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Stepping back in time to 1975 saw the launch of the first Renault 5, a unique car renowned for its avant-garde design, versatility and fuel frugality.

It addressed the challenges of its times for millions of families, responding to the oil shock, changing lifestyles, and the need for a second car.

However, in later years, different versions were spawned, including some hotted-up performance and racing variants of the Renault 5.

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Renault 5 E-Tech Electric Previewed

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To be launched in September 2024, the Renault 5 E-Tech draws upon its heritage to meet modern-day challenges.

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McLaren Debuts new Artura Spider

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The McLaren Artura Spider churns out 690bhp and 720Nm of torque to the road, and it looks great doing so too.

Alpine has been fine-tuning the A290's low grip characteristics since the start of the year, in the most extreme weather conditions with temperatures that can drop below -30°C. Alpine's technical teams test the prototypes on tracks and open roads in these conditions to ensure excellence across the board.

All the technical parameters are subject to full-scale tests to guarantee the required performance levels are achieved.

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Alpine A290 Electric Hot Hatch Undergoes Cold Weather Testing at Arctic Circle

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Prototypes are being cold-weather finalised before going into production.

Readers familiar with this writer would know that I prefer wagons or estates to sedans. And so, writing with great glee, I'm thrilled to share with you that there will be a wagon version of the BMW 5 Series for this generation.

This is the sixth BMW 5 Series Touring, born out of the eighth-generation 5 Series. Code-named G61, as opposed to the G60 sedan version, the official launch in Germany, many other European countries and Japan will begin in May 2024. Other markets are set to follow in June 2024.

Compared to its predecessor, the new G61 is 97mm longer at 5,060mm, 32mm wider at 1,900mm and 17mm taller at 1,515mm. This 5'er Touring has the longest wheelbase in its class, increasing by 20 millimetres to 2,995 millimetres.

For the first time, the 5'er Touring will be available as a battery electric vehicle (EV or BEV), and headlining the EV segment is the i5 M60 xDrive Touring.

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New BMW 5 Series Touring Announced

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Details of 5 Series Touring announced ahead of 2024 launch.

We car enthusiasts are an interesting breed. What the normal man considers a crap car, we take to it like ducks to water. 40-year-old rusting Toyota Corolla that was prominently featured in a Japanese drifting anime? Yes please.

But why is that so? Why deal with the oil leaks and the blown gaskets, when you could just get a car that works every time you turn the key?

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Road Tripping - Top-Down Joy In A Toyota MR2

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There's an inexplicable charm in what the world often labels as "shit cars".

In a move that shook the very foundations of Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton is set to don the iconic scarlet of Ferrari when the 2025 season rolls around.

This switch marks the end of an era with Mercedes, a team that has been his racing home since 2013.

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Lewis Hamilton Is Leaving Mercedes To Join Ferrari In 2025

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Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari in 2025, replacing Carlos Sainz. What a shocking start to the season.

Following early computer simulations and extensive validations on test benches, the updated Taycan is now undergoing the final stages of real testing on handling circuits and public roads.

“Faster, higher, further – we have improved the new Taycan in practically every discipline compared to its predecessor”, said Model Line Vice President Kevin Giek. “And because the changes are so extensive, the gruelling testing programme is almost comparable to that for a new model.”

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New Porsche Taycan Put Through Final Tests

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Final intensive testing for the new Taycan before its spring 2024 market release.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 just wouldn't be the same without DAMD's unique touch, and this year, they've taken a delightful detour from their usual mini-Defender and G-Class transformations.

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DAMD’s Jimnys Are A Retro Callback to Rally in the 80s

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Debuting at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, can you guess which cars inspired this pair of Jimnys?

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.

Born in 1983 as the “Tokyo Exciting Car Show,” the now famous Tokyo Auto Salon motorshow has blossomed into the crème de la crème of tuning culture, a must-attend rendezvous for anyone with gasoline in their veins.

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On The Ground: Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

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Whether you’re into JDM, commercial vehicles, or the latest advancements in high-performance automotive tuning, Tokyo Auto Salon has everything to satisfy your automotive cravings.

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.

The Porsche Cayenne has historical significance for the German marque. Back in 2002, this was the vehicle that breathed new life into the company and ushered in a new world of SUVs.

Fast forward to today, and this is the third generation’s refresh. The Cayenne was a pioneer, a lone wolf in its early days.

Now, it finds itself in a crowd, rubbing shoulders with SUVs of all shapes and sizes. Still, that doesn’t seem to faze its attitude on being an industry trendsetter.

Improve the things that count

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2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Review - Keeps Getting Better

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No surprises here, as Stuggart has continued to make the Porsche Cayenne even better.

The Singapore Motor Show 2024 opened for public viewing on 11 January 2024. Some new cars and concept vehicles were launched and/or shown, and here are the notable ones.

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Another e-tron-badged EV joins the Singapore market line-up as the Q4 Sportback e-tron was unveiled. Expect a couple of different trim levels featuring up to 286hp courtesy of one or two electric motors, 0-100km/h in up to 5.4 seconds, and a claimed WLTP range of up to 544km.

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Notable launches at Singapore Motor Show 2024

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ICE, hybrids, EVs and concept vehicles for all to view at the Singapore Motor Show 2024.

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.