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The event was viewed live around the world on YouTube as well as by approximately 10,000 fans gathered in the Dubai Downtown area, overlooking the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. “Today we planted the Ford flag in the Middle East & Africa, an exciting, vibrant region that represents the final frontier for growth in the auto industry,” Bill Ford said. “We also sent a message to the world that Mustang is going global after 50 years as America’s greatest motoring icon.”

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Mustang Unveiled At The Burj Khalifa

IN Ford, Mustang, Ford Mustang, Burj Khalifa, Dubai

With industry sales in Middle East and Africa expected to grow by 40 percent to 5.5 million by 2020, Bill Ford inaugurate Ford's latest business unit

The new NX is available in two model variants, the 2.5-litre NX Hybrid and the 2.0-litre NX Turbo; the latter is Lexus’ first-ever turbocharged offering, and will only be introduced in the first quarter of 2015.

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Bold Lexus NX SUV Launched Locally; Turbo Model To Arrive In 2015

IN Lexus, Borneo Motors, Hybrid, NX, NX Hybrid, Borneo Motors

Widening Lexus’ offerings in the Luxury SUV segment, the Lexus NX makes its Singapore debut, unveiled to guests and media partners at the KF1 Karting Circuit

It features a 5.2-litre V10 engine with 610 hp, reaches a top speed of over 325 km/h, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The power generated by the ten-cylinder is delivered to the road via the new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission “Lamborghini Doppia Frizione” (LDF) and an all-wheel drive that also features a new hydraulic multi-plate clutch. Three different driving modes, spanning from road to race track, can be selected using a drive select switch in the steering wheel. The system is called ANIMA —Â AdaptiveÂ NetworkÂ Intelligent Management - and impacts the engine, transmission, all-wheel drive and the ESC handling system as well as other dynamic systems.

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Huracan LP610-4 Finally Launched In Singapore

IN Lamborghni, Lambo, Huracan, Huracan LP610-4, Gallardo, Lamborghini Singapore, EuroSports Auto,

Gallardo replacement made its official Singapore debut; highlights include new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, Lamborghini Doppia Frizione (LDF)

The HuracÃ¡n Super Trofeo adopts the direct-injected V10 engine from the road car, delivering 620 horsepower in race trim, and a rear-drive set-up meant to accelerate the series racers’ transition into GT racing. The vehicle weighs an ultra-light 1,270 kg, attributed to the hybrid carbon fiber/aluminum chassis and strict motorsports weight reduction.

Motorsports

Global Debut: Huracan LP 620-2 Super Trofeo

IN Lamborghini, Huracan, LP620-2, Lambo, Huracan Super Trofeo, 2015 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo

Automobili Lamborghini unveiled its next-generation motorsports machine: the new HuracÃ¡n LP 620-2 Super Trofeo.

To achieve the FT-1’s advanced-looking, intricately detailed interior, Toyota’s CALTY design team in California compared leather thicknesses, grain sizes and textures to find the perfect combination. Raised metal mesh provides ventilation for the seats, while also lending a more textural, bold effect that compliments the cabin’s metal accents. An embossed pattern on the instrument panel leather creates a 3-D, technical look.

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Toyota FT-1: A Car Fit For Superheroes

IN Toyota, FT-1, Future Toyota, Sports Car, Concept, Toyota FT-1

New version of Toyota FT-1 sports car concept unveiled, featuring new graphite paintwork; interior inspired by modern superhero movie posters

“Today we celebrate the premiere of a truly remarkable sports car, the Porsche Macan. Designed with easy and yet powerful agility in mind, the Macan’s impressively lithe and striking silhouette and vibrant lines live up to Porsche’s racing heritage

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Macan Arrives In Singapore, 23 Owners Take Delivery

IN Porsche, Macan, Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan Turbo, Macan S Diesel, Eurokars Group, Porsche Centre Singapore, Stuttgart Auto Pte Ltd

The Macan, which Porsche proudly describes as 'the first sports car in the compact SUV segment' was officially launched yesterday at a grand affair

At 4,767 mm long, the saloon is two millimetres shorter than the previous model, while the wheelbase is 79 mm longer at 2,791 mm and therefore the body overhangs significantly shorter. At the same time, the Passat is 14 mm lower at 1,456 mm, and 12 mm wider at 1,832 mm.

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Meet The New Passat

IN Volkswagen, VW, Passat, New Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen unveiled the all-new Passat, slated for public launch in October this year

Custom packaging and a custom case make each edition a collectible. The eight-piece Oakley Scuderia Ferrari collection is now available for purchase at Oakley Authorised Dealer Stores island-wide. The price of the collection starts from S$319.00.

