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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.


Applications are officially live for the world's fastest job ad! Fuelled by Red Bull Singapore, the Red Bull Intern Championship will offer for the first time a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Singaporeans to work with Oracle Red Bull Racing this summer.
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Rare Opportunity To Intern With Oracle Red Bull Racing

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Once-in-a-lifetime chance for two winners to intern with the F1 world champions.


Overwatch 2 has been gaining popularity with its intense PvP action, and this collaboration adds a new layer of customisation with multiple new cosmetic items, including a legendary skin for D.Va.
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Now You Can Fight In A Porsche Macan in Overwatch 2

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Porsche has recently announced a unique collaboration in Overwatch 2 that brings the iconic design of the Macan into the fast-paced world of hero shooters.


Dodge is charging ahead into a new era of muscle cars with the world's first and (so far) only electric muscle car - the Dodge Charger.
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2025 Dodge Charger, Dodge Debuts World's First Electric Muscle Car

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Zzztt zztttz ztzztt zzzzt isn’t the sound you want from a muscle car.


Red Bull, in collaboration with the Dutch Drone Gods, has embarked on an ambitious project, spending over a year to develop the remarkable Red Bull Drone 1.
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World's Fastest Camera Drone Takes On Max Verstappen

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The drone can accelerate twice as fast as a Formula 1 car and has a top speed of over 350km/h.


The Bentley Mulliner division recently unveiled a creation that's a nod to heroism wrapped in opulence. Meet the Bentayga Private White V.C., a vehicle that whispers tales of bravery.
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Bentley Reveals Bespoke Private White V.C. Bentayga

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The bespoke Bentayga is inspired by Private White, who was awarded the Victoria Cross in World War One for his gallantry.


In the last article, we took a look at how Porsche put its pre-series Taycan through gruelling and rigorous tests in different climatic conditions. Thing is, they weren't done yet. During an initial range test from Los Angeles to San Diego and back, pre-series models demonstrated their further improved efficiency. The all-electric sports cars covered up to 587 kilometres on one battery charge on public roads.
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Real-World Range of New Porsche Taycan Is Impressive

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Range-testing was done with four pre-series Taycan models between Los Angeles and San Diego.


Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presented four magnificent ‘Year of the Dragon’ Bespoke commissions to mark the Lunar New Year, which begins on 10 February 2024. Designed and hand-crafted at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, these Bespoke creations - three Phantom Extended models and one Cullinan - are a celebration of Chinese culture through Bespoke artistry.
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Rolls-Royce Year of the Dragon Bespoke Commissions

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Rolls-Royce rolls out their artisanry to celebrate Chinese culture worldwide.


We car enthusiasts are an interesting breed. What the normal man considers a crap car, we take to it like ducks to water. 40-year-old rusting Toyota Corolla that was prominently featured in a Japanese drifting anime? Yes please. But why is that so? Why deal with the oil leaks and the blown gaskets, when you could just get a car that works every time you turn the key?
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Road Tripping - Top-Down Joy In A Toyota MR2

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There's an inexplicable charm in what the world often labels as "shit cars".


Now, it's time to plug in and power up as Porsche unveils the new all-electric Macan. Debuting in Singapore, it promises to eclipse even the legendary 911 in popularity stakes. Two variants were revealed at launch - the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo.
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This Is The All-New Porsche Macan

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The Porsche Macan has been exhilarating the automotive world since its debut over a decade ago.


Toyota has taken its already scorching GR Yaris and turned up the heat. This little dynamo, which has already found its way into the hearts of hot hatch aficionados, is back from the workshop with some serious tweaks.
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Evolved GR Yaris Makes World Premiere

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The rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch gets an extra dose of power and more race goodies.


When the Lotus Eletre first rocked up to the scene, it shocked motoring press worldwide. Controversial would be the word to describe the whole ordeal, mainly because ‘this’ is pretty much what the world thinks a Lotus shouldn’t be; a tech-laden lumbering electric SUV. Mind you, this was never pitched as a game-changer; it simply exists as the Lotus of SUVs. But, the badge only tells half of the story here. Despite the onslaught of virtual pitchforks and colourful comments, if you dig past the “hastily edited on template backgrounds” Colin Chapman quotes, there appears to be quite a bit of interest in Lotus heading in a new direction. But, have the lightweight sportscar folks managed to pull it off? Striking
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Lotus Eletre S Review - New Generation

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The Lotus Eletre is the brand’s first foray into the world of SUVs – Sacrilegious to the purists, but alluring to a new generation.


