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  • DOCUMENTED: 12.04.2013 | 11:42 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    The Baby Benz Grows Up | Mercedes-Benz A200 Urban

    Mercedes-Benz calls it the “rebel” of the family. Like most rebels, they may have some traits that you'll admire about them, but most prove to be very hard to live with.

    Photos: Mark Wong Remember the original Merc A-class? What a shock that must have been when it hit showrooms in 1997, with its cupboa ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Mercedes-Benz, A200, A Class, Hatch-back
    • With that, Mercedes decided to eschew the upright mini-MPV look and tackle the Audi A3 and BMW 1-series head-on. This means a conventional front-engined hatchback with a choice of 2 turbocharged four-pots sending power to the front wheels. In our case, we have the 156 bhp A200 Urban, the sportier variant of the 1.6l engine.
    • If there’s one aspect the new baby Benz excels, it’s in its styling. It looks squat and purposeful, with some neat touches like the gloss black front valance and wing mirrors. Surprisingly for a small car, this is also the most successful interpretation of Mercedes’ new wide, two-bar grille, certainly much better integrated than on the SL and CLS. Others have found the styling too fussy, with too many creases and lines all over the place, but I like it. It does, however, need large rims to complete the look, and the 18-inchers on our test car fill out the wheelarches perfectly.
  • Of course, the car is nothing more than a concept at this point in time. That said, if the Provo ever entered production, how much of the radical design would actually make it into the final product? The car in its current form is certainly quite striking though, thanks to the contrasting roof color, one-piece headlight and taillight housings, and oversized wheel arches paired with radical wheels.
    DOCUMENTED: 18.03.2013 | 13:32 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Hot Korean Model Rivals The British And Germans

    Kia’s Provo Concept is set to be serious contender in the compact car category. MINI, watch out!

    Kia has decided to name its radical concept the Provo. That name may be a little provocative in the UK, but the styling is nowhere n ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Kia, Provo, Concept, Geneva, Hybrid, Sports
    • Of course, the car is nothing more than a concept at this point in time. That said, if the Provo ever entered production, how much of the radical design would actually make it into the final product? The car in its current form is certainly quite striking though, thanks to the contrasting roof color, one-piece headlight and taillight housings, and oversized wheel arches paired with radical wheels.
    • If you think that this car was all about its striking sheetmetal, then you’d be wrong. The car has an equally radical cabin to match the insane exterior. The leather inside is diamond quilted, with chrome, suede and carbonfibre accents to match. A flat-bottomed steering wheel completes the racy look.
    • Power comes from a petrol-fuelled turbocharged engine with clever regenerative-electric motors, meaning mad power and decent economy. The motors will be able to provide power to the rear wheels in low-traction situations, as well as provide low speed electric-only motion.
  • I've always been fond of Peugeot's car designs. The 308, RCZ and the new 508 GT in particular are my personal favorites. I can't say the same for the 408 though. Somehow, the proportions look a bit wrong to me. That said, I could be the only one with that view, because almost everywhere I took the 408, people were staring - no kidding - this regular sedan was turning heads!
    DOCUMENTED: 07.02.2013 | 06:37 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    French Kiss | Peugeot 408 1.6 Turbo

    The new Peugeot 408 has a lot of room and packs some 'vroom' too. Can it take the game to the Germans and the Japanese though?

