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Asian cars like the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, Lexus LM and Hyundai Staria have largely had this potentially lucrative sector of the market to themselves thus far, but now Audi wants in on the action too. Say hello to the Audi Urbansphere.

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The Audi Urbansphere is a self-driving luxury EV MPV for designed for Asia

IN Audi, Urbansphere, Concept car, EV, Autonomous car, MPV

Audi’s new “urban mobility concept” previews a future where cars become a “well-being sphere” for relaxation, leisure or productivity

The Ponte Vasco Da Gama. It is the second-longest bridge in Europe, spanning more than 17 km in length, the bridge connects Lisbon with Montijo, where we will be crossing from in our BMW X1 xDrive25d.

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Finding Portugal WITH THE BMW X1 XDRIVE25D | Day Two

We cross one of Europe's longest bridges in day two of our Portugal road trip.

After the Phantom, the Cullinan is the second Rolls-Royce to sit atop the company’s recently announced all-new aluminium spaceframe, ‘Architecture of Luxury’.

Happenings

Is This The Ultimate Luxury SUV?

IN Rolls-Royce, RR, Cullinan, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, SUV, Luxury SUV, 2018

Rolls-Royce release official images and some info on their first ever SUV

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Infiniti's New Engine To Shape Industry?

IN Infiniti, QX50, VC engine, VC-T engine, VC-T, Variable Compression, Variable Compression-Turbo, Turbocharged, Infiniti engine, 2018,

Infiniti will be rolling out the industry's first variable compression engine - lets see if this will be a "Win-finiti"

At an exclusive VIP event at The Fullerton Hotel, titled 'A Drive Back in Time', over 100 guests, including prominent faces from the worlds of television, radio and business, took a round trip ride in a fleet of Audi A6s straight through Singapore's Civic District circa 1965.

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Travel back to 1965 with Audi

IN Audi, Singapore, SG50, Celebration, Jubilee,

Time to break out the rose-tinted glasses and catch a glimpse of Singapore life 50 years ago, thanks to Audi Singapore.

After seven days driving and exploring Darwin and its national parks, it is time to return to Singapore. A lovely experience for sure, and I hope you would give it a shot too - I assure you even a well-travelled, seasoned driver would love the driving here! Plus, with the June school holidays around the corner, you could even consider bringing the kids for a unique adventure.Just don’t expect any shopping here though. However, the closest you could get are souvenirs and momentos...

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BP Road Trippin' - Good Day, Darwin!

IN Darwin, Australia, Northern Territory, Top End, Australia, 4WD, Road trip, Burnpavement Road Trips, Kakadu National Park, Nitmiluk National Park, Litchfield National Park, Darwin City

We headed to Darwin, Australia for a road trip… Wieee!

This free service compares hundreds of insurance policies in seconds, and users can look forward to a transparent and unbiased comparison of prices and coverage amidst other policy features in just a few seconds. “GoBear’s goal is to make complex insurance products easy to understand, and accessible to all Singaporeans. We want to empower today’s users to make well-informed decisions 24/7, be it from their mobile, tablet or desktop,” says Andre Hesselink, Chief Executive Officer.

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A New Convenient Avenue For Your Insurance Needs

IN GoBear, Car, Travel, Insurance, Insurance premium, Car insurance, Travel insurance

GoBear makes comparing insurance premium a hassle-free affair

The car has now covered just less than 6,000 miles (9,656 km) and is supported by MoT (UK's Ministry of Transport) certificates dating back to 2002. ‘JAZ 220’ has recently had expert work completed by probably the UK’s leading authority on XJ220s, renowned specialists Don Law Racing of Staffordshire. This car has had little use over recent years, which is clear to see from its amazing condition.