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Oakley Collaborates With Scuderia Ferrari

IN Oakley, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari, The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, Scuderia Ferrari collection, Ferrari Store, Tin Can, Chainlink Asian fit, TwoFace Asian fit, Scuderia Ferrari Carbon Blade design

Oakley and Ferrari unveiled their collaborative eight-piece eyewear line in Singapore, featuring the highly anticipated Scuderia Ferrari Carbon Blade

First debuted in April 2013 at Auto Shanghai, the leading auto show in Asia, the new Panamera is more efficient, sporty, comfortable, and elegant. Part of the Porsche Principle is increasing power and performance while maintaining efficiency and sustainability – a concept that seems to go against logic but is brought to life in the new Panamera range. This idea led to the development of an entirely new engine based on the notion of downsizing – a V6 engine with a three-litre displacement and bi-turbo charging.

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Thrilling Contradictions - The All New Panamera

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The sports car that unites contradictions without compromises, the new Panamera makes its debut in Singapore.

The new Lexus ES model range will be re-introduced to the Singapore market after a seven-year hiatus. The ES, which previously made its reputation among Lexus Singapore owners as a popular mid-sized luxury sedan, will once again deliver exemplary comfort, contemporary luxury as well as dynamic composure and refinement in this new iteration of the model range. The return of the new ES will allow a new generation of drivers the opportunity to experience the sophistication and refinement of one of Lexus’ best-selling models of all time.

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Lexus To Launch New ES In Singapore

IN Lexus, ES, ES 250, Hybrid, Borneo Motors Singapore

Borneo Motors (Singapore) Pte Ltd has announced that the new, highly popular ES model range will be launched in Singapore in the last quarter (Q4) of 2013.

Working hard at appealing to the car’s intended target segment in a bid to cajole them to eschew their dowdy appearance of batik shirts, black man bags and thick gold chains, Mercedes-Benz has place great effort in making the new E-Class more stylish.

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Like A Boss | Mercedes-Benz E200 Sedan

IN Mercedes-Benz, E-Class, E200, Sedan, Saloon

The perennial favourite of ‘towkays’ gets a makeover.

Both cars are powered by SsangYong’s new e-XDi200 2.0-litre diesel engine that offers up 155 bhp and 360 Nm, and is mated to (what else?) a 5-speed automatic also sourced from Mercedes.

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New SsangYong Stavic And Rexton Debut In Singapore

IN SsanYong, Rexton, Stavic, Launch, MPV, SUV

The replacements for SsangYong’s flagship MPV and SUV were unveiled at the recent CATS CARnival.

The Ghibli is smaller, shorter, lighter, more dynamic, less expensive and more economical than the flagship Quattroporte and provides a cornerstone in Maserati’s plans to build 50,000 cars a year by 2015.

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Maserati’s All-New Ghibli Unveiled

IN Maserati, Ghibli, Quattroporte

The all-new Ghibli marks a turning point in Maserati’s history.

The all-new Lexus IS will be available in three key models — IS 250, IS Hybrid and IS F SPORT. The IS 250 is powered by a smooth 2.5-litre V6 engine providing 208 bhp, while the IS Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder engine, boasting of 223 bhp. An all-new F SPORT package will also be available for both models.

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All New 2013 Lexus IS Range Unveiled

IN Lexus, IS, IS250, Hybrid, Petrol, F Sport, Launch

The third generation all-new IS model range was recently unveiled at the new Lexus Boutique.

Guest-of-Honour Mr Jose Raymond, Executive Director of Singapore Environment Council, who officiated the send-off, said:

Motorsports

Flying Our Flag At The Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2013

IN Singapore, ITE, NTU, Ngee Ann polytechnic, Shell, Eco Marathon, Green, Sustainable, Energy

The future looks green as students from tertiary institutions compete for Eco-glory.

Unveiled to clients and family during Vanishing Point 2013, the International Pagani gathering, the Revolucion would be the ultimate Zonda. Just like the Cinque and the R, the Revolucion has a Carbo-tanium central monocoque which weighs it in at 1070 kg. This lightweight shell is pushed around courtesy of an 800 bhp 6.0-liter V12, resulting in an impressive 748 bhp per tonne.

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The Last Of Its Kind

IN Pagani, Zonda, Revolucion, R, V12, Track

Pagani builds the ultimate Zonda to celebrate the end of its production run.

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A 'Selfish' Celebration

IN Lamborghini, Bull, 50, Anniversary, Birthday, Gift, Egoista, Selfish, V10, De Silva, Concept

The Raging Bull turns 50 this year. We weren’t expecting it when the Veneno was unveiled at Geneva, and we certainly weren’t expecting this, the Egoista.