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Ferrari is aware of the implications such a car would have on its purist sports car image, which is why it’s gone to great lengths to convince us all of the Purosangue’s authenticity. For starters, Ferrari doesn’t actually call the Purosangue an “SUV” or even a “crossover”, merely, acknowledging that it’s “the first ever four-door four-seater car in the Prancing Horse’s history”. Then there’s the name: “Purosangue” translates from Italian as “thoroughbred”.
Happenings

Hold your horses! It’s the Ferrari Purosangue

IN Ferrari, Purosangue, SUVs, Supercars, V12

It may be an SUV, but Ferrari wants you to think no less of its latest 725hp V12 creation.


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BMW i4 eDrive40 review: A 4gone Conclusion?

IN BMW, I4, Saloons, Luxury saloons, EVs, Electric cars, Reviews

The i4 is BMW’s first EV saloon, but is it worth a look compared to its other four-door rivals?


The MD’s Pledge “This is a big milestone for the BMW brand, as customers in Singapore now have the power of choice when it comes to the BMW X3,” said Mr. Christopher Wehner, Managing Director, BMW Group Asia. “Customers have three drivetrains to choose from – internal combustion engine, PHEV and EV. Depending on your lifestyle, where you live and the infrastructure available to you, we have something for everyone.
Happenings

iX3 is the icing atop BMW Group Asia’s 7-year electrification cake

IN BMW, IX3, PHEV, EV, Singapore

Customers in Singapore now can choose which drivetrain they prefer


As a festival of ideas and innovation for Asia, this event has the widest geographical reach, accounting for more than 60% of the world’s population.
Happenings

The Race for Efficiency

IN Shell, Make The Future Singapore Festival, Shell Singapore, Race For Efficiency, 2018

Futuristic cars to compete in ‘Race For Efficiency’ at Shell’s Make The Future Singapore Festival


With a myriad of activities ranging from regularity tests and speed trials held on a mixture of surfaces such as closed tarmac roads, rice paddy fields, rubber plantations, jungle tracks and dusty gravel, all participants stand an equal chance regardless of the car they’re in.
Classics

The Road to Saigon

IN Singapore, Rally, Road to Saigon, Endurance Rally Association

32 cars, 27 days: Classic cars go on a journey from Singapore to Saigon


Happenings

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates 2017 Goodwood Revival

IN Rolls-Royce, Rolls Royce, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival

A significant presence for Rolls-Royce at the legendary motor circuit


The ultra-low inertia, twin-scroll turbochargers fitted to the new M840T engine spools up more rapidly than previous designs, delivering reduced turbo lag and quicker throttle response. This new 4.0-litre engine then signals its performance credentials with an exhaust sound achieved through a sophisticated balance of harmonics and delivering a ‘crescendo’ characteristic, according to engine rpm and load. A sports exhaust is optional for those who want still more aural excitement.Owners will also be able to showcase the heart of their new car — in particular, the cast-aluminium air intake plenum with McLaren Speedmark logo on top of the new V8 engine — with engine bay illumination that operates on vehicle unlocking
Happenings

McLaren Set To Raise Performance Limits

IN McLaren, McLaren Automotive, McLaren Super Series, McLaren Production Centre, Woking, McLaren Special Operations

A new 4.0-litre V8 engine will power second-generation McLaren Super Series


Vanda Electrics has engaged Williams Advanced Engineering, the technology and engineering services division of the Williams Group — which also includes Williams Martini Racing — as its technical partner to build the Dendrobium concept and assist in future project development. The division specialises in race-bred aerodynamics, composites, batteries and electric drivetrains. Marking the latest step in Vanda Electrics’ global strategy to revolutionise zero emissions vehicles, the Dendrobium follows on from a commercial vehicle (Ant Truck) and e-scooter (Motochimp). Further Dendrobium details will be revealed in the coming months.
Happenings

Global Debut: Singapore's First Hypercar

IN Denbrodium, Hyper Car, Singapore, 2017, Geneva Motor Show, All-Electric, Zero-Emission

