KESSY offers the driver the highest level of convenience as the transmitter need not necessarily be held in the hand to enter and start the car. As soon as a driver enters a radius of approximately 1.5 metres around the vehicle, the transmitter is identified by the proximity sensors in the door handles and by a radio impulse sensor in the key housing. Touching the door handles or the logo on the boot lid automatically unlocks the vehicle. The release of the steering lock and the ignition of the engine are carried out by pressing the start-stop button on the steering column. After leaving the vehicle, the driver can lock the vehicle by pressing the integrated lock buttons on the door handles.
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The Limited Edition Golf Rabbit

IN Golf, Rabbit, VW, Volkswagen

Volkswagen Centre Singapore is celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year in a very special way – by launching a limited edition version of the Golf.


Longer, wider and lower than before, the Kia’s coupe-like profile is accentuated by the low and sleek roof line. Still, Kia claims the interior to be spacious, and with class-leading levels of safety and luxury equipment, the Optima K5 will come with a black interior and ‘sports package’ as standard.
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Optima-stic New Kia Arrives In Singapore

IN KIA, Optima

The new Optima K5 looks set to be the next rising sun.


No bigger than the average family sedan, it has 340hp from in-line 3.0L 6-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo and 450Nm of torque that can be increased to 500Nm with overboost. While it can do 0-100km/h in five seconds, BMW had to rein in this rocket's top speed at 250km/h. All that power is shifted through the six-speed manual gearbox for that purist feel. Inside, the 1-series M offers body-hugging sports seats in Boston leather as standard. Other than little hints of orange on the trim and M-logos, the cabin's shrouded in a sea of black in order not to distract the driver from the pleasure of driving, according to BMW. On the outside, it'll only be available in Alpine White, Sapphire Black and the exclusive Valencia Orange metallic.
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Bimmer's Baby M-onster Sighted!

IN BMW, M, 1 Series, Coupe

The latest entry into the M range has it's roots in the original E30 M3, according to BMW.


A vast array of personalisation options and accessories has been developed for the Ferrari FF. These include six model-specific exterior colours and sumptuous interior trim incorporating specially selected and treated aniline leather.
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Ferrari Reveals The Ferrari FF

IN Ferrari, FF, Four-seater, Four-wheel drive

Ferrari has revealed the first photographs of the new Ferrari FF, the company's most powerful, versatile four-seater ever, as well as its first ever four-wheel drive car.


Inspired from a high-performance sport bike. Veloster has distinctive black A-pillars that give the glass a motorcycle helmet visor appearance. In the front is an aggressive form of Hyundai's signature hexagonal front grille, hood scoop detailing, and unique Hyundai-signature LED position lights. Optional packages add a chrome grille surround, piano black highlights, fog lights, and a massive panoramic sunroof.
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Hyundai Reveals The Veloster Coupé

IN Hyundai, Veloster, DCT

Hyundai introduced its cutting-edge Hyundai Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.


Aimed at drivers who have skipped the original Mini because of its small size and those who have “outgrown” the two-door phase in life, the Countryman cross-overs the versatility of a four-door car and rough-and-tough capabilities of a Sports Activity Vehicle, but still retaining the familiar Mini design.
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Massive Mini Lands On Our Shores

IN MINI, Cooper, Clubman, Countryman, S, BMW

The first Mini with four doors and also the largest Mini built to date does raise some eyebrows.


Christopher Wailes, Volvo Europe's Product & Pricing Manager also shared with us that the chassis is designed to position the V60 as the best front-wheel drive car on the market. The V60 also has stiffer springs, bushes, more suspension damping and a steering rack that is ten times faster than any Volvo. Advanced Stability Control with a new roll angle sensor helps to improve handling together with the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control.
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Volvo V60 Powers Into Singapore

IN Volvo, V60, T4, GTDi, Wearnes, 1.6 Turbo

Volvo claims that this red-hot sports wagon is their most dynamic model to date.


All selected participants will be receiving specialist hands-on training in fire safety and track recovery, while selected senior officials will be given attachment opportunities at overseas circuits to gain practical experience. This year, selected senior officials will be sent to Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin in Australia as well as Sepang, Malaysia for training attachments.
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Singapore GP Opens Recruitment For Race Officials

IN Singapore, GP, F1, Night, Race, Officials, Recruitment

Here's your chance to be part of the world's first and only Formula One night race.


Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell
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Detroit Motor Show 2011

IN NAIAS, Detroit, Michigan, Motor, Show

A good sign of the recovering economy, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) features an impressive exhibitor's list.


So what's stopping us from buying a diesel? Other than the prohibitively high and punitive road tax targeted at private diesel car owners, there's still a perception that diesel cars have high pollution levels and don't perform as well as petrol powered vehicles. However with modern day technology that can be found in the cars featured below, one would have to think otherwise. Here's a selection of nine cars that'll change your mind about diesel cars, complete with horsepower and torque ratings.
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Driving Towards A Low CO2 Singapore

IN Diesel, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen

Fear this, hybrids and electric cars... modern diesel technology may have pipped you in being the answer to a greener future.


