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For this Porsche, life started out as a standard 2008 911 Turbo (997) paired with a Tiptronic transmission, but not for long as it was soon endowed with a TECHART Twin Turbo setup and T35 Stage 3 engine modifications, cooled down by TECHART carbon air intakes and intercoolers. Being mated to the standard all wheel drive drive train of the 911 Turbo has its benefits, this ensures optimum traction for all that extra power it produces.
Modified

TECHART GT Street

IN Porsche, 911, Turbo, Techart, Autovox

For some, having a Porsche 911 Turbo is more than enough. Not for this owner. Merely a base car, his 911 Turbo has been transformed into a super car-slaying TECHART GT Street.


Inside, everything has been redesigned and looks futuristic and cool. In the brief night drive we had, the dashboard was bathed in a soft blue glow and the car feels punchy too. Powered by an all-new 130 hp Gamma 1.6 MPI engine with Dual CVVT, power is fed to the wheels though a new six-speed automatic transmission with manual override.
Happenings

Hyundai's Best Seller Has A New Old Name

IN Hyundai, Elantra, Avante

Move aside Avante, say hello to the new fifth-generation Elantra!


The new car will have power and torque figures that range from 122 hp/160 Nm of the Cooper, to the Cooper S with 184 hp/240 Nm and all the way up to the 211 hp/260 Nm John Cooper Works.
Happenings

BMW Releases Details Of The Mini Coupe

IN Mini, Coupe, Cooper, S, JCW

Aimed at maxing driving pleasure, this coupe will be the first two-seater in the line-up.


The Citroen driver had his work cut out after being given a one-minute penalty for an early check-in on Day One and started the final day over 47 seconds behind team-mate and race leader Sebastien Ogier. The seven-time world champion forced his way in front of second-placed Mikko Hirvonen in the day's first stage and by Stage 18, he had reduced Ogier's lead to 21 seconds after the leader encountered problems during Stage 17, most significantly problems with his power steering.
Motorsports

Sébastien Loeb Thrills Argentina!

IN WRC, 2011, Argentina

Citroën drivers Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia dropped time in the final stages to hand victory to team-mates Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena on the very last stage.


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.”
Happenings

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.


From the early stages during the off-season, the team’s Formula One car is developed entirely in Siemens' NX software, based on functional requirements and the ever changing Formula One regulations. The model proceeds to outline structure where the Red Bull Racing design team has approximately 150 workstations running NX, to develop geometric part models for the entire vehicle. The NX system gets even more crucial during the race season, as performance-enhancing modifications to the car have to be produced in as little as one week.
Happenings

Siemens PLM Software And Red Bull Racing

IN Siemens, PLM, NX, Teamcenter

While drivers battle on the race track, what gives race teams the overall upper hand?


Motorsports

NUS Formula SAE's Centennial VI

IN NUS, FSAE, 2011, Centennial VI

The NUS FSAE (Formula-Society of Automotive Engineers) team is a group of engineering students who design, build and race an open-wheel open-cockpit Formula race cars.


Motorsports

Chevrolet Wins Again Before Hungarian Crowd

IN WTCC, Budapest, Round 7 & 8

Chevrolet collected two more victories in Budapest and improved the team's tally to an impressive seven wins out of the eight races held so far.


Right from the start, it was a relatively trouble-free run from pole to chequered flag for Imperatori, with the exception of a hairy moment when the race leader caught up with back markers in the latter stages of the 12-lap race. However behind him, it was a repeat of Round 3's white-knuckle battle between Sawa and Avila. Avila got away well from the second row and, as Sawa challenged Imperatori for the lead off the line, the Macau racer was able to charge round the outside and into second, albeit briefly. The Japanese ace reclaimed the position by turn four, and from there Avila relentlessly piled on the pressure. The trio were nose to tail in the early stages before the lightning-quick Imperatori pulled out a modest gap.
Motorsports

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2011 - Rounds 3 & 4

IN Porsche, Carrera, PCCA, 2011

Imperatori does another double at Zhuhai!


The innovative 12C is unique in the core segment of the sports car market. This two-seat, mid-engine model features a revolutionary one-piece, carbon-fibre chassis structure, the carbon MonoCell. It is the first time a car has featured a one-piece, carbon fibre structure; a strong and lightweight engineering solution that comes straight from the world of motor sports where McLaren introduced this technology to Formula 1 in 1981.
Happenings

McLaren's Highly Anticipated Sports Car Reaches Singapore

IN McLaren, MP4-12C, Wearnes Automotive

MP4-12C sets its sight on moneyed high-performance car fans.


From the start of the 2011 Formula One season, Infiniti has joined the Red Bull Racing team as a major partner and features prominently on the race-winning RB7 driven by Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. Like many in the Red Bull Racing team, Sebastian has been driving products from the Infiniti range, both as his personal car but also at the different races around the world.
Happenings

Sebastian Vettel Is Infiniti's New Global Brand Ambassador

IN Red Bull Racing Team, Infiniti, F1, Sebastian Vettel

F1's young star driver pairs up with luxury car brand Infiniti.


Happenings

A Night Of Citroen Innovation!

IN Citroen, Innovation, Lush, DS3, C5

Citroen, together with Lush 99.5FM, threw a party filled with cutting edge creativity, innovation and style.


