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In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Ferrari's groundbreaking GTO supercar, the esteemed marque is set to host the GTO Legacy Tour 2024 later this year.
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Ferrari to host second GTO Legacy Tour

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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of its first supercar, the 1984 288 GTO, Ferrari will host its second GTO Legacy Tour.


Porsche's lap record for its Taycan Turbo S on the Nurburgring Nordschleife was 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds, set by Porsche development driver Lars Kern in August 2022 in a current-generation vehicle with the performance package. On 2 January 2024, Lars walloped his own lap time in a pre-series next-generation Taycan Turbo S by an eye-watering 26 seconds, making this the fastest electric car from Zuffenhausen!
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Taycan Turbo S Smashes PREVIOUS Nurburgring Lap TIME

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Pre-series Taycan Turbo S ripped through the Nordschleife 26 seconds quicker than the current version.


The Abu Dhabi season finale just wrapped up, and it was a rollercoaster of high-speed drama, unexpected moves, and a dash of controversy that Formula 1 is renowned for. In this high-octane showdown, Max Verstappen, the maestro of speed, clinched the victory, leaving Ferrari's Charles Leclerc biting the dust.
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Formula 1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Recap

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Verstappen wins 2023 finale as Mercedes secures second


Harley-Davidson just concluded their second edition of Asia Harley Days, and it was a massive event encompassing over 2,500 bikers and moto-maniacs, including the cool cats from 80 H.O.G. Chapters, who flocked to the iconic Legend Siam in Pattaya on October 28, 2023.
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Harley-Davidson Concludes Second Asia Harley Days

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Following the successful edition in 2022, Asia Harley Days, the moto-music event of the region, welcomed over 2,500 festival goers in 2023.


Harley-Davidson is revving up for an epic moto-music festival, and you're invited to join the roaring party. On the 28th of October, 2023, Pattaya, Thailand, is set to come alive with the second edition of Asia Harley Days at the iconic Legend Siam. If you're a fan of music, motorcycles, or just plain good times, this event is your golden ticket. So, what's on the menu? Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping program that's bursting at the seams. We're talking international and regional musical sensations that'll have your eardrums dancing, and your soul soaring.
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Asia Harley Days 2023 Happening In Pattaya, Thailand

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Harley-Davidson will be hosting the second edition of Asia Harley Days in the picturesque village of Pattaya, Thailand.


Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has launched a special Le Mans section within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, to be held in France on June 10-11. Striking new visuals depicting the Toyota GR010 HYBRID #7 and #8 cars were unveiled, as well as commemorative photos of the team's five Le Mans-winning cars from 2018-2022, which were united for the first time at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
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Toyota Gazoo Racing Opens 24 Hours Le Mans Special Website Section

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This is in line with its 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours.


And this win meant even more to the team, which included Charlie Cooper, the grandson of the legendary John Cooper - the inventor of the Mini Cooper.
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Bulldog Racing Team’s MINI John Cooper Works Finishes on Podium at 24 hours of Nürburgring.

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Second place and smiling faces among the team after a spectacular comeback.


This is also the first time the Philippine national anthem, Bayang Magiliw, was played during a professional podium ceremony. 18-year-old Bianca, racing in the #16 PREMA, had an exceptional weekend in Valencia, showcasing her impressive skills and determination. Bustamante began her weekend with excellent performances in both Free Practice sessions and continued her form into Qualifying, setting faster lap times each time around the 4km Grand Prix circuit. However, despite securing P2 and P5 in both race grid-setting sessions respectively, she was later classified P8 in Q1 and P13 in Q2 due to post-session lap time deletions caused by track limit infringements.
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Milestone weekend for Bianca Bustamante in Valencia with maiden career victory

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The second round of the 2023 F1 Academy series witnessed a historic moment as Filipina racing driver Bianca Bustamante secured her maiden victory in Race 2.


Connor De Phillippi (USA) and Nick Yelloly (GBR) repeated their Sebring success, finishing second again in the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 in the first sprint race of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA series).
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BMW M Team RLL secures second podium finish for the BMW M Hybrid V8 At Long Beach

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After clinching second in the GTP class at the Twelve Hours of Sebring (USA), BMW M Team RLL again enjoyed podium celebrations at Long Beach (USA).


The GR010 Hybrid #7 of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López bounced back from a practice accident on Thursday to take victory after a hard-fought 239 laps at the home of endurance racing in the United States. After a tense race-long battle at the front, World Champions and 2022 Le Mans winners Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa also clinched a perfect result for Toyoto Gazoo Racing by finishing second in the #8 GR010 Hybrid, with a gap of just 2.168 seconds. Relentless consistency, flawless team operations and strong tyre management combined as Toyota Gazoo Racing overcame the challenge of new Hypercar rivals from Cadillac, Ferrari and Porsche. Toyota managed to lap all competitors twice, earning the team’s 40th WEC victory.
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing secures Sebring 1-2

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Toyota Gazoo Racing dominated the opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), securing a 1-2 victory in the 1000 Miles of Sebring in the face of strong Hypercar competition.


Formula One hasn’t turned a wheel in anger at the Nuburgring’s Nordschleife since 1976, but now, it’s back with a bang. That’s because Mercedes-AMG has just claimed the Green Hell lap record with its One hypercar, with a 6min 35.183sec lap around the 20.8km circuit. That’s 8 seconds faster than the previous record for road-legal cars, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR (a GT2 RS with aero and handling mods by Manthey Racing), and 13 seconds faster than the previous production car record holder, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series.
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Mercedes-AMG One blitzes Nurburgring lap record: 6m 35s

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F1-engined hypercar cuts 8 seconds off the previous record time.


