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Compact and muscular, the DS signature on the bonnet is complemented by a striking LED light signature around the front fog lights (LEDs are illuminated both day and night). The car was designed from the start to have a reduced environmental footprint, especially evident in its construction - around 15% of the 200kg of plastic used in the DS4 vehicle is derived from ‘green materials'.
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Cycle & Carriage France Launches Citroën's New DS4

IN Citroën, DS4, Citroën DS4, Cycle & Carriage

DS4 promises an interesting alternative to the sea of hatchbacks; commanding driving position a major USP


To date, an estimated 2,000 VIPs have been transported in BMW limousines for numerous high-level events since 2006.
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BMW Is The Official Car For Singapore Airshow 2012

IN BMW, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited, Singapore Airshow 2012, BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X1

Performance Motors Limited confirms its sponsorship of renowned aviation event, for the third time running


BMW 1-Series M Coupe - Small, light and FUN! BMW did piece together this car from bits through the parts box but the final product is amazing. When we thought cars were getting so easy (and boring) to drive, the new kid on the block showed us how driverkind can be saved. That electrifying sensation though the steering, coupled with the aural pleasure of that straight six and the eagerness to wag its tail. Oh and whatever you do, don't push that M... uh oh..
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The most impressionable cars we've driven this year.

IN Audi, BMW, Citroen, Lexus, MINI, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen, Volvo

We sum up the cars of the year that did one thing well: Making us happy.


Road-holding and handling are areas that the French have always done reasonably well. The 308 CC is no different. While it may not be the grippiest car out there, the McPherson type front suspension and rear suspension with torsion beam setup do well to keep the car planted as it powers through corners, the Continental CSC3 wrapped 17
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French Open | Peugeot 308 CC

IN Peugeot, 308 CC, Convertible, Coupe-Cabriolets

With a new chiseled front-end, the new Peugeot 308 CC is less pretty but more handsome. Is the assertive look going to win more male buyers?


Grip comes courtesy of 225/40R18 Continental ContiSportContact 3 tyres. This car also rides lower and firmer thanks to BC Racing's BR series coilovers.
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Lights, Camera, Action! | Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.0 GT

IN Mitsubishi, Lancer, EX, 2.0, GT, Modified

When the Lancer EX arrived on our shores, we all thought it was a good-looking car. And as expected, it was indeed a hit with the local car buyers but what about enthusiasts?


It might look similar to the sedan, but the coupé’s roof is slightly lower. Like the sedan, it has B-pillars — though we would prefer not having it, like the more expensive E-Class coupé. Other than that little niggle, it is hard to fault the C-Class coupé in the looks department. Mercedes-Benz has pulled off a bold look that isn't brash and elegant without being overly swoopy. Plus, those 18-inch AMG wheels just looks perfect!
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What Took Them So Long? | Mercedes-Benz C 250 BlueEfficiency Coupé

IN Mercedes-Benz, C, 250, BlueEfficiency, Coupe

Mercedes-Benz has gone all-out to promote the new C-class to the younger buyers.


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.
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The SUV That Can | Range Rover Sport 3.0D

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

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


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BMW Launches 6 Series Coupé

IN BMW, Performance Motors, 640i, 650i, 6 Series, Turbo

The BMW 6 Series is now available in Coupé guise. The lighter and more rigid variant promises to be a sharper drive than its already fantastic Convertible sibling.


2nd place went to Entry No. 2. Owner Zach Lau was the only cabriolet who entered the competition.
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Singapore's Best MINI Competition Is a Wrap!

IN MINI, Cooper, Cooper S, Competition, Singapore, JCW, Eurokars Habitat

Last week, we gathered our 9 smoking hot MINI finalists to announce which of them was the hottest of them all! Our awesome sponsors from MINI came to the party bearing gifts!


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Caltexâ„¢ & Burnpavement.com Caltexâ„¢ Techron Car Decal Program Final Drive!

IN Caltex, Chevron, Techron, Clean, Fuel

We conclude our Caltexâ„¢ Techron car decal program with a final convoy down the bustling lanes of Orchard Road, just before breaking for dinner at East Coast Parkway!


Seductive looks indicate the next evolution of Jaguar’s bold design direction.
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Jaguar Debuts The C-X16 Concept At Frankfurt

IN Jaguar, Concept, C-X16, Frankfurt

This Oh-so-beautiful sports concept is the hybrid that marks a new chapter for Jaguar. Inspiring new advances in design, the C-X16 combines searing performance with gorgeous styling.


