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Whenever one talks about a true track experience, images of unbridled speed, eye-widening corners, and the sheer joy of pushing limits come to mind.

Imagine having all this without a single civilian car in sight, no speed limits to curtail your fun, and the luxury of wide corners all to yourself.

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On The Ground: McLaren Track Day 2024

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What do you do when you have the entire Sepang circuit to yourself? You blast around in a McLaren, of course.

Two weeks after a disappointing retirement in Australia, Max Verstappen rebounded magnificently with a dominant victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Starting from pole, Verstappen led every lap, leaving his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz trailing in his wake.

His triumph at Suzuka was his third consecutive win there, bolstering his lead in the 2024 driver's championship following a setback due to a brake issue in Melbourne.

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Formula 1 2024 Japan Grand Prix Race Recap

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Verstappen and Perez make it another Red Bull one-two finish.

The Maserati GT2 will be on the starting grid at the Paul Ricard circuit in the opening round of the 2024 Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli, scheduled for 5 and 6 April at the French circuit.

Three cars, two run by LP Racing, and one by the TFT Racing team, are preparing to take part in the new season of the European championship reserved for GT2 class cars. The Trident is lining up on the track for the first time since it took part in the final race of the 2023 season, also in France.

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Debut of Maserati GT2 Imminent

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Maserati GT2 to debut in 2024 Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli.

Just two weeks after grappling with appendicitis, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz clinched a remarkable victory at the Australian Grand Prix, following an early retirement by Max Verstappen due to a dramatic turn of events.

Sainz, who had to sit out the previous race in Saudi Arabia, wasn't even sure he'd be racing in Melbourne until Friday. Yet, he delivered a flawless performance to bag his third F1 career win.

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Formula 1 2024 Australia Grand Prix Recap

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Sainz wins in Melbourne two weeks on from appendicitis, bravo!

Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards today with the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car.

This is Hyundai IONIQ 5 lineup’s fourth major World Car Awards win in the last three years and solidifies IONIQ 5 N’s position as a frontrunner in the market as it continues to outpace EV rivals with its outstanding high-performance technology.

“We are thrilled and honoured to receive the prestigious World Performance Car award for our IONIQ 5 N,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.

“This recognition is a testament to Hyundai’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric performance and innovation. It is truly gratifying to see our efforts rewarded with a total of seven World Car Awards titles in the last three years. We are proud to continue our winning streak and solidify Hyundai’s position as a leader in the global EV industry.”

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Clinches 2024 World Performance Car Award

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This is the fourth major victory for all-electric IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years.

The all-electric race is part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and is scheduled for March 30, 2024.

The 2024 Tokyo E-Prix will feature a formidable 18-turn, 2.58 km street circuit around Tokyo Big Sight, just minutes from downtown Tokyo.

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Nissan Announced As Official Race Partner of 2024 Tokyo E-Prix

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Nissan recently announced its partnership with Formula E as the Official Race Partner of the first-ever Tokyo E-Prix.

The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix kicked off a new season with a sense of déjà vu, as Max Verstappen cruised to victory, reminiscent of races from the past two years.

Jeddah saw a repeat performance, with Verstappen leading a Red Bull one-two, highlighting the team's dominance.

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Formula 1 - Will Red Bull Dominate The Rest Of The 2024 Season?

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Red Bull enjoyed two 1-2 finishes to kick off the new season - is it time for the rest of the paddock to panic?

Dedicated to “pursuing the ultimate driving pleasure,” the GT-R R35, affectionately known as 'Godzilla', has steadily evolved since debuting in 2007 as Nissan's flagship super sports car.

Premium Edition Godzillas are available in six grades - Pure Edition, Black Edition, Premium Edition, Premium Edition T-Spec, Track Edition engineered by NISMO, and Track Edition engineered by NISMO T-Spec.

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2025 Nissan GT-R Launched In Japan

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2025 GT-R sales are planned to start in June 2024.

The latest additions to the limited-edition Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, namely the Icons Motorcycle Collection and the limited-run Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection, were revealed, showcasing premium factory-direct custom paint and graphic treatments and paint application technology.

Both collections were displayed from 2-9 March during the run of Daytona Bike Week at the H-D Event Display Area at Daytona International Speedway and will be made available at authorized H-D dealers.

The Icons model is inspired by the look of the motorcycles ridden in the era of the upcoming film, The Bikeriders, which follows the rise of a midwestern motorcycle club, as seen through the lives of its members. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Summer 2024.

