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A typical drive in smooth traffic will usually take the trip from Jakarta to Bandung only two hours. Guess what: the convoy was stuck in traffic for a good two hours instead. It really tested the driver’s patience, alertness and of course, bladder.
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Jakarta, Bandung And Back In BMW's 335i

IN BMW, 335i, BMW 335i, BMW Asia, BMW Indonesia

BMW's fastest 3 Series on one of Asia's busiest roads? Might sound interesting for a change...


Happenings

Volkswagen Launches A New Icon

IN Volkswagen, Beetle, 1.2 TSI

With over 21 million manufactured, the Beetle is the longest-running car of a single design platform in the world. While it may never repeat that feat, the new Beetle sure looks like a winner!


All HSBC card holders will also be eligible for a special limited edition redemption. When you accumulate $150 in a maximum of three receipts during the promotion period, customers can redeem a limited edition Ice Age 4 Sunvisor for their cars. The promotion at Caltex stations will run from 18 June - 22 July 2012.
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Cool Off At Caltex™ With ‘Ice Age 4’

Feeling the heat? Make a trip to any Caltex service station for a little icy cold action! Starting 18 June, everyday journeys will be made memorable for parents and children through a five-week promo.


Added to which, a bespoke M Sport package and options from BMW Individual developed exclusively for the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé will be offered from launch.
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BMW Launches Sexy 6 Series Gran Coupé

IN BMW, 6 Series, Gran Coupe, Efficient Dynamics, Singapore, Sentosa, 640i, Performance Motors

A new ground-breaking model for BMW complimented the beautiful Sentosa Cove waterfront backdrop it was set against yesterday evening. The alluring 6 Series Gran Coupé is now open for orders.


TRD is known for its extensive research and development in the sports and performance arena; which is highly esteemed among the top-of-the-range performance brands. With parts like superchargers, lightweight alloy wheels, suspension and brake kits, exhaust systems, it is specially designed to optimize your Toyota’s performance.
The Pit

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Now Available At Borneo Motors

IN Toyota, TRD, Toyota Racing Development, Borneo Motors, 86

Despite getting the exclusive right almost a year ago, the local launch of the 86 model now allows Borneo Motors to push the TRD brand more aggressively.


When Lexus launched the first RX in 1998, the model created the Luxury Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment in the automotive industry. The RX offered the proposition of the first ever car that combines all the flexibility, practicality and durability of a SUV with the handling, performance, refinement and ride of a luxury sedan.
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New Range Of RX And GS Hybrid Added To Local Lexus Line Up

IN Lexus, RX, RX 270, RX 350, RX Hybrid, GS, GS Hybrid, Borneo Motors

Following the success of the GS model launched earlier, Lexus adds the genre favourite RX... and introduces a green GS.


“Just two months after its Asian sneak preview at the Singapore Yacht Show 2012, the much-anticipated new BMW M6 Convertible has officially arrived at our shores. This latest rendition offers not only a high-performance sports car with superior performance attributes, but one with an extremely exclusive character as well,” said Mr Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.
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BMW M6 Convertible - Now You Can Officially Have One

IN BMW, M, BMW M, M6, Convertible, M6 Convertible, Munich Automobiles Pte Ltd

Although it was already given a prior press review, BMW's hyper convertible can now be officially ordered for local buyers


From all walks of life. Cars line up for transponder testing.
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Zerotohundred.com TimeToAttack 2012 Round One

IN Zerotohundred.com, TimeToAttack, Event, Sepang

As the official media for Singapore, we were proud to witness some of the fastest cars around Sepang at the first round of Zertohundred.com's TimeToAttack, two of which flew our local colours.


Let's start with those shiny custom wheel covers. I marveled at how he still managed to source for such retro-looking wheel covers, and that's when he revealed to me that they were actually frying woks! How ingenious and utterly creative!
Classics

Kei Class Classic | Daihatsu Hijet S100

IN Kei, Daihatsu, Hijet, Classic, Van

A frying wok for wheel covers? You better believe it. This classic Daihatsu Hijet S100 kei van went through a 5-month restoration process and came out looking all clean and funky!


Modified

Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport | Entry Seven (7)

IN Suzuki, Swift Sport, Singapore, Caltex, Competition, Champion Motors

Seventh heaven can be found in this pristine blue Sport - a sporty and athletic unit with the right balance of goodies and modifications!


Modified

Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport | Entry Five (5)

IN Suzuki, Swift Sport, Singapore, Caltex, Competition, Champion Motors

I'm not sure we have enough space to list all that this car has! This awesome machine is just over-the-top! Check out Project S's entry now!


