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Available at launch (and shown in these pictures) is the Morgan Plus Six, a 3.0-litre six-cylinder two-seater roadster with a starting price of S$415,888 without Certificate of Entitlement; NB Auto has confirmed that the Plus Six has cleared the Land Transport Authority’s homologation process.
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British sports car maker Morgan arrives in Singapore

IN Morgan, Singapore, Sports cars, New cars, Launch

355hp, S$415k (w/o COE) Morgan Plus Six heralds the 112-year old company’s first-ever official presence here; S$325k Plus Four to follow in Q2 2021.


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MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition Cooper S

Only 5 MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition Cooper S models will be made available in Singapore.


Similarly, when it comes to tyres, I was pleasantly surprised to come across a brand that was completely new to me. Davanti, is a relatively new UK-based tyre company which designs and develops its products in Great Britain.
The Pit

Silent Screamer | Davanti DX640 Tyre Review

Psst! Want to know the best-kept secret in Ultra High-Performance tyres? Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the Davanti DX640.


There is so much science, technology, design, engineering and behind-the-scenes processes/efforts that goes into manufacturing an automobile that we so often take for granted. Naturally, we are ecstatic to learn that Audi is the first manufacturer to offer online interactive factory tours (at the Ingolstadt site) with effect from Wednesday, 12th February 2020. From the comfort of your own homes or even on the go, you can learn how an Audi is made from production commencement to the last manual operation at the final assembly stage. Questions? Fret not! An experienced tour guide is present to accompany the virtual tour, share exclusive knowledge and answer any questions you may have on the live stream.
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Ever wondered how an Audi is made?

IN Audi, Audistream, Manufacturing

AudiStream takes you on a virtual journey into the production of the brand from Ingolstadt.


Some of the future data we can expect to receive from the Pirelli Cyber Tyre, include kilometres clocked, dynamic load, and for the first time, situations of potential danger on road surfaces, from the presence of water to poor grip. This information in tandem with the car’s onboard technology will enable the car to adapt its control and driving assistance systems, greatly improving the level of safety, comfort and performance. In addition, it will provide the same information to other cars and the infrastructure.
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Pirelli's Tyre Of The Future

IN Pirelli, Tyres, Technology, 5G network, Ericsson, Audi, Italdesign, KTH, TIM

Pirelli has developed the world's first tyre that interacts with the 5G cellular network.


1. The last time Toyota made such a car was 20 years ago. The Celica GT-FOUR brought the company 30 rally victories, four drivers' championship titles and one manufacturers' championship. It remains one of the most iconic rally-bred cars the world has ever seen. In a reference to its illustrious predecessor and its all-wheel-drive technology, the Toyota GR Yaris will have a GR-FOUR logo on its tailgate.
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Five Fast Facts | Toyota GR Yaris

The world has been waiting for a car like this. Thank you, Toyota, for giving us a potential gem.


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


It did however, spawn a shooting brake version which was rather interesting. But the mainstay was always the coupe-sedan - or sedan-coupe - whichever you prefer.
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Coupe de Grace | Mercedes-Benz CLS450

The masterstroke made by Mercedes in the form of a four-door coupe is back. The new CLS brings back the good vibes of the very first one.


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!


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


At first glance, the Arteon appears to be a replacement for the Passat CC, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that. However, unlike the Passat which was positioned as a compact executive model (fun fact — ‘CC’ was an acronym for Comfort Coupe!), the Arteon is positioned as a luxury grand tourer and is Volkswagen’s current flagship model.
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Volkswagen Arteon R-Line | Pop Art

IN Volkswagen, Arteon, R-Line, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Arteon R-Line, TSI, 2.0 TSI, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, Singapore, 2018

Volkswagen’s funky new gran turismo was built for cruising


For 2018, the turbocharged NX — the other being the hybrid variant — gets a new identity. Previously called the NX 200t, it is now officially known as the NX 300.
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Lexus NX 300 F-Sport | New Day Beckons

IN Lexus, NX, NX 300, Lexus NX 300, SUV, Facelift, Update, Turbocharged, F-Sport, Lexus NX 300 F-Sport, 2018, Borneo Motors

The NX has gotten some updates to keep up with times, but will it remain relevant to buyers who are already spoilt by choices?


