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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.


Believe it or not, the McLaren P1 is now 10 years old, and Mclaren is celebrating its first decade anniversary since the P1 first appeared at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. This was also coincidentally 60 years after Bruce McLaren founded the firm. Exclusive and highly desirable (due to limited numbers) when it was first revealed, the McLaren P1 sold out within mere months, and all 375 cars were allocated soon after and sent to the far ends of the globe.
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McLaren celebrates 10-year anniversary of the P1

IN McLaren, Celebrates, 10-year anniversary, P1

The McLaren P1 pioneered electrification in supercars 10 years ago when it was launched at the Geneva Motor Show.


That was the dream Horacio Pagani had when he was little. It was 1992, and on a day that could have been like any other, Horacio Pagani showed Maurizio Ferrari a wasteland. A wasteland, that in years to come, would turn into one of the automotive world’s best bespoke factories.
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Pagani Automobili, 25 Years Of Heart, Hands and Passion

IN Pagani, Automobili, 25 Years Of Heart, Hands and Passion

One man's dream and ambition gave birth to jaw-dropping moving works of art.


This is a tried and tested formula from Mercedes - take a loud boisterous engine, throw it into one of their cars, and magic happens. In the past, this would have meant a guzzling V8 or V12, with lots of other performance trinkets that turn their cars into undercover street weapons. However, due to tighter emission standards and the quest for cleaner cars, Mercedes has replaced this formula with smaller displacements. The new Mercedes CLS 53 for example now comes with a smaller turbocharged inline-6 banger. It still retains its four-wheel drive system and other performance parts, but is it enough to still be worthy of its AMG title? Downsized engine, upsized fun
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Mercedes CLS 53 - Regal Rowdiness

IN Mercedes, CLS 53, Regal, Rowdiness

Want something that can pounce on most supercars on the road, and wake up the entire neighbourhood, whilst still looking discreet? Let me introduce you to the Mercedes CLS 53.


But, that’s not what Lamborghini’s Polo Storico club thinks. In line with the Italian marque’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the club has kickstarted its celebrations by taking part in the ICE motoring event and international concours d’elegance. The best bit? It’s held in the beautiful setting of the St. Moritz frozen lake.
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A weekend on ice for Automobili Lamborghini’s Polo Storico

IN Automobili, Lamborghini, Polo, Storico

You wouldn’t normally throw classic Lamborghini cars onto ice… right?


Sixty years ago, in a desolate area that was open countryside, construction of the Automobili Lamborghini factory began. The company was established on May 6, 1963, and Ferruccio Lamborghini’s lifelong dream of becoming a manufacturer of sports cars was now born. Right from the start, Lamborghini and his very young engineers showed an immense passion for innovation and a desire to disrupt the dogmas of the sports car world. These values, which still form the cornerstone of the company today, would lead to the birth of legendary cars such as the Miura, Countach, Diablo, and Murcielago. Lamborghini literally invented the supercar.
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Lamborghini celebrates 60 years as an icon

IN Lamborghini, Celebrates, 60 years, Icon

Automobili Lamborghini is filling its 60th anniversary with a full schedule of exhilarating events.


With just a few weeks to go before Lamborghini launches their brand new hybrid supercar, the Italian marque is celebrating its legendary naturally-aspirated V12 with a proper sendoff. The Invencible coupé and Auténtica roadster are two unique and extreme one-off cars that truly highlight the marque’s DNA and represent the very peak of Lamborghini’s exclusive accent on personalisation, a process that involves the customer from the very beginning to create models that are truly bespoke.
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Lamborghini Invencible and Autentica: A Bittersweet Swansong

IN Lamborghini, Invencible, Autentica, Bittersweet, Swansong, Italian, Marque, V12

It’s time to say goodbye to the V12 supercar era of Lamborghini, and what better way to send it off than to create two one-off monsters – a roadster and a coupé.


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

IN Ford, Red Bull, Formula, One, 2026, Season, Partnership

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.


Since I was a wee little boy, I was always enthralled by Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars. Probably because I am Asian, and probably due to games such as Need For Speed. I can still remember the day I first laid eyes on a Mitsubishi Evolution 8. The curves, the angles, god I was in love.
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On The Ground: Tokyo Auto Salon 2023

IN Tokyo, Auto, Salon, 2023, 2024, Nissan, GT-R, NISMO, Show, Toyota, Japan

If you’re like me and love all things JDM, brace yourself for three days of awesomeness.


The centre showpiece of Porsche's 75th anniversary is the unveiling of a new Vision 357 concept. This sleek concept pays homage to the original 356 first created in 1948 by Ferdinand Porsche.
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Porsche Reveals New Vision 357 For Its 75th Anniversary

IN Porsche, Vision, 357, 75th, Anniversary, Celebrations

Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023 with celebrations kicking off around the world.


The Automobili Lamborghini Museum has officially reopened following a redesign and new layout. This reopening marks the start of Lamborghini’s 60th-anniversary celebrations, and an important year ahead for the Sant'Agata Bolognese company. The museum has changed its name and been entirely remodelled, both in its modernised layout and design and in its exhibits. The newly-created exhibition “THE FUTURE BEGAN IN 1963”, retraces the most emblematic eras and representative moments that mark the history of Lamborghini's first 60 years.
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Museo Automobili Lamborghini Refreshed With New Anniversary Exhibition

IN Lamborghini, Museo, Automobili, Sant'Agata Bolognese, Museum

Lamborghini is kicking off its 60th-anniversary celebrations in Sant'Agata Bolognese with a new exhibition titled “The Future Began in 1963”.