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A Very Special XJ220 Up For Auction

IN Jaguar, XJ, XJ220, Jag, Jaguar XJ220, 220, Supercar, Silverstone Auctions

A very special 1994 Jaguar XJ220 will be offered in Silverstone Auctions’ sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show on the 15th of November

Adequate tread depth is important for safety in wet conditions as the tread grooves help to remove the water from the contact patch between the tyre and the road surface. As the tyre’s tread depth wears down, its ability to remove water from the road decreases meaning that grip levels are reduced and stopping distances are extended. In extreme circumstances when the tyre has insufficient tread depth to clear the water properly, increased water pressure causes the tyres to lift on top of the water surface and lose contact with the road surface. During this dangerous aquaplaning situation any input from the driver such as pressing the brake or turning the steering wheel has no effect on the vehicle, leaving it at an increased risk of being involved in an accident.

The Pit

Aquaplaning Dangers Highlighted In Online Movie

IN Tyre, Rubber, Tyre care, Aquaplaning, Danger, Online movie

A new online movie has been launched, to educate drivers about the risks associated with aquaplaning

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Luminox Concludes Space Roadshow

IN Luminox, Luminox Space Roadshow, Lynx Mark II, XCOR, Crystal Time

Space roadshow promoting once-in-a-lifetime flight into space

The GFRP spring (left) next to a 'traditional' steel type Whereas a steel spring for an executive class model weighs nearly 2.7 kilograms, a GFRP spring with the same properties weighs approximately 1.6 kilograms. Together, the four GFRP springs reduce the weight by roughly 4.4 kilograms, half of which pertains to the unsprung mass, helping the suspension to react more quickly to changes in the road surface and to absorb imperfections more effectively.The core of the springs consists of long glass fibres twisted together and impregnated with epoxy resin. A machine wraps additional fibres around this core - which is only a few millimetres in diameter - at alternating angles of plus and minus 45 degrees to the longitudinal axis. These tension and compression plies mutually support one another to optimally absorb the stresses acting on the component.The GFRP springs can be precisely tuned to their respective task, and the material exhibits outstanding properties. It does not corrode, even after stone chipping, and is impervious to chemicals such as wheel cleaners. Last but not least, production requires far less energy than the production of steel springs.

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Newsflash: Audi's New Lightweight Springs

IN Audi, Vorsprung durch Technik, Lightweight springs, Glass fibre-reinforced polymer, GFRP

Audi is investing heavily in travelling lightly to boost efficiency with new polymer suspension springs

In a comparison of peak and off-peak travel times, Bukit Timah recorded a 111 per cent increase in travel times in the mornings and a 97 per cent increase in evening travel times. In the latest study this year, Clementi featured as the second worst suburb for the morning commute, with a 97 per cent increase in travel time during peak-hours compared to free flow traffic, extending its position as one of Singapore’s most congested suburbs during peak-hour since the pioneer study was published in 2010. It was ranked as the third worst suburb for evening commute with a 93 per cent increase in travel time.

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Traffic Study Underscores Traffic Challenges In Singapore

IN TomTom, Traffic, Congestion, Road Conditions, Bukit Timah

TomTom Traffic Time Study highlights Bukit Timah as the worst suburb for both morning and afternoon peak-hour commute.

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MINI Goes to Santa Claus

IN MINI, Countryman, MINI Habitat, Cooper S, BMW Asia, Christmas

MINI sets a world record approved by Guinness World Recordsâ„¢ for the longest wish list ever delivered to Santa Claus.

All fueled up and ready to go! Yummy, look at that road snaking from the top of the hill! All lanes on this highway are wide enough to accommodate two cars on each direction - but we won't be doing any overtaking maneuvers during the actual trip though!

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Performance Drive Recce Trip | Part Two

IN Performance, Drive, Event, Burnpavement LIVE!, Cameron Highlands, Volkswagen, Caltex

It's been a busy start to the year, which explains the late update of the second part of our performance drive recce. Well, you know what they say, better late than never!

The Philips GoPure Automotive Clean Air purification system contains advanced filtering
technology which removes up to 99.9% of harmful gases, viruses, bacteria and fine particles,
thereby improving the quality of air in the car and enhancing people’s health and well-being on
the go.

