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The Grand Solution | BMW M6 Gran Coupe

IN BMW, M6, Gran Coupe, M6 Gran Coupe, M, Munich Automobile, 6 Series

Panamera Turbo too mainstream for you, Sir? Then meet the other solution…


Then there is the space. The front bucket seats are rather huge and do eat into the rear legroom, but they still leave enough margin for three adults to be seated comfortably. As a wagon though, the boot space is substantial and it will swallow up a whole lot of things.
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RS Is For Rudolf's Sled | Audi RS 4 Avant 4.2 FSI

IN Audi RS4, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, RS, Avant, V8, 4.2 FSI, Christmas

Audi's RS 4 Avant is one cracking wagon. An astonishingly fast car that is the epitome of 'vroom and room'. But how does it perform as Santa's helper? We put some antlers on and find out.


Reputed for being ultra exclusive, ALPINA produces just 1,200 BMW ALPINA automobiles each year for worldwide distribution dedicating only a limited number of units for the Right Hand Drive market like Singapore. To share the joy of exclusive ALPINA ownership, each BMW ALPINA automobile comes adourned with its own ALPINA Production Number.
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Munich Auto Is Southeast Asia's First Alpina Dealer

IN BMW, Alpina, B3

Munich Automobiles has revealed that it will be the first ALPINA dealer in South East Asia.


Honestly though, I only had a brief encounter with the standard M5. And I did not fancy it; there’s just something, which is missing in this car. In fact, it feels so incomplete I fell in love with the Jaguar XF-R instead. Now, that’s one understated cat; it isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed but it has that big-engined, gangsta’ in a suit vibe. And that cabin, my word, is so pleasant I am more than willing to move in there instead. Really.
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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger | BMW M5 Competition Pack

IN BMW, M, M5, Sedan, BMW M5, CP, Competition Pack, Munich Automobile, BMW Asia

Yeap, it was already fast enough; and now it’s even faster. Oh, the monstrosity…


The new Audi RS 6 Avant offers superior performance and groundbreaking efficiency, providing practicality for everyday use and leisure. Made out of high-tech steel and approximately 20 percent aluminium, the new and improved model weighs nearly 100 kilograms lesser than its predecessor. The new Audi RS 6 Avant boasts a twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 560 hp and a constant 700 Nm of torque, accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.9 seconds. Lighter and more efficient than the previous models, Audi has created a sporty, top-of-the-line vehicle that supersedes its predecessors in performance in every parameter possible.
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Absolute Power Doesn't Corrupt! It Excites!

IN Audi, RS 6 Avant, SQ5, S3 Sportback

The new Audi RS 6 Avant, SQ5 and S3 Sportback storms Singapore!


The XAV-612BT and XAV-712BT are also capable of reading out incoming text messages, tweets and calendar reminders while the user is driving. This empowers the driver to stay in touch with friends and stay up to speed with his/her schedule for the day, while at the same time ensuring a smooth and safe journey to complete his/her tasks. Furthermore, the head units also feature MHL/HDMI (Mobile High-Definition Link/ High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology, meaning that audio and video content on the compatible smartphone can be enjoyed through the head unit display. MHL technology puts compatible smartphone users in touch with their favourite apps by simply connecting the cable to the device, while HDMI technology enables smartphone users to easily access their compatible smartphone.
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Sony's New In-Car AV Centre Head Units

IN Sony, Head Unit, ICE, AV

Sony has recently announced two new in-car AV centre head units, the XAV-612BT and XAV-712BT, providing drivers with access to music, navigation and smartphone apps while they’re on the road.


Cliche as it may sound, power is nothing without control, and if great handling is what you want, handling is what you get. Upon plonking yourself hurriedly in the driver's seat, and fretting about your future wives reaction, ooops a typo there, 'wife's' I mean (bit of a Freudian slip eh?) the first thing you’ll want to do is push the Start button, and with that, the turbocharged 2.0-litre engine burbles into life with a bassy note to boot. The next button you would want to push would be the 'Mode’ button next to the gear lever and select from the available settings of Comfort, Normal, Sport, Eco and Individual. The changes affect the suspension, steering and throttle response of the car and in Sport, performance is aplenty as the car settings are adjusted to be more dynamic. In fact mashing the accelerator is a treat, as the car resonates with a rich burble and a near instant response that eggs you on to push it harder. And with the reworked and improved sport suspension, grippy Continental ContiSportContact 2 tyres and a steering wheel that offers great feedback, indulging in a bit of necessary spirited driving results in your best man going
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Golly, That's Insane! | Mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, Mk7

The all-new Mk 7 Volkswagen Golf GTI has got it all covered as the best all rounder hot hatch. Pavement burner or wedding car, the GTI does it all!


