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Every brand will claim to do everything, but the reality is that each brand has clear USPs - so while Mercedes prioritises comfort and luxury, and BMW focuses on driving dynamics, Audi has often aimed its efforts at being efficient and being technologically advanced. Well, the smooth operating RS5 embodies that ethos perfectly. From it's dashing design to the way it moves - this is a velvety jazz ensemble on wheels.
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Gimme a high five | Audi RS5 Sportback

Efficient, quick and usable. The new Audi RS5 is pretty much the dream car of most high-flying executives in Singapore. We just wished it was a tad bit more special.


Materials are not of Audi-level, as expected of course. But they do feel robust enough to last for many years to come. To some extent, it is less stressful and therefore more enjoyable to use practical interiors like these as a daily runabout, simply because you don’t have to concern yourself with having an immaculate interior.
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A Compelling Case | SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

Gone are the days where large capacity engines are needed for a car’s lively performance. The introduction of turbochargers has allowed even the base-model in any line-up to drive decently.


This was the fourth year in a row that MINI had organised this for its owners. The trip started with customers meeting at MINI Habitat in the wee hours of the morning at 4 am. This was necessary so that we could avoid heavy traffic at crucial points of the crossover to Malaysia.
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Just drive and enjoy | MINI Getaway 2019

We all need a break sometimes, and the magical call from MINI Singapore couldn’t have come at a better time.


After all, one need only look to social media to provide many videos of the numerous crashes that involved Mustangs, yes, even these newer models too!
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Horsing Around | Ford Mustang 2.3 Ecoboost

IN Ford, Mustang, Singapore

It may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but the Ford Mustang has quite the playful personality.


Now with some added features, you'll get an even more complete MPV with the new BOSE Edition. For you lazy folks who want all the info now-now, here are the additional stuff you get.
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Sounds Good! | Renault Grand Scenic Bose Edition

It's not a new car, but the BOSE Edition of the Grand Scenic does add some new features to make the French MPV that bit more compelling.


It works based on predictive data and is based on 'feed-forward', rather than feedback. This, Lamborghini claims will result in more precise controls, performance and overall drivability.
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Lamborghini Huracan EVO debuts in Singapore

We check out the first 'bull' to have the Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (LDVI) predictive logic.


SEAT, in that grand scheme of things, is the housebrand bread of the Volkswagen Group. Sure, you get to pick between white, wholemeal and even multigrain; but the crux of the matter is that it offers better value and savings for the consumer — without compromising on quality.
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Tol-tally Practical | SEAT Toledo 1.4 TSI Style

IN SEAT, Toledo, SEAT Toledo, Toledo Style, SEAT Singapore, SEAT Vertex, Vertex Euro Motors

The most affordable European sedan on the market doesn’t disappoint


The Ferrari Styling Centre, under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, and the engineering and aerodynamics team worked with the client, who himself comes from a family of long-time Ferrari collectors.
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One-off Wonder | Ferrari P80/C

Based on a 488 GT3, this track-only creation might hold elements of Ferraris to come.


From the time it was first introduced here some four years ago, the Volkswagen Golf Variant was always only available in R-Line form. Perhaps the sporty trim was specced to help alleviate the age-old perception that estate cars look like hearses? I would never know.
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Sports-wagen | Volkswagen Golf Variant R-Line

I've said it before - I love wagons! Now one of my favourites just got prettier.


The new Cooper sports refreshed LED head lamps and incorporates daytime driving lights and turn indicators. At the rear, creative Union Jack tail lamps hark back to the MINI’s English roots, and never fail to make people go “Waaaahhhh, so cool!”
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Good Enough | MINI Cooper 1.5 3Dr

This is good enough. If I had to sum up my review in fours words, those would be the ones I’d use.


