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Update 16 April 2024: You just gotta love the Italians. After having been launched as the Alfa Romeo Milano, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name 'Milano' is banned by law. So folks, here we have the Alfa Romeo Junior. Compact controversy indeed!

Sean and I were having a chat about Alfa Romeo the other day. I mentioned that if it was not for the fact that sedans and hatchbacks don't sell as well today, Alfa Romeo would build a hot-hatch successor to the Giulietta if they had their own way.

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Compact Controversy - Launch Of The Alfa Romeo Junior

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The <s>Alfa Romeo Milano</s> Alfa Romeo Junior is the Giulietta and Mito hot hatchbacks' successor.

Dedicated to “pursuing the ultimate driving pleasure,” the GT-R R35, affectionately known as 'Godzilla', has steadily evolved since debuting in 2007 as Nissan's flagship super sports car.

Premium Edition Godzillas are available in six grades - Pure Edition, Black Edition, Premium Edition, Premium Edition T-Spec, Track Edition engineered by NISMO, and Track Edition engineered by NISMO T-Spec.

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2025 Nissan GT-R Launched In Japan

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2025 GT-R sales are planned to start in June 2024.

Stepping back in time to 1975 saw the launch of the first Renault 5, a unique car renowned for its avant-garde design, versatility and fuel frugality.

It addressed the challenges of its times for millions of families, responding to the oil shock, changing lifestyles, and the need for a second car.

However, in later years, different versions were spawned, including some hotted-up performance and racing variants of the Renault 5.

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Renault 5 E-Tech Electric Previewed

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To be launched in September 2024, the Renault 5 E-Tech draws upon its heritage to meet modern-day challenges.

Readers familiar with this writer would know that I prefer wagons or estates to sedans. And so, writing with great glee, I'm thrilled to share with you that there will be a wagon version of the BMW 5 Series for this generation.

This is the sixth BMW 5 Series Touring, born out of the eighth-generation 5 Series. Code-named G61, as opposed to the G60 sedan version, the official launch in Germany, many other European countries and Japan will begin in May 2024. Other markets are set to follow in June 2024.

Compared to its predecessor, the new G61 is 97mm longer at 5,060mm, 32mm wider at 1,900mm and 17mm taller at 1,515mm. This 5'er Touring has the longest wheelbase in its class, increasing by 20 millimetres to 2,995 millimetres.

For the first time, the 5'er Touring will be available as a battery electric vehicle (EV or BEV), and headlining the EV segment is the i5 M60 xDrive Touring.

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New BMW 5 Series Touring Announced

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Details of 5 Series Touring announced ahead of 2024 launch.

The standard Cooper is designated with a 'C', and the performance variant with an 'S.' This is how MINI designates the performance levels of its petrol engines within the new model family.

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MINI Cooper with Petrol Engines Launched

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Fifth-generation MINI Cooper will be available with two levels of internal combustion performance.

If the Ioniq 5 N wasn’t crazy enough for you, the engineers at Hyundai have heard your plea, and have now introduced the Ioniq 5 N NPX1.

Debuting at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, it's a transformation that turns the Ioniq 5 N into a tech marvel straight out of a futuristic movie.

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Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 5 ‘NPX1’ Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon

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This bonkers EV will be launched this year, and Hyundai is planning to extend the kit for use on other future N products.

Mazda enthusiasts, it's time to sit up. The long-dormant spirit of Mazdaspeed, which left us yearning for more after its last hurrah in 2013 with the Mazda 3 MPS, is stirring once again.

Just when we thought the shift to electric might have dimmed the prospects of a revival, Mazda has given us a delightful surprise: the birth of Mazda Spirit Racing.

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Mazda Spirit Racing Launched - A Comeback To Their Racing Roots

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The new in-house racing brand is the spiritual successor to Mazdaspeed, poised to develop more track-focused cars.

The Singapore Motor Show 2024 opened for public viewing on 11 January 2024. Some new cars and concept vehicles were launched and/or shown, and here are the notable ones.

Audi

Another e-tron-badged EV joins the Singapore market line-up as the Q4 Sportback e-tron was unveiled. Expect a couple of different trim levels featuring up to 286hp courtesy of one or two electric motors, 0-100km/h in up to 5.4 seconds, and a claimed WLTP range of up to 544km.

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Notable launches at Singapore Motor Show 2024

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ICE, hybrids, EVs and concept vehicles for all to view at the Singapore Motor Show 2024.

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Latest BMW R 1300 GS Launched in Singapore

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The latest rendition of BMW's most popular bike - the GS - has received a big upgrade, including a better engine, new styling cues and more tech equipment to boot. And it's dubbed the 1300GS.

