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The Pagani Huayra Storms Into Singapore

IN Pagani, Huayra, Horacio, EuroAutomobile, Singapore

Named after the Andean god of wind, Pagani's Huayra whirlwinds onto our shores. Lamborghini dealer Eurosports Auto has setup EuroAutomobile to manage the brand here.


So that's enormous and powerful explained, what about the rest of the car? The massive SUV has always been handsome, so there's no denying that it is a good-looker. A strong and burly front-end with DRLs and a colossal signature Audi grille all combine to give the Q7 a tough yet subtle demeanor.
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Power House | Audi Q7 3.0 TDi

IN Audi, Q7, Premium Automobiles, Diesel, Caltex, Techron D

We'll sum up this car in two words. Enormous and powerful. There you have it, our article is pretty much done. If you'd like to read more though, we did spend some time penning down our thoughts.


One groundbreaking option from Audi are the new features that are combined under the keyword 'Audi connect'. With its UMTS module, the Bluetooth online car phone delivers the Internet to the A6 Avant. Special services are available in collaboration with Google. The graphics card in the navigation system, for example, integrates images and information from Google Earth with the navigation route. A Wi-Fi hotspot provides contact to mobile devices on board.
Happenings

Audi's A6 Avant Now Available Locally

IN Audi, A6, Avant, Audi A6 Avant, 2012 Audi A6 Avant, Premium Automobiles, Audi Singapore

The latest wagon in Audi's local stable promises an array of options; available in both 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter guises


Grip comes courtesy of 225/40R18 Continental ContiSportContact 3‎ tyres. This car also rides lower and firmer thanks to BC Racing's BR series coilovers.
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Lights, Camera, Action! | Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.0 GT

IN Mitsubishi, Lancer, EX, 2.0, GT, Modified

When the Lancer EX arrived on our shores, we all thought it was a good-looking car. And as expected, it was indeed a hit with the local car buyers but what about enthusiasts?


Happenings

The Golf GTI’s 35th birthday party

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, E35

Volkswagen Singapore celebrates the iconic car's birthday and launches the fastest ever production Golf GTI too!


From the rear, the new Tiguan immediately looks more 'manly' with the new tail-lamps. The curvy ones have made way for a simpler, but better design that feature VW's signature L-shape LEDs.
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King Of The Hill | Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TSI

IN Volkswagen, VW, Tiguan, 2.0, TFSI, TSI, DSG, SUV, Sport

Back in the 90's, the Subaru Forester was an SUV that stood out from the rest. Grippy, fast and sweet to drive, it was the best sporty SUV out there. Now though, there's a new king of the hill...


Looks familiar? You will have to really squint to spot the difference between the new Forester and last year's model. Other than a tweaked grille design, we too couldn't spot any major changes when we managed to park our test car next to last year's model.
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Living With A New Heart | Subaru Forester 2.0X

IN Subaru, Forester, 2.0X, Boxer, Next-generation

The third generation Forester receives a new heart three years into it's life. Will it keep it competitive in the growing crossover market?


The rear lamps also embody the new direction Volkswagen is taking with their characteristic M-shaped lights. A convenient feature we all can appreciate is the remote tail-gate function that can be opened from the key fob, very useful when you have your hands full.
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Sports-Purpose Vehicle | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI DSG

IN VW, Volkswagen, Sharan, 2.0 TSI, MPV

The Volkswagen Sharan feels like a overgrown hot-hatch. Which is a good thing, because this 7-seater is made for the grown-up who doesn't want to ... er ... grow up.


Undoubtedly, the technical aspect of the car is one of the most important. In almost all driving situations, the 16-valve four-cylinder turbo diesel engine offers the strength of a V8 sports car – a little lazy initially but once you hit that sweet spot, in the case of the GTD it’s before 2,500rpm, the world around you just turns into a blur.
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Golfing Around All Day Long | Volkswagen Golf GTD TDI

IN Volkswagen, VW, Golf, GTD, GTi, TSI, DSG, Caltex, Techron, Techron D, Diesel

When given the keys to Volkswagen’s diesel-powered hot hatchback, our Associate Editor deliberately spent his time driving around the whole of Singapore.


It's not all bad. After receiving a handsome new front design that is in line with Volkswagen's new design language, the new Eos manages to look more 'handsome' than 'pretty', which is important in winning over more male drivers.
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Make It Eos | Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI DSG

IN Volkswagen, VW, Cabriolet, Coupe, Eos, TSI, DSG

With a strong engine and space for four, Volkswagen's hard-top cabriolet will take you and three friends around quickly and in style.


Compact sized BMW 1 Series M Coupe is at home in this tight circuit.
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BMW 1 Series M And M3 GTS Attack The Track

IN BMW, Munich Automobiles, M3, M3 GTS, 1 Series M Coupe

Munich Automobiles invited media and new owners to drive the 1 Series M Coupe round the Pasir Gudang Circuit, with bonus taxi rides in the two tangy M3 GTS track machines!


In the world where superlatives are easily thrown around, the 9-3 strangely sets out, because it feels like the guy/girl who lives next door. It is not show-off material like its rivals for instance, instead opting for an understated style that has matured nicely with a little bit of mid-life botox injection. Blending just about the right amount of elements to deserve the “sport” in its name and most importantly, it is living proof that being special doesn't mean having to be the best in class.
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Unbroken Progression | The Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0t

IN Saab, 9-3, Linear, 2.0t, Turbo

With Spyker announcing a new 9-3 in 2012, it's about time that we have a look at Saab's venerable sedan and see how far it has evolved.


