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That's because that’s what the car will be known as when it enters production in 2026, after starting its life as the Polestar O2 Concept. And it’s people power we have to thank for turning this EV roadster from a concept into reality. “With the overwhelming consumer and press response, we took the decision to put this stunning roadster into production and I am so excited to make it a reality,” says Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO.

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Polestar O2 concept confirmed for production

IN Polestar, O2, Polestar 6, EV, Roadster, Concept car

Sexy drone-equipped roadster will become Polestar’s 6th model, in 2026.

Say hello to the Polestar O2. It's a 2+2 seater EV roadster concept that Polestar's CEO Thomas Ingenlath calls

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Live out your racing video game fantasies with the Polestar O2

IN Polestar, O2, Electric vehicle, EV, Roadster, Sports car

The Polestar O2 is an all-electric roadster concept with its own self-tracking drone

The steady electrification of the Audi product line-up implies a sizeable reduction in CO2 emissions from cars’ exhaust systems. While this environmental win is by no means exhaustive (pun intended), one has to look further up the supply chain and upstream production processes to account for the environmental benefits/drawbacks in its entirety.

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Heal the World, one car at a time!

IN Audi, Environment, Co2reduction

Audi identifies a potential reduction of 1.2 tons of CO2 per car!

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.

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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

AtÂ 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.

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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 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.

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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

Renault Group owes this performance to the recent rejuvenation of its model ranges, notably including five models that return less than 100g of CO2/km (Twingo, New Clio, Captur, MÃ©gane and Dacia Sandero). Indeed, in the small five-seater diesel car sector, New Clio Energy dCi 90 ecoÂ² is the class leader with 83g of CO2/km. Overall, the New Renault Clio range emits 18.5g of CO2/km less than the model’s previous generation.

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Renault Group - Number One In Europe For Low CO2 Emissions

IN Renault, Low Emissions

Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of low CO2 emissions based on its sales of passenger cars over the first half of 2013.

But I have a feeling BMW is thinking more 'mean' than 'green' here. You see, manufacturers have also found that slapping a battery does produce a useful dose of extra power and torque for the car, which almost always ends up with them marketing the car as a bit of a performance car as well. Which has always been our slant here at Burnpavement.com anyway. Well, we're happy to say that the ActiveHybrid 7 is a rather enjoyable 'barge' to drive, BMWs in general tend to be.

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Seventh Heaven? | BMW ActiveHybrid 7

IN BMW, 7 Series, Performance Motors, Hybrid, Active Hybrid, 740i

BMW's answer to Lexus' LS600hL is the ActiveHybrid 7, a large premium hybrid that offers both luxury and performance. From our time with the car, it seems to have succeeded in fulfilling both claims.

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Volkswagen Announces TDI Lineup To Meet CEVS Head-On

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, TDI, DSG, Diesel, CEVS

Always ready to seal their lead in market share for premium German cars, Volkswagen has prepared a sweet lineup of diesel-powered cars that will guarantee you rebates when CEVS kicks off in 2013.

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Å koda Releases Official News Of The Latest Octavia

IN Skoda, Octavia, TSI

Bigger and roomier than everyone else in its class, the new Octavia is set to seal its place as the best-value continental choice.

Tire-related costs are the single largest maintenance item for commercial vehicle fleet operators with more than 50 percent of all truck and trailer breakdowns involving a tire in some way. Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology mechanism allows tires to maintain constant, optimum pressure without the use of external pumps, electronics and driver intervention. Proper tire inflation can result in improved fuel economy, prolonged tread life and optimized tire performance.

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Debut of Goodyear Self-Inflating Technology

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Self-Inflating Technology

Goodyear technology can aid in fuel savings and CO2 reductions; potential to improve performance and eliminate need for external inflation pressure intervention.

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Lamborghini Presents Urus SUV Concept

IN Lamborghini, Urus, SUV, Supercar

With an output of around 600 bhp, edgy design and lightweight materials, the Lamborghini Urus will be an inevitable hit when it goes into production.

Additionally, the Carrera 2 outputs lower CO2 emission, and now thanks to the synergy with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres, the CO2 ratings get even lower. This is due to the technology driven by reduced tyre weight and a new ‘high surface’ silica grade that contributes to reduced heat generation (lowering the rolling resistance).

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Goodyear’s Tyre Technologies Pay Off.

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

In two recent news, Goodyear Tyres have bagged accolades for their breakthrough in tyre technology.

Another stand-out feature of the CitroÃ«n DS4 Racing Concept is its matte grey, textured-effect paint - a first in the automotive sector. The grain of the paint catches the light differently and further enhances the body styling, while the colour is sober, modern and robust and ideally suited to a sports car. To refine the exterior aesthetic, the concept car gets a two-tone roof and specially-designed, twotone wheel rims.

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CitroÃ«n Reveals DS4 Racing Concept

IN CitroÃ«n, DS4, Photo, Photography, Competition, Cycle & Carriage France Pte Ltd, Singapore

With more than 180,000 DS line models sold worldwide since launch, CitroÃ«n is naturally keen to keep the adrenalin pumping from the success of the DS3 Racing with the DS4 Racing Concept.

The new BMW 3 Series is offered with a choice of refined, economical and muscular engines — all
of which feature the new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Customers will now be able to
enjoy the talents of the new turbocharged four-cylinder variant in the BMW 328i. This latest-
generation petrol engine is the most powerful in a new generation of four-cylinder petrol units and
is modeled on the current multi-award-winning in-line-six engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology (available on the BMW 335i), which is the benchmark in its class for dynamic power
deliver and impressive efficiency.

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The New BMW 3 Series, Welcome To Singapore

IN BMW, 3, Series, Performance Motors Limited

BMW Asia today announced the launch of the all-new BMW 3 Series. The sixth generation of the world’s best-selling premium car has set new benchmarks in sporting prowess, elegance and comfort.

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Porsche Launches Turbo S And Hybrid Models for Its Panamera

IN Porsche, Panamera, Stuttgart Auto, Turbo S, Hybrid

Stuttgart Auto, distributors of Porsche in Singapore launched two new Porsche Panamera variants, the Panamera S Hybrid and the Panamera Turbo S at the Pavilion at Customs House yesterday.

So what's stopping us from buying a diesel? Other than the prohibitively high and punitive road tax targeted at private diesel car owners, there's still a perception that diesel cars have high pollution levels and don't perform as well as petrol powered vehicles. However with modern day technology that can be found in the cars featured below, one would have to think otherwise. Here's a selection of nine cars that'll change your mind about diesel cars, complete with horsepower and torque ratings.

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Driving Towards A Low CO2 Singapore

IN Diesel, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen

Fear this, hybrids and electric cars... modern diesel technology may have pipped you in being the answer to a greener future.

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All-New Lotus Esprit

IN Lotus, Esprit, Concept, Singapore

The most eagerly anticipated Lotus makes its return. Without doubt, this is the car that the true Lotus aficionados have been waiting for: The ultimate Lotus.

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Porsche launches all-new Cayenne

IN Porsche, Cayenne, Stuttgart

More dynamic and more efficient, more spacious inside and lighter overall, pointing into the future of technology and in sporting, elegant design — the new Cayenne is more Porsche than ever before.