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With the most highly tuned version of Jaguar Land Rover’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8, Project 8 will become the second Collectors’ Edition vehicle from SVO, following the successful launch of Jaguar F-Type Project 7 in 2014. No more than 300 cars, all hand-assembled at SVO’s Technical Centre in Coventry, will be created for sale worldwide.
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Jaguar Unleashes Its Extreme Performer

IN Jaguar, XE, SV, Project 8, V8, Jaguar XE SV Project 8, SVO, SVO Design, Jaguar Land Rover, Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations, Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2017

Project 8 offers supercar performance and dynamics in a sedan; production will be limited


Well, Honda tried taking a slice of this pie with two models. Ironically while Toyota needed only one model to make this niche bourgeois, Honda on the other hand needed the Insight and Civic Hybrid.
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Hyundai Ioniq | Isn’t It Ironic

IN Hyundai, Ioniq, Hybrid, Hyundai Ioniq, Family car, Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 1.6 GLS (A), Komoco Motors, 2017

Hyundai’s first hybrid attempt seem highly attractive - and this is a cause for concern for Toyota


Developed by Lamborghini in collaboration with race car constructors Dallara, the rear-wheel-drive monster is an attractive buy for drivers looking to progress to GT3 racing.
Motorsports

For Sale: Huracan LP620-2 Super Trofeo

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Huracan, LP620-2, Super Trofeo, Lamborghini Huracan LP620-2 Super Trofeo, Race Car, Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series

Rear-wheel drive race car was made exclusively for the 2016 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series, but now available from Lamborghini London's dealer


Adding to the celebratory atmosphere at the Marina Bay Street Circuit are multi-platinum pop artist Ariana Grande, iconic British band Duran Duran, pop rock band One Republic, singer-songwriter Seal and American DJ duo The Chainsmokers. Also will be performing are UK's George The Poet and Lianne La Havas.
Motorsports

Star-studded acts for this year's Singapore Grand Prix

IN Formula One, F1, Singapore GP, 2017 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, 2017, F1 Singapore, Ariana Grande, The Chainsmokers, One Republic, Duran Du

Full-length concerts will be performed by Duran-Duran and One Republic; The Chainsmokers and Ariana Grande to perform too


Cleverly designed to install without intrusive mechanical alterations onto the 1,998cc SKYACTIV-G engine, the BBR Stage 1 turbocharger upgrade is specified to enhance drivability as well as outright power. Post conversion, the turbocharger upgrade indicates a 0-100 km/h time slashed from 7.3 to a scorching 5 seconds flat. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.
The Pit

Stage 1 Turbo Now Available For MX-5!

IN BBR Stage 1, Turbocharger, Stage 1, BBR, Mazda MX-5, Mazda, Miata, SKYACTIV-G

Want more power out of your MX-5? How does 248 bhp sound like?


But let’s make no mistake about this - Jeeps are cool and the Wrangler sits on the throne of that coolness scale. But the Wrangler is definitely not the most luxurious thing on four wheels. The Grand Cherokee on the other hand, is a premium SUV that offers more luxury and comfort than it’s iconic sibling. Yet, it bears the badge and credentials of a Jeep, which make it a capable off-roader as well.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit | King Of The Hill

IN Jeep, Grand Cherokee, Summit, Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit, SUV, Luxury, Pentastar, Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore, 2017

This is my first drive in a Jeep. After eight years of being a motoring journalist, I've finally gotten behind the wheel of an all-American off-roader and I am rather pleasantly surprised.


The VLN endurance race provided the opportunity for Hyundai Motor to intensively test the i30 N car that feature technical specifications very close to the actual production car. The i30 N car was up against cars from other manufacturers, that are heavily modified, to cope with the demands of the VLN race.Albert Biermann, Hyundai Motor's Head of Vehicle Test and High Performance Development said, “We want our high performance brand to have considerable racing pedigree so it is important that we compete with minimal modifications. Nürburgring is where the i30 N has undergone much of its testing and chassis development.”
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Hyundai's Performance Model Tested

IN Hyundai, I30, N, Hyundai i30 N, Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center, Nürburgring, Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenpokal Nürburgring, ADAC Zurich 24-hour

Close to production i30 N competed in endurance race, ahead of global launch later this year


Equipped with All-Wheel Drive, an optimised chassis and an increased ground clearance of 63.5 mm compared to the standard Volvo V90, the All-New Volvo V90 Cross Country improves off-road capability; it can perform in all sorts of road conditions, from muddy tracks to long distance highway driving.
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Volvo's V90 Cross Country Is Here