    Photos: Joel Tam The French are really good at branding themselves with many of the most desirable things in life. Think Paris, Frenc ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Peugeot, 408, Sedan, AutoFrance
    • I've always been fond of Peugeot's car designs. The 308, RCZ and the new 508 GT in particular are my personal favorites. I can't say the same for the 408 though. Somehow, the proportions look a bit wrong to me. That said, I could be the only one with that view, because almost everywhere I took the 408, people were staring - no kidding - this regular sedan was turning heads!
    • Granted, the car has a sleek looking face - long sharp headlamps and a shark-like nose give it a elegant yet aggressive stance, but the rear seems to taper off a little to steep and too abruptly for my liking. That, plus the high middle section, makes you look like you're driving a mountain. Ok, maybe it's not that bad, after all, the 408 was conceived to be a sedan right from the start, so odd as some sections seem to me, it does come together to produce an overall handsome-ish profile (from some angles).
    • Step inside and the feeling of spaciousness is not merely a notion, there really is a lot of room in here. The dash is pretty familiar, most of the knobs, dials, trimmings and instrument cluster are clearly Peugeot family parts. Materials used are good with a mix of chrome trimmings, black inserts, and the generous application of brown leather on our test-car ups the 'premium' feel. The door handles on the inside seem rather plasticky though, that's about the only gripe for me.
  • Straight-up, you'll still be faced with the boxy looks. No swoopy rooflines and eye-pleasing curves - just the good 'ole 3 box design. Like the Range Rover we reviewed earlier, this fine example has been face-lifted with some snazzy LED daytime running lights and more LED business in the rear. Not quite our cup of tea for a vehicle which you can drive through a flood, but driving along a posh shopping belt means plenty of attention – may it be flooded or not.
    DOCUMENTED: 22.11.2011 | 17:44 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    The Disco Inferno | Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE

    Discover the wonders when a big SUV meets a small 3.0 litre engine!

    Photos: Low Fai Ming Mid-sized SUVs are aplenty, in fact, you will have to go through a long just of Japanese and Germans offerings b ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Land Rover, Discovery 4, SDV6, HSE, Caltex, Techron, Techron D, Diesel
    • Straight-up, you'll still be faced with the boxy looks. No swoopy rooflines and eye-pleasing curves - just the good 'ole 3 box design. Like the Range Rover we reviewed earlier, this fine example has been face-lifted with some snazzy LED daytime running lights and more LED business in the rear. Not quite our cup of tea for a vehicle which you can drive through a flood, but driving along a posh shopping belt means plenty of attention – may it be flooded or not.
    • Being second to the Range Rover doesn't mean second-tier engineering. The Disco gets air suspension which can lower it for easy access, to a very generous 31 cm of ground clearance. You'll get the all-wheel drive hardware as well as the Terrain Response system and hill descent control.
    • Boxy design lends to a huge side profile, but with such dimensions it’s no surprise to fine the Disco has a spacious cabin. It will seat seven with space to spare, even those whom you'll have to throw in the rear. And just note that the front wheels are so close to the front end... that's Land Rover's love for crazy approach angles for you.
  • The 79th 24 Heures du Mans, or widely known as the 24 hours of Le Mans has been one of the most drama filled races in recent memory. Audi's McNish and Rockenfeller were involved in two separate crashes that reduced their Audi R18 TDI cars to pieces. McNish went out in the first hour after coming into contact with a slower Ferrari, skidding across the gravel trap and slamming hard into the barriers, showering journalists and track crew with fragments of the car.
    DOCUMENTED: 14.06.2011 | 16:18 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Audi's 10th Win At The 24 Heures Du Mans

    Audi won the gruelling race for the 10th time on Sunday with Andre Lotterer taking the chequered flag in the German manufacturer's R18 TDI car.

    Photos: Rolex / Jad Sherif, Audi and Peugeot. Audi crossed the line with a thin lead over four Peugeots from Team Peugeot Total, Peug ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : 24, Heures, Du, Mans, Le, Mans
    • The 79th 24 Heures du Mans, or widely known as the 24 hours of Le Mans has been one of the most drama filled races in recent memory. Audi's McNish and Rockenfeller were involved in two separate crashes that reduced their Audi R18 TDI cars to pieces. McNish went out in the first hour after coming into contact with a slower Ferrari, skidding across the gravel trap and slamming hard into the barriers, showering journalists and track crew with fragments of the car.
    • Rockenfeller in the No. 1 R18 TDI hit another Ferrari at nearly full speed on the stretch leading to Indianapolis eight hours into the race. Thankfully, Allan McNish and Mike Rockenfeller were reported to be in good shape after the two incidents. With two cars out of the team, Audi had to face the barrage of Peugeots that kept piling on pressure throughout the race.
    • It also was a race filled with breakdowns. Out of the 56 cars that started, only 27 made it to the finish line, with 29 retiring from various faults. It was also a race filled with questionable racing tactics, with Gene in the Peugeot trying to stop the leading Audi from lapping him and Lotterer responding with a swift swerve into Gene's path.
  • DOCUMENTED: 18.04.2011 | 11:29 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Frankfurt To Host ROC 2011

