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The Driver Says… This is a very big car, there’s no denying that fact. Measuring in at 5,271 mm long, 1,905 mm wide and with a wheelbase of 3,165 mm, it has presence everywhere it goes. Oh, and it weighs slightly more than two tonnes, mind you.
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Mercedes-Benz S450 L - The Classy Sleeper

IN Mercedes-Benz, S-Class, S450 L, Mercedes-Benz S450 L, Limousine, Mercedes, Merc, Daimler South East Asia, Cycle & Carriage Industries, 2018

Besides being another limo for the well heeled, its performance surprises on many fronts


At first glance, the Arteon appears to be a replacement for the Passat CC, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that. However, unlike the Passat which was positioned as a compact executive model (fun fact – ‘CC’ was an acronym for Comfort Coupe!), the Arteon is positioned as a luxury grand tourer and is Volkswagen’s current flagship model.
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Volkswagen Arteon R-Line | Pop Art

IN Volkswagen, Arteon, R-Line, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Arteon R-Line, TSI, 2.0 TSI, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, Singapore, 2018

Volkswagen’s funky new gran turismo was built for cruising


The Audi RS6 4.0 Avant Tiptronic Quattro 5dr is the sportiest in its range and has been packed with £11,330 (SGD$20,655) of hand-picked extras such as a panoramic sunroof and, understandably, privacy glass. Heated front and rear seats allows royals riding in the back to enjoy the same comforts as those who’ve called ‘shotgun’, and the sports exhaust offers a fitting audio track for those who mistake the car’s high-performance hidden under its subtle exterior.
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UK’s Prince Harry Puts His RS6 For Sale

IN Audi, RS6, Avant, Audi RS6, Wagon, Royalty, RS, Prince Harry, UK, England, 2018

The immaculate wagon RS6 has only been used once by the Prince; is the Prince looking for something more family friendly?


BMW though, always seem the laid-back fella. While Audi and Mercedes-Benz were going all out trying to fill every single segment they could, BMW probably told themselves, “Nahhh… Let us wait and see first, yah?”
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BMW X2 sDrive20i M Sport X | The Young Ones

IN BMW, X2, SDrive20i, BMW X2 sDrive20i, M Sport, SUV, Compact SUV, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Ltd, 2018

BMW's compact SUV is targeted at the young, but does it have what it takes?


Ok, so you’ve heard countless times how the Germans are the obvious choices. But have you looked around you? My word, the 3 Series, C-Class, A4 and XE are everywhere, to the point they’ve become - sorry to say this BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar - mass-market. There’s that undeniable brand appeal, true, but imagine driving to your college reunion and seeing Mark the rugby player, Jonathan the science geek, Eugene the bully and even Sam the teacher’s pet all turning up in the same executive sedan as you. You guys might reconnect and after this become closest buddies e-v-e-r, but in a nutshell, your uniqueness is no longer with you. Heck, back then you were the coolest dude simply because you could sing and play the guitar.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Super | Mambo Italiano

IN Alfa Romeo, Giulia, Super, Giulia Super 2.0, Alfa Romeo Giulia Super, Compact Executive, Alfa, Euroautomobile Pte Ltd, 2018

Italy’s answer for the compact executive segment is actually… irresistible


That said however, the $172k price tag (with COE) does make it sound highly attractive. Its fellow turbocharged 2.0-litre peers are priced even higher: BMW 320i at S$193k, Audi A4 at S$177k, Jaguar XE at S$177k, Lexus IS300 at S$191k and lastly the priciest of the lot, Mercedes-Benz C250 at S$229k. See what I mean?
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Infiniti Q50 2.0T | Fuss-Free Motoring

IN Infiniti, Q50, 2.0T, Infiniti Q50 2.0T, 2018 Q50, Wearnes Automotive

Can updates for this 2018 version keep it relevant?


Produced exclusively by hand and powered by a mid-mounted V10 engine with 540 hp, the high-performance sports car shines in antique gold metallic; the new Audi exclusive colour makes its debut with the prize. Many Audi Sport Performance parts are included, such as the carbon Aerokit, sport wheels, brake linings, adjustable suspensions and a steering wheel in Alcantara black.
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2018 Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup GT3 champion will win a…

IN Audi, Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup GT3, R8 LMS, Audi R8, R8, GT3, Race, Audi Sport customer racing Asia, 2018

Sports meets luxury in unique road car built by Audi Sport exclusively for the Cup, presented at the legendary Nürburgring


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VW apprentices develops special Golf GTI

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, Next Level, VW, Golf GTI Next Level, VW Apprentice, Lake Wörthersee, Golf GTI Meeting, Wolfsburg, 2018

The team from Wolfsburg shows a Golf GTI ‘Next Level’ with 405 bhp


But to me, this ‘middle-class’ fast SUV is already hot enough. For starters, it features a tuned B58 unit, a turbocharged 3.0 liter inline-six engine already found in the M240i. It’s an open rumour that the eventual king-of-the-hill X3 M (if it does go into production) will have an enhanced version of this power-plant.
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BMW X3 M40i | Middle-weight champ

The new performance SUV from Munich is a winner, and the past few days with the BMW X3 M40i were simply not enough


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Audi RS 5 Coupé | Clinical Coupé

The new RS 5 is longer, lighter and sexier than its predecessor. But it’s also two cylinders down - does it make the car less fun to drive? We find out


Hence it is a lovely surprise to see a youthful model from Sweden appear here. In theory this is the product Volvo badly needed to reach out to the younger crowd, and at a time where the Germans are covering every segment they possibly could, the direction Volvo took is definitely the right one; although some might opine they’re a little late to the party.
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Volvo XC40 R-Design | Growing Young

IN Volvo, XC40, R-Design, Volvo XC40 R-Design, SUV, 2018, Wearnes Automotive

Volvo tries to capture the younger crowd with this one - but is there enough for its targeted audience?