Well, it seems my worries were unwarranted. This week alone, I spotted three 4 Series coupes on our roads, and I heard of at least two other people who have ordered one for themselves. Yup. All this, during high COEs and challenging loan regulations. It boggles my mind.
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The Best 4 Now | BMW 435i Coupe

IN BMW, 4 Series, 435i, Performance Motors

If you're looking for a German coupe-class car that will satisfy both the 'groom' and 'vroom' demands you have, search no further, BMW's 4 Series will fit the bill.


With this mildly refreshed model, the 5 now sports an updated front and rear. The main difference is in the front apron, where it's now a bit more chiseled and shapely, giving the 5 a stronger, more aggressive face. On our 535i test-car, a set of elegant 19-inch rims filled the huge wheel arches perfectly - for the 5, I think nothing less than 19-inch wheels will do.
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BMW 535i Sedan Luxury

IN BMW, 5 Series, 535i, Sedan, Performance Motors

What you see here, is the latest face-lifted BMW 5 Series. No, really it is! I know the changes are subtle (maybe a bit too subtle), but as the saying goes: Don't fix it if it ain't broke.


1. It's so roomy. You can fit five adults and three kids in there. Easily. The boot is reasonably spacious even with all the seats up. But with the last row folded down, you can have a picnic at the beach without getting out of the car!
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Volkswagen Sharan Diesel 2.0 TDI

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Sharan, TDI, Diesel

The perfect MPV. Period. Read on to find out why...


In addition to the current four flavours, the chefs are also currently developing a new range of creations, which will be introduced in the coming months. The Inspired Chef will also partner with other local chefs in the near future, with the aim of creating a wider range of extraordinary flavours that will raise the culinary bar in Singapore. The Inspired Chef is now available online via The Inspired Chef at S$14.90 per pint. A minimum purchase of two pints is required and delivery charges apply.
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Artisanal Ice Cream Brand, The Inspired Chef, Launches in Singapore

IN The Inspired Chef, Ice Cream, Delivery

Is your sweet tooth making you feel peckish, but yet you're too lazy to drive out for dessert? There's a new selection of artisanal ice cream that can now be ordered online and delivered to you!


The E250 Estate might not be as sharp as the 5 Series or A6, but looking at the average Mercedes audience, it is still up to the task when taking sweeping corners slightly faster. Body movements are well controlled and you don’t get any unsettling sensation from the rear suspension while doing quick lane changes.
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Real Estate Agent | Mercedes-Benz E250 Estate Avantgarde

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, E-Class, E250, Avantgarde

Two words – “Mercedes wagon” – when combined, sound like the epitome of boringness. But by golly, this new one comes with some pleasant surprises.


BP: Some people have said that the best racing drivers didn’t pass their driving tests on the first try - Jenson Button for example. How many attempts did you take to obtain your driver’s licence? Alain: I did the test when I was 18 years old, the normal age at the time, and passed on the first try. (chuckles) BP: What was your first car, and what’s your preference for your road cars you drive? Alain: I never liked driving sports cars. When you’re driving in Formula 1 you want something a little more comfortable. The first car I bought was an Opel Kadett GT/E, which was a rally car. Unfortunately, that was the only car I had an accident with. I was going quite slow to be honest, but it was on gravel, and my friend and I ended up going 30m down the (side of a) hill. I’d only had the car three weeks, so that was quite a bad experience! BP: I understand that your son is currently a test driver for Lotus. How is he going with that? With Kimi moving to Ferrari, might there be a spot for him next year? Alain: It is never impossible, because he has done a good job in the last two years, and spent a lot of time on the simulator. But being a development driver, he is very focused, and it is a different way of working and it is very good for the team. Being a race driver is going to be another different thing, with qualifying one lap or doing the start, (or) even if he races in endurance or other types of races. So it is two different things and I realised it and he knows it himself that it will be difficult for him to be chosen by the team but you never know. BP: All the best for that!
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A Meeting With The Professor

IN Renault, Alain Prost, Wearnes

Racing drivers live and breathe motorsports throughout their careers, but have you ever wondered what happens when they stop?


