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McLaren Special Operations celebrated its launch at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this year by presenting an example of the groundbreaking new MP4-12C, finished in a unique version of Volcano Orange, and featuring a range of bespoke carbon upgrades.   
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McLaren Special Operations: Bespoke Services For McLaren Owners

IN McLaren, MP4-12C, McLaren MP4-12C, McLaren Special Operations, Wearnes Automotive

McLaren Automotive yesterday announced the official launch of McLaren Special Operations, a division of the new sports car manufacturer responsible for delivery of bespoke projects.


All in all, the Maximus Racing GT-R is still a car you don't want to mess with. We've been promised to be kept in the loop for future enhancements. We will in turn update you, our readers, when that time comes.
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Subtle Aggression | Maximus Racing's Nissan GT-R

IN Maximus Racing, Nissan GT-R, R35, Alcon, Amuse, Mine's

No huge wings. No ground scraping body kit. Despite an understated facade, Maximus Racing's GT-R still reeks of pure aggression. That's just the way we like it.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Wild Card Entry

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

Surprise, surprise! We've got one last MINI entry for you classic MINI fans. This little 'union-jacked' example has the right bits to make it one totally cool vintage ride.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Eight (8)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

For those of you who like your cars subtle and not over-the-top, this might just be your cup of tea. Our final entry comes in the form of a clean and neat Black Jack-themed Cooper S.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Seven (7)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This hot entry is chock-full of JCW performance parts, a striking black and white theme plus those gorgeous wheels!


I started off with the “wet circuit”, which turned out to be bone dry. Nevertheless, the course was designed with a fast lane switch, a couple of gates, a long sweeper and finally a slalom.
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The Audi A6 Media Event

IN Audi, A6, Media, Event, Changi

We burn some rubber in the seventh-generation A6 at Changi.


As the natural successor to the enormously successful DBRS9, the new Vantage GT3 will offer customers the latest in race-car technology to ensure the Vantage GT3 has the credentials to compete with the most recent new product offerings from other manufacturers.
Motorsports

Aston Martin Racing's 2012 Vantage GT3 Racer

IN Aston Martin, Aston Martin Racing, Vantage, GT3, 2012 Vantage GT3.

What was once merely a concept model has now turned into reality


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Six (6)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This Clubman is a funky blue number with sinister black wheels and matching racing stripes. Add some handling bits and you have one sleek and clean contender!


If there was only one car that I attended the show for, it would be the Lamborghini Aventador. The Western Australian release of the Aventador was THE showstopper.
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The 2011 Perth Motor Show

IN 2011, Perth, Motor, Show,

With the show being on hiatus since 2008, Wei Jie from E3lipse Photography attended this year's edition to find out what it's like.


To be really honest, the Passat's looks are its downfall. I might be giving it away too early in this story, but the Passat is truly a great car to drive and own, I just wished it looked just as good. It is by no means ugly, but at the same time, it lacks a strong personality. It just looks bland - which I guess will work for those who don't want too much attention.
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The Boss Says... | Volkswagen Passat

IN VW, Volkswagen, Passat, 1.8 TSI, Kids

Every now and then, we'll get some extra time with a car, that's when I'll get my chance to spend some time with it and give you my take. Last weekend, I took the wife and kids out in the Passat.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Five (5)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This cool little MINI is a lip-smacking Cooper S with a custom paint job - and also claims to be the ride of The Stig! Some say it might be lying... all we know is, this is entry no.5!


“This vehicle will mark the launch of the first volume-produced car featuring bodywork largely made of carbon. It’s a revolution in automotive design,” stressed Klaus Draeger, Member of the Board responsible for Development. The application of this new CFRP technology allows a weight reduction, compared to a conventional electric car, of between 250 and 350 kilos, and that means more dynamic handling coupled with a greater range. The BMW i3 does the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in less than eight seconds, while a high-speed charger achieves an 80% battery charge in just an hour.
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BMW Group presents mobility of the future

IN BMW, BMW Group, I3, I8, Electric, Mobility, Concept

BMW Group showcases its visions of future mobility in the shape of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept studies, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the BMW i8 in 2014.


