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  • Thanks to its lightweight construction (composite body panels on top of a tubular spaceframe chassis), the Twin’Run weighs just 950kg, and can hit 100km/h in 4.5s before topping out at 250km/h. The car sits on 18-in wheels, with double wishbone suspension and Ohlins shock absorbers all around.
    DOCUMENTED: 29.05.2013 | 09:04 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Run For Miles

    This is the French at their loony best, stuffing a big V6 into the rear of a tiny car. And what did they do with it after that? Thrash it round a track, of course!

    This is the Renault Twin’Run, a 320bhp race concept with its engine in the middle and rear wheel drive. But none of that matte ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Renault, TwinRun, Concept, V6, Race
    • Thanks to its lightweight construction (composite body panels on top of a tubular spaceframe chassis), the Twin’Run weighs just 950kg, and can hit 100km/h in 4.5s before topping out at 250km/h. The car sits on 18-in wheels, with double wishbone suspension and Ohlins shock absorbers all around.
    • Of course, Renault has done this before. Who can forget the utterly bonkers Renault 5 Turbo and two generations of Clio V6? In fact, it’s the rally-winning R5 Turbo that the Twin’Run pays homage to, with the “5” decal on the sides and the futuristic take on the rally car’s spotlights; only this time, LED technology has allowed the lights to be made just 25mm thick.
    • The interior is similarly race-inspired, although slightly plusher than most racing cars these days. Alcantara features on the doors, dashboard and padded Sparco seats, and the handbrake and gear levers are positioned up high, right next to the steering wheel. The instrument cluster is the most impressive, an oversized binnacle housing both a 5.5-in LED screen (with readouts for speed, revs, gears and various pressure readings), as well as a large starter button to the right, flanked by gauges for oil and water temperature.
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    DOCUMENTED: 22.05.2013 | 08:46 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    What The F?

    We sit down with Kirk Edmondson, General Manager - Brand Management for Lexus Asia Pacific Division, and chat about what Lexus is doing with their F-SPORT range.

    Photos: Lexus Singapore With 25 years of involvement with the Lexus brand, Kirk Edmondson is the man to talk to if you have any ques ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Lexus, GS, F-SPORT, Kirk Edmondson, Borneo Motors, LFA, IS-F
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    • When asked about the maturity of the F-SPORT brand, Kirk admits that F-SPORT is still young. Other more established brands like BMW's M have a longer history of products, and a rich heritage in racing and motorsports.
  • Combine that brief with Tilke's characteristic safety features and tarmac run-off areas (less exciting for professional racing, much safer and friendlier for trackdays), and everyone's a winner. As a car enthusiast in Singapore caged by endless rules and taxes, this news comes at a perfect time to give us hope and take our minds off the recent ridiculous trends in our car industry. If you'll excuse me, I've now got to start saving for my own trackday monster...
    DOCUMENTED: 27.03.2013 | 06:54 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    FASTrack Iskandar Appoints Hermann Tilke As Track Designer

    Motorsports fans and petrolheads rejoice. After news of the Changi Motorsposrts Hub's demise left car enthusiasts disappointed, there now seems to be hope for the local motorsports fraternity.