Hydra-Glide Revival Model

The 2024 Hydra-Glide Revival model, the fourth instalment in the H-D Icons Motorcycle Collection, celebrates the 75th anniversary of the 1949 introduction of the Hydra-Glide telescopic front suspension for H-D E and F models.

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2024 Limited-Edition Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Debut

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Limited-edition Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival Model and Tobacco Fade Motorcycles premiere at Daytona Bike Week.

Stepping back in time to 1975 saw the launch of the first Renault 5, a unique car renowned for its avant-garde design, versatility and fuel frugality.

It addressed the challenges of its times for millions of families, responding to the oil shock, changing lifestyles, and the need for a second car.

However, in later years, different versions were spawned, including some hotted-up performance and racing variants of the Renault 5.

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Renault 5 E-Tech Electric Previewed

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To be launched in September 2024, the Renault 5 E-Tech draws upon its heritage to meet modern-day challenges.

Readers familiar with this writer would know that I prefer wagons or estates to sedans. And so, writing with great glee, I'm thrilled to share with you that there will be a wagon version of the BMW 5 Series for this generation.

This is the sixth BMW 5 Series Touring, born out of the eighth-generation 5 Series. Code-named G61, as opposed to the G60 sedan version, the official launch in Germany, many other European countries and Japan will begin in May 2024. Other markets are set to follow in June 2024.

Compared to its predecessor, the new G61 is 97mm longer at 5,060mm, 32mm wider at 1,900mm and 17mm taller at 1,515mm. This 5'er Touring has the longest wheelbase in its class, increasing by 20 millimetres to 2,995 millimetres.

For the first time, the 5'er Touring will be available as a battery electric vehicle (EV or BEV), and headlining the EV segment is the i5 M60 xDrive Touring.

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New BMW 5 Series Touring Announced

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Details of 5 Series Touring announced ahead of 2024 launch.

Following early computer simulations and extensive validations on test benches, the updated Taycan is now undergoing the final stages of real testing on handling circuits and public roads.

“Faster, higher, further – we have improved the new Taycan in practically every discipline compared to its predecessor”, said Model Line Vice President Kevin Giek. “And because the changes are so extensive, the gruelling testing programme is almost comparable to that for a new model.”

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New Porsche Taycan Put Through Final Tests

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Final intensive testing for the new Taycan before its spring 2024 market release.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 just wouldn't be the same without DAMD's unique touch, and this year, they've taken a delightful detour from their usual mini-Defender and G-Class transformations.

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DAMD’s Jimnys Are A Retro Callback to Rally in the 80s

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Debuting at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, can you guess which cars inspired this pair of Jimnys?

Born in 1983 as the “Tokyo Exciting Car Show,” the now famous Tokyo Auto Salon motorshow has blossomed into the crème de la crème of tuning culture, a must-attend rendezvous for anyone with gasoline in their veins.

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On The Ground: Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

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Whether you’re into JDM, commercial vehicles, or the latest advancements in high-performance automotive tuning, Tokyo Auto Salon has everything to satisfy your automotive cravings.

The Porsche Cayenne has historical significance for the German marque. Back in 2002, this was the vehicle that breathed new life into the company and ushered in a new world of SUVs.

Fast forward to today, and this is the third generation’s refresh. The Cayenne was a pioneer, a lone wolf in its early days.

Now, it finds itself in a crowd, rubbing shoulders with SUVs of all shapes and sizes. Still, that doesn’t seem to faze its attitude on being an industry trendsetter.

Improve the things that count

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2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Review - Keeps Getting Better

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No surprises here, as Stuggart has continued to make the Porsche Cayenne even better.

The Singapore Motor Show 2024 opened for public viewing on 11 January 2024. Some new cars and concept vehicles were launched and/or shown, and here are the notable ones.

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Another e-tron-badged EV joins the Singapore market line-up as the Q4 Sportback e-tron was unveiled. Expect a couple of different trim levels featuring up to 286hp courtesy of one or two electric motors, 0-100km/h in up to 5.4 seconds, and a claimed WLTP range of up to 544km.

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Notable launches at Singapore Motor Show 2024

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ICE, hybrids, EVs and concept vehicles for all to view at the Singapore Motor Show 2024.

Held at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex, the 42nd Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) will host 378 exhibitors showcasing a whopping 893 vehicles and car-related products.

If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll know that TAS offers an insane smorgasbord of anything under the sun related to cars. This year’s show is no different.

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Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 Is Back And Bigger Than Ever

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Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, one of the world’s largest custom car and car-related product shows, will take place from Friday 12 January to Sunday 14 January 2024.