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Okay, enough with the ’toenail’ jokes already…

While understandable why phonetically it may LOOK that way, especially to those who aren’t familiar with Italian pronunciations, it is pronounced tow-NA-ley. Tonale.

Now with more plug-in hybrid electric vehicle-ness (PHEV) on-board, Alfa Romeo calls it the Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4, with Q4 being representative of their all-wheel drive variant. For our purposes, ease of understanding and avoiding repetitious mouthfuls, we’re just gonna call it the Tonale PHEV instead.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV debuts screaming

IN Alfa Romeo, Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4, PHEV

Alfa Romeo’s Tonale PHEV answer to the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 promises to be as fun to drive as it is fuel efficient.

BMW though, always seem the laid-back fella. While Audi and Mercedes-Benz were going all out trying to fill every single segment they could, BMW probably told themselves, “Nahhh… Let us wait and see first, yah?”

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BMW X2 sDrive20i M Sport X | The Young Ones

IN BMW, X2, SDrive20i, BMW X2 sDrive20i, M Sport, SUV, Compact SUV, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Ltd, 2018

BMW's compact SUV is targeted at the young, but does it have what it takes?

But every once in a while, car manufacturers do churn out an SUV that stands out. Or excite, to say the least. When you come to think about it again, this is indeed a big challenge as people who buy SUVs generally just need a big, tall car to move around from point A to point B, and nothing else.

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Infiniti Q30 2.0T Sport | 2-in-1

IN Infiniti, Q30, Infiniti Q30, Compact Crossover, 2017, Wearnes Automotive

Not much attention had been given to the Q30, but surprisingly, it does have good things to offer

But lets be honest here. How many people actually do plan to buy a compact crossover like the trio and plan to keep it long term? Because realistically speaking, changes in circumstances like (a) once the number of family members increases, (b) promotion at work or, (c) you just want something bigger, there will be the need to also get another car with more space. And due to those examples, the GLA250, Q3 and X1 are just something you’d have for, well perhaps, four years maximum.

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Volvo V60 Cross Country | Balanced Act

IN Volvo, V60, Cross Country, Volvo V60 Cross Country, Volvo V60, Wearnes Automotive, New Car

Volvo gives you a rugged wagon in the form of their new V60 Cross Country — should be able to match your Camel boots and loafers

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Refresh button | Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI

IN Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, Audi, Q3, Q7, SUV, SIngapore

Audi has freshened up their Q3, and we’re happy to say that it continues to deliver a splendid all-rounded drive experience.

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Bag Of Surprise | BMW 435i Gran Coupe M-Sport

IN BMW, 4 Series, 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 er, 435i, Beemer, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited

BMW is filling every possible segment they could - this Gran Coupe is really worth a closer look

The design with its coupe-like lines and characteristic wrap-around tailgate has been lifted further by a striking new 3D effect Singleframe grille, revised bumpers and new look alloy wheels. The full body-colour paint finish which was previously standard for S line versions and above also now extends to the base models.

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New Q3 And RS Q3 - Dressed For Success

IN Audi, Q3, RS Q3, SUV, Compact SUV

Latest incarnation of Audi's compact SUV features an even sharper new look, more equipment and a more efficient EU6-compliant engine range

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…

That combination of the sleek body and that powertrain means that the century sprint is dealt with in just 2.9 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 338 km/h. However, should you decide to run this car as a pure electric vehicle, you wouldn’t be too disappointed either; the onboard electric motors can propel the car up to 151 km/h, which, in any case, is a lot faster than can be legally achieved on the road.

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Porsche’s 918 To Enter Production In Q3 2013!

IN Porsche, 918, Spyder, Prototype, Concept, Hybrid, Martini

Porsche’s new sports car is super high tech, so high in fact, the amount of technology matches the price!

AMG is going all out for the styling; the car has a very aggressive appearance to tell all the bystanders that this is no businessman’s bog-stock E-Class, but a performance car capable of scarsely believable performance figures. The front and rear bumpers, headlights and the side skirts have been modified. The headlights come in the form of a one-piece unit with LEDs and bi-xenon, as compared to the two-piece unit on the outgoing car. The side skirts are more pronounced and features trim that runs goes along the length of the car.

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New Mercedes E63 AMG Already?

IN Mercedes E63 AMG, E Class, AMG, V8

AMG’s family-friendly 5-seater gets a new face, new drivetrain and even more power!

The star of the event is of course the new SUV, which looks every bit an Audi. Sporting Audi's signature LED wedge-shaped headlights and a handsome mini-Q5 look, the soft-roader oozes quality inside and out.

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Audi Launches New Q3 With A Unique Lifestyle Experience

IN Audi, Q3, Singapore, Marina Bay, SUV

The new Audi Q3 compact SUV is here, and you'll get to experience not just the car at the launch, but the lifestyle that centers around the car too!

The Q3 gets two 2.0 TFSI petrol engines variants: 170 bhp or 211 bhp. While the 177 bhp Q3 comes with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission, the 211 bhp TFSI will have Quattro (all wheel) drive with a seven-speed S tronic gearbox.

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Audi's New Compact SUV

IN Audi, Q3, SUV

Slated to make its public appearance at Auto Shanghai 2011, the Audi Q3 looks promising.

Fully stock inside and out, just the way I like it. Mk V Golf still handsome to look at and classy in its own right. After all, it's the car that put VW back into the swing of things - pardon the pun.

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Project VW R32 V6

IN Volkswagen, Golf, R32, DSG, V6

It was down to a 350Z or an R32 in my quest to own a V6. Both are great cars, but as I placed my mind over my heart, the choice was clear.