    With a planned opening in 2016 of a new project in Nusajaya, Johor, the new track will be just 5 minutes away from the 2nd Link. Not quit ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : FASTrack, Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia, Track, Racetrack, Motorsports, Trackday
    • Combine that brief with Tilke's characteristic safety features and tarmac run-off areas (less exciting for professional racing, much safer and friendlier for trackdays), and everyone's a winner. As a car enthusiast in Singapore caged by endless rules and taxes, this news comes at a perfect time to give us hope and take our minds off the recent ridiculous trends in our car industry. If you'll excuse me, I've now got to start saving for my own trackday monster...
    • The biggest draw for trackday junkies (other than the very existence of the track)? The fact that the 5-6km track will be designed by Hermann Tilke, he of Yas Marina, Circuit of the Americas and Sepang fame. What makes this project even more interesting are the geographical features of the site, which includes elevation changes of up to 60m, prompting Tilke to liken it to some other famous tracks like Brands Hatch and even the Nurburgring's Nordschleife.
    • Apart from the main circuit, which will be lit to allow for the possibility of night races, the facility will also contain a CIK-certified kart track, off-road course and areas for advanced driving schools and driver training. Supplementing the different tracks will be various dealerships and test facilities for manufacturers, and workshops for repairs and tuning companies. To appeal more to enthusiasts, there are also plans to make it more family-friendly, with hotels, weekend homes, F&B and retail outlets, and a museum. There will also be bonded garages and storage space for collectors to keep not only their trackday and race machines, but also classic cars that can be used on the roads Malaysia once their COEs in Singapore expire. On a personal note, this last bit is a fantastic idea, because I find it one of the biggest shames that owners have to let go of their beloved rides at the end of every COE cycle, with many beautiful and beautifully kept cars getting exported or worse, scrapped.
  • The Cascada looks to be a serious contender to some of its more established German rivals. Cheaper, more practical and with arguably better looks than an A5 Cabrio, GM has an ambitious target in its sights. Sure, with an A5, you can brag to all your friends that you have an Audi, and granted, the Vauxhall/Opel Badge is not as desirable as an Audi one. But which do you prefer? A large, well made, good looking and practical car with some extra cash left over from the purchase of the car or a slightly smaller, well made Audi, with nothing left in your pocket? The choice is yours.
    DOCUMENTED: 26.03.2013 | 09:08 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Topless Vauxhall Unveiled!

    Vauxhall builds Astra and Insignia-based 4 seater convertible.

    Four seater convertibles have never looked right proportionally; when a sedan or hatchback undergoes the surgery to turn it into a conver ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Opel, Vauxhall, GM, Cascada, Convertible, Cabriolet
    • The Cascada looks to be a serious contender to some of its more established German rivals. Cheaper, more practical and with arguably better looks than an A5 Cabrio, GM has an ambitious target in its sights. Sure, with an A5, you can brag to all your friends that you have an Audi, and granted, the Vauxhall/Opel Badge is not as desirable as an Audi one. But which do you prefer? A large, well made, good looking and practical car with some extra cash left over from the purchase of the car or a slightly smaller, well made Audi, with nothing left in your pocket? The choice is yours.
    • The Cascada is based on a mixture of the Astra and Insignia platforms, but the fit and finish of the car is far removed from its modest roots. It is slated to be the most luxurious model in Vauxhall’s line-up. To achieve this, the Vauxhall designers have used elegant, flowing creases on the exterior to give the car a more upmarket look. The smooth, flowing lines fit in well with a tided up Astra front and rear end, making the entire package a smart looking one.
    • To match the exterior, Vauxhall has ditched the vinyl and plastic of the past and adopted the use of high-quality leather to upholster the seats and double-stitched soft-touch materials on the dashboard.
  • Ok, so we've driven it on curvy italian sweepers, but how does it fare on our local roads. We grab the keys to a Golf Sport which packs 140 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The 1.4 TSI turbocharged engine will enable the Golf Sport to hit 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds from standstill, and onto an impressive 212 km/h, where roads allow.
    DOCUMENTED: 25.02.2013 | 06:19 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Hole-In-One | Volkswagen Golf Sport 1.4 TSI

    Volkswagen scores a hole-in-one with the new Golf. We drive it, only to find out that it has just bagged the coveted Car of the Year award. We couldn't agree with the judges more.

