerful. There you have it, our article is pretty much done. If you'd like to read more though, we did spend some time penning down our thoughts.

Photos: Low Fai Ming This is the first Q7 I'm driving, and I must say that inital impressions are good. Spacious on the inside, h ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Audi, Q7, Premium Automobiles, Diesel, Caltex, Techron D

One groundbreaking option from Audi are the new features that are combined under the keyword 'Audi connect'. With its UMTS module, the Bluetooth online car phone delivers the Internet to the A6 Avant. Special services are available in collaboration with Google. The graphics card in the navigation system, for example, integrates images and information from Google Earth with the navigation route. A Wi-Fi hotspot provides contact to mobile devices on board.

DOCUMENTED: 09.02.2012 | 10:47 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Audi's A6 Avant Now Available Locally

The latest wagon in Audi's local stable promises an array of options; available in both 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter guises

Photos courtesy of Audi Singapore Ultra-lightweight construction, technically fascinating options and ground-breaking desi ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Audi, A6, Avant, Audi A6 Avant, 2012 Audi A6 Avant, Premium Automobiles, Audi Singapore

Grip comes courtesy of 225/40R18 Continental ContiSportContact 3‎ tyres. This car also rides lower and firmer thanks to BC Racing's BR series coilovers.

DOCUMENTED: 14.12.2011 | 20:18 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Lights, Camera, Action! | Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.0 GT

When the Lancer EX arrived on our shores, we all thought it was a good-looking car. And as expected, it was indeed a hit with the local car buyers but what about enthusiasts?

The EX is the biggest Lancer to date. In Singapore, we're offered a rather weedy 1.5-litre variant, this beefier 2.0-litre as well as ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Mitsubishi, Lancer, EX, 2.0, GT, Modified

DOCUMENTED: 13.12.2011 | 13:36 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

The Golf GTI’s 35th birthday party

Volkswagen Singapore celebrates the iconic car's birthday and launches the fastest ever production Golf GTI too!

At a specially transformed Old Kallang Airport, the public could catch an exclusive showcase of some of the best GTIs in the region, incl ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, E35

From the rear, the new Tiguan immediately looks more 'manly' with the new tail-lamps. The curvy ones have made way for a simpler, but better design that feature VW's signature L-shape LEDs.

DOCUMENTED: 03.11.2011 | 06:04 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

King Of The Hill | Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TSI

Back in the 90's, the Subaru Forester was an SUV that stood out from the rest. Grippy, fast and sweet to drive, it was the best sporty SUV out there. Now though, there's a new king of the hill...

Photos: Joel Tam It's about time. Buyers looking for a mid-range sports SUV for past few years had very few convincing options. ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen, VW, Tiguan, 2.0, TFSI, TSI, DSG, SUV, Sport

Looks familiar? You will have to really squint to spot the difference between the new Forester and last year's model. Other than a tweaked grille design, we too couldn't spot any major changes when we managed to park our test car next to last year's model.

DOCUMENTED: 01.11.2011 | 17:43 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Living With A New Heart | Subaru Forester 2.0X

The third generation Forester receives a new heart three years into it's life. Will it keep it competitive in the growing crossover market?

The Forester has always been one of the staple choices in the “soft-roaders” segment with it's all wheel drive system and ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Subaru, Forester, 2.0X, Boxer, Next-generation

The rear lamps also embody the new direction Volkswagen is taking with their characteristic M-shaped lights. A convenient feature we all can appreciate is the remote tail-gate function that can be opened from the key fob, very useful when you have your hands full.

DOCUMENTED: 19.10.2011 | 16:34 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Sports-Purpose Vehicle | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI DSG

The Volkswagen Sharan feels like a overgrown hot-hatch. Which is a good thing, because this 7-seater is made for the grown-up who doesn't want to ... er ... grow up.

Photos: Joel Tam As a father of three, I always appreciate cars with space, especially if the car has the pace to match the space. Th ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : VW, Volkswagen, Sharan, 2.0 TSI, MPV

Undoubtedly, the technical aspect of the car is one of the most important. In almost all driving situations, the 16-valve four-cylinder turbo diesel engine offers the strength of a V8 sports car – a little lazy initially but once you hit that sweet spot, in the case of the GTD it’s before 2,500rpm, the world around you just turns into a blur.

DOCUMENTED: 10.10.2011 | 12:39 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Golfing Around All Day Long | Volkswagen Golf GTD TDI

When given the keys to Volkswagen’s diesel-powered hot hatchback, our Associate Editor deliberately spent his time driving around the whole of Singapore.

Photos: Joel Tam In fact, it was one of those rare occasions where I even … well… volunteered to run errands. Now let ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen, VW, Golf, GTD, GTi, TSI, DSG, Caltex, Techron, Techron D, Diesel

It's not all bad. After receiving a handsome new front design that is in line with Volkswagen's new design language, the new Eos manages to look more 'handsome' than 'pretty', which is important in winning over more male drivers.

DOCUMENTED: 05.09.2011 | 09:50 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Make It Eos | Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI DSG

With a strong engine and space for four, Volkswagen's hard-top cabriolet will take you and three friends around quickly and in style.

Photos: Low Fai Ming Hard-top convertibles may offer better structural rigidity, but I was never really fond of them because of how ( ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen, VW, Cabriolet, Coupe, Eos, TSI, DSG

Compact sized BMW 1 Series M Coupe is at home in this tight circuit.

DOCUMENTED: 23.06.2011 | 07:20 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

BMW 1 Series M And M3 GTS Attack The Track

Munich Automobiles invited media and new owners to drive the 1 Series M Coupe round the Pasir Gudang Circuit, with bonus taxi rides in the two tangy M3 GTS track machines!

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ARCHIVED IN : BMW, Munich Automobiles, M3, M3 GTS, 1 Series M Coupe

In the world where superlatives are easily thrown around, the 9-3 strangely sets out, because it feels like the guy/girl who lives next door. It is not show-off material like its rivals for instance, instead opting for an understated style that has matured nicely with a little bit of mid-life botox injection. Blending just about the right amount of elements to deserve the “sport” in its name and most importantly, it is living proof that being special doesn't mean having to be the best in class.

DOCUMENTED: 24.03.2011 | 20:38 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Unbroken Progression | The Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0t

With Spyker announcing a new 9-3 in 2012, it's about time that we have a look at Saab's venerable sedan and see how far it has evolved.

Photos: Low Fai Ming Saabs have always been nice cars to drive, but the iconic Swedish manufacturer has a very iconic car that hasn't chang ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Saab, 9-3, Linear, 2.0t, Turbo

DOCUMENTED: 16.03.2011 | 13:30 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Biggest Field In History For Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia is set for a record-breaking ninth season with an unprecedented 28 drivers signed for the region’s most prestigious GT championship.

The countdown to the start of the season, which includes 11 rounds, began on March 12 at Malaysia’s Formula 1 facili ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Porsche, 911, Carrera, PCCA, 2011