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All-New Lotus Esprit

IN Lotus, Esprit, Concept, Singapore

The most eagerly anticipated Lotus makes its return. Without doubt, this is the car that the true Lotus aficionados have been waiting for: The ultimate Lotus.


... and voila, it's done! If only it was that easy.
Happenings

ABT Open-house 2010 at Autovox

IN ABT, Autovox, Audi, Volkswagen, Open-house, Singapore

Autovox welcomed friends and media to the first ABT Sportsline open-house. Set in a casual backdrop of their showroom, guests were treated to ABT tuned demo cars to drive and a yummy buffet to boot


The main focus for the development of the 2011 Corolla Altis was to improve driving performance and fuel efficiency with the car featuring a new generation engine (1ZR-FE) with improved combustion due to the enhancement of the engine's intake efficiency and reduction of friction in its components. Coupled with the adoption of Toyota's advanced Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-Intelligent) technology, the new Corolla Altis now provides more power and torque from the low to mid speed range as well as better fuel efficiency with lower CO2 emissions.
Happenings

New Toyota Corolla Altis

IN Toyota, Corolla, Altis

Borneo Motors (Singapore) Pte Ltd has recently unveiled the new 2011 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6L with Dual VVT-i.


The new IS 250 is powered by a 2.5-litre D4 Direct Fuel Injection V6 engine, combined with Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligence) system, providing the highest levels of output and power performance in its class, along with superior fuel economy and low-exhaust emissions. The V6 engine with Dual VVT-i system, controls and optimizes the exhaust valve timing as well as intake, resulting in the superb fuel economy at all engine rev ranges, from idling to high speed together with seamless power output from low and middle rev to high rev ranges. The D4 system enables intake cooling from the in-cylinder direct fuel injection system, leading to better filling efficiency and reduced liability to knocking. This enables a higher compression ratio, for greater output performance and improved fuel economy.
Happenings

New Lexus IS 250 For 2011

IN Lexus, IS250, Borneo Motors

Lexus introduces the new 2011 IS 250, a sporty drive like no other.


Classics

Porsche 904/8 Carrera GTS First Time In South East Asia

IN Porsche, 904, Stuttgart, F1, Singapore, Racing

A legendary car, integral in Porsche’s illustrious history in motorsports was flown in to Singapore from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Here's what we got while the 904/8 Carrera GTS was in town.


Classics

Porsche Type 804 Formula 1 Race Car Visits Singapore

IN Porsche, Type 804, Stuttgart, F1, Singapore

As part of the F1 festivities, the classic Formula 1 Grand Prix-winning 1962 Porsche Type 804 was in town. If you didn't manage to catch it, here's a look at the iconic race car.


For its first ever entrant into the highly competitive mid-size segment, Suzuki has done a good job with the Kizashi, though it may not look as good as the original concept car. With its continental styling cues, amenities of sorts in relative abundance and a sporty driving experience, the Kizashi offers car buyers an alternative that is never off their tangent.
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Never Off Tangent | Suzuki Kizashi

IN Suzuki, Kizashi, 2.4 VVT

The all-new Suzuki Kizashi holds the distinction of being the first ever mid-sized sedan manufactured by Suzuki.


Happenings

The SLS AMG has landed in Singapore

IN Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Mercedes, Supercar, Red

Mercedes-Benz's über sports car is here. Perched gorgeously on the revolving platform at the Mercedes-Benz Center with its gullwing doors wide open, the SLS AMG is ready to dazzle.


As for the interior, the BMW 120i M Sport has also been enhanced. Besides featuring a distinctive M leather steering wheel and door sill finishers with “BMW edition” lettering, the BMW 120i M Sport also comes with interior trim finishers in Aluminium Glacier Silver. The classy Boston leather sports seats in royal blue stitching are further adjustable and powered electrically with memory function. Matching the sports seats are floor mats with leather piping in the same royal blue, and BMW Individual anthracite headliner to create an all-round sporty package.
Happenings

BMW 120i M Sport

IN BMW, M, 1 Series

Performance Motors Limited, the official distributor of BMW vehicles in Singapore, proudly presents the new BMW 120i M Sport.


From the significant inaugural Formula 1 World Championship back in 1950 in Silverstone, to the glorious moments of drivers celebrating their wins through the years, this display of larger-than-life imagery speaks volumes of the journey taken by the world’s most dynamic sporting event. ‘Moments in Motorsport’ will be held at One Raffles Quay South Tower lobby from 23 September 2010 to 1 October 2010, in conjunction with the 2010 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix and is open to the public. Don’t miss this if you are a die-hard fan of Formula 1.
Happenings

RBS PRESENTS 'MOMENTS IN MOTORSPORT'

IN RBS, Motor sports, F1

Walk through the gallery of the glorious Formula 1 racing past.