The moment we've all been waiting for has finally rolled in - the Tesla Cybertruck has hit the streets, or rather, it's gearing up to hit them.

After a four-year wait that felt longer than a cross-country road trip, this angular beast has made its grand entrance. It's been a journey, complete with smashing windows and a touch of cyberpunk flair.

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Everything to know about the hyped Tesla Cybertruck

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After four years, the long-awaited launch of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup has come and gone. But, was it worth the hype?

The jacked-up sedan we know as the Crown Crossover goes by a different name in Japan, and that is the new Crown Sport crossover.

Hold on, there's also a Crown Estate, but it's not your grandma's wagon. It's a hulking SUV. And don't forget the regular Crown Sedan. Still with me? Great, let's dive into the Japanese jigsaw.

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Toyota Launches All-New Crown "Sport" in Japan

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Another model in Toyota's new Crown family.

On 23rd September 2003, BMW Motorrad launched the M 1000 R roadster and M 1000 RR racing-homologated superbike at Handlebar at Gillman Barracks. Folks, this was a sight to behold, with many bike enthusiasts, including those from the BMW bike community, turning up to grace the event.

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BMW Motorrad M 1000 R and M 1000 RR Launched in Singapore

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Roadster M 1000 R and racing-homologated M 1000 RR superbike are now yours for the taking - if you dare.

Alpine Singapore has just unleashed a beast that's rewriting the rules of track-focused performance; the new Alpine A110 R.

Now, it's not every day that you get to witness the birth of a legend. But at this year's Singapore Grand Prix, Alpine Singapore orchestrated an exclusive rendezvous with Estaban Ocon and Jack Doohan from BWT Alpine F1 Team to make it happen.

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New Alpine A110 R Launches in Singapore

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Alpine Singapore organised a meet and greet session with BWT Alpine F1 Team drivers, in conjunction with the launch of the new Alpine A110 R.

No, seriously, it's just easier to refer to the Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Mulliner as the Bentayga EWB Mulliner.

Bentley says that

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Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner Launched

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Bentayga EWB Mulliner brings more space and luxury to sir and ma'am.

Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for a double take on elegance and power, as Aston Martin takes the stage once again with their latest masterpiece - the DB12 Volante.

Yes, you heard it right, they've unleashed the Volante sibling right on the heels of the DB12 Coupe, and trust me, this beauty isn’t just about the looks.

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Aston Martin Launches New DB12 Volante

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The Aston Martin DB12 Volante makes use of a 'K-fold' roof that maximises luggage space and minimises any physical alterations of the car's elegant body.

But hold onto your seats, for only a thousand lucky souls will get their hands on this rarity. And if you're the type who craves exclusivity in an already exclusive world, there's the Skyline Nismo Limited, a celebration of the Skyline GT's 60th anniversary.

Only a hundred of these beauties will grace the roads, with their curtain call planned for the upcoming summer.

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Nissan to launch Skyline Nismo models for the Japan market

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The Skyline, a paragon of Nissan's racing-bred technology, is set to take the stage in early September.

This current seventh-generation RZ34 Fairlady Z has been around since 2022, and Nissan has freshened things up with the 2024 model year. Let’s kick things off with some spice.

The Fairlady Z NISMO’s front grille, front and rear bumpers, fender mouldings, side sill protectors, rear spoiler, and rear LED fog lamps are NISMO exclusive and serve to increase downforce while improving aerodynamic performance.

The front grille mesh, which is also used in the 2024 Nissan GT-R, has a honeycomb design with low airflow resistance and works with the wind-skimming air guide slope to maximize cooling efficiency. The new 19-inch forged aluminium glossy black rims offer better rigidity and weight reduction despite increased rim width.

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Nissan Launches 2024 Fairlady Z in Japan

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A number of models feature in the 2024 Fairlady Z line-up.

In what is a world first amongst any automotive manufacturer, customers, fans, and dealer partners can now virtually specify any of Aston Martin’s breathtaking product range within the high-performance setting of a Formula 1 pit garage.

Launched ahead of the second Grand Prix of the season in Saudi Arabia, the new digital environment displays Aston Martin’s AMR23 challenger within the garage, allowing customers and fans to take inspiration from the pinnacle of motorsport engineering and design when bringing to life their bespoke interpretation of an Aston Martin.

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Aston Martin welcomes customers and fans inside its Formula 1 pit garage to spec their dream car

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Aston Martin launched an all-new environment on its online configurator, welcoming customers to spec their own car within the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One garage.

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.

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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

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