“It is important and crucial for women to be able to take care of themselves and their families in their cars and on the roads. This workshop is a great opportunity for women to come together in a familiar, interactive and safe environment to better understand their vehicles. This free community workshop is open to all and should not be missed.” said Ivy Peng, Sales Director of Goodyear Malaysia. Goodyear will be running two more “Survival Training” workshops in the third and fourth quarter of the year. Those interested to participate can register and find out more information on the programme on Goodyear Malaysia’s official website.
Happenings

Goodyear's Survival Training Workshop

IN Goodyear, Survival, Training, Women

After successfully launching their first ever women oriented program last month, Goodyear has kicked off their first “Survival Training” workshop held at the Nusajaza Goodyear Autocare Centre.


The incident happened as the leaders were threading their way through the back markers, but the race was soon suspended as it became apparent that the Russian was unconscious and needed medical assistance. As the decision was taken to suspend the race, everyone went for the freshest tyres they had. When the race resumed for its final six laps, McLaren repaired Lewis Hamilton’s rear wing and Vettel, back on badly-needed fresh rubber, won easily from Alonso and Button.
Motorsports

Vettel's Red Flagged Victory

IN F1, 2011, Monaco

This year's Monaco Grand Prix has given rise to a big question: Why are teams allowed to change tyres during race suspensions?


The Pit

Monthly Giveaways! May/June 2011

IN Fast, Furious, Five, OST, Soundtrack

Continuing with our Fast & Furious 5 giveaway is the Fast & Furious 5 official soundtrack!


With the film set in Brazil, the album is filled with a mix of Portuguese tracks too, ranging from the ethnic “Carlito Marron” by Bahia musician Carlinhos Brown, the rap-tastic “Batalha” by ObandO or the joyful “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar. Granted, most of us won't understand every single word sung in the song, but that doesn't mean that they don't make great music to groove with. Three instrumental scores from the movie, ranging to which range from pure epic-ness to down-and-gritty industrial rock are included in this CD. Produced by Brian Tyler, “Assembling the Team”, “Mad Skills” and “Fast Five Suite” are the tracks that shaped the atmosphere of this movie. This installment of the soundtrack is perhaps the most diverse in the Fast and Furious universe. From the moment we has this wonderful album in our car's stereo, we never ever, ever wanted to get out of our cars. Here's the official tracklist of the CD: 1) How We Roll (Fast Five Remix)– Don Omar, Busta Rhymes, Reek da Villian and J-doe 2) Desabafo/Deixa Eu Dizer- Marcelo D2 & Claudia 3) Assembling the Team- Brian Tyler 4) L. Gelada-3 Da Madrugada- MV Bill 5) Carlito Marron- Carlinhos Brown 6) Han Drifting- Hybrid 7) Million Dollar Race– Edu K and Hybrid 8) Mad Skills- Brian Tyler 9) Batalha- ObandO 10) Danza Kuduro- Don Omar featuring Lucenzo 11) Follow Me Follow Me (Quem Que Caguetou?)(Fast 5 Hybrid Remix) – Tejo, Black Alien and Speed 12) Fast Five Suite- Brian Tyler 13) Furiously Dangerous- Ludacris featuring Slaughterhouse and Claret Jai
The Pit

Fast Five's Musical Heist

IN Fast, Furious, Five, OST, Soundtrack

The Fast and Furious franchise has spawned a musical following, with every installment seemingly having a future chart-topping song in the mix.


Fast cabrios are a must-have accessory if you’ve made it good. Well if you already have a limo, a sports car and another sedan for trips to the market, a cabrio is a natural “next-thing-to-get” - something to cruise around comfortably, or to show up at events in.
New

The One From Above | Maserati GrandCabrio

IN Maserati, GranCabrio, Cabriolet, Tourer

With instruction from god himself, Maserati shows how a proper cabriolet should be.


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.
Happenings

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.


The MON 109 rated Motorsport 109 is a direct replacement that produces more power than any other unleaded fuel - up to five percent more than premium unleaded. Recommended for applications with turbo charged and naturally aspirated engines with compression ratios up to 15:1, it offers better detonation protection as well. The Q16 is a highly oxygenated MON 116 fuel that requires a four to six percent increase in fuel flow, which will make three to five percent more power than competitive 116 octane fuels and is excellent in higher compression engines that have 17:1 compression ratios. With its vaporization characteristics, this fuel allows more efficient combustion, lower engine operating temperatures and offer greater detonation protection. It is most suitable for drifting and time attack applications. The MON 117 C16 is recommended for use in turbo charged or super charged engines and nitrous applications with compression ratios of up to 17:1. Popular with Formula D, D1GP drifters, Time Attack racers, it is also recommended by the top nitrous oxide companies. VP Import is a MON 120+ fuel that promises maximum power and torque in small displacement, high RPM engines, be it turbo charged, naturally aspirated or fitted with nitrous systems. Makes five percent more power than C16 and similar non-oxygenated fuels. It works best under high temperatures generated by mechanical heat.
The Pit

VP Racing Fuels

IN VP, Racing, Fuels, Motorsport 109, Q16, C16, VP Import

If you want to be a dedicated track day warrior, there is no better fuel than proper racing fuel.


Together with the optional high-resolution colour display in the instrument cluster, the new dashboard with its elegant, grained surface and prominent decorative trim emphasises the premium character of the interior. The restyled dashboard features an enhanced trim concept and a new instrument cluster featuring an integral display, which is in colour with the optional 12-button steering wheel.
Happenings

Mercedes-Benz Launches The New C Class

IN Mercedes-Benz, C, Class, AMG, V6, V8

Bristling with youthful energy, it's clear where this car's soul is.



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