Conceptualised as the Kia GT Concept back in 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the low and wide grand tourer with suicide doors got tongues wagging with its radical styling and rather un-Kia-like rear-wheel drive layout. 6 years on, the production car we have here today looks darn close to the concept with aggressive vents, sweeping roofline and wraparound taillights.
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Kia Stinger GT V6 | Pleasant Surprises

IN Kia, Stinger, Stinger GT, Kia Singapore

Kia sets its sights squarely on the Europeans with this 365 bhp, rear-wheel drive sports sedan


0-100 km/h comes in at a very decent 7-seconds, and this non-Quattro front-wheel drive coupé is more than able to handle the power whether you’re accelerating from the lights or through some twisty corners.
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Audi TT Coupe 1.8 TFSI | Red Riding Hoot

IN Audi, TT, Coupe, TT Coupe, Audi TT Coupe 1.8 TFSI, 1.8, TFSI, 1.8 TFSI, 2018, Audi Singapore

It was definitely a huge novelty when first introduced back in 1998, but the Audi TT has since matured and this third generation model is now quite a respectable sports car


The Audi e-tron prototype offers a preview of the first all-electric model from the brand. “Audi sets an important milestone for the company’s future with its first purely electrically powered model,” said Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG.
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Meet The Audi e-Tron Prototype

IN Audi, E-tron, Audi e-tron, Geneva Motor Show, SUV, Audi AG, Rupert Stadler, 2018

A preview of the first purely electric-powered model from the brand, it promises a comfortable and spacious interior - long range will make it suitable for everyday use


But if you’re the sort who wants to steer clear of the usual suspects and want something different, well, this Jaguar F-Type Coupe should be right up your alley.
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Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2.0 | Cat’s Out Of The Bag

IN Jaguar, F-Type, Coupe, Jaguar F-Type Coupe 2.0, Ingenium engine, ZF, Wearnes Automotive, Jaguar Land Rover Singapore, JLR

The new entry-level F-Type could pave your way into the world of British sports cars


So today with us is its quietly introduced entry-level variant, the GLC 200. And since price is an important factor in helping you decide, it comes with a price tag of $228k with COE; nearest competitors, namely the X3 xDrive30i, Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro, XC 60 T5 and F-Pace 2.0 Prestige are priced at $259k, $239k, $230k and $251k – with COE – respectively. Sounds like a bargain Mercedes-Benz which, at this point, should tempt you.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 | No Frills, Just Goodies

IN Mercedes-Benz, GLC 200, Mercedes-Benz SUV, SUV, GLC-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC 200, Daimler, MB, Cycle & Carriage, 2017

If you’re looking for a mid-sized SUV, this German option could be a worthy proposition


Set your eyes on the S5 and the same sleek lines from the A5 will put a smile on your face. A friend of ours is looking at purchasing an A5 and his words were “It was love at first sight”. The S5 though, has chunkier bumpers and larger side skirts with a matte black trimming than contrasts well with the white paint on our test car.
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Audi S5 Sportback TFSI | Gimme a 5

Yum, yum - the handsome and muscular new S5 is quick, practical and well deserving of a high five!


And perhaps, Mercedes has been observing this plot very closely – which is why they\'re giving us a very fast wagon, in the form of this E43 Estate.
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Mercedes-AMG E43 4Matic Estate | On To The Bandwagon

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, E43, E43 Estate, Estate, E-Class, E43 AMG Estate, AMG, Wagon, Daimler, MB, Cycle & Carriage, 2017

In a rather surprising twist, Mercedes’ AMG department whips out a powerful and highly practical estate for daddies in a rush


The entry-level RS we have here today is the RS3 sedan. Now in a compact saloon form, this pocket powerhouse packs 394 bhp and a whopping 480 Nm of torque in that little body.
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Audi RS3 Sedan TFSI Quattro | Rocket Racoon

IN Audi, Quattro, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, Singapore, RS, RS3, Turbo, 5-pot

Audi’s new compact rocket now comes in a 400 PS (or 394 bhp, but 400 PS sounds sexier) handsome sedan form - we take a blast in it


With this 252 bhp variant (the base model gets 190 bhp), Quattro is standard. The lovely new chassis platform known as 'MLB-Evo chassis' yields a car that is lighter, more playful and nimble on the road. Steering inputs are precisely executed and while a little on the light side, never feels vague. I’d dare say the combination of a strong power output and sublime handling almost makes this A5 quite S5-like! I enjoyed driving it more than I did the 3.0-litre S4.
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Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Quattro | Evolutionary

The second generation A5 is even better before. Based on Audi’s MLB-Evo chassis, the new car is both great to drive and practical to boot!



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