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Best WRX In Singapore | Entry Five (5)

IN Best WRX, WRX, Subaru, Singapore, Contest, Modified

If an orange WRX wasn't loud enough for you, this pearl pink one will surely do the job! Impactful but clean is the name of this car's game.

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Hope Springs Eternal | Toyota Camry 2.4 Hybrid

IN Toyota, Camry, Hybrid

Will global warming change the seasons? Cliche as it may sound, its time to play our part and help heal the world.

Supporters of this yearâ€™s challenge can look forward to watching participants from the nine Asian countries bring their own strengths and strategies to the
competition, to win the coveted grand car prize of the Subaru Impreza 2.5 MT Sedan, worth S$98,800 (without COE).

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Asia's Biggest Endurance Challenge Returns

IN Subaru, Endurance, Challenge, Impreza

Singaporeâ€™s highly-anticipated survivor challenge is back Ngee Ann Cityâ€™s Civic Plaza on Saturday, 30th October 2010 starting at 1pm.

Ahead of the Qualifying Session, on Saturday 25th September at the Marina Bay circuit, 25 Ferrari owners took part in a track parade, led by the technological laboratory car 599XX, in its first appearance in Singapore. The event, dedicated to owners that want to experience Prancing Horse fun to drive at its purest, was arranged by Ferrari distributors Ital Auto Pte Ltd, in association with the Grand Prix organizers and Formula One Management.

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Ferrari Owners At 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore GP

IN Ferrari, 599 XX, Enzo, F1, Charity

An exclusive on-track program raised S$500,000 for the President\'s Charity.

During the one hour interactive session, Monaghan frequently stopped to quiz
students and ask for their opinions on car-design decisions, and touching on topics ranging from the implications of F1 race regulations on car design to why gearboxes made from carbon are used, as well as keeping the audience enthralled throughout with his British wit and humour.

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Red Bull Racing Gives Wings To NUS Engineering

IN Red Bull, Racing, Engineering, NUS

Despite it being the school vacations, the chance to sit in a talk by Red Bull Racing'Â’s Head of Car Engineering, Paul Monaghan, proved too good to miss.

0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds. Only available in a manual transmission though.

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Really Something | Renault Megane RS

IN Renault, Megane, RS, Renault Sport, Turbo, 250, Yellow

It might have grown up a little, but the Megane RS is still a proper hooligan's car - and for once - looks pretty damn good too!

Classics

Porsche 904/8 Carrera GTS First Time In South East Asia

IN Porsche, 904, Stuttgart, F1, Singapore, Racing

A legendary car, integral in Porscheâ€™s illustrious history in motorsports was flown in to Singapore from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Here's what we got while the 904/8 Carrera GTS was in town.

Classics

Porsche Type 804 Formula 1 Race Car Visits Singapore

IN Porsche, Type 804, Stuttgart, F1, Singapore

As part of the F1 festivities, the classic Formula 1 Grand Prix-winning 1962 Porsche Type 804 was in town. If you didn't manage to catch it, here's a look at the iconic race car.

For its first ever entrant into the highly competitive mid-size segment, Suzuki has done a good job with the Kizashi, though it may not look as good as the original concept car. With its continental styling cues, amenities of sorts in relative abundance and a sporty driving experience, the Kizashi offers car buyers an alternative that is never off their tangent.

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Never Off Tangent | Suzuki Kizashi

IN Suzuki, Kizashi, 2.4 VVT

The all-new Suzuki Kizashi holds the distinction of being the first ever mid-sized sedan manufactured by Suzuki.

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Best WRX In Singapore | Entry Two (2)

IN Best WRX, WRX, Subaru, Singapore, Contest, Modified

Our second entry is a clean and understated set-up with a customised metallic brown paint job and a peek-a-boo bonnet!

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Project VW R32 | Driving It

IN VW, Volkswagen, Vee Dub, Golf, R, GTI, R32

My oh my! That soundtrack is addictive! It's been about a month since I got the R32 and it has burned as much cash as it has pavement!

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The SLS AMG has landed in Singapore

IN Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Mercedes, Supercar, Red

Mercedes-Benz's Ã¼ber sports car is here. Perched gorgeously on the revolving platform at the Mercedes-Benz Center with its gullwing doors wide open, the SLS AMG is ready to dazzle.

On the move, the dimensions of the 5 Series felt as though it was shrunken, with the car's suspension and engine providing a confidence inspiring drive, belying it's size which is by far the biggest 5 Series ever in the model's history. Though the car looks visually more compact, the wheelbase in reality has been increased by more than three inches. Prodding the accelerator, the car surges forward with no hint of turbo lag. The throttle response impressively quick and sensitive with nary a hint of jerkiness and the car going from 0 to 100 in just 6.1 seconds.

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Beem Me Up Scotty | BMW 535i

IN BMW, 5 Series, 535i

Though built as a classy grand tourer, the all-new BMW 535i pounds the tarmac like no other luxury sedan in its class.

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Road Star | Mazda Miata MX-5 (NB series)

IN Mazda, MX-5, MX5, Roadster, Silver, Convertible

Second Generation Mazda MX-5 still a sexy little thing to behold, but the real beauty is in the way it drives.

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End of term | Mazda RX-8

IN Mazda, Bodykit, Purple, RX-8, 19

We bid farewell to the demo car that never materialised...

The new MÃ©gane R.S. on the other hand is a 2.0-litre turbocharged pavement burner. Peak power is 250hp, while maximum torque stands at 340Nm which is available across a particularly broad rev-band to deliver a standard of performance that can be enjoyed equally on the road and on race tracks.

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New Renault Megane And Megane Renault Sport

IN Renault, Megane, RS

Renault's new Megane and Megane Renault Sport marks the beginning of Renaultâ€™s renewal of its C-segment line-up.

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BMW 120i M Sport

IN BMW, M, 1 Series

Performance Motors Limited, the official distributor of BMW vehicles in Singapore, proudly presents the new BMW 120i M Sport.

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JDM Junkies | JDMST Meet Sydney

IN JDMST, Sydney, Australia, Skyline, Evo, MX-5

We've hooked up with an Australian website, the-lowdown.com to bring you the performance and modified scene down under. Here is a look into the wild world of JDM rides in Sydney.

Based on the show car concept first seen at the Paris show in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is a vehicle designed for modern families, combining seven-seat practicality and interior flexibility with a crossover style design. Chevrolet's new compact MPV features a bold appearance with its low roof line and crossover inspired silhouette, while retaining the distinctive and recognizable Chevrolet 'global face' depicted by the split grille and bow-tie badge. The Orlando's low swept roof line is complemented by the muscular, protruding wheel-arches, housing 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels.

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Four Chevrolets To Debut In France

IN Chevrolet, Orlando, Captiva, Aveo, Cruze

Chevrolet's new range of cars are set to star in Paris.

Employing this newly developed compound, Earth-1 achieves a better balance between the conflicting two measures of performances. Grip force is obtained through â€˜Orange Oilâ€™, and rolling resistance is reduced through natural rubber. Low rolling tyre resistance saves fuel hence reduces Co2 emission into the environment. This unique design also realizes â€˜Multi-Performanceâ€™ with its improvements made to performance related to comfort, quietness, and uneven wear resistance. Earth-1 tyres biodegradable property is simply an ingenious invention that can truly be called an ECO tyre.

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Yokohama's Earth-1

IN YHI, Yokohama, Earth-1, Orange Oil, Eco Tyres

YHI is proud to present Yokohamaâ€™s newly developed Earth-1 ECO tyre.