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Today marks the end of an era for Bentley Motors in the Asia Pacific region, as they bid farewell to the venerable 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that has been the beating heart of the Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur model lines.
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Bentley Will Be Retiring Its Current-generation V8

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We are not saying goodbye to the Bentley V8 just yet, but they’ll return as hybrid powertrains.


The persistence of certain traditions often holds a touch of the theatrical, much like the revered performance of a well-tuned orchestra in the heart of Vienna.
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Keeps The V12 Alive And Well

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With the new Ferrari 12Cilindri, the famous Italian V12 engine lives on, laughing in the faces of eco-conscious movements.


Aston Martin’s V12-engined behemoths - a line that has defined the zenith of grandeur for a quarter-century. Of course, the firm doesn’t want to give up on its famed engine any time soon, so it recently unravelled the details of a new updated V12, a powerhouse that not only sustains the legacy of its predecessors but propels it into a new era with unmatched gusto. Boasting 823hp and 1000Nm of torque, this V12 is the result of an extensive overhaul aimed at enhancing every microscopic detail of the combustion cycle. The technical ballet performed to bring this engine to life includes fortifying the cylinder block and conrods, revamping cylinder heads, and recalibrating camshafts. The repositioned spark plugs and new, more voluminous fuel injectors orchestrate a symphony of optimised combustion. Meanwhile, the turbochargers promise a responsiveness that can only be described as telepathic.
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Aston Martin Ushers In New Era of V12 Engines

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Aston Martin has once again planted its flag firmly with the introduction of a groundbreaking new V12 engine.


Lamborghini has once again set the automotive world abuzz with the introduction of the Urus SE. What sets the Urus SE apart is its groundbreaking plug-in hybrid technology, marking a significant evolution in Lamborghini's storied lineage.
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Lamborghini Unveils New Urus SE

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Lamborghini has unveiled its first-ever plug-in hybrid SUV, the Urus SE, and it comes to town with a load of upgrades.


Lamborghini has recently pulled the wraps off the Huracan STJ, a limited-edition model that marks the end of the line for their iconic V10 engine. With only ten units in production, the Huracan STJ is a reverent nod to the engine that has powered some of Lamborghini's most exhilarating moments on the track. The heart of the Huracan STJ, the naturally-aspirated V10, is a piece of Lamborghini's soul and a cornerstone of the Huracan family's success. This engine will make way for a new hybrid powertrain.
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Lamborghini Unveils Swansong Huracan STJ

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Just 10 units of the Lamborghini Huracan STJ will be produced, marking the end of the V10 era.


On Monday 15 April, in a show full of energy that anticipates an exciting new journey into the future, Maserati staged “Made in Thunder”, an overture to the Folgore, the new 100% electric chapter of the House of the Trident. After two young Italian stars had enthralled all in attendance, the stage was taken over by the world premiere of the car taking a leading role in Maserati's electric era, with the same disruptive force as thunder - GranCabrio Folgore, the 100% made-in Modena and 100% full electric convertible.
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Maserati Presents GranCabrio Folgore

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GranCabrio Folgore ushers in Maserati's new electric era.


Automobili Lamborghini presented a limited edition ‘All Terrain’ Ad Personam special series of the Huracan Sterrato at Italy’s prestigious Milan Design Week. The 12 cars, with exclusive liveries developed by Lamborghini’s Ad Personam studio in conjunction with its Centro Stile, are inspired by four different terrains to which the Huracan Sterrato especially lends its talents: snow, sand, off-beat tracks, and the earthiness of arid deserts.
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Huracan Sterrato All Terrain Ad Personam Presented

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Exclusive 12 units of Ad Personam special series Lamborghini presented at Milan Design Week.


If the sheer magnetism of the DB12’s power, ravishing aesthetics, and lavish comforts aren’t quite enough to captivate your senses, Aston Martin Singapore has just released another ace up its sleeve: the DB12 Volante. This open-top incarnation of what’s affectionately known as the world’s first Super Tourer (a delightful hybrid of ‘supercar’ and ‘grand tourer’) recently made its grand debut.
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Aston Martin DB12 Volante Debuts in Singapore

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How do you make the already gorgeous Aston Martin DB12 even sleeker? By chopping off its roof, giving you full access to its bi-turbo V8.