    The 24th Race Of Champions will be held on the weekend of December 3-4, 2011 at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany.

    German motor racing superstars Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel are celebrating again at the news that the Race Of Champions will ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Race Of Champions, ROC, 2011, Frankfurt
    • In recent years the Race Of Champions has visited the Stade de France in Paris (2004-2006), London’s Wembley Stadium (2007-2008), Beijing’s ‘Bird’s Nest’ Olympic Stadium (2009) and Düsseldorf’s ESPRIT arena (2010). Now ROC 2011 will return to Germany and the city of Frankfurt, to the delight of the pairing that has all but made the ROC Nations Cup its own. Reigning Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel said: “After winning the world championship there were a lot of emotions and pictures in my head that I will never forget. One was racing at the Race Of Champions in front of my home crowd and to win the ROC Nations Cup with Michael for Team Germany. So I enjoyed it a lot, up to the point where I got beaten in the semi-final of the individual event! Every year I get a little further. First I made it to the round of 16, then the quarter-final, then the semi-final. So hopefully this year I will make it into the final and win it. That’s the big target for Frankfurt in December. We all have a lot of fun every time we go, but the moment we put our helmets on we take it very seriously and we go hard.” <br><br> Seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher added: “It’s important to us to be in our home country so we’re really looking forward to throwing some beautiful cars around the Frankfurt circuit in December. Last year it was a great atmosphere. You’re so close to the fans that you can hear them even though the engines are noisy. And I’m sure it will be even better in Frankfurt. We have a strong line-up in the ROC Nations Cup but no doubt the other nations will have plenty of motivation to finally beat us. Unfortunately the individual event takes place on the last day and we always have a good party after Team Germany wins so I guess I’m not completely fresh… I’ll try to work on that this year and I very much look forward to having lots of support. We need lots of cheering and lots of crossed fingers so please all come!”
    • It’s not just about the home team, as the Race Of Champions brings together stars from all over the world. Last year’s roll call included the greatest drivers of all time from the World Rally Championship (Sébastien Loeb), Le Mans (Tom Kristensen) and World Touring Cars (Andy Priaulx) plus legendary names including Alain Prost, Mick Doohan, Carl Edwards and Travis Pastrana. Even given that dazzling field, the individual Champion of Champions title was taken by a driver who surprised the lot of them: Portugal’s Filipe Albuquerque, who defeated Vettel in the semi-final and Loeb in a tense Grand Final by fractions of a second.
  • 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.
    DOCUMENTED: 17.12.2010 | 12:49 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

