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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

The 3.8-litre V8 engine, although smaller than the previous flagship's 4.7-litre, is built to deliver 18% more power and 39% more torque, while having a 20% reduction in emissions. 530 bhp is available if you're gunning it all the way to 6800 rpm, but a hefty 650 Nm of torque starts to warm you up from as low as 2000rpm. Oh, and this can be overboosted to 710 Nm from 2250 rpm, enabling the car to hit 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds!

DOCUMENTED: 11.03.2013 | 19:30 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Private Preview Of The All New Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati's all new Quattroporte received a warm welcome by the media recently at a private preview held by Hong Seh Motors, distributors for the italian marque.

Photos: Joel Tam I never really considered the previous Quattroporte a good-looking car. It had curves in the wrong places, the gapi ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Maserati, Quattroporte, V8, V6, Sedan, Twin turbo

The difference is not only cosmetic. The new DB9 gets more poke too. That said, this is no Vanquish; the new DB9 is heavier than the Carbon-Bodied Vanquish. Anyways, back to the topic. The new DB9 is powered by Aston Martin's trademark 6.0-liter V12.

DOCUMENTED: 28.02.2013 | 12:36 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Aston Martin Facelifts The DB9

The DB9 is the latest Aston to receive a facelift. So how did its little surgery turn out?

The majority of modern Aston Martins look pretty much the same. Now I just want to make it clear- I am not complaining; they may look sim ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Aston Martin, DB9

$The interior remains relatively unchanged. That said, the DB9\'s interior has been upgraded and improved to be more luxurious and refined, by using a higher grade leather. This leather retains the plush, comfortable and its rich smell of the old DB9, while making the car more elegant. Standard equipment includes satellite-based navigation, front and rear parking sensors, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity.$

DOCUMENTED: 13.12.2012 | 06:27 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Škoda Releases Official News Of The Latest Octavia

Bigger and roomier than everyone else in its class, the new Octavia is set to seal its place as the best-value continental choice.

Compared to its predecessor, the Octavia has grown significantly in length and width. The new model is 90 mm longer and 45 mm wider than ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Skoda, Octavia, TSI

Jaguar, which has innovated the use of aluminum body structures, built the new Jaguar F-Type around its most advanced rigid and lightweight aluminum architecture to date. Jaguar engineers applied more than a decade's worth of aluminum construction experience to achieve the twin goals for the F-Type of low mass and an extremely rigid body.

DOCUMENTED: 27.09.2012 | 10:28 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Paris Motor Show | Jaguar F-Type

The Paris Motor Show will house the latest sports cars under the roof of the Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles. One of the sexiest cars that'll wow visitors has to be Jaguar's much anticipated F-Type.

The new Jaguar F-Type represents a return to the company's heart: a two-seat, convertible sports car focused on performance, agility ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Paris Motor Show, Jaguar, F-Type, V6, V8

DOCUMENTED: 16.07.2012 | 15:04 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Volkswagen Launches A New Icon

With over 21 million manufactured, the Beetle is the longest-running car of a single design platform in the world. While it may never repeat that feat, the new Beetle sure looks like a winner!

Photos: Low Fai Ming & Joel Tam Wider, longer and lower, the latest Beetle is what the new Beetle should have been. With a highe ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen, Beetle, 1.2 TSI

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<p>An American engineer, Henry Ford, had a dream to build a car for the masses. The company he founded went on to mass-produce automobiles for 109 years and counting.</p>

DOCUMENTED: 04.06.2012 | 10:47 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Classic Cars In Singapore - Do You Know Them? (Part 1)

In this exclusive vintage-only series, we bring to you some classic cars that are still running around our sunny little island

Photos: Low Fai Ming Classic cars may not interest most of you, but if you think about it again, the entire evolution of m ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Classic, Classic Cars, Vintage Cars, Ford, Ford Mercury Convertible, Ford Five-Window Coupe

Offering plenty of standard features, the Soul features a chrome-accented grille, clear lens headlamps, body-coloured door handles and side mirrors with integrated turn signals, black body side molding, rear wiper/washer, variable intermittent windshield wipers, front and rear disc brakes and 16-inch alloy rims with an option to upgrade to 18-inch alloy rims.

DOCUMENTED: 30.04.2012 | 00:29 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Soulful: Kia's Soul Given An Update

Cycle & Carriage Kia introduces an updated version of Kia's funky Soul, now with more style to keep it relevant

Photos courtesy of Cycle & Carriage The Soul is now refreshed, with new projector headlamps, including LED daytime running lig ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Kia, Soul, Kia Soul, 2012 Kia Soul, Cycle & Carriage Kia

One groundbreaking option from Audi are the new features that are combined under the keyword 'Audi connect'. With its UMTS module, the Bluetooth online car phone delivers the Internet to the A6 Avant. Special services are available in collaboration with Google. The graphics card in the navigation system, for example, integrates images and information from Google Earth with the navigation route. A Wi-Fi hotspot provides contact to mobile devices on board.

DOCUMENTED: 09.02.2012 | 10:47 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Audi's A6 Avant Now Available Locally

The latest wagon in Audi's local stable promises an array of options; available in both 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter guises

Photos courtesy of Audi Singapore Ultra-lightweight construction, technically fascinating options and ground-breaking desi ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Audi, A6, Avant, Audi A6 Avant, 2012 Audi A6 Avant, Premium Automobiles, Audi Singapore

First up: The looks. The Range Rover Sport is still as big and imposing, even though we noticed several “softer” features. The grille has been replaced with a less prominent two-bar design instead of the older three. The lights still maintain their shape, but the front lamps have been updated with a ring of LEDs that form the daytime running lights, while the lights in the rear get a subtle work-over.

