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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

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

AlphaTauri has just unveiled its driver lineup for the 2024 season, and it's been nothing short of a bumpy journey so far.

The underdog, sitting at the bottom of the constructor standings with just five points, and not one, not two, but four different drivers taking the hot seat. It's like watching a four-act play, each with its own protagonist. But in the world of high-speed racing, you need consistency, and that's what AlphaTauri is gunning for.

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Formula 1: Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda to race for Alpha Tauri in 2024

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Alpha Tauri have confirmed their driver line-up for the 2024 Formula 1 season, retaining Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda.

This was no ordinary win; it was a performance that not only dazzled but also secured the Constructors' Championship for Red Bull for the second consecutive year.

Max Verstappen started from pole position and, from the very first moment, it was evident that he meant business. He catapulted off the line and never looked back.

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Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023 - Verstappen wins at Suzuka

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Max Verstappen has staged a triumphant return to the top, claiming a resounding victory at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix as Red Bull claim constructors' championship.

This is the one everyone says is the ‘best real-world 911’, right?

But hey, let's not get too hung up on titles because when it comes to 911s, the gaps between them are tiny. They are narrow, but they do matter.

So, what's the deal with the 911 GTS? It's like that friend who shows up at the party with just the right amount of pizzazz. Back in the day, it emerged to fill the void between the Carrera S and the Turbo.

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Road Tripping: B-Road Fun In The Porsche 911 GTS

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What happens when you have a lean, green, speedy machine on some picturesque UK backroads? You have fun of course.

I say revisited, but in actuality, it was my first time behind the wheel of a Jimny. Having heard a lot about this mini off-roader and having watched a few YouTube videos, I thought I knew why Jimny-owners liked it so much.

Nope.

Not until that pleasantly-surprising day.

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Plucky Revisited with the Suzuki Jimny 1.5

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Flexin' baby!

Where the electric dream short-circuits

I’m no scientist myself , but it’s highly unlikely that all our mobility needs can be met by electricity alone. Car makers might be diving into electrified vehicles in a big way (spurred on by legislation of course), but it’s far from a catch-all solution.

Flaws include its low energy density (by weight/volume), making the technology unsuitable for most heavy duty transport applications. Lorries, planes and ships would require such large battery packs that they’d be essentially useless at hauling cargo.

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Could synthetic fuels be the carbon-neutral power source we need?

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“Electric power good, internal combustion bad” seems to be the popular thinking now, but electricity alone is very far from ideal. Can carbon-neutral synthetic fuels be the realistic solution the worl

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Mutt Motorcycles Singapore ...

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... where Birmingham meets Bukit Timah, and bums, boils and bicycles get bantered about.

Which is why TKA has opened a new track for traditional petrol-powered karts - both speed-restricted fun karts as well as full-on pro race 2-stroke karts - over at Jurong, across the road from the SAFTI Military Institute. It’s the same site that was previously occupied by KF1 Arena, and before that, Kartright Speedway.

The track itself isn’t very long, nor is it very complicated - just 700m and 11 corners in total (compared to KF1 Kranji’s 960m and 17 turns). What it is though, is wide - with 10m being the minimum at any point.

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The Karting Arena | New kart track opens in Jurong

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The Karting Arena Jurong is said to be designed “by racers, for racers”

A good starting point is the driving position. This is of course highly subjective as the driver’s size and body type makes a big difference. For this writer’s 1.8-metre frame at least, the front seats are perfectly supportive. More crucially perhaps is how the car’s most crucial touchpoints – the steering wheel, gear lever, as well as the pedals – fall readily to hand and feet. Like putting on a tailored jacket, the driver immediately feels comfortable, familiar, and ready to go. This imparts a sense of confidence to explore the limits of the car.

The positioning of the steering wheel and gear lever is underscored by also being nicely weighted for feedback that feels sweet and positive.

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Sweet spot for entry performance | Suzuki Swift Sport Hybrid

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The entry point for performance driving begins with this supermini. Does its mild hybrid drive hinder or enhance the experience?

It’s a brilliant masterstroke by the Japanese outfit because they’ve immediately made what would normally cost three to four times more, more easily accessible by the mass market.

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Quick spin | Suzuki Jimny 1.5

We spend a day with Suzuki’s popular Jimny and see what the fuss is all about.

Did you say hybrid + turbo power?
Yup. No more 1.6 NA engine, the new car is a 1.4 BOOSTERJET turbo-charged engine with a 48V lithium-ion
battery, Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) and 48V-12V (DC/DC) converter that helps to reduce fuel
costs and lower CO2 emissions.

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Champion Motors Launch Suzuki Swift Sport at KF1 Circuit

The new Suzuki Swift Sport is now officially here via the authorised distributor, Champion Motors. We bring you the important need-to-know stuff.

Back then, it arrived with a 1.0-lire turbocharged engine (amusingly named “Boosterjet”) that gave it an enthusiastic character and made it heaps of fun to drive, but with the revisions to Singapore’s Vehicle Emissions Scheme tax/rebate structure this year, that’s been swapped out for a hybrid model which falls into the maximum rebate tier for its green credentials.

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Toys and Joys | Suzuki Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid

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The perenially popular Suzuki Swift gains a tiny bit of hybrid power, but it is the lively handling and generous safety equipment that will put the biggest smile on your face.

At the start of the trailer, we see the protagonist of the series is essentially living the retired life as a

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Fast And Furious 9 Posters Revealed

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Universal Pictures has released new character posters as well as the trailer for Fast & Furious 9!

So the Ranger is the next best thing. It is indeed a cool looking truck. In stock form, it already has the makings of a mean machine. Although bigger wheels and a wide fender kit will take that up a notch pretty nicely, much like the Raptor variant.

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High and Mighty | Ford Ranger 3.2 XLT

Possibly one of the most rugged cars you can register under your name (yup, you won't need to have your own company to own this truck). But is it worth the money?