The BMW 320i Luxury is now available for booking, with a price tag of $218,800, with COE. Look out for our extensive review soon.
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Latest BMW 320i Joins Local Line Up

IN 320i, BMW, BMW 320i, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited, BMW Performance Academy, Pirelli

After the successful launch of the 328i and 335i, local buyers now have an entry-level 320i to consider; BMW's unique Performance Academy also shed a different light on this 'hot cake' model


“To celebrate this significant milestone of BMW M, Munich Automobiles has embarked on a restoration project to bring the ultra-rare 2.5-litre BMW M3 (E30 model) Sport Evolution back to its former glory.” said Mr Joel Chang, Executive Director of Munich Automobiles Pte Ltd.
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40 Years of BMW M Power!

IN BmW, M3, Munich Automobiles, E30, Sport Evolution

As BMW M GmbH celebrates 40 glorious years, Munich Automobiles pays tribute to this symbolic milestone by restoring the classic 2.5-litre BMW M3 (E30 model) Sport Evolution.


Ford Five-Window Coupe An American engineer, Henry Ford, had a dream to build a car for the masses. The company he founded went on to mass-produce automobiles for 109 years and counting.
Classics

Classic Cars In Singapore - Do You Know Them? (Part 1)

IN Classic, Classic Cars, Vintage Cars, Ford, Ford Mercury Convertible, Ford Five-Window Coupe

In this exclusive vintage-only series, we bring to you some classic cars that are still running around our sunny little island


The three-day Zone 4 Walkabout tickets, Turn 1 Grandstand as well as the Turn 1 Combination, which enables spectators to experience the Padang, Bay and Turn 1 Grandstands over the race weekend are now sold out.
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Singapore's F1 Race Tickets Selling Fast; More International Artist Added

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

With the last 2011 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix crowned 'Best Sport Event of the Year (International)' at the Singapore Sports Awards, this year's race promises even more.


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Lamborghini Aventador Gets New Wheels And More

IN Wheelsandmore, Lamborghini Aventador, Wheels,

German exotic tuner Wheelsandmore fettles with the Lamborghini Aventador and brings up the already mad Italian one notch higher!


To ensure the tyre was appropriate for European roads and climate, Falken used its engineering team based in Frankfurt to develop the specification. In addition to testing on European public roads and private proving grounds, engineers also gained feedback from Falken’s racing drivers at the Nürburgring who tested the tyres. The resulting “NUR-Spec” design incorporates a more warp resistant casing and additional nylon-reinforced cover ply to increase high-speed stability. This construction is complemented by a rounder tyre shoulder, optimising pressure deployment on the tread area.
The Pit

Azenis FK453: Falken's Latest Flagship Launched

IN Falken, FK, FK453, Falken FK453, Azenis, High Performance Tyre

All new FK453 delivers improved grip and lower noise levels as well as a ‘Y’ speed rating option; Singapore launch will be announced soon


The open-top two-seater now has a completely new lightweight body and revamped chassis. The considerably lower weight, longer wheelbase, wider track and larger wheels significantly enhance the mid-engine sports car’s driving dynamics, supported by the new electro-mechanical power steering. The new Boxsters are also up to 15 percent more fuel efficient. Depending on model, they get by with significantly less than eight litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.
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Epic Launch For Porsche's New Boxster

IN Porsche, Boxster, Boxster S, Porsche Boxster, Stuttgart Auto, Porsche Centre Singapore

For the first time, a car launch took place at the Marina Barrage, an iconic landmark in Singapore that Porsche picked to symbolise the openness concept of the Boxster.


The entry point to VW’s wide range of cars, the new Polo 1.2 TSI is more powerful than the outgoing 1.4. It now boasts 90 bhp and 160 Nm, and does the century sprint in only 10.9 seconds courtesy of a 1,197cc turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 7-speed DSG gearbox. Also available is a more powerful ‘Sport’ variant, producing 105 bhp and 175 Nm of torque. It goes from 0-100km/h in only 9.7 seconds.
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Polo Kart - Latest VW Polo Variant For Sale Now

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Polo, Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI, Kartright Speedway, TSI

Ok, kidding. VW Group Singapore did things differently this time around when launching their latest offering for the local market.


It looks great in the flesh too, especially in Lightning Red. This car will stand out from the sea of mundane looking cars on the road.
Happenings

It's Here! Toyota Launches New 86

IN Toyota, 86, Borneo Motors, AE86

The car everyone has been waiting for is finally here. Just off the port, these spanking new cars were freshly prepared for the media to have a taste.



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