Harley-Davidson released a preview of Push the Limit: Harley-Davidson Racing Season 2, a dramatic new docuseries on YouTube that follows the Harley-Davidson Factory Race Team and other racers during the 2023 season of the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series. The adrenaline-fueled docuseries puts fans behind the scenes and right in the middle of the wheel-to-wheel action, showcasing the excitement of King of the Baggers racing and providing a behind-the-scenes perspective of the immense effort these racers and teams make to achieve victory. The six-episode docuseries will be released episodically, with a new episode debuting each week, beginning Friday, April 5 at SGT 11pm (GMT +8) on the Harley-Davidson App for members, followed by a YouTube release on Tuesday, April 9 at SGT 8am (GMT +8). Push the Limit: Harley-Davidson Racing Season 2 follows select King of the Baggers racers throughout the 2023 season, including the most successful racer in MotoAmerica King of the Baggers history, Factory Harley-Davidson pilot Kyle Wyman. Wyman won seven races during the 2023 King of the Baggers season and finished third in the season championship. Wyman has won 14 of 26 events since the start of the series in 2021 and earned the 2021 championship. King of the Baggers 2023 and defending champion Hayden Gillim, and racers James Rispoli, Travis Wyman, Cory West, Jake Lewis, Patricia Fernandez-West, Frankie Garcia, and others also appear in the docuseries. The MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series offers exciting competition between American V-Twin touring motorcycles that have been prepared for competition and equipped with a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags. The 2024 season was expanded to 18 races over nine double-header weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike Series. The season’s first races were held in Daytona the first weekend of March. For the 2024 season, the Harley-Davidson Factory Race Team is sponsored by Mission Foods, Rockford Fosgate, Brembo, Öhlins, Protolabs, SYN3 lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts and Accessories. 2024 MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Remaining Schedule (Two races each weekend) April 12-13: Circuit of The Americas - Austin, Texas (Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas) April 19-21: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta - Braselton, Ga. May 31-June 2: Road America - Elkhart Lake, Wis. June 14-16: Brainerd International Raceway - Brainerd, Minn. July 12-14: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - Monterey, Calif. August 16-18: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - Lexington, Ohio September 13-15: Circuit of the Americas - Austin, Texas September 27-29: New Jersey Motorsports Park - Millville, N.J.
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Harley-Davidson Announces Push The Limit

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Dramatic six-Episode Docuseries on Youtube provides behind-the-scenes perspective of the 2023 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Race season


Just two weeks after grappling with appendicitis, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz clinched a remarkable victory at the Australian Grand Prix, following an early retirement by Max Verstappen due to a dramatic turn of events. Sainz, who had to sit out the previous race in Saudi Arabia, wasn't even sure he'd be racing in Melbourne until Friday. Yet, he delivered a flawless performance to bag his third F1 career win.
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Formula 1 2024 Australia Grand Prix Recap

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Sainz wins in Melbourne two weeks on from appendicitis, bravo!


Attention Studio Ghibli fans, Toyota has brought the beloved Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro to life.
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Toyota has built a real-life Totoro Catbus

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Studio Ghibli fans, this was made for you.


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.


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.


The motorsport world suffered a tremendous loss last year with the passing of Ken Block, the daredevil driver who redefined the art of the gymkhana.
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Electrikhana 2 - A Thrilling Farewell to Gymkhana Legend Ken Block

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One final gymkhana video was under wraps until now, helmed by the late genius Ken Block. This is Electrikhana 2.


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.


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.


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.


The successful twenty-year collaboration between Automobili Lamborghini and the Italian “Polizia di Stato” continues. This time, the Sant’Agata Bolognese carmaker has delivered a Urus Performante to the Italian Highway Police, which will enter into service in 2024.
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Lamborghini Urus Performante Enters Into Police Service

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A unique model of the raging bull SUV fitted out for organ transport and special services was presented in Rome.


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.



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