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Volkswagen Chops The Top Off Its New Beetle

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Beetle, DSG, Cabriolet

Now in its third generation - after the original Beetle Cabriolet and New Beetle Cabriolet - the latest Beetle drop-top is now larger, more powerful and also more fuel-efficient.


Firmly committed to the local market, the Audi Centre Singapore is a key building block in taking Audi’s position in Singapore to the next level. The brand with the four rings will up the ante in terms of service, offering the most premium experience at all levels – from the moment the Audi customer/owner steps into the showroom to the aftersales experience – both at the Audi Centre, as well as the Audi Customer Service Centre on Ubi Road.
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Audi Centre Singapore Opens Its Doors

IN Audi, Audi Centre Singapore, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

A new icon of progress, the Audi Centre Singapore was unveiled today on the premium automotive belt in Alexandra Road and Leng Kee Road area.


The 12C Spider’s impressive 616 bhp output from its bespoke 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine is transmitted to the car’s rear driven wheels through a 7 Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission, which itself provides lightning-fast gear changes through rocker-mounted shift paddles affixed to the rear of the steering wheel.
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McLaren Launches 12C Spider In Singapore

IN McLaren Singapore, McLaren Automotive, Singapore, MP4-12C, Showroom, 12C Spider

McLaren reveals its second model in its growing range of high performance sports cars - the stunning new 12C Spider with a retractable hard-top (RHT) that can be lowered on the move.


Motorsports

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!


Mimicking the looks of Spengler's racing car, this special-edition model is available exclusively in Frozen Black metallic, while the carbon flaps and gurney, various dark chrome elements, matt black wheels and sections of the race car's livery also betray its close links with the triumphant BMW M3 DTM.
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Only 54 BMW M3 DTM Champion Editions To Be Made

IN BMW, M3, Competition, Munich Automobiles, DTM

BMW M GmbH celebrates their success in DTM with the unveiling of the BMW M3 DTM Champion Edition.


The Cayman S runs on a 3.4-litre flat-six cylinder engine with 325 bhp, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds with Sport Chrono package and PDK, with a top speed of 281 km/h. CO2 figures for the PDK is at 188 g/km.
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New Porsche Cayman Is Lighter And Faster

IN Porsche Cayman, Cayman S, PDK, Porsche Asia Pacific, Eurokars

Following the launch of the new Boxster, Porsche is rolling out the new Cayman shortly after. The new german mid-engine coupe promises to be lighter and more fun to drive.


With a wheelbase that measures 50 mm longer than that of the existing 3-Series Coupe, (45 mm has been added to the front track and 80 mm to the rear track), the car looks substantially longer in the photos already. At 1,826 mm wide, the BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept is 44 mm broader than its predecessor, its roof line is also 16 mm lower - all this results in a more low-slung stance and sportier proportions.
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BMW Unveils 4-Series Coupe Concept

IN BMW, 4 Series, Concept

Marking the start of a new cycle for BMW, the 4 Series will represent aesthetic and dynamic appeal for the brand. Question is, will superstitious asians frown upon the dreaded number?


Held at the Changi Exhibition Centre, the driving experience was held over four days for media and customers from around Asia. Instructors from England were at hand to guide participants through the custom course which displayed the prowess of the cars.
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Bentley Continental GT Speed Accelerates Into Town

IN Bentley, Singapore, Continental GT, GT Speed, W12, V8

In an exclusive drive experience, Bentley unveiled its fastest production car, the Continental GT Speed, thundering through a custom circuit with its 620 bhp W12 power plant.


Walking up to our cars, we notice that not much has changed on the exterior, to be honest. The front headlamps are new and give the car a sleeker face, while sharpening the presence of the car.
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BMW 7 Series In Borobudur

IN BMW, 730d, 7 Series, Performance Motors

We drive the tranquil BMW 7 Series around the equally serene town of Magelang, Central Java, where the 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple Borobudur resides in.


“Powered by the M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology, the impressive engine found on both the BMW X6 M50d and BMW X5 M50d is equipped with three turbochargers and advanced common-rail injection system. With its outstanding abilities, we trust it will only be a matter of time before this new engine enjoys the highest level of recognition just as its fellow award-winning siblings have.” added said Mr Fiorentinos.
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BMW M Performance Automobiles launched in Singapore.

IN BMW, X5 M, X6 M, Munich Automobiles, M Performance, M Performance Automobiles, MPA

With a high-powered SUV range and a scorching hot-hatch in its stable, M Performance Automobiles (MPA for short) has landed on our shores with a big bang.