It’s definitely a weird statement to proclaim, but I can’t wait to have a go in the new Prius once it arrives on our shores. Fortunately, I managed to get a sneak peek at this year’s rendition of the Tokyo Auto Salon. The Prius shown here isn’t exactly stock, adorning an aftermarket body kit from Modellista which will probably not make it to the actual production model. But, it still gives us good insights as to what the Prius will look like when Toyota decides to roll it out.
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Up Close And Personal With The All-New Toyota Prius

IN Toyota, Prius, Reveal, 2023, Tokyo, Auto, Salon

Toyota’s upcoming Prius took the world by storm when it debuted, with journalists around the world praising its futuristic styling.


Land Rover is known for two kinds of cars. The first which you can depend on when scaling even the most treacherous terrain, wading through knee-deep water, or traversing the Sahara by land. The other kind, denoted as Range Rovers are, well, commonly bought by football players and have heaps of luxury that flaunt to other road users that you made it in life. That’s not to say all Range Rovers are bad. They just do not have the same tough-as-nails, unshaved demeanour that traditional Land Rovers are famed for. Is that really a problem? Well, I took the new Range Rover First Edition out for a spin to find out. Party in the back
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Range Rover First Edition - Exceedingly Opulent

IN Range rover, Range, Rover, First, Edition, Land, Singapore

Want to feel like a king on the roads? Take a seat.


Toyota made a big splash at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, revealing a whole host of new cars and technologies. Exhibits like the 24-hour Le Mans winning car and the new 2024 Prius are cool and all, but what really stole the show was this special debut revealed by none other than Toyota president Akio Toyoda himself. Keen Initial D fans will instantly recognise the pair of AE86 Corollas, with one in Trueno guise and the other a Levin. What’s so special about these two cars you might ask? Well, the pair were showcased with brand new hydrogen fuel cell and electric powertrains, a game-changer for the automotive industry. Electric powerplant
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Toyota's AE86 Icon Revived With New Hydrogen and Electric Variants

IN Toyota, AE86, Hydrogen, Electric, BEV, Concepts, Tokyo, Auto, Salon, 2023

Gas Gas Gas... but not really. Toyota is showing us once again that saving the planet doesn’t necessarily mean giving up fun and exciting cars to drive, as shown by these AE86 concepts.


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

IN Singapore Motorshow, 2023

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


Valentino Rossi certainly needs no introduction. He is a nine-time motorcycle world champion, and is one of the most successful motorcycle riders of all time and has a whole roster of records to his name. His successes on the racetrack and his personality have quite rightly made him a living legend. Some may not know this, but Rossi has also proved that he is an excellent driver too. He has since shown that car racing has become his second motorsport home. Now, swapping his two wheels for four, he will be joining the BMW M Works driver roster for their 2023 season.
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Valentino Rossi Set to Become New BMW M Motorsport Works Driver

IN Valentino Rossi, Valentino, Rossi, BMW M, Works, Driver squad, 2023

Valentino Rossi, one of the greatest MotoGP riders ever in existence, will be joining the BMW M works driver squad for the 2023 season.


I’m sure most of us here have either owned at least one Gran Turismo game, had memorabilia of the franchise, or have at least tried the game at a pop-up racing setup in a mall. An icon and signature piece of the PlayStation console, Gran Turismo has touched the hearts of millions since its inception.
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A Heartwarming 25th Anniversary To Gran Turismo

IN Gran Turismo, Gran, Turismo, 25th, Anniversary, Franchise, Racing

Can you believe Gran Turismo is already 25 years old? Yes, that video game you probably played growing up.


Amongst most inner automotive circles, whether they be of professional or pop-culture variety, the R33 Nissan Skyline, produced between 1993-1996, is somewhat referred to as the ‘black sheep’ of the Skyline family. Critics often compare it to a toned-down passive version of the R32 which preceded it, and then it was made worse by the model which superseded it - the legendary R34, probably the most renowned Skyline model of all time.
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A JDM Gem And The Shoes It Wears - Nissan R33 GT-R 400R

IN Nissan, GT-R, R33, Nismo, 400R, Bridgestone, RE71

The Nissan R33 GT-R 400R was produced in extremely limited quantities, and it showed the world that apart from sensible and frugal cars, Japan could produce some incredible monsters as well.


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.


To celebrate the unique sounds of its internal combustion engines, which include the naturally-aspirated V12 and V10 and the twin-turbo V8, Lamborghini has launched three 24-track playlists on Spotify. Yes, you heard me right. The Engine Songs is a curated collection by music producer Alex Trecarichi created in collaboration with Lamborghini’s sound engineers, delivering psychoacoustics and sensory immersion in the most complete and all-encompassing driving experience. Basically, in layman terms, good music in your ears. These playlists, one for each engine variant, include covers created by graphic designer Vasjen Katro. These songs juxtapose the sound of the emotive and unleashed engine with songs tuned scientifically to its roar and vibrations.
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The Engine Songs: A Spotify Playlist Tuned To… Lamborghini Engines?

IN Lamborghini, Engines, Songs, V12, V10, V8, Music

Like Lamborghini engines and always wished for them to conveniently be within earshot at all times? Now you can, albeit with The Engine Songs.



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