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Update 16 April 2024: You just gotta love the Italians. After having been launched as the Alfa Romeo Milano, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name 'Milano' is banned by law. So folks, here we have the Alfa Romeo Junior. Compact controversy indeed!

Sean and I were having a chat about Alfa Romeo the other day. I mentioned that if it was not for the fact that sedans and hatchbacks don't sell as well today, Alfa Romeo would build a hot-hatch successor to the Giulietta if they had their own way.

Happenings

Compact Controversy - Launch Of The Alfa Romeo Junior

IN Alfa Romeo, Alfa Romeo Junior, Alfa Romeo Milano, Compact, Controversy, Giulietta, Hot hatchbacks, Is the, Junior, Milano, Mito, Successor

The <s>Alfa Romeo Milano</s> Alfa Romeo Junior is the Giulietta and Mito hot hatchbacks' successor.

1. Who, or what started you on karting?

I’ve always loved racing, when I went for F1 here a couple of times, I realized that it was one of my dreams, so I researched on what we could do to get there - that’s what got me into it and I’ve loved it ever since.

Motorsports

Karter Conversations - Part 2

IN Go-kart, Kart, Karting, X30, X30 Southeast Asia, KF1, KF1 Karting Circuit, Romain Leroux

In part two of this three-part series, we speak to Romain Leroux who competes in the Senior category of the X30 Southeast Asia Championship.

1. Who, or what started you on karting?

I went for holiday in Phuket and visited a go-kart track with my dad who took me around on a two-seater kart. It was quite slow compared to the ones here, but I really enjoyed it and loved the speed even though my dad is quite a bad driver. I cried when we had to go, and really wanted to get my own (go-kart).

When we got back to Singapore, he bought me a secondhand kart. From then on I just practiced a lot at the old track in Jurong — I did a lot of hours and really enjoyed it.

Motorsports

Karter Conversations - Part 1

IN Go-kart, Kart, Karting, X30, X30 Southeast Asia, KF1, KF1 Karting Circuit, Alex Brown

In part one of this three-part series, we speak to Alex Dimano Brown who competes in the Junior category of the X30 Southeast Asia Championship.

According to Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, STEM-related skills are important in ensuring that our future generation and workforce stay relevant. With competing interest in the area of humanities in recent years, it is thus necessary to encourage the study and pursuit of STEM subjects among the younger generation.“Central Singapore CDC recognises the importance of equipping our youth with the relevant skills to receive a well-rounded education and succeed on a global stage. We are excited to partner Caltex for the second year to help plant this important seed through the Fuel Your School-STEM @ Central Singapore programme and we hope to see more youths pursuing STEM-related fields of study,” she added.

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Teaching STEM To Future Engineers

IN Fuel Your School-STEM @ Central Singapore, Chevron, STEM, Central Singapore District

STEM workshops challenge students to build vehicles of the future

The new C-Class has grown in terms of size: with an 80 mm, 95 mm and 40 mm increase in wheelbase, length and width respectively over its predecessor (the W204), the new car (W205) now offers a more spacious interior. Even the boot capacity has increased to 480-litres (previously 475-litres).

Happenings

Orders For Mercedes-Benz C-Class Now Open

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, Merc, C-Class, C 180, C 200, C 250, Cycle & Carriage

We are very sure some of you have been waiting eagerly - well, here it is now!

Handling wise, the GLA 200 behaves more like a hatchback, despite the taller stance. In its entirety, it is surefooted and planted, with the firm steering — although a tad artificial compared to the X1’s - providing good feedback. Body-roll can still be felt, but it does nothing to shake your confidence as you commit to that tight right-hander.

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Rise And Shine | Mercedes-Benz GLA 200

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, GLA, GLA 200, GLA Class, MB

Right when interest for BWW’s X1 and Audi’s Q3 is beginning to decline, Mercedes comes in with a bang with their GLA; genius…

If you do feel ham-fisted, rest assure that the 220i can still misbehave. Being a rear-wheel drive, oversteers are possible; not that we are encouraging, but you know, #justsaying.

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2 Be, Or Not 2 Be | BMW 220i Coupe

IN BMW, 2 Series, 220i, Coupe, 220i Coupe, Beemer, Performance Motors, YOLO

Can’t decide what car to reward yourself with after working hard since graduating from university? BMW has the answer…

The JK Racing Asia Series consists of 18 races on six weekends in the 2011 season. On three occasions the JK Racing Asia Series will support Formula One Grand Prix, in Malaysia, Singapore and the newly built circuit in India. Two weekends will be held during the Asian Festival of Speed (AFOS) in Malaysia and Indonesia, with one weekend held in Guangdong during the Hong Kong Autosport Challenge (HKAC).

Motorsports

JK Racing Asia Series Driver Lineup And Mentor Announced

IN Formula BMW Pacific, JK Racing Asia, 2011

The JK Racing Asia Series is off to a flying start after the introduction of the 2011 Driver lineup ahead of the Season Opener this weekend in support of the 2011 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix.

Happenings

BMW World Singapore Opens!

IN BMW, BMW World, Singapore, M3 GTS

Asia’s largest showcase of BMW innovation, design and heritage will be open to the public from 9 to 14 November 2010 in Hall B of Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.