    Photos: Joel Tam Having experienced the car earlier in Italy, we were thrilled to find out that Singapore was the first few countries ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Golf, 1.4 TSI, TDI, DSG, Mk 7, 7, 1.6 TDI
    • Ok, so we've driven it on curvy italian sweepers, but how does it fare on our local roads. We grab the keys to a Golf Sport which packs 140 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The 1.4 TSI turbocharged engine will enable the Golf Sport to hit 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds from standstill, and onto an impressive 212 km/h, where roads allow.
    • Seated in the well-appointed interior and grabbing the new flat-bottom steering wheel, I'm reminded once again that this is a completely new model. Play around with the new touch-screen infotainment system and like me, you'll be completely impressed with what it can do. Aside from providing audio pleasure and assimilating a slick new navigation system, it also allows you to control the car's driving modes. You can select from a full range of settings that include Comfort, Eco, Sport, and even an Individual mode that allows you to input your preferences. Let's just stick to 'Sport' (what else?). I just wished that the 'buttons' had some graphics to go with it, currently they are just plain white empty boxes.
    • Based on the same lightweight MBQ structure as the new Audi A3, the new platform promises to help make the Golf bigger, lighter and even more refined than the already well-built model it replaces. It delivers what it promises, and more. The Golf is excellent to drive too.
  • DOCUMENTED: 06.02.2013 | 14:04 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    TimeToAttack Final Round

    2012 ened with a huge bang as Zertohundred.com closed their TimeToAttack series with a final round at the Sepang International Circuit.

    Photos: Low Fai Ming As usual, a bevy of fast cars from sports hybrids to super cars and even monstrous Time Attacks Machines, TimeT ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Zerotohundred.com, TimeToAttack, Event, Sepang
  • Well that engine is, along with the rest of the lineup, being phased out to make way for Audi’s potent supercharged 3.0 TFSI. But rather than the performance-tuned 333 bhp you'll find in say the S4, the Q5 has 272 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. Paired with Audi’s 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, it is the same quick-shifting unit you'll find on top tier Audi sedans. We would have loved for it to be mated to the S-tronic though, because the Q5 is a rather nifty handling SUV, and with all that power, it makes for a rather sporty drive.
    DOCUMENTED: 01.02.2013 | 04:52 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Luxury Hatch On Stilts | Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI

    Audi bid's their naturally aspirated 3.2 V6 farewell, and the updated Q5 SUV impresses with a good drive thanks to a new 3-litre power-plant pushing 272 bhp and a hefty 400 Nm.

    Photos: Joel Tam The first-generation Audi Q5 had a good take-up rate around the world and here in Singapore too. Launched with two ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Audi Q5, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, SUV
    • Well that engine is, along with the rest of the lineup, being phased out to make way for Audi’s potent supercharged 3.0 TFSI. But rather than the performance-tuned 333 bhp you'll find in say the S4, the Q5 has 272 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. Paired with Audi’s 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, it is the same quick-shifting unit you'll find on top tier Audi sedans. We would have loved for it to be mated to the S-tronic though, because the Q5 is a rather nifty handling SUV, and with all that power, it makes for a rather sporty drive.
    • Our test car came with chunky five-spoke 20
    • Outwardly the Q5 gets very subtle changes. The Audi grille now has a hexagonal shape, keeping to the latest look from Ingolstadt. The lower S-line bumpers on our test car gets some additional details at the ventilation vents. Also new are the front and rear LED headlamps with modern looking daytime-running lamps.
  • To create a contrast to the exterior paint, stainless steel-look trim runs all around the SUV's lower body section. A prominent and long bonnet with integrated air inlets ensures the engine has ample room and remains cool. The stereotypical 4x4 has a long roof line coupled with a very short front overhang, as does the CrossBlue Concept.
    DOCUMENTED: 23.01.2013 | 11:44 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Eco-Offroading in VW’s new SUV Concept

    Think hybrids are dull? Think again. Volkswagen's new Eco-SUV Concept not only looks aggressive, this 7-seater will pack 700 Nm and accelerate to 100 km/h 7.2 Seconds if it goes into production.