Motorsports

Biggest Field In History For Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

IN Porsche, 911, Carrera, PCCA, 2011

The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia is set for a record-breaking ninth season with an unprecedented 28 drivers signed for the region’s most prestigious GT championship.


The last time that a Red Bull Racing showcar performed in Singapore was back in February 2008 as a special item in that year’s Chingay Parade. It was the first time that the Singapore public had experienced the thunderous engine note of a F1 car, months before the inaugural Singapore night race took place in Marina Bay. But even then, it was a mere sneak peek as the F1 car segment lasted barely five minutes before the Chingay Parade proper. This time round, the Red Bull Speed Street events will be fully fledged standalone showcar events lasting about an hour each, in which the public can expect manoeuvres such as short sprints, burnouts, engine breaks and donuts, which one won’t get to see often in actual F1 races. This will mark the first time that Red Bull is organising a F1 showcar event in Malaysia as the blue and silver Red Bull was previously unavailable for sale in the country. The showcar event in Malaysia will take place along the entire stretch of Jalan Bukit Bintang starting from the Pavillion Mall to the Jalan Pudu junction, while the Singapore event will stretch from the Orchard Link junction to the Buyong Road intersection near the Istana. The Austrian energy drink company, which is fast gaining in popularity amongst F1 aficionados thanks to the double championship winning feat of Red Bull Racing in 2010, is expecting crowds upwards of 100,000 spectators to line the 1km stretches along both shopping streets. To ensure that the safety of the audience is not compromised, safety measures and precautions will be in place in accordance with Red Bull Racing’s safety team. A series of pre-event activations and tie-ups with retailers and malls in both countries can also be expected in the lead up to the events. Red Bull is also working closely with Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) to organise the event in Singapore.
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Red Bull Racing's F1 Showcar To Race Down Singapore And Malaysia

IN Red Bull, Racing, F1

Red Bull Speed Street events in April featuring former F1 driver David Coulthard will mark the first time that Orchard Road and Jalan Bukit Bintang will be closed for a motor sports event.


But I think your car has strabismus. Your engineers said that it helps to provide better aerodynamics and apparently they are the only ones who think so. And I reckon I’m right because your blokes at Malvern Link rectified the eye problem four years ago. We were all spot-on except you because being cross-eyed was never a gift especially when you have a recessed nose. It makes driving in the night a grueling task and you can’t have auto headlights as a factory option. That’s the precision you get with hand-built cars.
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Oh Morgan! | Morgan Aero 8

IN Morgan, Aero 8

Our writer pens a 'letter' to Morgan as he reflects on his encounter with their bespoke supercar, the one and only, defectively flawless, Morgan Aero 8.


From the diagram above, we can now see why Car One is more likely than Car Two to hit X and this hypothesis is taken with the assumption that the driver has a normal average reaction time. If the driver is distracted or driving under the influence of alcohol, then he or she will have a longer than average reaction time to knock X down without having any chance of applying brakes at all.
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The Dangers Of Speeding

IN Speeding, Traffic Police

Have you ever wondered why speed traps and covert operations conducted by the Traffic Police are in place? That is because inappropriate speed is a danger on public roads.


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The Griffin Soars Again | Saab 9-5 2.0T Vector

IN Saab, 9-5, Vector, Turbo

The 9-5 is the first model to be introduced after Saab was saved by Dutch sports car manufacturer, Spyker. However, is it Swede, or Dutch?


Conceptually, the XL1 represents the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s 1-litre car strategy. When the new millennium was ushered in, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch, who is today Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, formulated the visionary goal of bringing to the market a production car that was practical for everyday use with a fuel consumption of 1.0 litre per 100 km. In the new XL1, Volkswagen is demonstrating that this goal is now within reach.
Happenings

Two-seat XL1 Brings Vision Of The 1-litre Car Close To Production Maturity

IN VW, Volkswagen, XL1, 1 Litre

Vision becomes reality as Volkswagen’s “Formula XL1”: Volkswagen XL1 prototype consumes just 0.9 l/100 km!


Inside, the interior gets updated with three colour choices and new trim pieces, with the leather seat covers treated to reduce solar heat by as much as 20 degrees Celsius. The new Audi TT also comes with an efficiency program built into its onboard computer, presenting all fuel consumption-relevant data on the central display and gives tips for efficient driving. It also shows consumption of the individual systems in the vehicle, and how they influence fuel consumption.
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New Audi TT: Faster And Greener

IN Audi, TT, TT-RS, Coupe, Roadster, TFSI,

The coupe's latest incarnation boosts power, sips fuel.


Mr Gilbert Kwek, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Singapore said, “Mercedes-Benz has always been at the forefront of technology and the first to offer our customers unique experiences in tandem with their latest lifestyle. Similarly, by equipping our sales team with the iPAD, we are able to capitalize on the benefits of technology and provide our customers with the most up to date information and data on our wide array of sophisticated products. They will also have first hand access to the cars’ product features via the responsive high resolution multi touch display. For example, they will be able to see the selected colour combination for the upholstery and trim instantly” More than 55 sets of the Apple iPad have been distributed to the sales team to enhance the Mercedes-Benz vehicle purchasing experience.
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Customised Application Mercedes-Benz iShowroom Debuts In Singapore

IN Mercedes-Benz, IPAD

From now onwards, Mercedes-Benz sales personnel are equipped with the Apple iPad to serve the customers better.



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