The all-electric, zero-emission two-seater Dendrobium concept hyper car will make its global debut at this March's Geneva Motor Show


At Make the Future Singapore, visitors will be invited to experience ideas, contribute their own and join the journey to an energy-efficient, low-carbon future. Through virtual reality and hands-on experiential zones, visitors will be able to explore what is happening now and what the future of energy might look like, from renewable energy to natural gas and low-carbon technologies. Apart from that, they can also learn about bright ideas from around Asia besides participating in interactive zones about the future of energy, mobility and innovation by Shell and other partners.
Happenings

Shell's Eco-Marathon Asia Coming To The Lion City

IN Shell, Shell Eco-Marathon, Eco, Make The Future, Festival, Singapore, 2017

Student-designed cars will compete at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia, to be held in Singapore for the first time, as part of 'Make the Future Singapore'


The Impreza has been completely redesigned inside and out, from upgraded in-car technology and a more spacious interior to its sleek new body design. The updated model will include signature Subaru features, such as Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a host of award-winning safety technology.
Happenings

Heard Of The New Impreza?

IN Subaru, Impreza, 2017 Subaru Impreza, Fuji Heavy Industries, FHI, 2016 New York International Motorshow, MotorImage

Completely redesigned 2017 Impreza will debut at New York


'V12 SVR' left the factory on the 21st of December 1999, immediately before Lamborghini shut down for the Christmas break and their celebrations to mark the end of the Century. For the previous few months, the Volkswagen Group had been in financial control of the company but the end of that year marked a turning point. From the beginning of 2000, German efficiency began to replace the magic of Italy in terms of the bloodline, style and general madness of the Italian brand.
Happenings

A Last True Lambo Up For Auction

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Diablo, SV, Diablo SV, Sant'Agata, Lamborghini Singapore

A special 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV, believed to be the very last Lamborghini to leave the Sant'Agata factory before Volkswagen took full ownership, will be auctioned at Silverstone Auctions’ sale


“These enthusiasts are taking great care in building their optimum specification,” said Andy Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director. “We expected those first in the queue, many of whom are owners of previous RS models, to be exacting about their requirements, and so it has proved, with many opting for motorsport-style Recaro shell front seats, 19-inch black forged alloy wheels, luxury pack, electric tilt/side sunroof and Ford SYNC2 navigation and sound system.”
Happenings

1,500 Orders Already Received For Focus RS

IN Ford, Focus, RS, Focus RS, 2016 Ford Focus RS

Ford’s all-new Focus RS has raced up to 1,500 orders from UK buyers alone - all without a single test drive being taken


In this extremely important two-day test, laps were completed by all six official Lamborghini Squadra Corse drivers involved in this year's Blancpain Endurance Series. Fabio Babini, Jeroen Mui and Andrew Palmer joined the  track on Wednesday while Adrian Zaugg, Mirko Bortolotti and Giovanni Venturini were all out on the circuit .In a demanding session which involved more than 45 cars, the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 demonstrated its potential as it covered an impressive number of laps. The Huracan GT3's next outing will be in Vallelunga between 1st to 2nd April for a final test before the Monza opening round on 12 April 2015.
Motorsports

Huracan GT3 Debuts In Blancpain Endurance

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Huracan, GT3, Huracan GT3, Blancpain Endurance, Race

Lamborghini is all prepared for the Blancpain Endurance Series


We start off with one of the cars most eagerly anticipated by the average enthusiast, something that mere mortals can actually afford - the new Honda Civic Type R. When the previous-generation FD and FN Civic Type Rs ended production in 2011 due to tightening emissions regulations, we weren't sure if we'd see another zingy, righ-revving Honda Type R again. Sadly, we won't. But luckily, instead of throwing in the towel, Honda has adapted with the times, and decided to turbocharge the Civic Type R, making it cleaner and meaner in the process. How much meaner exactly? Well, how does outputs of 306 bhp and 400 Nm @ 2500 rpm, a top speed of 270 km/h, 0-100 km/h in 5.7s and Nurburgring FWD record time of 7m 50.6s sound to you? Certainly puts the 'hot' in hot hatch for us!
Happenings