Thousands came to the event at Show DC Oasis Arena and more than 300 Porsche cars arrived throughout the course of the day. At the same time, droves of spectators turned up to watch 911 GT3 Cup cars tackle the challenging corners of the street circuit perched at Bangsaen beach for Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA).
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Porsche’s Big Celebration in Bangkok

IN Porsche, Sportscar Together Day, SCTD, Show DC Oasis Arena, Porsche Singapore, Porsche Malaysia, Porsche Thailand, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, AAS Auto Service, 2018

42 Porsches from Singapore and Malaysia also made the drive to celebrate Porsche’s 70 years of sports cars in the Thai capital


“The new S60 is one of the most exciting Volvo cars we’ve ever made,” said HÃ¥kan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars. “It is a true driver’s car that gives us a strong position in the US and China saloon markets, creating more growth opportunities for Volvo Cars.”
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Volvo’s First Made In The USA Saloon Debuts

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, S60, Volvo S60, Made In USA, T6 Twin Engine AWD plug-in hybrid, T8 Twin Engine AWD plug-in hybrid, T5, T6, Scalable Product Architecture

Volvo Cars reveals the new S60 mid-size premium sports saloon at the company’s first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina


With the M DCT ‘box, the M2 Competition completes a standard standstill to 100 km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds (4.4 seconds with a 6-speed manual) - not that far off the Porsche 911 Carrera S (PDK) which needs 3.9 seconds, just for comparison’s sake. Top speed has been electronically limited to 250 km/h; but surprise, surprise, the car can be combined with the M Driver’s Package to raise the top speed to 280 km/h.
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Welcome the new BMW M2 Competition!

IN BMW, M2, M2 Competition, BMW M2 Competition, Competition, M, BMW M GmbH, Hockenheim Silver, 2018

BMW’s M division claims a 'fresh benchmark' in the compact high-performance car segment with this one


Here are the models that caught our attention:
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Rocket SUVs

IN Rocket, SUVs, Rocket SUVs, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz AMG, Audi, Porsche, Velar R-Dynamic, GLC43 Coupe, SQ5, Macan Turbo Performance Package, 2017, 2018

We’ve been seeing powerful SUVs appear on our market — here are some that caught our attention and made us pray for instant fortune...


Citroen C3 Aircross This French compact SUV looks adorable in a quirky kinda way. Overheard at the Motorshow however, were comments by show goers who were quick to mention how it seemed to have almost similar lines to MINI’s Countryman. While this will remain a subjective matter, we reckon the younger set who wants a unique turbocharged 1.2-litre SUV will surely fall in love with it immediately. Available now with price starting from SGD$98,999 with COE.
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Singapore Motorshow 2018’s New Stars

IN Singapore Motorshow, 2018, Singapore Motorshow 2018, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

Missed last weekend’s Motorshow? Fret not, we highlight some models that made its debut here


The Urus, a name derived from wild ancestors of domestic bulls, accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.8 seconds and will hit a top speed of 305 km/h. It is the fastest SUV available.
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Lamborghini Urus Launched In SIngapore

Launched in Europe last week, the Lamborghini Urus has made its way here in Singapore within a week, and all allocations for Singapore have been snapped up


In its place, however, is this petrol-powered version.
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Peugeot 3008 1.6 Allure | Roar Little Lion, Roar

IN Peugeot, 3008, Allure, 1.6 petrol turbo, 3008 1.6 turbo, French crossover, Crossover, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 3008 1.6 Turbo, AutoFrance, Vantage Automotive, 2017

The attractive 3008 no longer has a diesel option, and its replacement is this new petrol 1.6-litre turbo variant


Powered mainly by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine, that on its own, pushes out a decent 181 bhp and 290 Nm of torque. But coupled with the huge battery that sits under the rear boot, the combined power output is a rather heady 252 bhp and a cumulative torque figure of 420 Nm. This enables the hybrid 3-Series to hit 100 km/h from standstill in 6.1 seconds and propels it to a 225 km/h top speed.
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BMW 330e iPerformance | Electrifying

We test the first model in BMW’s performance range - the 330e packs some hybrid punch while retaining its 3-Series drive characteristics



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