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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

IN 5 E-Tech electric, Draws upon its heritage, Modern-day challenges, Previewed, Renault, Renault 5, Renault 5 E-Tech electric, September 2024, To be launched, To meet

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


Red Bull, in collaboration with the Dutch Drone Gods, has embarked on an ambitious project, spending over a year to develop the remarkable Red Bull Drone 1.
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World's Fastest Camera Drone Takes On Max Verstappen

IN World, Fastest, Camera, Drone, Max Verstappen, Formula 1, Formula One, Silverstone

The drone can accelerate twice as fast as a Formula 1 car and has a top speed of over 350km/h.


Rolls-Royce Motor Cars recently unveiled the Arcadia Droptail at an exclusive event at Flower Field Hall in Gardens By the Bay, marking the first presentation of a coachbuilt Rolls-Royce in Asia.
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Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail Debuts in Singapore

IN Rolls-Royce, Arcadia, Droptail, Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail, Singapore, Limited Edition

This very special Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail is one of four variants of the Droptail series, and represents the coachbuilt expression of tranquility.


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

IN Alpine, A290, 5-seater, Electric, Hatchback

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


This isn't your run-of-the-mill Bentley, if there ever could be such a thing.
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Bentley Mulliner Shows Off Bespoke Bentayga EWB

IN Bentley, Mulliner, Bespoke, Bentayga, EWB

This particular bespoke Bentley Bentayga EWB comes with a duo-tone Onyx over Kingfisher Blue exterior, and a stirking Mandarin and Imperial Blue cabin.


The Bentley Mulliner division recently unveiled a creation that's a nod to heroism wrapped in opulence. Meet the Bentayga Private White V.C., a vehicle that whispers tales of bravery.
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Bentley Reveals Bespoke Private White V.C. Bentayga

IN Bentley, Bespoke, Private White, V.C., Bentayga, World War One, Victoria Cross

The bespoke Bentayga is inspired by Private White, who was awarded the Victoria Cross in World War One for his gallantry.


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

IN 2024 launch, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, Announced, BMW, BMW 5 Series, BMW 5 Series Touring, Details, Touring

Details of 5 Series Touring announced ahead of 2024 launch.


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

IN Available, Cooper C, Cooper S, Fifth-generation, Internal combustion, Launched, MINI, Mini Cooper, Petrol engines, Two levels of performance

Fifth-generation MINI Cooper will be available with two levels of internal combustion performance.


In Bologna's Galleria Cavour, an unexpected fusion of horsepower and fine art recently took place. Lamborghini and Ducati have decided to blend the worlds of motoring and artistry in an artistic spectacle.
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Lamborghini and Ducati Collaborate to celebrate the art of Paolo Troilo

IN Lamborghini, Ducati, Paolo Troilo, Art

Artist Paolo Troilo transforms vehicles into realistic artworks.


In the last article, we took a look at how Porsche put its pre-series Taycan through gruelling and rigorous tests in different climatic conditions. Thing is, they weren't done yet. During an initial range test from Los Angeles to San Diego and back, pre-series models demonstrated their further improved efficiency. The all-electric sports cars covered up to 587 kilometres on one battery charge on public roads.
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Real-World Range of New Porsche Taycan Is Impressive

IN Impressive, Los Angeles, New, Porsche, Porsche taycan, Pre-series, Range, Range-testing, Real-world, San Diego, Taycan, Taycan’s, Was done

Range-testing was done with four pre-series Taycan models between Los Angeles and San Diego.


Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presented four magnificent ‘Year of the Dragon’ Bespoke commissions to mark the Lunar New Year, which begins on 10 February 2024. Designed and hand-crafted at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, these Bespoke creations - three Phantom Extended models and one Cullinan - are a celebration of Chinese culture through Bespoke artistry.
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Rolls-Royce Year of the Dragon Bespoke Commissions

IN Bespoke, Chinese culture, Commissions, Rolls out, Rolls-royce, Their artisanry, To celebrate, Worldwide, Year of the Dragon

Rolls-Royce rolls out their artisanry to celebrate Chinese culture worldwide.


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

IN Lewis Hamilton, Leaving, Mercedes, Join, Ferrari, 2025, Formula 1, Formula One, Formula, One, 1, 2024, Lewis, Hamilton

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

IN Before, Final intensive testing, Final tests, Market release, New, New Taycan, Porsche, Porsche taycan, Put through, Spring 2024

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

IN DAMD, Jimny, Suzuki, Suzuki Jimny, Bodykit, Retro, Rally, Tokyo Auto Salon, 2024

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


Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 was a spectacle to behold, especially with Liberty Walk's unveiling of an '80s supercar icon, transforming it into a modern-day katana. Wataru Kato once again captured the essence of the show with his latest creation.
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The Perfect Combo? Liberty Walk and Tokyo Auto Salon

IN Liberty Walk, Tokyo Auto Salon, Lamborghini, Countach, Ferrari, F40, Autozam, LBWK

Liberty Walk this year unleashed a retro supercar sensation, or heresy depending on which side of the fence you’re on.


Suzuki has recently revealed its latest creation, the all-new Swift, and it’s a sight to behold. It sports a chic piano-black grille, complemented by striking L-shaped lamps that flow into its rounded shoulder lines. These lines are further accentuated by flared fenders, giving the Swift an interesting stance. One can't help but be charmed by its floating roof design, a clever play of visuals that adds to its appeal. The rear has three-dimensional combination lamps, giving way to a wider bumper.
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Suzuki introduces new Swift

IN Suzuki, Swift, Suzuki Swift, Burnpavement, Tokyo Auto Salon

The Suzuki Swift has always gone back and forth between aggressive and cute styling.


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

IN Mazda Spirit Racing, Mazda, Spirit Racing, Burnpavement, Tokyo Auto Salon, 2024

The new in-house racing brand is the spiritual successor to Mazdaspeed, poised to develop more track-focused cars.


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

IN On The Ground, Tokyo Auto Salon, 2024, Burnpavement, TAS

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.


Toyota has taken its already scorching GR Yaris and turned up the heat. This little dynamo, which has already found its way into the hearts of hot hatch aficionados, is back from the workshop with some serious tweaks.
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Evolved GR Yaris Makes World Premiere

IN Toyota, GR Yaris, Toyota GR Yaris, Tokyo Auto Salon, Burnpavement

The rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch gets an extra dose of power and more race goodies.


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

IN 26 seconds, Faster, Lap time, Nordschleife, Nurburgring, Porsche, Pre-series, Quicker, Ripped through, Smashes, Taycan Turbo S

Pre-series Taycan Turbo S ripped through the Nordschleife 26 seconds quicker than the current version.



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