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Zerotohundred.com TimeToAttack 2012 Round Two

IN Zerotohundred.com, TimeToAttack, Event, Sepang

We look back at Zerotohundred.com's TimeToAttack Round Two as we build up to the finale event happening this Sunday! It's going to be the best ever with the a barrage of fast cars and hot race action!


The Audi A6 hybrid can drive at up to 100 km/h purely on electric power and has a range of three kilometers at a constant 60 km/h. It can also drive using the combustion engine alone or in hybrid mode.
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Audi Launches New A6 Hybrid With A Special Preview Of The A1 e-tron

IN Audi, A6, Hybrid, E-tron

Efficiency of a four-cylinder engine with the performance of a V6? That's what the Audi A6 hybrid offers. Combining the best of both worlds in efficiency and power.


To make 10 years of Hybrid power a very special milestone to remember, Kah Motors will also offer a Mugen Aero Package for the Honda CR-Z. The first 10 CR-Z customers will get this package free. This Aero Package can be applied to 6MT and CVT models. The design concept of the Mugen Aero Package is “Sporty & Cool”. The package includes the following: Mugen front under spoiler, rear under spoiler, side under spoiler, front sports grille and rear wing. Designed and tested in the wind tunnel, the Aero Package not only enhances the sporty design of the 2012 CR-Z, it also generates additional down force from the rear wing, improving traction and high speed stability.
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Kah Motor Celebrates 10 Years of Hybrid Power With Mugen Options For The CR-Z

IN Honda, Kah Motor, CR-Z, Hybrid

To celebrate 10 years of Honda Hybrid power in Singapore, Kah Motor is offering 3 Honda CR-Zs (6MT) with a Mugen Sports Package. Also, the Mugen Aero Package is going free for the first 10 CR-Z orders


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.


Being an Infiniti, there is never any shortage of acceleration when it is needed. The 3.5-litre petrol V6 delivers 360 hp, backed up by 350 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. The electric motor is rated at 67 HP (50 kW) and provides high torque from zero rpm, peaking at 270 Nm at just 1,770 rpm, ensuring dynamic performance from standstill.
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Infiniti's M35h Hybrid - Zero To Hero In 5.5 Seconds

IN Infiniti, M35, M35h, Hybrid, Infiniti M35h Hybrid, Infiniti Singapore, Wearnes Automotive

Infiniti's first hybrid to use a new-generation Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid technology; one electric motor with twin-clutch system to deliver linear performance and consistent rear-drive handling


Incorporating a full-width, aerodynamic spoiler for improved high speed stability, the lower bumper’s flared extremities house deeply rebated fog lamps. Both upper and lower grilles feature a sporting, F SPORT-specific mesh design.
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Face-lifted Lexus RX Range With F Sport Package To Arrive In Q2

IN Lexus, RX, F Sport, Borneo Motors

Making its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on 6 March 2012, the face-lifted RX range, consisting of the RX 270, RX 350 and RX Hybrid, is set to arrive in Singapore in Q2 this year.


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Kah Motor Announces The Honda CR-Z

IN Honda, CR-Z, Hybrid

The 2012 Honda CR-Z has officially landed in Singapore, featuring sleek styling, sporty handling and a unique hybrid powertrain, its a unique proposition in the sports coupe segment.


Where do you think Porsche got its money from before this? 911 Turbos? Boxsters? Nah. Well, those did contribute to Porsche’s pay cheque, but the one model that turned its financial luck around was the (cue drum roll) Cayenne – the big, luxury SUV that thinks like a sports car. How was that achieved over two successful generations? Let’s just put it this way: Moneyed drivers always like their SUVs large, comfy and with a badge they can all brag about (“Yes George, my SUV is that new one from Porsche. Have you seen it yet? Sure beats your Lex”).
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Forward Thinking | Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

IN Porsche, Panamera S, Hybrid, Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, Stuttgart Auto

It may not be the first hybrid luxury car, but in the case of the Panamera, it makes so much sense to dream of one - skeptical Panamera naysayers ought to think twice now


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Porsche Launches Turbo S And Hybrid Models for Its Panamera

IN Porsche, Panamera, Stuttgart Auto, Turbo S, Hybrid

Stuttgart Auto, distributors of Porsche in Singapore launched two new Porsche Panamera variants, the Panamera S Hybrid and the Panamera Turbo S at the Pavilion at Customs House yesterday.


Seductive looks indicate the next evolution of Jaguar’s bold design direction.
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Jaguar Debuts The C-X16 Concept At Frankfurt

IN Jaguar, Concept, C-X16, Frankfurt

This Oh-so-beautiful sports concept is the hybrid that marks a new chapter for Jaguar. Inspiring new advances in design, the C-X16 combines searing performance with gorgeous styling.