    When the words ‘hybrid car’ are mentioned, most people associate the term with the Toyota Prius. I don’t blame them; Pr ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Cross Blue, SUV
    • To create a contrast to the exterior paint, stainless steel-look trim runs all around the SUV's lower body section. A prominent and long bonnet with integrated air inlets ensures the engine has ample room and remains cool. The stereotypical 4x4 has a long roof line coupled with a very short front overhang, as does the CrossBlue Concept.
    • With better a better intake of air comes better performance ability. The car’s powerplant is likely to be a 2.0 liter TDI, which produces 190 front wheel bhps. The diesel powerplant is paired up with batteries and two electric motors. Upon request, there is a 54 bhp electric motor to support the front wheels and a another 114 bhp electric motor to work the rear wheels, essentially turning it into a 4x4. In total, this car would have a combined 305 bhp and 700Nm of torque. The car’s century sprint time is 7.2 seconds. That isn’t exactly fast, but bearing in mind this is a Hybrid SUV, that figure is actually quite impressive. Fuel economy is good too. In hybrid mode, the car can achieve 14km for every litre of fuel. Estimated combined cycle fuel consumption is 2.1 liters per 100 km. The car can also be used as a pure diesel or a pure EV.
    • Inside the cockpit, there is ample space for maximum comfort. The car is very spacious, and has seating for six. In the back, air vents are integrated in the roof liner to ensure every passenger is cool. There is no lack of screens; two Ipad Minis are embedded in the backs of the headrests so that passengers in the middle row can be kept amused. A big screen in the centre of the dashboard allows for easy viewing of the satnav. The interior is dripping with cream leather, with bits of piano black accents and wood trim to liven up the interior.
  • DOCUMENTED: 09.01.2013 | 07:59 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    2014 Nissan GT-R Engines Get Enhanced

    As if it needs more power and 'improved throttle and acceleration feel' - the Nissan GT-R still gets it anyway. That, and an aluminum nameplate with the name of the engine constructor.

    Based on the already improved engine with better intake efficiency, reduced airflow resistance and improved exhaust emissions efficiency, ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Nissan, GT-R, Turbo, GTR, New, 2014
  • Through this five-year partnership with the School of Engineering at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Porsche Centre Singapore will provide internship placements for students and industrial attachment opportunities for staff of Ngee Ann Polytechnic to spend periods of time working in its offices. Stuttgart Auto will also endeavour to provide learning opportunities for Ngee Ann Polytechnic students and staff through the organization of industry talks, plant visits, engineering lectures, off-campus classes, and the donation of automotive parts or equipment to serve as teaching aids.
    DOCUMENTED: 09.01.2013 | 05:31 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Stuttgart Auto Supports Automotive Education In Singapore

    Stuttgart Auto and Ngee Ann Polytechnic collaborate to create awareness and promote students’ interest in the study of automotive technology.

    Photos and press release: Porsche Public Relations and Media Stuttgart Auto and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) will be working toget ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Porsche, Eurokars, Education, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
    • Through this five-year partnership with the School of Engineering at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Porsche Centre Singapore will provide internship placements for students and industrial attachment opportunities for staff of Ngee Ann Polytechnic to spend periods of time working in its offices. Stuttgart Auto will also endeavour to provide learning opportunities for Ngee Ann Polytechnic students and staff through the organization of industry talks, plant visits, engineering lectures, off-campus classes, and the donation of automotive parts or equipment to serve as teaching aids.
    • “We are most delighted to be part of this collaboration as this affirms our commitment to contributing to the society, especially students who are keen on automotive technology. We hope that the various joint activities will create a positive impact on students in their field of study,” said Mr Karsono Kwee, Executive Chairman of Eurokars Group of Companies.
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  • Firmly committed to the local market, the Audi Centre Singapore is a key building block in taking Audi’s position in Singapore to the next level. The brand with the four rings will up the ante in terms of service, offering the most premium experience at all levels – from the moment the Audi customer/owner steps into the showroom to the aftersales experience – both at the Audi Centre, as well as the Audi Customer Service Centre on Ubi Road.
    DOCUMENTED: 12.12.2012 | 18:30 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Audi Centre Singapore Opens Its Doors

    A new icon of progress, the Audi Centre Singapore was unveiled today on the premium automotive belt in Alexandra Road and Leng Kee Road area.