This milestone is a first in the Chinese market for the AMG Customer Sports brand and will provide a blueprint for future motorsport endeavours in the market. Erebus Motorsport’s series of firsts include having the first Gullwing delivered outside Europe, the first team one-two finish for AMG Customer Sports and added victory in the Bathurst 12 Hour to the 2013 Endurance Classics Grand Slam wins by the SLS AMG GT3 (Bathurst, the Dubai 24 Hour, the Nurburgring 24 Hour and the Spa 24 Hour - each with Bernd Schneider behind the wheel). The second Erebus Motorsport SLS AMG GT3 will be driven by experienced AMG Customer Sports pilot, Lance David Arnold. The 27-year-old partnered Hakkinen in a Gullwing on his previous visit to Zhuhai in 2011. Erebus Motorsport will be aiming to add to the 100-plus victories by the AMG Customer Sports program since its inception in 2011. The two event program will see Erebus Motorsport enter the support race to the 60th Macau Grand Prix in November.
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Mika Hakkinen Joins Erebus Motorsport For GT Asia Series

IN Mika Hakkinen, GT Asia, SLS AMG GT3

Two times Formula 1 World Champion, Mika Hakkinen will join Erebus Motorsport for the GT Asia Series when it visits the Zhuhai International Circuit in China this October 11-13.


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According To... | Honda Accord 2.4

IN Honda, Accord

Honda’s much vaunted big sedan makes a return to the mix, bringing a fight to the competition.


First debuted in April 2013 at Auto Shanghai, the leading auto show in Asia, the new Panamera is more efficient, sporty, comfortable, and elegant. Part of the Porsche Principle is increasing power and performance while maintaining efficiency and sustainability — a concept that seems to go against logic but is brought to life in the new Panamera range. This idea led to the development of an entirely new engine based on the notion of downsizing — a V6 engine with a three-litre displacement and bi-turbo charging.
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Thrilling Contradictions - The All New Panamera

IN Porsche, Eurokars, Panamera

The sports car that unites contradictions without compromises, the new Panamera makes its debut in Singapore.


The facelift for the XC60 really is just that – a slight refinement of its aesthetics while leaving the mechanicals untouched. Compared to the old model, most of the changes have been made to the front end: the headlamp cluster is now a single unit, the grille is wider and has been de-chromed, and DRLs have been installed. The entire body is also now shorn of all black plastic cladding, reflecting the fact that this car’s home is on the blacktop, not the rough stuff.
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XCuses Not Needed | Volvo XC60 T5

IN Volvo, XC60, T5, Wearnes Automotive

A slight nip here, a little tuck there – Volvo’s just refreshed half its range and this is our first sampling of it.


The over-ear P200 headphones deliver a warm and rich sound with clarity, reproducing solid bass without muddying out the mid and high tones, and is available in black or red with a retail price of S$362.90.
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Rev up for F1 With The Ferrari Scuderia Headphones!

IN F1, Ferrari Scuderia, Logic3, P200, R300

Gear up for the action with the sweet, sweet sounds of the Ferrari Scuderia P200 and R300 headphones by Logic3.


Vision Gran Turismo will include cars such as the BMW Vision Gran Turismo, an exclusive virtual concept derived from the BMW M genes. Volkswagen gave free rein to their designers to explore the future of the iconic Golf GTI with the Golf GTI Vision Gran Turismo. The Alfa Romeo 6C Biposto Vision Gran Turismo, created by the team responsible for the Alfa Romeo 4C, will celebrate an iconic model from the 1930’s. A bold glimpse into the future, the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo unites sensual purity with classic Mercedes-Benz design elements. Nike makes an intriguing foray into automotive design, following the company’s collaboration with Polyphony Digital Inc. on the design of the revolutionary concept vehicle, Nike ONE for Gran Turismo 4.
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Vision Gran Turismo

IN Gran Turismo 6, GT6, Sony, Playstation

Celebrating 15 years of Gran Turismo, manufacturers, design houses and other brands will showcase special concept cars to feature exclusively in Gran Turismo 6.


The 2013 SingTel Grid Girls in The Singapore Factor Eight fresh-faced ladies aged 18 to 26, have been chosen as this year’s SingTel Grid Girl finalists. Since the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix in 2008, the SingTel Grid Girls have been a star attraction of the race, vying for top honour and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hold the Singapore Formula One and Singapore GP flags at the Singapore Grand Prix. This year, the public can choose their favourite via SMS and online voting to select the top three SingTel Grid Girls. The Singapore Factor, a series of webisodes hosted by Paul Foster, will put the girls’ knowledge of the Lion City to the test in a trio of uniquely Singaporean challenges. The top three SingTel Grid Girls will be crowned before thousands of Singaporeans at the Thursday Pit Lane Experience on 19 September 2013.
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SingTel Presents Formula 1 Singapore Style!

IN Singapore, F1, Grand Prix

SingTel, Title Sponsor of the Singapore Grand Prix brings the F1 race experience even closer to the hearts of Singaporeans with Formula 1 Singapore Style.



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