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That’s the setting for Block’s latest Gymkhana video, the decade-long series famous for transforming tyres into smoke signals (and also for some seriously jaw-dropping driving stunts). This, the 12th installment in the series, is called Electrikhana, because it’s the first time electric power is fuelling the show.
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Watch Ken Block and the Audi S1 Hoonitron vapourise a set of Toyo tyres in Las Vegas

“Electrikhana” is the latest installment of the viral Gymkhana video series, and the first to use an EV.


When I first saw the word 'oli', I immediately thought of the Tamil word of the same pronunciation, which means 'light'. Imagine my disappointment, then, when it was discovered that 'oli' is pronounced [all-ë] in French. However, not all is lost, because the Citroën oli concept could yet prove to be a shining light if done right - in fact, Citroën themselves describe oli as their
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How could Citroën oli Be Beneficial to Singapore's Streets?

IN Citroën, Oli

The Citroën oli may still be a concept, but it's bold enough for us to sit up and take notes...


That's because that’s what the car will be known as when it enters production in 2026, after starting its life as the Polestar O2 Concept. And it’s people power we have to thank for turning this EV roadster from a concept into reality. “With the overwhelming consumer and press response, we took the decision to put this stunning roadster into production and I am so excited to make it a reality,” says Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO.
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Polestar O2 concept confirmed for production

IN Polestar, O2, Polestar 6, EV, Roadster, Concept car

Sexy drone-equipped roadster will become Polestar’s 6th model, in 2026.


Asian cars like the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, Lexus LM and Hyundai Staria have largely had this potentially lucrative sector of the market to themselves thus far, but now Audi wants in on the action too. Say hello to the Audi Urbansphere.
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The Audi Urbansphere is a self-driving luxury EV MPV for designed for Asia

IN Audi, Urbansphere, Concept car, EV, Autonomous car, MPV

Audi’s new “urban mobility concept” previews a future where cars become a “well-being sphere” for relaxation, leisure or productivity


Toyota also revived the Supra to much acclaim, but although it’s the flagship of a now thriving Gazoo Racing sub-brand, one thing about it stood out compared to its lesser brethren: it was not available with a manual transmission.
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Toyota GR Supra to get manual transmission

IN Toyota, Supra, GR Supra, Gazoo Racing, Save The Manuals

Toyota goes doubles down on the #savethemanuals movement, but what does this mean for BMW?


Say hello to the Polestar O2. It's a 2+2 seater EV roadster concept that Polestar's CEO Thomas Ingenlath calls
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Live out your racing video game fantasies with the Polestar O2

IN Polestar, O2, Electric vehicle, EV, Roadster, Sports car

The Polestar O2 is an all-electric roadster concept with its own self-tracking drone


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Audi grandsphere concept

IN Audi, Grandsphere, Concept, Luxury, EV, Fast charging

The private jet for the road.


As we approach one of the most impactful evolutions of the automotive landscape, where electric cars will slowly-but-surely be a mainstay, BMW has made its mark with the all-new, all-electric iX SAV.
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A first look into BMW’s future

BMW reveals new iX at their NEXTGen world premiere.


The new generation of electric vehicles will be based on an architecture developed specifically for battery-electric models, which is scalable in every respect and usable across all models: the wheelbase and track width as well as all other system components, especially the batteries, are variable thanks to the modular building-block system. The vehicle concept is thus optimised to meet every requirement of a future-oriented, battery-electric model family. The basic architecture is suitable for SUVs, saloons, coupés and other model series.
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Peek Into The Future - Mercedes-Benz Launches New Brand For Electric Mobility

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, EQ, Concept EQ, Suntec City, Electric Car, 2018

Marking its first local presence at the EQ brand exhibition in Singapore, the Concept EQ premieres an innovative design and technology direction for Mercedes-Benz


0-100 km/h comes in at a very decent 7-seconds, and this non-Quattro front-wheel drive coupé is more than able to handle the power whether you’re accelerating from the lights or through some twisty corners.
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Audi TT Coupe 1.8 TFSI | Red Riding Hoot

IN Audi, TT, Coupe, TT Coupe, Audi TT Coupe 1.8 TFSI, 1.8, TFSI, 1.8 TFSI, 2018, Audi Singapore

It was definitely a huge novelty when first introduced back in 1998, but the Audi TT has since matured and this third generation model is now quite a respectable sports car