    Press release The largest centre for Audi in Asia, the building was designed with a host of innovative offerings and services to del ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Audi, Audi Centre Singapore, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles
    • Firmly committed to the local market, the Audi Centre Singapore is a key building block in taking Audi’s position in Singapore to the next level. The brand with the four rings will up the ante in terms of service, offering the most premium experience at all levels – from the moment the Audi customer/owner steps into the showroom to the aftersales experience – both at the Audi Centre, as well as the Audi Customer Service Centre on Ubi Road.
    • “On the path to becoming the world’s leading premium brand, Audi has adopted the Strategy 2020 where the mission statement ‘We delight customers worldwide’ plays a key role,” said Andre Konsbruck, Executive Director Region Overseas of Audi AG. “With a track record of successful products, and now the establishment of this iconic facility, Audi Singapore will be the lead example for the region in evoking customer delight.”
    • “Our partnership with Audi Singapore has been very successful. This relationship has grown from strength to strength over the years, and the opening of this new Audi Centre is a testament to how far our relationship has grown,” said Mr. Hadi Widjaja Tanaga, President of Premium Automobiles Private Limited.
  • The 12C Spider’s impressive 616 bhp output from its bespoke 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine is transmitted to the car’s rear driven wheels through a 7 Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission, which itself provides lightning-fast gear changes through rocker-mounted shift paddles affixed to the rear of the steering wheel.
    DOCUMENTED: 12.12.2012 | 17:32 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    McLaren Launches 12C Spider In Singapore

    McLaren reveals its second model in its growing range of high performance sports cars - the stunning new 12C Spider with a retractable hard-top (RHT) that can be lowered on the move.

    With a lightweight, high powered engine developing 616 bhp, unique RHT folding roof system that may be operated while on the move, and ca ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : McLaren Singapore, McLaren Automotive, Singapore, MP4-12C, Showroom, 12C Spider
    • The 12C Spider’s impressive 616 bhp output from its bespoke 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine is transmitted to the car’s rear driven wheels through a 7 Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission, which itself provides lightning-fast gear changes through rocker-mounted shift paddles affixed to the rear of the steering wheel.
    • A clear view of the 12C Spider’s lightweight M838T power plant is available through a glass screen positioned behind the tonneau cover.
    • Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive Managing Director said: “I am really excited to announce that the new 12C Spider is now available to order at new McLaren retailers worldwide. The launch of our second model is an exciting milestone in the growth of our company.
  • DOCUMENTED: 11.12.2012 | 07:07 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Zerotohundred.com TimeToAttack 2012 Round Two

    We look back at Zerotohundred.com's TimeToAttack Round Two as we build up to the finale event happening this Sunday! It's going to be the best ever with the a barrage of fast cars and hot race action!

    Once again, the GTRs dominate the top podium finishes at the Zerotohundred.com TimeToAttack 2012 Round Two. As we build up to the fi ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Zerotohundred.com, TimeToAttack, Event, Sepang
  • Walking up to our cars, we notice that not much has changed on the exterior, to be honest. The front headlamps are new and give the car a sleeker face, while sharpening the presence of the car.
    DOCUMENTED: 28.11.2012 | 17:08 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    BMW 7 Series In Borobudur

    We drive the tranquil BMW 7 Series around the equally serene town of Magelang, Central Java, where the 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple Borobudur resides in.

    Photos: Joel Tam & BMW Press Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty, Borobudur is as mystic as it is ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : BMW, 730d, 7 Series, Performance Motors
    • Walking up to our cars, we notice that not much has changed on the exterior, to be honest. The front headlamps are new and give the car a sleeker face, while sharpening the presence of the car.
    • The grille's chrome surround is now larger, and feature nine slats instead of 12. There are vertical air intakes that sit beyond even the LED foglamps to the left and right of the wide intake. This works in part with the
    • With an 8mm drop in overall height coupled with the sweeping horizontal lines, the new car does look a tad more svelt. Or maybe it was the fact that the car we were following (and had our eyes on most of the time) was black.
  • The Paceman will come in quite a powerful engine line-up, with standard lowered sports suspension that will lend to the trademark MINI go-kart feel.
    DOCUMENTED: 14.09.2012 | 06:22 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    MINI Paceman At A Glance

    MINI presents the seventh model in the brand family. The MINI Paceman is the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé in the premium small and compact vehicle segment.