IN Volvo, Volvo V90 Cross Country, V90 Cross Country, Cross Country, CC, V90, Volvo Cars, Volvo Cars Singapore, Wearnes Automotive, Wearnes, 2017

Perfect for the sort who wants something, ahem, not too much of a wagon and not too much of an SUV


The Pit

Sound Bites | Pioneer AVH-X8850BT & TS-D1730C

IN Pioneer Electronics, Singapore, AVH-X8850BT, TS-D1730C, Double-DIN, Speakers, Japan, ICE

Our company MPV finally gets some awesome in-car entertainment kit from the good folks at Pioneer.


The S3 sedan - which is also available in Sportback form - is a handsome car, with a sporty single-frame grill with matt grey inlays contrasting against the black paint. The lower air inlets have slightly more pronounced lines and a RS-styled honeycomb grill, giving the new S3 a meaner stance. While the black exterior is certainly safe, perhaps a more impactful colour for the test car would have been nice - Misano Red maybe?
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Audi S3 Quattro Sedan | A Step Up

IN Audi Singapore, Audi S3, Quattro, S3, 2017

Audi’s refreshed S3 has grown up in the looks department. Resembling its ‘older’ A4 sibling, it is also nearly as comfortable to pilot and sit in. Let’s go for a drive.


Weighing in only at 1,575 kg, the naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine produces 740 bhp and 690 Nm of torque; 0 to 100 km/h takes 2.9 seconds and top speed rated at 350 km/h. Transmission is provided by Lamborghini’s lightweight Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) 7-speed shifting system, providing robotized gear shifts in up to 50 milliseconds.
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Aventador S Now In Singapore, Priced At…

IN Lamborghini, Aventador, S, Lamborghini Aventador S, Aventador S, Singapore, Suntec Satellite Showroom, Lambo, Supercar, V12, 740 bhp, Eurosports Auto

Lamborghini's V12 flagship features enhanced overall chassis and aerodynamic performance on top of its 740 bhp output


The new car will be based on the New Generation i30, which was launched last year. The racing version is designed to take advantage of the best qualities of the road-going model, which went through its own rigorous testing plan, including mileage on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit.Work on the design began at Hyundai Motorsport in September last year; building and development of the cars will also be completed at the company’s headquarters in Alzenau, Germany. The creation of this new project continues the work started by the Customer Racing department on the New Generation i20 R5 rally car which showed the high-performance, dynamic side of Hyundai to a wider audience.In line with current TCR regulations, the car will be powered by a two-litre turbocharged engine (from within the Hyundai range), and fitted with a six-speed gearbox and 100-litre fuel tank. The car is scheduled to begin testing in early April, while the first deliveries to customers are planned for December.
Motorsports

Hyundai to race

IN Hyundai, Hyundai Motorsport, I30, 2017, Customer Racing, Hyundai Customer Racing, TCR International Series, TCR, Racing, Motorsport

Hyundai Motorsport has announced its first project for circuit racing, a TCR-specification design based on the new-generation i30


Based on the successful Jaguar Land Rover Academy in its global offices, the new training academy is the first such facility for the manufacturer in the Asia Pacific Importer region. At the same time, this reiterates Jaguar Land Rover’s continual investment in Asia Pacific.The academy will provide both technical and non-technical training to Jaguar Land Rover’s dealer partners across the Asia Pacific Importer network and regional office staff.
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Regional Training Academy Opens In Singapore

IN Jaguar, Land Rover, JLR, Regional Training Academy, Singapore, 2017

Jaguar Land Rover's new training academy is seen as a step for continual growth and investment for the region


The company is also dropping its 3.7-liter V6 engine, which officials say account for roughly 15 percent of sales, in favor of the turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost and 5.0-liter V8. Ford’s new 10-speed automatic transmission, which debuted last year on the F-150, will come as an option with both engines too. The 2018 Mustang went on display Tuesday at the 2017 Detroit auto show and was unveiled at other events in Los Angeles and New York.“The new Mustang is our best ever, based on more than 50 years as one of the iconic sports car in America and now, the world,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s president of the Americas, said in a statement.
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Mustang Gets Updates For 2018

