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Update 16 April 2024: You just gotta love the Italians. After having been launched as the Alfa Romeo Milano, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name 'Milano' is banned by law. So folks, here we have the Alfa Romeo Junior. Compact controversy indeed! Sean and I were having a chat about Alfa Romeo the other day. I mentioned that if it was not for the fact that sedans and hatchbacks don't sell as well today, Alfa Romeo would build a hot-hatch successor to the Giulietta if they had their own way.
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Compact Controversy - Launch Of The Alfa Romeo Junior

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The <s>Alfa Romeo Milano</s> Alfa Romeo Junior is the Giulietta and Mito hot hatchbacks' successor.


Maserati has unveiled a captivating new video showcasing its latest offering, the GranCabrio Trofeo.
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Maserati releases New GranCabrio Cinematic

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Maserati has released a new video showcasing the GranCabrio Trofeo with Friedrich Schiller's Ode to Joy playing in the background.


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.


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

IN DAMD, Jimny, Suzuki, Suzuki Jimny, Bodykit, Retro, Rally, Tokyo Auto Salon, 2024

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


Suzuki has recently revealed its latest creation, the all-new Swift, and it’s a sight to behold. It sports a chic piano-black grille, complemented by striking L-shaped lamps that flow into its rounded shoulder lines. These lines are further accentuated by flared fenders, giving the Swift an interesting stance. One can't help but be charmed by its floating roof design, a clever play of visuals that adds to its appeal. The rear has three-dimensional combination lamps, giving way to a wider bumper.
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Suzuki introduces new Swift

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The Suzuki Swift has always gone back and forth between aggressive and cute styling.


Mazda enthusiasts, it's time to sit up. The long-dormant spirit of Mazdaspeed, which left us yearning for more after its last hurrah in 2013 with the Mazda 3 MPS, is stirring once again. Just when we thought the shift to electric might have dimmed the prospects of a revival, Mazda has given us a delightful surprise: the birth of Mazda Spirit Racing.
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Mazda Spirit Racing Launched - A Comeback To Their Racing Roots

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The new in-house racing brand is the spiritual successor to Mazdaspeed, poised to develop more track-focused cars.


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.


Jordan Maron, legendary YouTuber and Twitch sensation aka CaptainSparklez, has just welcomed a speed demon into his collection – none other than the BAC Mono R. BAC's spanking new facility in Newport Beach, California, where dreams and horsepower collide. The custom journey kicked off in September 2022, a meticulous process that's practically a vehicular haute couture. BAC's design wizards joined forces with Jordan, unleashing a barrage of renders at each turn, ensuring that the Mono R emerging from this creative cauldron is a manifestation of his automotive dreams.
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Popular Youtuber CaptainSparklez Now Owns A BAC Mono R

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CaptainSparklez's BAC Mono R comes with a three-coat red carbon exterior, contrasted against a host of Sunburst Gold accents.


This is the one everyone says is the ‘best real-world 911’, right? But hey, let's not get too hung up on titles because when it comes to 911s, the gaps between them are tiny. They are narrow, but they do matter. So, what's the deal with the 911 GTS? It's like that friend who shows up at the party with just the right amount of pizzazz. Back in the day, it emerged to fill the void between the Carrera S and the Turbo.
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Road Tripping: B-Road Fun In The Porsche 911 GTS

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What happens when you have a lean, green, speedy machine on some picturesque UK backroads? You have fun of course.


Even for a brand as venerable as Mercedes-Benz, the SL nameplate still holds its own even to this day. Its bloodline started with the original 300SL in 1952, a post-war dogfighter that captivated eyes the world over with its signature gullwing doors and radical engineering. Its original ethos was being ‘sporty’ and ‘light’, two desirable traits that have in part been largely forgotten in the 21st-century technological arms race. Can’t hoon a car without Apple Carplay and a large touchscreen, right? This new model, now in its seventh iteration, aims to readdress this delicate sportscar balance. So how has it gotten on? Pantomime appeal
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Mercedes-Benz SL55 - Affalterbach Symphony

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The Mercedes-Benz SL55 is brutal when you want it to, and docile when you need it to. And it does all of that with the wind in your face.


And this win meant even more to the team, which included Charlie Cooper, the grandson of the legendary John Cooper - the inventor of the Mini Cooper.
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Bulldog Racing Team’s MINI John Cooper Works Finishes on Podium at 24 hours of Nürburgring.

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Second place and smiling faces among the team after a spectacular comeback.