    MINI's new vehicle concept opens up new target groups for the brand’s inimitable style; two doors, large tailgate, lounge conce ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : MINI, Cooper Paceman
    • The Paceman will come in quite a powerful engine line-up, with standard lowered sports suspension that will lend to the trademark MINI go-kart feel.
    • Full-size individual seats in the rear promises more space with generous shoulder room and headroom. Variable use of space possible through individually folding rear seat backrests with a load capacity of between 330 to 1,080 litres.
    • Power output will spread from 112 hp to 184 hp with a MINI John Cooper Works Paceman version in the pipeline; all variants come with a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic as an option; MINI ALL4 all-wheel-drive system available for the MINI Cooper S Paceman.
  • The highlight of the ‘roadshow’ will take place on September 22, where Pirelli is partnering Porsche Club Singapore and Leica Singapore to organise a drive around Singapore. At least 40 Porsche cars and owners will participate in the event that will culminate at Goodwood Park Hotel, where the Pirelli F1 replica car will be displayed.
    DOCUMENTED: 05.09.2012 | 17:46 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Pirelli F1 Replica Car To Tour Singapore

    As the official Formula1 (F1) tyre supplier, Pirelli will showcase its one and only F1 replica car in Singapore in celebration of the 2012 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix.

    Between September 15 and 23, the Pirelli F1 replica car, shipped in from Shanghai, will be displayed at various public locations around S ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Pirelli, F1, Formula 1, Singtel Singapore Grand Prix, Tyre
    • The highlight of the ‘roadshow’ will take place on September 22, where Pirelli is partnering Porsche Club Singapore and Leica Singapore to organise a drive around Singapore. At least 40 Porsche cars and owners will participate in the event that will culminate at Goodwood Park Hotel, where the Pirelli F1 replica car will be displayed.
    • Brendan Ang, Sales Director of Pirelli Tyre Singapore, says: “As the official F1 tyre supplier, Pirelli is delighted to bring in our F1 replica car to Singapore leading up to the night race this month. By showcasing the car and hosting activities with our partners such as Porsche Club Singapore, we hope to help create more buzz and excitement for the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix.”
    • Singapore is the third location in Asia Pacific where the car will be exhibited, after Shanghai and Melbourne.
  • The 1.2 TSI engine, mated to a 7-speed DSG, produces 105 bhp. This particular combination has already proven its worth in several other Volkswagen models. This turbocharged direct-injectionpetrol powerplant accelerates the CrossPolo to 100km/h in only 9.9 seconds, while top speed is rated at 188km/h. At the same time, the car achieves a combined fuel consumption of just 5.5L/100km, equivalent to 128g/km of CO2. The CrossPolo meets the limits of the Euro 5 emissions standard. Price is set at $126,300, with COE.
    DOCUMENTED: 27.08.2012 | 18:17 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Crossing Into New Territories - VW CrossPolo and Passat 1.4

    Coming after the standard Polo in 2009, Polo BlueMotion in 2010 and the thrilling Polo GTI, the CrossPolo now completes the series as a fourth model. And here's the other surprise: a Category A Passat

    Photos by Low Fai Ming With its refreshingly cheeky all-terrain look, unique world of colours and features, and a higher ride height ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, CrossPolo, Volkswagen CrossPolo 1.2 TSI, Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI, TSI
    • The 1.2 TSI engine, mated to a 7-speed DSG, produces 105 bhp. This particular combination has already proven its worth in several other Volkswagen models. This turbocharged direct-injectionpetrol powerplant accelerates the CrossPolo to 100km/h in only 9.9 seconds, while top speed is rated at 188km/h. At the same time, the car achieves a combined fuel consumption of just 5.5L/100km, equivalent to 128g/km of CO2. The CrossPolo meets the limits of the Euro 5 emissions standard. Price is set at $126,300, with COE.
    • The side profile of the CrossPolo also shows very tough qualities. Here, sporty black wheelarch extensions and coordinated body sills set the styling. The latter continue visually into the lower door area. In off-road driving and in the jungle of metropolitan parking spaces, these rugged plastic guards protect the car from damage. Fitting the character of the CrossPolo are the 5-spoke 17-inch 'Budapest' rims wrapped in 215/40 R-17 rubbers.
    • Another unmistakable characteristic of the CrossPolo: the silver anodised roof rails. They are certainly not just decorative; they can be used to mount roof boxes nd carrier systems with a weight of up to 75 kilograms. Colour coordinated with the roof railings are door mirrors that are painted in silver.
  • The star of the event is of course the new SUV, which looks every bit an Audi. Sporting Audi's signature LED wedge-shaped headlights and a handsome mini-Q5 look, the soft-roader oozes quality inside and out.
    DOCUMENTED: 27.08.2012 | 05:39 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Audi Launches New Q3 With A Unique Lifestyle Experience