Happenings

Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010

Despite a year's delay, the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2010 boasts record-breaking visitor numbers.


Powered by a 227HP 3L engine that's mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox, it manages to reach a top speed of 240km/h, yet return a good fuel consumption of 10.7km/l.
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Borneo Motors Launches The New Crown

IN Toyota, Crown, V6, 3L, Luxury

Borneo Motors recently announced the launch of the new Crown, the flagship model for Toyota's luxury line up.


Even though there's only one trim level available, its comes nicely specified with 16-inch alloy wheels, a 160W sound system with USB playback support and vehicle speed-sensitive volume control and of course, climate control and cruise control.
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Honda Insight Launch | Time To Go Eco

IN Honda, Insight, Kah Motor

Kah Motors recently launched Honda's latest hybrid car in the Singapore, the venerable Honda Insight. When the first generation was launched in 1999, it was a 2-seater 3-door hatchback.


Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, the new 9-5 combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and brings a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment. The clean, sculpted shape embraces the purity of Scandinavian design and its dramatic wraparound window graphic echoes Saab's aviation heritage. With frontal styling inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car and a muscular, low-slung stance, the new 9-5 heralds the introduction of a bold, more expressive design language.
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Trans Eurokars Launches The New Saab 9-5 Sedan

IN Saab, 9-5, Aero, Vector

The new Saab 9-5's progressive Scandinavian design inspired by the Aero X concept and Saab heritage, marks a new era for Saab.


To give the SLS an even more muscular appearance the Brabus designers have developed custom-tailored Brabus Widestar components for the rear axle. Like all other body components they are made from extremely light yet very strong carbon fibers identical to the ones used in Formula 1 racing.
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BRABUS SLS AMG Widestar

IN BRABUS, Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Widestar

The new BRABUS Widestar version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG takes the car to a new level with its high-tech carbon-fiber widebody program.


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PlayStation3 Gran Turismo5 Asia Tournament

IN Sony, PlayStation, Gran Turismo

Think you got what it takes to take pole position in Gran Turismo5? If your answer is yes, then make your way down to one of the event locations to prove your mettle in racing!


And what is the most essential part of a Lamborghini? Right, it is the wing doors. And nobody really knows why the Gallardo is not equipped with them straight away. Hamann offers these for the Victory II.
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Hamann Victory II

IN Hamann, Lamborghini, Gallardo,

Back in 2007, Hamann launched a balls out Lamborghini Gallardo with the full aftermarket add-on works called the Victory. Now the Laupheim based German car tuner has done it again with the Victory II.


While the Cerato Forte and Forte Koup were equipped from Day One with the latest generation features to exceed the expectations of discerning drivers, Kia is going one better with the addition of even more equipment for all available versions. The wide stance and athletic lines of both models are tastefully enhanced with the addition of LED indicator repeaters on the wing mirrors. These not only improve the already dramatic looks of the Forte duo, but add to an already long list of safety features by better communicating the driver’s intention to change direction. The cockpit environment also receives new features in both cars. A new boot-type wrap adds a dash of class and style to the transmission lever, for starters. Drivers of the enhanced Forte duo will also be delighted to find a set of Bluetooth controls on the steering wheel, for seamless operation of compatible hands-free mobile phone headsets. These not only take Bluetooth integration to new levels, but are yet another important safety feature, ensuring that the driver’s hands never stray far from the steering wheel, where they belong.
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Forte Duo Stay Ahead Of The Rest

IN KIA, Cerato, Forte, Koup

Less than two years after transforming itself into a heavyweight player on the local motoring scene with the launch of the Cerato Forte, Kia is taking another leap forward.


For many years, SPD has been providing professional care to help unlock the hidden potential of approximately 2,800 physically disabled clients. Clients visit the SPD Ability Centre in Tiong Bahru and SPD@Tampines for a variety of services, including rehabilitation, day care, as well as IT and vocational training. Public transportation can be a challenge for some SPD clients and they rely on seven SPD-owned vans that are wheelchair-enabled and specially adapted to meet their needs, supplemented by 11 vans run by an outsourced transport provider. Many clients are from low-income families and are unable to afford charges for this transport service.
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Caltex Fuels The Society For Physically Disabled

IN Caltex, Diesel, Techron D, SPD

One of Asia Pacific's leading energy company provides one year’s worth of fuel to the SPD transport service.


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Peugeot RCZ Roars Into Town

IN Peugeot, RCZ, Coupé

The voluptuous RCZ, first seen in concept form back in 2007, has landed on our shores. Just as gorgeous in the flesh as it appeared on paper, it looks set to be the next big thing!



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