Held at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex, the 42nd Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) will host 378 exhibitors showcasing a whopping 893 vehicles and car-related products. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll know that TAS offers an insane smorgasbord of anything under the sun related to cars. This year’s show is no different.
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 Is Back And Bigger Than Ever

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Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, one of the world’s largest custom car and car-related product shows, will take place from Friday 12 January to Sunday 14 January 2024.


Gather around fellow car aficionados, because we're talking about a place that's practically a legend in the realm of Japanese car culture - the Daikoku Parking Area. This is the spot where the asphalt meets automotive history, and it's a tale of evolution, from the underground to the mainstream, with a dash of chaos.
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Trespassing Tourists Are Ruining Japan’s Daikoku Parking Car Meets

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Yokohama’s Daikoku Parking Area is a world-famous car meet spot, and it now seems some hooligans are making it a liability for locals.


The MC20, Maserati's prodigy, already a symphony of power and luxury. Now, imagine it draped in the cloak of the night, a limited edition masterpiece called the Notte Edition. Only 50 of these globally, so you know we're in for something truly exclusive.
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Maserati Unveils New MC20 Notte

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The Maserati MC20 Notte is a fierce creature of the nocturnal world.


When former F1 world champion Jenson Button takes you on a tour of Singapore, relaxation gets redefined. This isn't your typical
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Former F1 World Champion Jenson Button Unwinds in Singapore with a Series of Exhilarating Experiences

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Jenson Button embarks on a relaxing vacation with a twist, as part of a collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board.


Bianca Bustamante, a name that's set to redefine the racetracks, is revving up for an extraordinary journey in the 2024 F1 Academy season. She's not just any driver; she's the first lady to enroll in the hallowed halls of the McLaren Driver Development program. Bustamante is a young racing prodigy from the Philippines who is ready to conquer her second year in the all-women junior formula category. Now, she'll be wearing the proud colours of McLaren Racing, sporting that iconic
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Bianca Bustamante joins McLaren Driver Development programme

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Prepare to meet the newest sensation in the world of racing.


Cutting-edge Formula 1 technology meets the luxury of Aston Martin. Yes, you heard that right; we're talking about the Aston Martin Valhalla. Picture this: the Formula 1 racetrack, where speed, precision, and performance reign supreme. Aston Martin, keen to capture this essence, has turned to the world's fastest laboratory, Formula 1, to infuse their Valhalla with the very spirit of racing.
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Aston Martin Formula 1 Team Providing Technology For New Valhalla

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The Aston Martin Valhalla, the ultra-luxury brand's first series production mid-engine supercar, is reaping the benefits of the world's fastest laboratory, Formula 1.


We're taking a stroll down memory lane, a lane that's 60 years long and adorned with one of the most iconic automobiles ever to grace the tarmac – the Aston Martin DB5. This beauty isn't just a car; it's a symbol of British culture, design, and innovation, and it's been turning heads and making hearts race since the moment it rolled onto the scene.
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Aston Martin Celebrates 60 Years Of the DB5

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The world's most iconic car, the Aston Martin DB5, has turned 60 with Aston Martin leading the celebrations.


Picture this: a record-breaking crowd of 54,700 fans gathered at Fuji Speedway, setting the stage for one of the most thrilling races in recent memory. It's a tale of Toyota versus Porsche in the Hypercar category, and boy, did it deliver. The heroes of the day? None other than Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López, steering the #7 GR010 HYBRID to a glorious victory. But let's not forget Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa, who brought the #8 GR010 HYBRID home in second place, just 39.119 seconds behind their teammates. Talk about a one-two punch!
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World title for Toyota Gazoo Racing after Fuji win

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The 6 Hours of Fuji - the penultimate race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, and this time, a homecoming celebration for Toyota Gazoo Racing.



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