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It was quite the spectacle, with Verstappen elegantly climbing the ranks over 19 laps, leaving his rivals clearly behind.

This year's revised format meant that Friday’s Sprint Qualifying dictated the grid for this 100km dash, dishing out points to the top eight finishers.

Norris had initially grabbed pole in a dramatic, rain-affected session, closely followed by a trio of world champions - Hamilton, Alonso, and Verstappen - boasting an impressive twelve world titles among them.

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Formula 1 2024 China Sprint Race Recap

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Saturday at the Shanghai International Circuit saw Red Bull’s Max Verstappen reclaim his place with a masterful victory in the Sprint race.

Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards today with the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car.

This is Hyundai IONIQ 5 lineup’s fourth major World Car Awards win in the last three years and solidifies IONIQ 5 N’s position as a frontrunner in the market as it continues to outpace EV rivals with its outstanding high-performance technology.

“We are thrilled and honoured to receive the prestigious World Performance Car award for our IONIQ 5 N,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.

“This recognition is a testament to Hyundai’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric performance and innovation. It is truly gratifying to see our efforts rewarded with a total of seven World Car Awards titles in the last three years. We are proud to continue our winning streak and solidify Hyundai’s position as a leader in the global EV industry.”

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Clinches 2024 World Performance Car Award

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This is the fourth major victory for all-electric IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Revealed in Singapore

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The updated Alfa Romeo Giulia shows off more power and performance than before, but it might also be the last of its kind.

For Aston Martin has just pulled the silk sheets off three stunners that are injecting some much-needed racing DNA back into their blood.

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Aston Martin unveils three new Jewels in the Crown of High Performance

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Roll up, roll up, gearheads and speed freaks alike.

The standard Cooper is designated with a 'C', and the performance variant with an 'S.' This is how MINI designates the performance levels of its petrol engines within the new model family.

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MINI Cooper with Petrol Engines Launched

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Fifth-generation MINI Cooper will be available with two levels of internal combustion performance.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 was a spectacle to behold, especially with Liberty Walk's unveiling of an '80s supercar icon, transforming it into a modern-day katana.

Wataru Kato once again captured the essence of the show with his latest creation.

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The Perfect Combo? Liberty Walk and Tokyo Auto Salon

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Liberty Walk this year unleashed a retro supercar sensation, or heresy depending on which side of the fence you’re on.

Born in 1983 as the “Tokyo Exciting Car Show,” the now famous Tokyo Auto Salon motorshow has blossomed into the crème de la crème of tuning culture, a must-attend rendezvous for anyone with gasoline in their veins.

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On The Ground: Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

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Whether you’re into JDM, commercial vehicles, or the latest advancements in high-performance automotive tuning, Tokyo Auto Salon has everything to satisfy your automotive cravings.

The successful twenty-year collaboration between Automobili Lamborghini and the Italian “Polizia di Stato” continues.

This time, the Sant’Agata Bolognese carmaker has delivered a Urus Performante to the Italian Highway Police, which will enter into service in 2024.

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Lamborghini Urus Performante Enters Into Police Service

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A unique model of the raging bull SUV fitted out for organ transport and special services was presented in Rome.

BMW Motorrad just dropped a bombshell - the 2024 S 1000 XR and the all-new M 1000 XR. Let's break it down and see what the fuss is all about.

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BMW Motorrad Debuts New 2024 BMW S 1000 XR and M 1000 XR

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The BMW S 1000 XR model gets more power, and improved ergonomics, while the new M 1000 XR expands on performance.

Formula 1 Academy is back with its much-anticipated 2024 season. Imagine this: seven rounds, seven opportunities for raw talent to shine under the spotlight of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

The stage is set, the engines are revving, and the excitement is palpable.

Now, the journey kicks off in the deserts of Saudi Arabia on March 7. Fast forward through the year, and it all culminates in the glitzy glamour of Abu Dhabi on December 8.

Miami, Qatar, and Singapore are joining the party for the very first time too. And let's not forget our old friends, Zandvoort and Barcelona, returning for a second year, adding a touch of nostalgia to the mix.

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Formula 1 Academy announces 2024 calendar

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Formula 1 Academy unveils an inspiring 2024 calendar, providing more opportunities for new talent to perform on the global stage.

McLaren Singapore has just dropped an automotive bombshell right here in the heart of Mediapolis; Say hello to the new McLaren 750S.

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New McLaren 750S Debuts in Singapore

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The new McLaren 750S is the most powerful McLaren series production model to date, and its Southeast Asian debut happened right here on our sunny shores.

Well, Singapore just had a visit from the future of racing. The star of the show? The Porsche GT4 e-Performance, a sneak peek into what the next generation of electric race cars could look like.

And where did this glimpse into the future happen? None other than the Porsche NOW pop-up store at Guoco Tower.