Highlights of the Geneva Motor Show 2015 (Part 1)

IN Geneva, Motor, Show, 2015, Geneva Motorshow,

Well, it's that time of the year again when major car companies pull out all the stops and bring their A-game to Switzerland for the Geneva Motor Show. This is our two-part special


The T-GDi’s single-scroll turbocharger is paired with an electric waste-gate motor, which improves the turbocharger’s performance with a highly efficient air scavenging strategy. As well as scavenging clean air for the engine to re-use for combustion, it is able to open the waste-gate at the same time to improve waste air flow. This innovative system allows for greater low-end torque, more immediate engine response from any throttle position, and improved fuel economy under higher engine loads.In the Kia cee’d GT Line, the engine’s maximum 172 Nm torque is available across a wide 1,500-4,100 rpm range, with maximum power arriving at 6,000 rpm. The engine is also fitted with an integrated exhaust manifold, which lowers the exhaust gas temperature slightly. As well as improving high speed, high load fuel economy, lower temperatures also result in cleaner emissions by allowing the catalytic converter to operate more effectively.
Happenings

Meet Kia's 1.0-litre Turbocharged Engine

IN Kia, Turbocharged, 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, Namyang R&D, Cee'd, T-GDi, Kappa

Kia's all new engine developed at the brand's Namyang R&D centre


The car retains its original paper stickers on the alloy wheels as well as its first tax disc and original key fob. So well preserved is the car, even a complimentary service voucher from the original dealer that was never redeemed is included. A high spec model, the Mini also has rare features such as an electric sunroof. CCA\'s Auction Manager Joe Watts said, “We are delighted to be selling this last of the line Mini in our first ever sale. This rare find is in amazing, untouched condition and is surely an exciting prospect for all Mini collectors out there.”
Happenings

Rare Mini Up For Auction

IN Mini, Cooper, Rover, Rover Mini Cooper, CCA, Silverstone, Longbridge

A brand new classic car auction house, CCA, will be auctioning a very special, last of the line Rover Mini Cooper at Silverstone circuit on March 3rd


Alpha Biofuels has signed a three-year agreement with The Westin Singapore to provide the upper upscale hotel with its exclusive Green Luxury biodiesel-powered limousine fleet, which consists of two Jaguar XJ sedans. What makes this project revolutionary is that the biodiesel will be obtained exclusively from recycling waste cooking oil generated by The Westin Singapore, thereby forming a self-sustaining 'waste-to-energy' loop. In addition, The Westin Singapore’s Green Luxury limousines represent the first luxury limousine fleet in Singapore to consist completely of biodiesel-powered vehicles.
Happenings

Cooking Oil As Fuel?!

IN Alpha Biofuels, Diesel, Wearnes, Jaguar

Alpha Biofuels joins forces with The Westin Singapore and Wearnes Automotive in breakthrough Green Luxury initiative.


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MINI John Cooper Works Paceman

IN MINI, Cooper Paceman, Paceman, John Cooper Works

MINI's first compact Sports Activity Coupé gets the full John Cooper Works treatment with a punchy 218 bhp power-plant!


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.
Happenings

New 184bhp, 270Nm 320i Available Locally

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

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


Incorporating a full-width, aerodynamic spoiler for improved high speed stability, the lower bumper’s flared extremities house deeply rebated fog lamps. Both upper and lower grilles feature a sporting, F SPORT-specific mesh design.
Happenings

Face-lifted Lexus RX Range With F Sport Package To Arrive In Q2

IN Lexus, RX, F Sport, Borneo Motors

Making its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on 6 March 2012, the face-lifted RX range, consisting of the RX 270, RX 350 and RX Hybrid, is set to arrive in Singapore in Q2 this year.



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