Tire-related costs are the single largest maintenance item for commercial vehicle fleet operators with more than 50 percent of all truck and trailer breakdowns involving a tire in some way. Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology mechanism allows tires to maintain constant, optimum pressure without the use of external pumps, electronics and driver intervention. Proper tire inflation can result in improved fuel economy, prolonged tread life and optimized tire performance.
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Debut of Goodyear Self-Inflating Technology

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Self-Inflating Technology

Goodyear technology can aid in fuel savings and CO2 reductions; potential to improve performance and eliminate need for external inflation pressure intervention.


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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

IN Mercedes-AMG, SLS, AMG, GT3, Gull-wing, Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Black Series

Mercedes-AMG presents the SLS AMG GT3 race car-inspired high-end gullwing supercar, the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. This is the fifth Black Series model from Mercedes-AMG.


Top-of-the-line Lamborghinis have always and will remain to be roadsters, and thus will not have a folding soft top like its smaller sibling the Gallardo Spyder. The two-piece roof is made entirely from carbon fiber using various technologies such as RTM and Forged Composite®. These technologies guarantee maximum aesthetic performance and stiffness although each component is extremely light, weighing less than 6 kg.
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Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster

IN Lamborghini, Aventador, LP700-4, Roadster

Unveiled at a special preview here in Singapore by Stephan Winkelmann, President & CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, Lamborghini presents the new Aventador LP700-4 Roadster.


The new e-mobility station in Wolfsburg uses interactive displays and interesting representations into electric mobility of the future. Interesting facts like how Ferdinand Porsche not only created the bug (Beetle), but was also the first to develop a plug-in hybrid in the world, or that the copper wire of a Golf Blue-e-motion's (also on display ) electric motor runs at 2.1 kilometers in length!
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Volkswagen E-mobility Visit In Wolfsburg

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Golf, Volkswagen E-mobility, Blue E motion

Our visit to Wolfsburg included a stop at the Volkswagen E-mobility station, where a new source of 'fuel' is now available at what was once, a historic gas station.


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New Maserati Quattroporte

IN 2013 Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati, V8, Hong Seh

The Italian car-maker plans kick-off a 50,000 units per year production plan by 2015. The 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be the first of three models to help them achieve that.


The Cayenne GTS features signature trims in high-gloss black, prominent side skirts and wider wheel arches. The launch model had glossy black wheels in a huge and delicious 21
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Porsche Launches New Cayenne GTS

IN Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne, GTS, V8, PDK, Porsche Asia Pacific, Eurokars

Stuttgart Auto has launched the new Cayenne GTS at the Glass House in Sentosa. Packing a 420 bhp tweaked V8, the spicy GTS will sit between the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo in the brand's line-up.


Also standard, is a cool electronically adjustable air suspension which can lower the car by 20mm. While the steering is electromechanical, a dynamic steering with an adjustable ratio is optional, as is a carbon-ceramic braking system.
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Audi Launches New S7 Sportback

IN Audi S7, S7, A7, V8, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

It was an evening of hellos and goodbyes as Audi launched the new 420 bhp S7 Sportback and bid farewell to Audi Singapore's Managing Director, Mr Reinhold Carl.


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Rock of Ages | Volkswagen Golf 7 Drive

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Golf, 1.4 TSI, TDI, DSG, Mk 7, 7, 2.0 TDI

The seventh-generation Golf is out, and the first batch of cars will roll out of the factory in November. We get behind the wheel of the class-leading model to find out if it the new one still rocks.


Let's take a closer look at the exterior, there's a beefed-up new bumper with integrated front fog lights, black honeycomb inserts with silver guards and silver roof rails, all of which have become a signature for the Cross range.
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The Angry Car | Volkswagen CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

IN Volkswagen, Polo, CrossPolo, 1.2 TSI

Launched at a time of high COEs, the trendy and well-packaged Volkswagen CrossPolo misses out on being found in more homes. You can see why it's not too happy about that.


That said, it’s not saying the A1 isn’t a success story here locally. To date, the A1 has quite some presence – well, making it come loaded with a list of option and different state of tunes surely gave it a wider audience. And now with the newest 5-door variant, Audi’s baby definitely has a trump card against the aging Mini. With that two extra doors, practicality and versatility is definitely it’s strongest selling point. On top of that, it’s far more glamorous than a VW Polo GTI.
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Class Act | Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

IN Audi A1, Audi A1 Sportback, A1, A1 Sportback, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

Audi’s A1 was once considered a vain effort to meddle with Mini’s pie, but now in 5-door guise, it’s turning into quite the proposition.



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