McQuarrie will carry the momentum of the victory to the next stop of the Formula DRIFT championship at his hometown track for Round 6: Point of Impact on September 10-11. This is the last event before the Finals in October and the drivers will be sure to put it all on the line for a chance at the title.
Motorsports

Formula DRIFT 2010 Round 5

IN FD, Formula DRIFT, Drifting

Tyler McQuarrie takes the victory and Team Falken Tire sweep the podium.


Based on the show car concept first seen at the Paris show in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is a vehicle designed for modern families, combining seven-seat practicality and interior flexibility with a crossover style design. Chevrolet's new compact MPV features a bold appearance with its low roof line and crossover inspired silhouette, while retaining the distinctive and recognizable Chevrolet 'global face' depicted by the split grille and bow-tie badge. The Orlando's low swept roof line is complemented by the muscular, protruding wheel-arches, housing 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels.
Happenings

Four Chevrolets To Debut In France

IN Chevrolet, Orlando, Captiva, Aveo, Cruze

Chevrolet's new range of cars are set to star in Paris.


Stylish and elegant in design, the BMW Gran Turismo comes with coupe-like, stretched and sleek roof line and two-piece tailgate. This unique five-seater, which comes optionally as a four-seater, offers luxurious comfort with its extra-long interior. It further provides a slightly elevated seating position for comfortable and convenient access as well as superior all-round visibility covering all traffic conditions, and truly impressive variability.
Happenings

The BMW Gran Turismo Arrives In Singapore.

IN BMW, GT, Gran Turismo

Performance Motors Limited (PML) has recently unveiled the BMW Gran Turismo in Singapore.


Happenings

Eurokars City Centre

Eurokars Group unveils plans for all-new Eurokars City Centre. State-of-the-art automobile facilities to be housed in a five-storey complex for Porsche, Rolls-Royce and MINI customers.


With the new 458 Challenge, Ferrari is offering its sportier clients – professional and gentlemen drivers alike - a car that is extremely responsive, with great performance and superb handling. This mid-rear V8-engined berlinetta will allow Ferrari Challenge participants to enjoy to the full the exhilarating cut and thrust of the race weekends on the world’s leading circuits, as well as the passion that has always been an integral part of Ferrari’s one-make championship.
Happenings

458 Challenge's Maranello Debut

IN Ferrari, 458 Challenge, Maranello

The 458 Challenge has made its world debut in Maranello during the Annual Dealer Meeting, an event that brings together the international sales representatives of Ferrari.


The symbolic occasion was attended by the industry's representatives and media of well over 200 guests who were treated to a special race-day themed spectacle of drifting, providing a preview of what could be expected in the future when the Changi Motorsports Hub is completed.
Motorsports

Changi Motorsports Hub Construction Commences

IN SG Changi, Singapore Track, Motorsports

SG Changi, developers of Asia's premier motor sports hub presents its plans to the industry and media.


Next was the slalom course in the mid-engined Boxster S. Each driver was timed and the winner walked away with a prize at the end of the day.
Happenings

Porsche World Roadshow (PWRS)

IN Porsche, Driving experience, Defensive driving, Advance driving, Stuttgart

There is no better way to experience the excitement of a Porsche than to drive one. For the Porsche World Roadshow, one gets the chance to drive, not one, but a wide range of Porsches for a day.


Happenings

Porsche launches all-new Cayenne

IN Porsche, Cayenne, Stuttgart

More dynamic and more efficient, more spacious inside and lighter overall, pointing into the future of technology and in sporting, elegant design – the new Cayenne is more Porsche than ever before.


And they certainly learnt a lot from the chief instructor Rick Bates of Australia, a former international rally champion who now runs Bates Advanced Driving in Canberra to provide all levels of driver training, including rallying and racing. His expertise was telling, particularly in showing how things were done as he accompanied the participants through all the exercises. Just as well that the venue suited the programme, with The Plaza at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Changi Coast Road providing the wide open space needed for such a safety event.
Happenings

Hyundai Advanced Driving Course

IN Hyundai, Komoco Motors, Advanced Driving

A total of 58 cars spun, slalomed and surged through the first Hyundai Advanced Driving Course that left the women participants gasping for more.


Projek

Demo car | Mazda RX-8

IN Mazda, Borla®, Purple, RX-8

New to the Burnpavement garage is a sexy Mazda RX-8. Finished in deep purple, this rotary-powered coupé will double up as a demo car for our Borla® exhaust systems set to arrive in 2 weeks.



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