How did Ken's range of driving and racing shoes come about? It came about when Travis Pastrana was going into rally racing.
The Pit

Ken Block's Sole Solutions

IN Ken, Block, DC, Shoes, Pro, Spec, 1.0, 2.0

If the shoe fits, it doesn't mean that it's the ideal footwear for spirited driving. We find out more from Ken the man himself!


The revised platform is more rigid compared to the current model thanks to an increased number of spot welds and adding laser welds in very specific locations. The track, wider by 40mm at the front and 50mm at the rear, works in combination with a revised suspension design to give a more assured stance and superior cornering performance.
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Lexus Unveils The New GS

IN 2012, Lexus, GS

With a more engaging driving experience, bolder design and a more spacious, contemporary interior, the new GS heralds a new chapter in the history of Lexus.


Both power plants are mated to an eight speed automatic transmission that is designed for towing and offroad use. The Touareg Hybrid reaches a top speed of 240 km/h and accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds. A 1.7-kWh nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack now sits in the spare tyre well and packs enough energy to drive the Touareg up to two kilometres. The battery is kept at an optimum operating temperature with two fans and a duct that leads to the interior ventilation system.
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Volkswagen's First Hybrid: The Touareg

IN Volkswagen, VW, Hybrid, Touareg

The company's first hybrid car shows lots of promise!


Ford Mustang Shelby GTS
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New York International Auto Show 2011

IN New York, Motor Show, 2011

The 2011 New York International Auto Show ends on a high note.


To illustrate the unique benefits of each Lexus hybrid, the crowd was invited to learn more about Lexus Hybrid technology with interactive touch-screen applications presented on tablet computers and LCD screens. The crowd favourite was the 3D Car Projection Show on the new CT 200h which is the first of its kind in Singapore. For this leading edge technological showcase, Lexus created an indoor theatre-style enclosure especially for the event. The 3D Car Projection Show was repeated every ten minutes and anchored the multi sensory Progressive Luxury Experience for guests.
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Lexus Defines The Progressive Luxury Experience At Paragon

IN Lexus, Hybrid, Borneo Motors

Lexus recently held the Progressive Luxury Experience (PLE) showcase at the Paragon Atrium from 30 April to 2 May 2011.


The actual car will come with a small capacity, highly boosted internal combustion engine with one powerful electric motor on each axle. The four wheel drive car claims to do zero to 96 km/h in less than three seconds, zero to 161 km/h in less than six seconds and a top speed in excess of 321 km/h. And if you are concerned about being green, this car can cover more than 50 km on electrical power alone.
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Jaguar's Hybrid Super Car Is Go!

IN Jaguar, C-X75, Concept, Super Car, Hybrid

The C-X75 concept car, sans gas-turbine engines, will go into production in limited numbers.


Built on a rear-wheel drive platform, it offers generous interior space for four occupants with a stretched greenhouse design. The LED lighting is one of the examples of new materials, electronics and dynamic systems we could see in future Lexus cars.
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Lexus Debuts New GT Hybrid Concept

IN Lexus, LF-Gh, Hybrid, Luxury, GT, Grand Tourer

A frugal car designed to cruise long distances in comfort, it is also a teaser for a new design language.


When it comes to the luxury hybrids, there are only a few models on the market today. With the A3 having so many realistic real-world technologies, we might just get to see this car quietly slipping by on the roads in the future.
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Audi's Cutting Edge Hybrid Sedan

IN Audi, A3, E-tron, Concept

Concept status aside, this car has a lot of features that might make their way to consumers one day.


What you need to take note of however is the uninspiring note coming from the bonnet. If you are the sort who is used to hearing the warble of V8s or whirr of force-fed power plants, you might probably just drop your jaws… in amusement. But hey, it is a hybrid after all – the smoothness and seamless operations (both lump and box) is a given. The fact that it starts and idles quietly is also pretty amazing. By the way, the CT200h can be driven solely on a fully charged electric motor at speeds of up to 45km/h before the petrol engine actually kicks in, vibration-free.
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Surprise Of Sorts | Lexus CT200h

IN Lexus, Hybrid, CT200h

A Lexus hatchback? Hybrid? Nope, your eyes are not playing any tricks...


Hitting the Sport mode button boosts electrical power to a maximum 650v, increasing overall power train output. Engine revs are held higher, and throttle and steering settings are modified to give a faster response to driver inputs.
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Lexus' First Compact Luxury Hybrid

IN Lexus, CT, 200h, Hybrid, Luxury, Compact

Promising refinement and driving pleasure, the new CT 200h is geared for the young, highly discerning and environmentally-conscious customers.



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