DOCUMENTED: 24.10.2011 | 23:17 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

The SUV That Can | Range Rover Sport 3.0D

Is there a sporty spirit that lingers under the skin of this diesel-powered SUV?

Photos: Low Fai Ming There was once a time when the diesel engine meant dirty and loud. However, modern diesel technology has been fi ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Range, Rover, Sport, 3.0D, Caltex, Techron, Techron D

Even standing next to it, you get a sense of something special. Yes, the front may share a similar design as the XF, but the XJ presents a more interesting look. With a chiselled front end, it blends into more plain-looking flanks. Little quirky details such as the blacked-out C-pillar and claw-slash rear light trails just add to the our likeability of this car.

DOCUMENTED: 18.09.2011 | 21:53 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

The Big Cat Odyssey | Jaguar XJ 3.0L V6 Diesel Premium Luxury LWB

Will this stealthy cat, with a diesel engine, upset the natural picking order of luxury sedans?

Photos by Low Fai Ming When we first saw the new XJ, only one word could describe our reaction: Shock. Compared to the old XJ, the ne ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Jaguar, XJ, L, V6, Diesel, Luxury, LWB, Caltex, Techron, Techron D, Diesel

The number ‘eight’ is a symbol of luck in Asia, whilst also resembling the mathematical sign of infinity and the automaker’s badge when rotated on its side.

DOCUMENTED: 12.09.2011 | 10:57 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Bell & Ross And Infiniti Introduces Limited Edition Watch

Only two units of this exclusive watch will be made available for sale.

The elegant watch has been designed to mark the continued and successful collaboration between Infiniti and Bell & Ross, two marques ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Bell & Ross, Infiniti, Bell & Ross Limited Edition Watch

An award-winning car, the new BMW 5 Series Touring has been honoured with numerous awards since its inception, including; the special “Red Dot design award 2011: Best of the Best” prize for top design quality; the coveted iF award for outstanding product design 2011; and iF Gold Award 2011 for outstanding design.

DOCUMENTED: 26.08.2011 | 09:43 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

BMW's 5 Series Touring Now Locally Available

BMW Asia today introduces the new BMW 5 Series Touring, the 'Executive Touring'.

It combines design aesthetics, modern premium-level functionality and brand-typical driving dynamics combined with exemplary efficie ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : BMW, BMW Asia, BMW 5 Series Touring, Executive Touring

A combination of solid centre line rib and continuous shoulder rib with high weight polymers and a race inspired compound provide maximum rigidity to the tread design, reducing the deformation under heavy force during rapid steering movement and heavy cornering.

DOCUMENTED: 08.08.2011 | 19:28 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Goodyear Launches The Eagle F1 Directional 5

The makers of the award winning Eagle F1 GSD-3 have taken style and control to a whole new level with the Goodyear Eagle F1 Directional 5, which incorporates its latest SportGrip Technology.

Built for driving enthusiasts who want both style and performance for their aftermarket-tuned sports cars, sporty coupes and performance ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Goodyear, Eagle F1, Directional 5, Tyre, SportGrip

The dashing new S60 is not all that new, but the engine that is mated to this T4 variant, makes it even more appealing. First found in the V60 T4, then on the S80 T4, the 1.6 GTDi (No it's not a diesel, it stands for Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) is a potent 180 bhp powerplant that delivers a surprisingly sporty drive.

DOCUMENTED: 02.08.2011 | 04:40 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Swede As Honey | Volvo S60 T4

Well-appointed, handsome and a pretty quick steer. Volvo's sportiest drive is about to show you why it is the perfect car for the Singaporean who wants everything.

Photos: Joel Tam So you want to buy a new car. You make a checklist - It's got to be stylish, modern and big enough to ferry you ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volvo, S60, T4, Turbocharged, 1.6, Sedan, Swede

The MON 109 rated Motorsport 109 is a direct replacement that produces more power than any other unleaded fuel - up to five percent more than premium unleaded. Recommended for applications with turbo charged and naturally aspirated engines with compression ratios up to 15:1, it offers better detonation protection as well.
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The Q16 is a highly oxygenated MON 116 fuel that requires a four to six percent increase in fuel flow, which will make three to five percent more power than competitive 116 octane fuels and is excellent in higher compression engines that have 17:1 compression ratios. With its vaporization characteristics, this fuel allows more efficient combustion, lower engine operating temperatures and offer greater detonation protection. It is most suitable for drifting and time attack applications.
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The MON 117 C16 is recommended for use in turbo charged or super charged engines and nitrous applications with compression ratios of up to 17:1. Popular with Formula D, D1GP drifters, Time Attack racers, it is also recommended by the top nitrous oxide companies.
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VP Import is a MON 120+ fuel that promises maximum power and torque in small displacement, high RPM engines, be it turbo charged, naturally aspirated or fitted with nitrous systems. Makes five percent more power than C16 and similar non-oxygenated fuels. It works best under high temperatures generated by mechanical heat.

DOCUMENTED: 27.05.2011 | 13:29 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

VP Racing Fuels

If you want to be a dedicated track day warrior, there is no better fuel than proper racing fuel.

Everyday, we brim our cars with premium fuel, knowing the fact that good fuel delivers great performance. However, most of the usual fuel ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : VP, Racing, Fuels, Motorsport 109, Q16, C16, VP Import

DOCUMENTED: 19.04.2011 | 11:24 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Lounge On Wheels: The New Citroën DS5

The third model DS line is designed to be Citroën’s “Créative Technologie” flagship, combining style, performance and refinement with innovative engineering.

The company has already pushed the DS line-up into the lime light with the fantastic DS3, not forgetting the stylish DS4. The DS5 is targ ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Citroën, DS5, DS