    The new Audi Q3 compact SUV is here, and you'll get to experience not just the car at the launch, but the lifestyle that centers around the car too!

    Photos: Low Fai Ming From sailing, biking, to kite-flying, Audi Singapore has launched a unique experience in car launch co ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : Audi, Q3, Singapore, Marina Bay, SUV
    • The star of the event is of course the new SUV, which looks every bit an Audi. Sporting Audi's signature LED wedge-shaped headlights and a handsome mini-Q5 look, the soft-roader oozes quality inside and out.
    • It will be available in two turbocharged 2.0-litre TFSI engines, the base model delivers 170 bhp with 280 Nm of torque and the range-topper will push 211 bhp with 300 Nm. Audi’s quick S-tronic seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox will help shift the Q3 to a speedy 230km/h in the 211 bhp unit.
    • Prices start from $221,988 for this premium SUV. The Audi Q3 Arena will be open to public from 24th August – 2nd September 2012, 11am – 8pm daily, at Marina Bay (beside the open air Wilson Parking carpark).
  • As an alternative to the standard bi-xenon light, the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are the first vehicles in their respective segments to be fitted standard with adaptive LED headlamps. Their bright white light ensures optimum visibility, while their high-quality appearance represents a new interpretation of the brand's hallmark twin circular headlamps. The three dimensionally shaped luminous rings of the adaptive LED headlamps are strikingly levelled off both at the top and bottom and are overlaid at the upper edge by an LED-fed accent light. The light sources for low and high beam light are LED units positioned on a horizontal bar at its centre, feeding their light into the reflectors in front.
    DOCUMENTED: 25.07.2012 | 06:24 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    New BMW X5 M & BMW X6 M

    BMW Asia has introduced the new BMW X5 M & BMW X6 M, both of which have now been given striking accentuations at the front and rear, with new adaptive LED headlamps as standard.

    “Targeted at discerning customers who enjoy the unique high-performance character of a BMW M car in the segment of BMW X models, th ... MORE

    ARCHIVED IN : BMW, X5 M, X6 M, Munich Automobiles
    • As an alternative to the standard bi-xenon light, the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are the first vehicles in their respective segments to be fitted standard with adaptive LED headlamps. Their bright white light ensures optimum visibility, while their high-quality appearance represents a new interpretation of the brand's hallmark twin circular headlamps. The three dimensionally shaped luminous rings of the adaptive LED headlamps are strikingly levelled off both at the top and bottom and are overlaid at the upper edge by an LED-fed accent light. The light sources for low and high beam light are LED units positioned on a horizontal bar at its centre, feeding their light into the reflectors in front.
    • With the newly designed rear lights with LED technology, the powerfully shaped rear section of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M also feature more intense styling. The rear lights are now two LED-fed light banks which create the brand's hallmark night design as a harmoniously glowing light mass. The fact that they are horizontally aligned and stretch far out to the sides emphasise both the width of the vehicle and the flowing transition between the side section and rear.
    • Other things remain largely the same, both the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are powered by a 4.4 V8 delivering 555 bhp, capable of accelerating to 100 km/h from standstill in 4.7 seconds - driven through BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system.
  • DOCUMENTED: 18.07.2012 | 06:21 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

    Goodyear Tyre Owners Speak Out!

    All tyre makers claim their products are great. But the true judges are the customers themselves. We partner Goodyear to find out what their customers think.

    Every major player in the  tyre-making business has some form of a history. Some can even boast of having racing and motorsports bac ... MORE

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