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Porsche GT4 e-Performance Lands in Singapore

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The GT4 e-Performance showcases Porsche's futuristic vision for a no-holds-barred electric race car.

It was just another day at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. I’ve flown in to cover the event and was given the esteemed opportunity to take out the Porsche 911 GTS, thanks to the folks at Porsche Singapore.

Test drive over, I was buzzing with excitement. I mean, when else are you offered a chance to take a Porsche out on some stunning B-roads? And that was when I laid eyes on the Sport Classic, sitting pretty on the driveway.

The Sport Classic is a model that was launched where I’m from (Singapore). However, because it is a limited edition model, there was never going to be a test drive unit offered for us. With each costing a cool SGD$1.5 million too, it’s not hard to see why.

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Road Tripping: Day Out With The Porsche 911 Sport Classic

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The Porsche 911 Sport Classic is one of those cars that just works. It’s absolutely perfect.

Supercars, in general, have made great strides in terms of usability over the past few decades. Rewind time to before I was born, and most supercar owners were stuck suffering with temperamental machines that were often broken down by the side of the road and were all but unusable in adverse weather.

These days, however, supercars are practically as usable as your run-of-the-mill Prius; you'd be pretty much fine toddling down to the shops and picking up groceries in a McLaren or Ferrari as you would in a Toyota.

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2022 Audi R8 RWD Performance - Swansong For A Friend

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The naturally aspirated Audi R8 reminds us of the glories of a soon-to-be-bygone era.

The design and materials help to deliver outstanding performance at high speeds, excellent steering responses and precision that’s ideally suited to the Lamborghini Revuelto’s ultimate performance DNA, along with outstanding grip on dry and wet surfaces.

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Bridgestone develops custom-engineered tyres for the new Lamborghini Revuelto

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The exclusive partnership continues Bridgestone’s successful collaboration with Lamborghini for its Huracán STO, EVO, Tecnica and Sterrato models.

Save for the AMG C63 or E63 Estate, you would really need help finding a wagon with lots of space and pace.

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BMW M3 Touring 3.0 Competition - Brute Force Wagon

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For the most part, Audi has dominated the performance estate space in the last decade.

Lamborghini has recently announced the Urus Performante “Essenza SCV12” Edition, dedicated to the Essenza SCV12 and reserved exclusively for owners of the track-only hypercar.

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Lamborghini Unveils Limited Edition Urus Performante “Essenza SCV12”

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A masterpiece dedicated to the exclusive owners of the Essenza SCV12 track-only hypercar.

Give automotive fans an opportunity to speak, and they are always eager to debate on which sports cars they think are the greatest and most attractive. Of course, with a seemingly endless number of cars that have been produced over the better part of a century, there are a plethora of memorable vehicles that will be tossed up in discussion.

Even so, one car pretty much gets namedropped at every conversation, bearing the numbers 9-1-1. Since its inception in 1963, this iconic machine is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the sports car world and has been a tour de force ever since.

Whether you agree with it or not, there is no denying that Porsche has made the quintessential sports car, and there are good reasons to believe that. The question, then, is how exactly has this remarkable machine managed to remain the preeminent sports car for over half a century?

Engine’s Out Back Honey

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WHY THE PORSCHE 911 IS REVERED AS THE QUINTESSENTIAL SPORTS CAR

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Spend the best bit of 70-odd years perfecting a rear-engine, rear-drive sports car format that shouldn’t work as well as it does, and out comes out a true masterpiece.

What’s arguably more American than a bunch of loud, boisterous motorcycles? Well, muscle cars of course.

In a new limited-edition series, Harley-Davidson is celebrating muscle car culture and its racing heritage with the introduction of Fast Johnnie, the 2023 addition to the Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection of limited-run bikes. These bikes are decked out with factory-direct custom paint and graphic treatments, amongst other upgrades.

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Harley-Davidson Introduces Fast Johnnie Limited Edition Series

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It’s full American pride here, with high-performance muscle cars inspiring a limited-edition trio of motorcycles.

And now, 21 years later, the Cayenne is now in its third generation. Hard to imagine now, but when the car was introduced to the world back in 2002, it went down like a cup of cold sick. No one had anticipated such a big and lumbering performance vehicle to appear in the Porsche range, which was always well-known for its light and agile sports cars.

But, since then the world has caught the SUV bug, and this viral disease has more or less swept through every automaker there is. Everyone is doing SUVs these days, and the Cayenne took the hits so that everyone else could cash in later.

This is the model that pays all the bills, and if it means we get to keep fun performance models like the 911 away from the butcher’s knife for a little bit longer, then pragmatically speaking I’m all for it.

Does it drive like a Porsche though?

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Porsche Cayenne - High-Riding Performance

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The Porsche Cayenne needs no introduction, being the first to rock up to the performance SUV scene 20 years ago.