Before reaching the shores of Singapore, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta has already won numerous awards and is exalted as the safest-ever compact saloon ever tested (according to the Euro NCAP 2010 standard).
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Alfa Romeo's New Giulietta Arrives; Attractive Sub-$160k Price

IN Alfa, Alfa Romeo, Giulietta, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, EuroAutomobile

Alfa's 147 replacement, with its attractive looks and 5-door configuration is finally here, giving hatchback fans a new option in their list


F Sport package will be outfitted with a sport front bumper and rear lower valence, rear lip spoiler, unique F Sport mesh grille inserts and F Sport badging. Will there be a GS-F? Mr. Sato could only say that it was not information that he could share openly with us, as that is
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Lexus Launches Highly Anticipated New GS

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Lexus bags more than 200 orders of its new GS even before the car's official launch. With the impressive specs, we're not surprised.


The Swift Sport is everything a driver can expect from: Performance-focused looks that evolved into a more aggressive countenance and interior craftsmanship that heightens the enjoyment of sporty driving.
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2012 Swift Sport Officially Available For Orders Here

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With the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, the new Suzuki Swift Sport is proof of yet another breakthrough achievement by Suzuki.


“In true Mini style, the new Mini Roadster is the first small premium car of its kind that comes with an irresistible open-top two-seater design. Coupled with inspiring handling, powerful engines and sophisticated chassis technology, the new MINI Roadster will appeal to a targeted group with a penchant for elegant sportiness,” said Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.
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Very Open: Mini Roadster Is Now Here

IN Mini, Mini Cooper S, Cooper, Roadster, Mini Cooper S Roadster, Mini Roadster, John Cooper Works, JCW

Mini Asia launches the new Mini Roadster, the first open-top two-seater in the brand’s history, which is now retailing at Mini Habitat.


Volvo Car Corporation estimates to sell about 7,500 units of limited edition Volvo Ocean Race cars, which include the Volvo V60, V70, XC60 and XC70. The four largest markets are expected to be Germany, Sweden, Great Britain and Italy. Other markets outside Europe that will be involved in the race will also sell the cars. Wearnes Automotive has managed to secure just ten units of the Volvo XC60, even though Singapore is not involved in the race.
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Updated XC90 And Limited Edition XC60 For Local SUV Fans

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Although Volvo has been largely quiet in the SUV market, the updated XC90 and limited edition XC60 should excite fans of the brand


This new showroom and service centre, which was previously occupied by now-defunct local Mazda dealer, Mazda Motors, was revamped to a tune of S$1 million to turn it into a Volkswagen service centre with full facilities.
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VW's New Service Centre Promises Convenience In The East

IN Volkswagen, VW, Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen Centre (MacPherson), VW Centre MacPherson

With 40% of VW customers residing in the eastern part of Singapore, opening a new centre in MacPherson makes perfect sense for the brand.


Pitch the new Camry round a sharp bend, and the car immediately feels different from the soft wallowy Camrys of before. Body roll is minimal and the car is well balanced throughout the corner. The car is well damped with an impressive compression and rebound rate from the suspension. This kept the chassis flat as I took on a series of left-and-rights around the slalom stage.
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Toyota Showcases New Camry's Strengths

IN Toyota, Camry, Borneo Motors

Toyota is confident the new Camry will surpass its predecessor. To prove it, they invited the media to test it in a multi-stage driving experience.


The name BRZ stands for Boxer engine, Rear-wheel drive, Zenith, which embodies Subaru’s passion to design and develop an ultimate sports car that features their core technology, the Boxer engine. Developed as a joint-project between Subaru and Toyota Motor Corporation, the BRZ realises both manufacturers’ ambitions to offer a wide range of customers a pure sports car with superior steering response and driving pleasure.
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The Subaru BRZ is here!

IN Subaru, BRZ, Motor Image, RWD

Singapore is the first city to showcase the BRZ after its launch in Japan.


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McLaren Singapore Showroom Officially Opens

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The sleek showroom with a fully equipped service centre and customer care facilities will house the MP4-12C and McLaren's range of cars in years to come.