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

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

    Following a string of victories at the Le Mans 24 Hours, Audi aims to continue this winning trend with a completely new Le Mans Prototype 1 ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Audi, R18, Le Mans
    • 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.
    • Significantly smaller engines than those used before will be utilised at Le Mans in 2011 as the rule makers aim to achieve a substantial reduction of engine power. By opting for a 3.7-litre V6 TDI unit, Audi retains the diesel concept that saw its first victorious fielding in 2006. “From our point of view, the TDI continues to be the most efficient technology,” says Ulrich Baretzky, Head of Engine Development at Audi Sport. “There are good reasons why the share of TDI units among Audi’s production models is as high as it is.” Through the innovative V6 TDI engine for the Le Mans 24 Hours, motor sports is yet again performing pioneering work for the production arm at Audi, where there is a growing trend towards smaller, more economical but yet powerful engines. Another new development is the six-speed transmission in the R18, which has been specifically modified for use with the smaller engine.
    • With regards to the chassis, Audi Sport wants to live up to the promise expressed in the brand’s “Vorsprung durch Technik” tagline. Unlike those of the closed Le Mans prototypes, the carbon fibre monocoque of the R18 does not consist of two halves. Instead, it features a single-component design that saves weight and increases stiffness. For the development of the closed R18, engineers at Audi Sport were able to draw on the experiences gained in 1999 with the R8C, as well as 2003 with the victorious LMP1 of the corporate “sister brand” Bentley. “Also, the Audi A4 DTM, which features a heated windshield, allowed us to shorten the development cycle with respect to the ventilation of the cockpit, the doors and the heating of the windshield,” explains Dr. Martin Mühlmeier, Head of Engineering at Audi Sport.
  • So how does alcohol affect one's ability to drive? Alcohol as we know, inhibits the brain’s ability to function effectively, slowing the relay of visual messages from the eyes, processing of information thus becomes more difficult and instructions to the muscles are delayed. Alcohol usually retards a person’s reaction time by 10 to 30% as well as the reduction of the ability to gauge speed and distances. Alcohol also reduces one’s ability to see distant objects, to use peripheral vision to perceive what is happening at the roadside and reduce night vision by 25%. Blurred and double vision may also occur. Alcohol may also give one a sense of overconfidence, with the result that they may be prepared to take greater risks, such as abrupt lane changing or speeding. Impaired judgement may also alter a person’s perception of how fit they are to drive. Finally, as alcohol is a depressant drug, it may make a driver drowsy and affect their sense of balance. A person who drives after they have had only one drink is still five times more likely to get him or herself involved in a traffic accident than one who abstains from alcohol.
    DOCUMENTED: 16.12.2010 | 09:05 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Dangers Of Drink Driving

    Drinking alcohol impairs one’s senses as it reduces one's driving instincts and psychomotor coordination, turning avoidable hazards into potentially life threatening ones.

    Stimulants like caffeine or nicotine might keep someone alert and awake in the day, but unfortunately when it comes to alc ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Drink Driving, Traffic Police
    • So how does alcohol affect one's ability to drive? Alcohol as we know, inhibits the brain’s ability to function effectively, slowing the relay of visual messages from the eyes, processing of information thus becomes more difficult and instructions to the muscles are delayed. Alcohol usually retards a person’s reaction time by 10 to 30% as well as the reduction of the ability to gauge speed and distances. Alcohol also reduces one’s ability to see distant objects, to use peripheral vision to perceive what is happening at the roadside and reduce night vision by 25%. Blurred and double vision may also occur. Alcohol may also give one a sense of overconfidence, with the result that they may be prepared to take greater risks, such as abrupt lane changing or speeding. Impaired judgement may also alter a person’s perception of how fit they are to drive. Finally, as alcohol is a depressant drug, it may make a driver drowsy and affect their sense of balance. A person who drives after they have had only one drink is still five times more likely to get him or herself involved in a traffic accident than one who abstains from alcohol.
    • Currently the Singapore Traffic Police's drink driving legislation is based on blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This is a measure of the amount of alcohol in the blood. In Singapore, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of over and including 80 milligrams or 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millimetres of blood. Drivers whose breathalyser tests exceed either limit may be charged regardless of their ability to control their vehicles. If convicted, stiff penalties will be imposed, where offenders are liable to a disqualification of their license for one year or more, fined up to three times the maximum penalty of S$10,000, jailed up to 10 years and caning of up to six strokes should death or serious injury be caused. So for this festive period, if you want to indulge in some drinking, leave your car keys at home. Be responsible, if you drink don't ever drive!
  • Since its launch in 1953, the annual iF product design award has been one of the world’s most important prizes for excellence in design. The award has its origins in the product show “Die gute Industrieform” (Good Industrial Design) initiated by the Hanover trade show and is now one of the world’s largest design competitions. For the iF product design award 2011, the organizers received 2,756 submissions from 43 countries for products registered in 16 categories. Kia Sportage and Kia Optima won in the category “Transportation Design.”
    DOCUMENTED: 09.12.2010 | 04:44 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    iF Design awards go to Kia Sportage and Optima