As a hypercar brand, Pagani produces some of the most beautiful machines on Earth. It’s certainly not an easy task to improve upon its existing portfolio, but the marque approached former Pagani owners in order to get insights on what they wished to see in a new car. These three distinct terms were prevalent each time they replied: simplicity, lightness, and the pleasure of driving.
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Pagani Utopia - The Quest For Perfection

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Pagani as a company turns 30 this year, and what better way to celebrate than to release an all-new model?


Ok, so it isn’t a full-fat M car like the M3 or M5, but rather a warmed-over M Performance model, like the M340i and M440i. Hence the double digit number in the M badge, and the demure bodywork. Still, with the ease with which electric drivetrains develop power, the i4 M50 is the brawniest model in the 3/4 Series range… For a very short while at least. One of its driving modes is called Sport Boost, which unlocks the car’s full 400kW/544hp and 795Nm of torque for up to 10 seconds at a time, a fair bit more than the M3 and M4 Competition’s 510hp and 650Nm. Otherwise, the i4 M50 normally puts out 350kW/476hp, and 730Nm.
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BMW i4 M50 launched in Singapore

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The first all-electric model from the company's performance sub-brand made its local debut at the BMW M Driving Experience


With a dearth of knowledge in Singapore on EV systems in general, the students faced a bigger challenge building the R22e than usual. While the teams in charge of the chassis, aerodynamics, and suspension tuning had the benefit of their predecessor’s experience and data to guide them, those in charge of the electric powertrain found themselves thrown in the deep end. From programming the motor controller to even proper safe handling procedures for high-voltage electrical components, there were a lot of lessons learnt in the R22e’s journey, which has implications not just for NUS’s FSAE team, but eventually for the automotive sector in Singapore, particularly once the students enter the workforce.
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Say hello to Singapore's first home-grown electric race car

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The NUS FSAE team’s R22e is more than just a speed machine, it’s a stepping stone to building EV know-how in Singapore’s auto sector.


It’s an SUV that’s slightly larger than its first model here, the Model 3 saloon. As you can tell from the pictures, their styling is essentially identical, because the two share the majority of their components: as much as 75% according to electrek.co.
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Tesla Model Y now on sale in Singapore

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Order books have opened for Tesla’s compact SUV


BMW is set to expand its footprint in Singapore by appointing a second official dealer. Eurokars Auto Pte Ltd will join Performance Motors Ltd (PML), which has been the sole dealer for the German brand for more than 40 years. Any suggestion that the move stems from any lack of - no pun intended - performance from PML can be put to rest by the fact that BMW overtook longtime rival Mercedes-Benz as the best-selling premium car brand last year, and in the process, clinched second position overall, just 16.6 percent behind the leader, Toyota.
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EUROKARS AUTO: Second official BMW dealer in Singapore appointed

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Singapore customers will be able to choose between two dealerships — Eurokars Auto and Performance Motors — where they can buy their BMW cars from 1 October 2022.


The VRS (or RS) has long been the brand's performance hero car. Adopting the VW family's 2.0-litre turbocharged power unit used in the Golf GTi, it was always seen as the
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The Smart Performance Sedan | Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TSI

As a big fan of the Skoda brand, I was a little let down by the previous-gen VRS. But the latest one has made up for it.


First of all, let’s clarify the biggest detail about the all-new Lexus NX 350 F Sport tested here. Despite the number in its moniker, this Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) DOES NOT have a 3.5-litre V6 under its bonnet. Instead, it is powered by a 2,393cc turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder unit. In case you were wondering if this might be an allusion to its power output, it makes 275hp, 21hp less than the last Lexus to bear the venerable ‘350’ badge. It gets more interesting. The larger, Lexus RX 300 is fitted with a 1,998cc turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. It is not too often that a flagship model gets a smaller engine. So as it is with its German competitors Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, the numbers no longer correspond to the engine capacity. Life used to be simpler…
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Faux-wheel drive: Lexus NX 350 F Sport

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The second-generation mid-sized SUV from Lexus is stylish and capable. However, not everything is as it seems…


Find a twisty road however, and it doesn’t take long to unearth the RS’s other talents. Whack the DCC up into sport, and the car becomes a highly effective, if slightly clinical, road devourer. The meaty yet quick steering is confidence-inspiring and makes accurate placing of the car an intuitive affair, and the body control lent by the DCC is exceptional. As with the RS245 and Mk8 GTI though, the crowning glory is the limited-slip differential, which mitigates any trace of untidy wheelspin as you power out of corners, a trait which the old GTI sometimes frustrated me with.
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First Drive: 2022 Skoda Octavia RS

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The Skoda Octavia RS is back, and continues to offer the same incredible value and practicality. We take it out for a brief taster to see what it’s like


The redesigned model will come in seven colours, including WR Blue Pearl which is unique to the Subaru brand (in other words, not available with the Toyota GR86 – which is available in Neptune and Trueno Blue in other markets).
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BRZ to arrive in Singapore soon

The second-generation BRZ is due here soon. The 2.4-litre boxer engine in the new BRZ will push out 232 bhp and 250Nm of torque.



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