During an event last evening at Volkswagen’s showroom along Alexandra Road, the new Arteon was revealed to members of the media, where Singapore’s first owners of the Arteon also took delivery of their cars.
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Arteon in Motion

IN Singapore, Volkswagen, Arteon, Volkswagen Arteon, R-Line, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, VW, 2018

Volkswagen’s avant-garde gran turismo is revealed in Singapore


And perhaps, Mercedes has been observing this plot very closely — which is why they\'re giving us a very fast wagon, in the form of this E43 Estate.
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Mercedes-AMG E43 4Matic Estate | On To The Bandwagon

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, E43, E43 Estate, Estate, E-Class, E43 AMG Estate, AMG, Wagon, Daimler, MB, Cycle & Carriage, 2017

In a rather surprising twist, Mercedes’ AMG department whips out a powerful and highly practical estate for daddies in a rush


Being a design study, it glimpses the exterior design of the next decades and looks spectacular in the process. Measuring 5,444mm from front to rear, and with a wheelbase of 3,470mm, it is actually longer than Audi’s flagship long-wheelbase A8 by 240mm.
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Audi’s autonomous Aicon

IN Audi, Aicon, Audi Aicon, Concept, Frankfurt Auto Show, Autonomous

No steering wheel or pedals for the autonomous Audi of the future


Exuding exclusivity, the expansive exterior of the Concept X7 iPerformance identify it immediately as a BMW X model, with clear vertical proportions and significant ground clearance. The front end of the Concept X7 houses a large vertical kidney grille, flanked on either side by slim and elongated twin headlights — creating a powerful visual statement.
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More Capacity For Comfort

IN BMW, Concept, X Series, SUV

BMW teases their future flagship luxury SUV at Frankfurt


Classic roadster design cues are featured on the Concept Z4, such as a long wheelbase, low-slung and stretched silhouette and a compact rear end. The outline of the car follows a wedge shape, with a shorter bonnet and crisp overhangs at the front, and large domes that integrate the rollover bars stretching out rearwards — allowing the Concept Z4 to exude dynamism even when standing still.
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BMW’s roadster tradition, reloaded

IN BMW, BMW Z4, Concept, Roadster, Design study

BMW presents its Concept Z4 design study that offers a look at next-generation Z4


The awards aim to recognise vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry, with the I-PACE Concept lauded for its beautiful and futuristic design, and was described by judge Ashly Knapp as ‘a landmark in automotive technology’.
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A Weekend of Jaguar Celebrations

IN Jaguar, Jaguar XJ220, XJ220, Concept, I-PACE, North American Concept Vehicle Awards, Silverstone Classic, Jaguar Classic Challenge

Cause for celebration at Jaguar as the I-PACE Concept takes overall prize at the North American Concept Vehicle Awards; 25th anniversary of Jaguar XJ220 production also celebrated


Two variants are available — the LC 500 packing a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 with 470bhp, and the LC Hybrid featuring a 3.5-litre V6 with a Multi-Stage Hybrid System that produces 353bhp.
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Lexus launches its flagship sports coupe

IN Lexus, Lc, Lexus lc, Borneo motors, Wisma atria, Coupe, Singapore

The Lexus LC marks the beginning of a new phase for Lexus


And yesterday, the Jury of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, presented the award for the Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year to Laurens van den Acker, Groupe Renault’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Design, for the TreZor concept.
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Trezor Is Most Beautiful Concept Car

IN Renault, TreZor, Concept, Renault TreZor Concept, Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year, Concorso d\'Eleganza Villa d\'Este, Italy, 2017, Concept car

Renault's TreZor concept has picked up the award for the Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year at Italy's prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este


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Infiniti's QX50 Concept To Debut

IN Infiniti, QX50, QX50 Concept, Crossover, Infiniti QX50, Auto Shanghai 2017, 2017, Wearnes Automotive

The QX50 concept - the brand’s vision for a next-generation premium crossover - makes its Asia debut this week at Auto Shanghai


Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile Limited (a joint venture between China's Dongfeng Motor Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën) is expanding its range with the world premiere of the New C5 Aircross SUV: Set for launch in China in the second half of 2017, this new model will subsequently see production and its commercial launch in Europe at the end of 2018. Subsequently, Asia should see this model become available by the first quarter of 2019.
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Citroën's SUV Offensive

IN Citroën, C5 Aircross, C3 Aircross, Citroën C5 Aircross, Citroën C3 Aircross, Aircross, Shanghai Motor Show 2017, 2017

Citroën to showcase two SUV concepts at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show



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