    Latest additions to Kia’s line-up recognized for their design quality, workmanship, innovation, eco-friendliness, ergonomics and safety.

    Kia Motors has emerged as a double winner following the announcement of the iF product design awards for 2011, receiving t ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Kia, Sportage, Optima
    • Since its launch in 1953, the annual iF product design award has been one of the world’s most important prizes for excellence in design. The award has its origins in the product show “Die gute Industrieform” (Good Industrial Design) initiated by the Hanover trade show and is now one of the world’s largest design competitions. For the iF product design award 2011, the organizers received 2,756 submissions from 43 countries for products registered in 16 categories. Kia Sportage and Kia Optima won in the category “Transportation Design.”
    • The dynamic and stylish Kia Optima, which celebrated its European debut at the Paris Motor Show 2010, has emerged as a top-seller in several countries. In the domestic Korean market the sporty sedan went straight to the top position in the D-segment, and is the very first Kia to have achieved this while the award-winning third generation of the Kia Sportage marks a dramatic shift in design direction for the compact SUV. Embodying Kia's newfound visual dynamism, the new Sportage successfully blends the key features of an SUV – the commanding driving position, heightened sense of security and raised ground clearance – and all of this is contained in a sleek and urban-friendly design with global appeal. The key design element of new Sportage’s purposeful stance is the relationship between its high shoulders and narrow glasshouse.
  • The new LED headlights give the new Audi A8 and A8 L (long wheelbase) an unmistakable appearance in daylight and after nightfall. The revolutionary optics used in these headlights is a departure from the tubular light modules commonly used today. The Audi flagship combines a new level of technical intelligence with intuitively simple operation. Its multimedia interface (MMI) includes a pioneering innovation: in conjunction with the MMI navigation plus navigation (standard), it has a touchpad. The MMI enables the driver to control many functions intuitively. The navigation destination, for example, can be entered by tracing the letters on the pad with a finger.
    DOCUMENTED: 22.11.2010 | 15:46 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    The New Audi A8

    A perfect synthesis of progressiveness, craftsmanship and quality, the new Audi A8 is the epitome of Vorsprung durch Technik.

    Fascinating sportiness, innovative technology and superior comfort: The new Audi A8 is at the front of the luxury class. The latest Audi fla ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Audi, A8, Luxury
    • The new LED headlights give the new Audi A8 and A8 L (long wheelbase) an unmistakable appearance in daylight and after nightfall. The revolutionary optics used in these headlights is a departure from the tubular light modules commonly used today. The Audi flagship combines a new level of technical intelligence with intuitively simple operation. Its multimedia interface (MMI) includes a pioneering innovation: in conjunction with the MMI navigation plus navigation (standard), it has a touchpad. The MMI enables the driver to control many functions intuitively. The navigation destination, for example, can be entered by tracing the letters on the pad with a finger.
    • With its sporty and progressive nature, the new luxury sedan is a technical work of art. The elegant and distinctive body is an aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF). It is roughly 40 percent lighter than a comparable steel body while also impressing with high rigidity. Specifically, the Audi A8 L impresses with a presence of powerful confidence – it is a large, distinguished luxury sedan. Length and wheelbase have both been stretched by 13 centimetres versus the standard version; the A8 L measures 5.27 metres. All of this added length is to the benefit of the rear seat passengers.
    • The new Audi A8 is available in Singapore with the 3.0 TFSI (290 bhp), 4.2 FSI (372 bhp) and 6.3 FSI (500 bhp) engines. The output and torque of all engines have increased versus the previous model, whilst fuel consumption has decreased considerably: as much as 22 percent thanks to intelligent technologies such as the recuperation system, innovative thermal management for both the engine and transmission, and vastly reduced internal friction. The standard transmission also plays a large role in the efficiency of the new A8 model series. The extremely convenient eight-speed tiptronic finely graduates its gears while achieving a large overall spread. Its control system is purely electronic, operated with an elegant selector level and rocker switches at the steering wheel. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive has a distinctly sporty and rear-biased character. The optional sport differential dynamically distributes the forces between the rear wheels.
  • Misano is back on the calendar for the Italian series on 10 July, while the European runners will be tackle the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit on 7 August. The North American serie will run over six rounds held in the United States and Canada, apart from the extra seventh event which as usual sees competitors race at the Finali Mondiali Ferrari.
    DOCUMENTED: 08.11.2010 | 08:49 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli

    The Maranello Corse Clienti Department has announced changes for next season’s racing in the build up to the 2010 Finali Mondiali Ferrari, which will take place at Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo circuit

    Pending approval from the FIA World Council meeting on 3 November, the 2011 calendar will expand to include a five race series in the Asia-P ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Ferrari, Trofeo, Pirelli
    • Misano is back on the calendar for the Italian series on 10 July, while the European runners will be tackle the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit on 7 August. The North American serie will run over six rounds held in the United States and Canada, apart from the extra seventh event which as usual sees competitors race at the Finali Mondiali Ferrari.
    • As in 2010, the Italian and European series of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli will get underway at the Monza circuit. They will also return, after a two year break, to Austria’s historic Zeltweg circuit, which hosts the Ferrari Racing Days on 4 September. For the first time, running in one race with separate classifications, the two series will also provide the curtain raiser to the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race on 11 June.
  • DOCUMENTED: 08.10.2010 | 06:10 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Spyker C8 Aileron In Singapore

    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.

    Initially unveiled at the 2009 Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva, the new Spyker C8 Aileron is a two-door, two-seater mid- ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Spyker, C8, Aileron, Singapore, Auto Palace, Exotic
  • DOCUMENTED: 15.09.2010 | 23:27 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    The SLS AMG has landed in Singapore

    Mercedes-Benz's über sports car is here. Perched gorgeously on the revolving platform at the Mercedes-Benz Center with its gullwing doors wide open, the SLS AMG is ready to dazzle.

    Photos: Joel Tam The SLS AMG made its much anticipated debut in Singapore at the Goodwood Park Hotel to an ultra-exclusive group of disti ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Mercedes, Supercar, Red
    • SLS is AMG’s first ever totally independently developed car and is the Official F1™ Safety Car in Formula 1.
    • Designed with various technical details from racing technology, the car features a “torque tube” between the engine and the rear axle, with a transaxle gearbox system: inside the tube is a carbon-fibre material shaft rotating at engine revolution speed, as used in the current Mercedes-Benz C‑Class racing touring car.
  • Next was the slalom course in the mid-engined Boxster S. Each driver was timed and the winner walked away with a prize at the end of the day.
    DOCUMENTED: 30.06.2010 | 19:14 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Porsche World Roadshow (PWRS)

    There is no better way to experience the excitement of a Porsche than to drive one. For the Porsche World Roadshow, one gets the chance to drive, not one, but a wide range of Porsches for a day.

    Photos: Joel Tam & Keegan Gan Last held at the Changi Exhibition Centre in February 2009, the PWRS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportuni ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Porsche, Driving experience, Defensive driving, Advance driving, Stuttgart
    • Next was the slalom course in the mid-engined Boxster S. Each driver was timed and the winner walked away with a prize at the end of the day.
    • After breakfast and the introduction, we head outside in the unforgiving sun for a driver briefing on driving position dos and don'ts.