In place of the Ioniq Hybrid’s 1.6-litre petrol engine and electric motor combination, you’ll find a single 88kW electric motor residing in the Ioniq Electric’s engine bay. This means 118 bhp and 295 Nm of instantaneous torque, and with a 28 kWh battery, this translates into a 280 km range that should be sufficient for a good three to four days of commuting.
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric | Electric Avenue, Part 2

IN Hyundai, Ioniq, Ioniq Electric, Hyundai Ioniq, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Electric, Electric Vehicle, EV

Electrification comes in a slightly more conventional Korean package


SP Group — the main electrical grid operator in Singapore — addressed the first issue in June last year with the announcement of its plans to build the largest public electric vehicle charging network by next year. A whopping 1,000 of such charging points are slated to roll out in locations with high traffic such as residential estates, shopping malls, industrial sites and business parks.
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Renault Zoe Electric | Electric Avenue, Part 1

IN Renault, Zoe, Renault Zoe, Electric, Electric Vehicle, EV

Renault’s little electric hatchback offers eco-friendliness with some style


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Pint-sized Punch | MINI John Cooper Works

The previous generation MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) we drove five years ago was a real hoot to steer. Is the face-lifted F56 one just as sharp?


Alpine A110 The new Alpine A110 stays true to the original DNA of the A110 Berlinette of old - lightweight and elegant, offering absolute agility. It's been designed to thrill at any speed, providing a stripped-back driving experience that puts you at one with the car.
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Singapore Motorshow 2019's New Stars

IN Singapore Motorshow, Singapore Motorshow 2019, Motorshow, Motorshow 2019, Suntec, Suntec City

The Singapore Motorshow is back for the fifth consecutive year showcasing some exciting new models!


Any privileged petrolhead will tell you that while track-focused machines like a Porsche GT3 or a Lotus Exige are simply out-of-this-world to pilot, their lack of practicality just makes them useless as everyday cars.
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Roads Not Included | Audi RS4 Avant

It loses the naturally-aspirated V8, but the new force-fed V6 still makes the latest RS4 a superb drive.


Office workers will be treated to a mix of cold brews and hot coffee by Strangers’ Reunion’s award-winning baristas, together with freshly-made turkey bacon and cheese sandwiches by Egg Stop.
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The Land Rover Breakfast Stop

IN Land Rover, Range Rover, Breakfast, Breakfast Stop, CBD, Singapore, 2018

Fancy a free breakfast before heading into office? If you're in the CBD, you're in for a treat!


This design boss has an impressive CV; notably, he played a role in designing the highly popular Range Rover Evoque during his stint with Jaguar Land Rover.
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1-to-1 with McLaren's Rob Melville

IN Rob Melville, Director if Design, McLaren, McLaren Automotive, Singapore, McLaren Automotive Asia Pte Ltd, McLaren Singapore, Formula 1 Singapore 2018, 2018

We spoke to McLaren's Director of Design to find out his inspirations and ideas behind some of the brand's sports cars


The Driver Says… This is a very big car, there’s no denying that fact. Measuring in at 5,271 mm long, 1,905 mm wide and with a wheelbase of 3,165 mm, it has presence everywhere it goes. Oh, and it weighs slightly more than two tonnes, mind you.
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Mercedes-Benz S450 L - The Classy Sleeper

IN Mercedes-Benz, S-Class, S450 L, Mercedes-Benz S450 L, Limousine, Mercedes, Merc, Daimler South East Asia, Cycle & Carriage Industries, 2018

Besides being another limo for the well heeled, its performance surprises on many fronts


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McLaren’s 600LT Arrives In Singapore

IN McLaren, McLaren Automotive, 600LT, McLaren 600LT, Longtail, Singapore, McLaren Automotive Asia Pte Ltd, McLaren Singapore, 2018

The fourth McLaren to carry the ‘Longtail’ name, you can have one for less than SGD$820k


The Best in Show-winning Mercedes-Benz S-Type Barker ‘Boat Tail’ is based on the 1927 Mercedes S-Type; it was one of the most powerful road-going automobiles in the world during that period, developed as the perfect road-going, race capable car.
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S-Type ‘Boat Tail’ Wins Best Of Show

IN Concours of Elegance, 2018, Best of Show, Mercedes-Benz, Mercede-Benz S-Type Barker Boat Tail, S-Type

A 1929 Mercedes-Benz S-Type Barker ‘Boat Tail’ won Best In Show at Concours of Elegance



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