The opening race in Sepang, Malaysia, heralds the return of the much-missed championship after a long three-season hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first shakedown circuit will be Malaysia’s 5.543km, FIA Grade 1 Sepang International Circuit with the field contesting the first two, 50-minute races of the year. This is also where the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 will make its Asian racing debut.
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Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Kicks Off 2023 Season

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Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia is back in a big way, with six rounds in six different destinations.


Though ingress and egress wasn’t exactly a cinch, I’m happy to report that it is rather easily doable without having to worry about throwing one’s back out, which is more than can be said about some other low-slung sporty/sports sedans and coupes. At over half a million dollars before COE, the 911 Carrera finds itself going up against the likes of the BMW M3 and M4, an historic rivalry that still continues to this day. From a practicality standpoint, the Bimmers naturally have the upper hand, but they’re both sedan-based and taller, whereas the Porsche is ground-up a lower-slung sports coupe. Outside
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Porsche 911 Carrera - Base Isn’t <i>Just</i> Base

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The 992 Generation of the 911 Carrera shows why it is still THE daily-drivable premium sports coupe.


Guess who's back, back again. Maserati is finally back on track, after the MC12 left the tarmac back in the early 2000s. Autodromo Varano de’ Melegari was the setting for the car's track debut high-performance GT2, the car that epitomises the House of the Trident’s return to racing. The shakedown at the Parma circuit is the precursor to a series of events marking the run-up to the official unveiling of the car at the end of June in Belgium, at the 24 Hours of Spa.
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Maserati back in competition in the GT Championship

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Maserati is back in contention for the GT championship, rocking up in the new GT2.


New technical regulations will result in future Formula One cars to compete with a new combustion engine, which will be able to run with fully sustainable fuels. For greater efficiency, these engines will be paired with a 469bhp electric motor. With Formula 1 regulations set to change once again in 2026, owing to more stringent rules and environmental concerns, this leaves a gap for new teams and manufacturers to enter. Audi has already confirmed their entry for the 2026 season with Sauber, and now Ford has just announced that it will also be returning to the big leagues.
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Ford Is Making A Comeback To Formula 1

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In a new partnership with Red Bull Racing, the American giant will be supplying hybrid power units to both Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri teams from 2026 onwards.


What ties the Lamborghinis in this picture together is their hearts - all 12 cylinders in a Vee arrangement and naturally aspirated. The time has come to bid this gem of a powerplant adieu before hybridization becomes a thing in the Aventador's replacement. Let's take a look at where it all started and how far this V12 has come through history.
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The Pure Beating V12 Heart of Lamborghini

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A look back in history before inevitable hybridization.


Mark the date - 1st April 2023. This is when Komoco Holdings Pte Ltd will open its brand new Alfa Romeo showroom and service centre at 1 Chang Charn Road, alongside its existing Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge showroom since Komoco Holdings is also the current importer for the three Stellantis-owned brands.
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Komoco Holdings Is Alfa Romeo's New Singapore Distributor

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April 2023 will see things kick off with Alfa Romeo making a comeback after a temporary hiatus


It’s been 16 years since the Nissan R35 GT-R made its debut back in 2007. Not many cars survive that long of a production run, but the boffins at Nissan surprised the world again with the launch of the 2024 GT-R model year, after revealing earlier in 2022 that the R35 GT-R will be ending production. Ageing chassis infrastructure did not stop engineers from chucking both mechanical and cosmetic improvements to the GT-R. For starters, the biggest reaction from the crowd at its launch was the inclusion of new daytime running lights (DRLs), making the GT-R’s front fascia look more futuristic.
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The GT-R is back! 2024 Nissan GT-R Unveiled With Two Special Editions

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The R35 GT-R doesn’t seem to want to retire, and Nissan proudly unveiled their latest 2024 edition to the world at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2023.


Here it is in all its stunning glory, the G81 M3 Touring. With 510hp and 650Nm of torque, 0-100km/h is dispatched in just 3.6 seconds while offering enough space for that Ikea and Giant shopping run. What's not to love? This will likely be the swansong of the pure internal combustion engine (ICE) M3 though, so strike while the iron is hot. Subaru WRX Sedan & Wagon
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11 Petrolhead-Apropos Highlights of the Singapore Motorshow 2023

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We're glad to see our local Motorshow back after a three-year hiatus, still with offerings for the hardcore petrolhead


The Singapore Motorshow is poised to feature 24 different automotive brands spread out across two levels of the convention halls. Of which, Polestar will be making its first appearance at a local Motorshow and will be rolling out a new concept model at the event. With the push for greener transport alternatives, electric and hybrid cars are expected to be the main stars of the 2023 show, in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030.
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Save The Dates: The Singapore Motorshow is Back in 2023

After a long three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Singapore Motorshow is back with a bang, taking place from 12th to 15th January 2023 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.



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