Although it has already been more than a year, the TTRS isn’t exactly a hit among keen drivers here. You don’t know what to blame it on — that it initially came in only a 6-speed manual transmission? The boot size a joke? It looks similar to the entry-level TT? The price? All of the above? Sure, the clutch needs some getting used to and the gear changes isn’t as special as the 1 M’s, but look beyond that and you get a piece of Audi heritage in this car. A 5-cylinder 2.5-liter turbocharged heart, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission gives you 340bhp at 5,400rpm, and — like the 1 M — 450Nm from 1,600rpm.
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The Weekday Track Cars | BMW 1 M Coupe, Audi TTRS Roadster, Porsche Cayman R

IN Audi, BMW, Porsche, TTRS, 1M, 1 Series M Coupe, Cayman, Cayman R

Let’s just cut to the chase. We are gathered here today for one, just one, purpose only — to see which one is the best 300+ bhp German-made daily track car.


Entry to the third row of seats is aided by the the sliding doors which open extremely wide, and the second row of seats can be pushed forward and tilted. The sliding doors can be operated electrically by buttons, door handles or remote control. The doors, along with the electric tailgate are equipped with pinch protection to keep them from severing anything.
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The Volkswagen Sharan Media Launch

IN Volkswagen, Sharan, MPV

Is the Touran too small for you? Look here!


“With such stringent certification and assured peace of mind from one of Singapore’s top premium car distributors, Volvo Selekt by Wearnes Automotive is the safest way to buy any pre-owned car”, says Goran Larson, President, Asia Region, Volvo Cars Corporation.
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Wearnes Automotive First In Asia To Introduce Volvo Selekt

IN Volvo, Wearnes Automotive, Volvo Selekt, Pre-owned

Wearnes Automotive is the first dealer in Asia to be authorised to retail pre-owned Volvos under the stringent Volvo Selekt programme.


The new 911 has a longer wheelbase and a reduced height. Combined with the 20-inch wheels and a wider front track, the new 911 stays true to the 911 tradition — with a distinctive Porsche design language that exudes power and elegance.
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The New Porsche 911 Carrera

IN Porsche, 911, Carrera, S

No more thinly-disguised 911 pictures, this is the real deal.


The revised platform is more rigid compared to the current model thanks to an increased number of spot welds and adding laser welds in very specific locations. The track, wider by 40mm at the front and 50mm at the rear, works in combination with a revised suspension design to give a more assured stance and superior cornering performance.
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Lexus Unveils The New GS

IN 2012, Lexus, GS

With a more engaging driving experience, bolder design and a more spacious, contemporary interior, the new GS heralds a new chapter in the history of Lexus.


The new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 also features Goodyear's renowned FuelSaving Technology, which aids reduced fuel consumption. The TÃœV SÃœD Automotive test also confirmed that the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 delivers top-class rolling resistance in its category, with a 7 percent better rolling resistance compared to the average performance of three leading competitors. Also, the tyre's optimized block design and optimized 4 Pitches Sequence with 64 blocks on the outside and 72 blocks on the inside help reduce noise output levels. Goodyear internal performance tests also showed that the Asymmetric 2 outperforms its predecessor with more than 10% improvement in mileage.
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Goodyear Launches 2nd generation Eagle F1 Asymmetric

IN Goodyear, Eagle F1, Asymmetric, Asymmetric 2, Tyre, ActiveBraking

Goodyear launches the successor to the award-winning Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric, a tyre still highly rated by media and consumers, with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 with ActiveBraking Technology.


Have the rising oil prices affected VP Racing Fuels? Bruce had this to say: “The racing fuel market is affected. But its affected in different ways. Sometimes oil prices could come down and racing fuel prices go up because there are a lot of things we use. Some of the fuels come from the chemical side of the market and that industry certainly doesn't follow the oil market. They are two different markets. But generally speaking...”
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The force behind VP Racing Fuels.

IN VP, Racing, Fuels, Bruce Hendel, Johnny Wong, Best, Chemical

Our latest interview brings us face-to-face with Bruce Hendel and Johnny Wong with an insight into the racing world.


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.
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Swede As Honey | Volvo S60 T4

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

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.


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Top Gear Series 16 On BBC Knowledge

IN Top, Gear, Series, 16, TV, Starhub

Time to catch Jeremy, Richard, James and the Stig on local television! Some say...



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