Visually, the Maserati GranCabrio Sport is characterized by a more-pronounced dynamic look. This look begins with the GranCabrio's distinctive nose and continues with a host of small, perfectly integrated changes throughout the body and the interior.
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Maserati Rolls Out New GranCabrio Sport

IN Maserati, GranTurismo, GT, GranCabrio

With more power, a faster gearshift and a distinctively aggressive look, Maserati has taken the GranCabrio convertible to a new level of performance with the new Maserati GranCabrio Sport.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Four (4)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This simple and funky Cooper S has a red hot interior and some yummy performance bits, all thrown in to make it a spicy little number!


The A1 e-tron contains technology that Audi’s development engineers are using to study the mobility requirements for such a future-oriented concept. The technological basis includes an electric motor with a maximum output of 75 kW that is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The battery features a 12 kWh capacity and can be completely charged in 30 minutes (quick charge), or in less than three hours (standard charge). It offers a range of 50 kilometres. To prevent drivers from being stranded by an empty battery, the A1 e-tron also comes equipped with a combustion engine, which can charge the battery as needed. The one-disc rotary engine (254 cc) is located under the trunk floor; it provides 15 kW of output intended solely to charge the battery, rather than to directly power the wheels.
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Audi A1 E-tron Wins Silvretta Electric Car Rally

IN Audi, A1, E-tron, Silvretta, Electric, Car, Rally

A total of 32 electric vehicles entered, but Audi outshone everyone at the second Silvretta Electric Car Rally in Austria’s Montafon region.


For its official premiere in Singapore, the BMW Individual 7 Series Composition inspired by Steinway & Sons will be presented in two perfectly coordinated colour variants. Both the exterior and the interior design are modelled on the colours of the piano keyboard and its contrast between black and white. At the same time, the paint finish - which comes in a choice of black or white - and upholstery and surface materials are the result of a design and build quality that is unique worldwide and has been developed explicitly for this special edition. Adding an even more exclusive touch, precise highlight details complete the sophisticated appearance.
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BMW Individual 7 Series Composition inspired by Steinway & Sons

IN BMW, Individual, 7 Series, Composition, Steinway & Sons

BMW Asia presents the special limited-edition BMW Individual 7 Series Composition inspired by Steinway & Sons at ‘Driving Harmony’, a BMW concert featuring famed international pianist Caio Pagano.


The headlights have also been updated. Their lower edge forms a wave; their interior has been restructured. With the optional xenon plus headlights, the LED daytime running lights form a narrow, homogenous clasp framing the headlight. Audi also offers the adaptive light system with dynamic cornering light and turning light. The rear lights have also been redesigned and are optionally available with continuous LED light strips. The bumper includes a number of additional design details.
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Audi Refreshes The A5

IN Audi, A5, S5, Sportback, Coupé, Cabriolet

More distinctive than ever, improved technical specifications lie under the new skin too.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Three (3)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This Racing Green Cooper S is packed with lots of JCW goodies and matched with some JDM bits to boot. Classic and Racy never went so well!


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Two (2)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

Drop the top and pedal to the metal! That's exactly what this owner does with his MINI - his yummy mods (and deliberately unwashed wheels) attest to that!


Stopping power is supplied by disc brakes all round (fully floating self-ventilated at the front, cross drilled at the rear), complete with Brembo M4x40 front callipers. Uprated Abarth springs and Koni FSD dampers are fitted front and rear, which results in a lower ride height. A six-speed manual gearbox provides the transmission, and the car features Abarth’s switch to transfer from
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Abarth’s Punto Evo Further Boosted

IN Abarth, Punto, Evo, Esseesse

The beefed-up 180 hp 1.4-litre turbocharged engine is only the beginning...



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