Intelligent lightweight design, even including the use of magnesium in the hood, ensures less weight and more sportiness, lowers fuel consumption and provide greater comfort.
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Topless 911 Finally Lands In Singapore

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Porsche is doubling the driving fun by now putting a Cabriolet variant alongside the Coupe


After all, customers enjoy the alternative to the classic saloon, and it has been equally well-received as 'business class' transportation.
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VW's Latest CC Lands Here; 'Passat' Name Lifted

IN Volkswagen, VW, CC, Volkswagen CC, TSI, Sport, V6, Volkswagen Group Singapore

Now known as the CC and no longer 'Passat CC', it also features an exterior that is both sleek and sophisticated


Renault has focused on training its network, sales staff, technicians and repairers with the aim of offering customers seamless service. It even conducted a 1 million kilometer reliability test, which reaped success. Electric vehicles were first tested in 'The Sims 3' virtual community before being put through real-world trials involving more than 400 EVs and a panel of users.
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Wearnes Automotive Launches Renault's Zero Emission Cars

IN Renault, Wearnes Automotive, Zero Emission, Z.E, Fluence, Renault Fluence Z.E

An initiative to make electric cars more accessible to local motorists, two Renault models are now available for booking


Another stand-out feature of the Citroën DS4 Racing Concept is its matte grey, textured-effect paint - a first in the automotive sector. The grain of the paint catches the light differently and further enhances the body styling, while the colour is sober, modern and robust and ideally suited to a sports car. To refine the exterior aesthetic, the concept car gets a two-tone roof and specially-designed, twotone wheel rims.
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Citroën Reveals DS4 Racing Concept

IN Citroën, DS4, Photo, Photography, Competition, Cycle & Carriage France Pte Ltd, Singapore

With more than 180,000 DS line models sold worldwide since launch, Citroën is naturally keen to keep the adrenalin pumping from the success of the DS3 Racing with the DS4 Racing Concept.


If looks alone could sell, we could see the 4th generation CR-V outselling its previous model, of which almost 2,400 units ply our roads today. In a nutshell, the new CR-V is more powerful, comfortable, quieter, stiffer and Eco-friendlier.
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Kah Motor Introduces The All-New Honda CR-V

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The all-new CR-V looks set to claw out a good slice of the SUV pie.


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Audi Launches New A5/S5 Range In Singapore

IN Audi, Audi Singapore, A5, S5, Sportback, Premium Automobiles

Just when the svelt and sexy A5 was beginning to look dated amongst its competitiors, Audi reveals the updated and face-lifted model.


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Capturing The Citroën DS4 | Photo Competition

IN Citroën, DS4, Photo, Photography, Competition, Cycle & Carriage France Pte Ltd, Singapore

In our first ever photo competition, we've partnered the Most Beautiful Car of the Year, the Citroën DS4. 3 winners will walk away with a weekend with the DS4, petrol vouchers and more!


Incorporating a full-width, aerodynamic spoiler for improved high speed stability, the lower bumper’s flared extremities house deeply rebated fog lamps. Both upper and lower grilles feature a sporting, F SPORT-specific mesh design.
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Face-lifted Lexus RX Range With F Sport Package To Arrive In Q2

IN Lexus, RX, F Sport, Borneo Motors

Making its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on 6 March 2012, the face-lifted RX range, consisting of the RX 270, RX 350 and RX Hybrid, is set to arrive in Singapore in Q2 this year.


Ah yes, the GPS. Garmin is offering a lifetime of map updates on the nüvi 50LM, nüvi 2575RLM, nüvi 2565LM and nüvi 2465LM. Of course, it's not just Garmin stealing the show, have a look at the list of all the GPS offers below!
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IT Show 2012: GPS and Video Recorders.

IN IT, Show, 2012, GPS, Car, Accessory

Traffic jams, parking woes, the human crush and baby strollers. But if you need to get some new toys for your car, it's worth a visit if you want to snap up these deals.


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MINI Releases News on John Cooper Works Countryman

IN MINI, Countryman, MINI Habitat, Cooper S, John Cooper Works, BMW Asia

Powered by a newly developed four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 218 hp, the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman will come standard with the ALL4 all-wheel-drive system.


Interested participants will need to be 18 and above as of 1 January 2012, physically fit, fluent in written and spoken English, commit to all scheduled training sessions and available to participate in all four days of the race (20 to 23 September). Successful candidates for the 150 available positions will be notified by 25 April 2012.
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150 New Race Officials Required By Singapore GP

IN SGP, 2012 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, Formula 1, Grand Prix, F1, Singapore GP Pte Ltd

Want to get closer to the action at this year's Singapore leg of the Formula 1 race? Then this should interest you



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