IN Ford, Mustang, Ford Mustang, Pony Car, Ford Motor Company, 2018, 2018 Mustang

Ford drops an engine, lowers bonnet and introduces 10-speed automatic option


The nonprofit group's goal is to promote more choice in how smartphones get connected to in-vehicle technologies like dashboard displays and voice recognition, and in other programming, Ford and Toyota said in a joint statement. Toyota has resisted offering Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto in its vehicles, citing concern that doing so would diminish safety and security. Ford, on the other hand, offers them on all its 2017 model vehicles; but the automaker still wants an open-source software platform that all app developers can use as an alternative to those of Google and Apple.
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Ford And Toyota Forms Alliance

IN Ford Motor Company, Toyota Motor Corporation, SmartDeviceLink Consortium, Google Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Ford, Toyota, Google, Apple, SmartDeviceLink, Mazda Motor, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industrie

In a move to prevent both Google and Apple from conquering in-vehicle apps, Ford and Toyota have stepped in together to form a telematics alliance


In early 2016, a second shift was introduced into the McLaren Production Centre to cater for the increased volume thanks to the introduction of the Sports Series family, today comprising the 540C, 570S and 570GT. This took capacity at the Production Centre from 10 cars per day to 20 cars per day. 2016 also marked the announcement of the company’s third year of profitability in the first five years it has been producing cars — unprecedented in the automotive industry. McLaren is also on target to almost double its sales this year  compared to 2015, from 1,654 cars last year to over 3,000 cars in 2016, of which over 90 percent exported. This volume increase is thanks, in large part, to the ramp up in production and success of the Sports Series models.
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McLaren Builds Its 10,000th Car

IN McLaren, McLaren Automotive, McLaren Production Centre, Woking, McLaren Special Operations, 10, 000th, 570S, McLaren Heritage Collection

What started off first with a McLaren 12C, the grey 570S that rolled off the production line marks the brand's 10,000th unit


Strategically located at the gateway within Iskandar Puteri, Fastrackcity is approximately 10 minutes away from the Tuas SecondLink Checkpoint. The development is set to become the ultimate automotive lifestyle hub for enthusiasts of all ages in Malaysia, Singapore and beyond. The development will feature a 4.45km state-of-the-art Grade 1 Federation Internationale Automobile (FIA) and Grade A Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) international circuit. The terrain-hugging track takes advantage of the site’s natural 60-metre elevation differential, hence providing a racing experience like no other race tracks in Asia.
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Herman Tilke To Design Fastrackcity Iskandar

IN Fastrackcity, Fasttrack, Iskandar, Herman Tilke, FASTrack Iskandar Sdn Bhd, FIA, FIM

The circuit includes a specially designed Hill Climb Track, CIK Grade A International Kart Circuit and a comprehensive Advanced Handling Park for road safety training


So what’s the difference between the two six-cylinder units? Firstly, it gets a bigger displacement; the N55 engine is a 2,979 cc unit, while the B58 is now a 2,998 cc. Secondly, BMW also increased the size of the turbocharger. Ultimately, these two changes leads to more powaaahhh…
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4 Better | BMW 440i Gran Coupe

IN BMW, 4 Series, Gran Coupe, GC, 4 Series Gran Coupe, 440i, 440i Gran Coupe, 4 er, Beemer, Performance Motors Limited, BMW Asia

Now featuring the new B58 engine, has the Gran Coupe become more desirable?


The E200? To be honest, it does come across as a tad silly next to the more compact C-Class and B-Class all thanks to its size; but due to the fact that I somewhat ‘threw’ it into an oversteer, kept it under control and receive an ego-boosting praise from the instructor, it all worked out in my favour…
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Post Event: Mercedes-Benz Driving Event 2016

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, AMG, Mercedes-Benz Driving Event, 2016, MBDE, Daimler South East Asia, A-Class, B-Class, CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, C-Class, E-Class, GLA, GLC, SLC, EasyDrift

Mercedes-Benz shows off another side to their range of passenger cars at this year’s MBDE


The VRE revamp is the biggest overhaul the Volvo showroom has seen, costing approximately S$4-million and taking 6 months to complete. It comes at a strategic time, with a new era of Volvo piloted by the launch of the new face of Volvo, represented by the all-New Volvo XC90, S90 and soon to come V90; it is an opportune time to showcase what Scandinavian luxury is all about.
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Volvo Re-opens Scandinavian-inspired Showroom

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, Volvo Cars Singapore, Wearnes Automotive, Wearnes, VRE, 2016,

Volvo Cars Singapore showcases the all-new Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) concept at the re-opening of the Volvo showroom



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