The Pit

Philips Introduces New Comfort And Safety Accessories

IN Philips, Automotive, Lighting, GoPure, LED, DayLight

Keep the air clean and be easily seen while on the go!

Encik Azman Ismail, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd who hosted the event said, “Nowadays, more and more motorists are looking for ways to cut back on spending without compromising their lifestyle. Enriched with Shell Efficiency Improver, Shell FuelSave 95 is formulated to help motorists save up to one litre of fuel per tank. It is a lifestyle enabler which helps Malaysians stretch their ringgit. Motorists can now go further at no extra cost.” He added, “In addition to providing the best quality fuels, Shell is also committed to educating motoring communities to be more fuel efficient. The Shell FuelSave Challenge, which depicts real city driving conditions, aims to demonstrate just how far Malaysian motorists can go with Shell FuelSave 95, accompanied with simple and practical Shell FuelSave tips.”

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Shell FuelSave Challenge Crowns First State Winner

IN Shell, 1 Litre, FuelSave, Malaysia

Johorian winner clocks in 29.45 kilometres on one litre of Shell FuelSave 95.

Modern vehicles seem to have discarded the old notion of flamboyancy. With smooth lines and a noticeably smaller mouth in the front, this new car certainly looks the part, without abandoning the dynamic styling that has graced previous Peugeots.

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Peugeot Launches Its New Grand Tourer

IN Peugeot, 508, Launch

Hailed as the new Peugeot flagship sedan, the 508 promises lots of good driving time.

“With Saab IQon, there are no limits to the potential for innovation,” says Johan Formgren, Head of Saab Aftersales and commercial project leader for IQon. “We will be inviting the global Android developer community to use their imagination and ingenuity.” Saab’s collegiate development strategy - open innovation - is a ’first’ in the automotive industry and provides a faster, more efficient and more flexible alternative to the conventional, in-house development of vehicle infotainment services. “Today’s customers want to be as well connected inside the car as they are at all other times,” adds Formgren. ”IQon will give them the convenient, seamless connectivity they enjoy with smartphones, while adding new car-specific programs and services.

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Saab IQon - Open Innovation In Car Infotainment

IN Saab, IQon, Infotainment, I.C.E

Saab Automobile is changing the auto industry infotainment landscape by engaging external partners in ‘open innovation’ for the development of its new IQon infotainment concept.

From the diagram above, we can now see why Car One is more likely than Car Two to hit X and this hypothesis is taken with the assumption that the driver has a normal average reaction time. If the driver is distracted or driving under the influence of alcohol, then he or she will have a longer than average reaction time to knock X down without having any chance of applying brakes at all.

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The Dangers Of Speeding

IN Speeding, Traffic Police

Have you ever wondered why speed traps and covert operations conducted by the Traffic Police are in place? That is because inappropriate speed is a danger on public roads.

On local shores, we hardly recognize it as the DeLorean. My mum recalls it as that time-machine from my favorite time-traveling trilogy. While I’m having a crack at summoning 1.21 “jiggawatts” of nuclear power to go back in time, it is all but fictional. However, the fictitious DeLorean Time Machine brought back fond memories of the past, including my maiden visit to a cinema when I was slightly younger. Back To The Future was the first ever movie that I caught on the big screen with my mum after copiously threatening to burn my school books if she didn’t bring me to watch it. I was barely 10, and I was in love with The Time Machine, one of the sporadic relationships I had that she did not protest against. The tickets were modestly priced at $3.50 for a child and you even get a short screen break at the hour-mark of the movie to visit the washroom. My mum was my first date, I’ll always tell my friends. Shortly after the movie, I made up my mind that I was going to buy myself a two door coupe with butterfly wings and a hooked fishing rod at the top and wait for lightning to strike. I seriously wanted to do 88 miles per hour and break the time-barrier.

Classics

Back To The Future! | DeLorean DMC-12

IN DeLorean, DMC-12, Michael J Fox

Our guest writer travels back in time for some nostalgic revision of his childhood.