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Watch Your Back | Alpina B3 Biturbo

IN Alpina, B3, Biturbo, BMW, Alpina B3 Biturbo

The other hyper 3 Series but with 600 Nm of torque, enough to scare supercars – or is it?


Outwardly, the ethos of the car harks back to the past: the handmade carbonfibre and aluminium body takes inspiration from the legendary D-Type racer of the ‘50s, while its name is a reference to the company’s seven overall Le Mans victories.
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Project: SPEED – Jaguar F-type Project 7

IN Jaguar, F-type, Project, 7, Speedster, Roadster, Goodwood, Special

Jaguar’s most powerful production car ever pays homage to the past, while dropping hints about the future.


A small petrol engine that powers Ford cars including the new Fiesta has fought off competition from premium brands and supercars to win the ‘Oscars’ of the engine world for an unprecedented third time in a row. Ford Motor Company’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine – which lowers fuel consumption without sacrificing power – today was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for its drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology.
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Ford's Small 1.0-litre EcoBoost Wins Big

IN Ford, EcoBoost, 1.0-litre EcoBoost, Engine, 2014 International Engine of the Year

Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is 2014 International Engine of the Year; an unprecedented third consecutive victory


“Most importantly, Android Auto is completely voice-enabled, so that you can keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road,” Patrick Brady, director of engineering for Android, said during Google I/O, Google's annual developer conference in San Francisco.The interface, known as Google Auto Link during development, is the first product to emerge from the Open Automotive Alliance, a Google-led group that includes Audi, GM, Honda, Hyundai and chipmaker NVIDIA Corp.At the same time however, it also challenges both Apple and Google to help reduce the risk of distracted driving.
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Google Reveals Android Autos

IN Google, Android, Android Autos, Apple, CarPlay, Interface

Google's Android Auto in-car control system for smartphones set to compete with Apple's CarPlay interface


As announced by the computer giant during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, Forza Horizon 2 – coming this September exclusively to Xbox One and Xbox 360 – will offer stunning 1080p resolution graphics at 30 fps. Once behind the wheel, there will be no experience to match it in terms of open-world racing, with the stunning visual impact even more spectacular in nighttime scenes.
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Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Is The Hero Of Forza Horizon 2

IN Lamborghini, Huracan, Huracan LP 610-4, V10, Microsoft, Forza Motorsport, Forza Horizon 2

The Huracán LP 610-4 is warming up its naturally aspirated V10 engine, ready to share its style, technology and thunderous performance with gamers all around the world.


“Previous research conducted by AXA showed clearly that customers from various segments were looking for very different benefits. We recognised that everyone is different, and we all have our own unique and different needs. So why not provide the highest flexibility and customisation to SmartDrive, and allow everyone to have the freedom to pick and choose and pay for only the benefits they need!
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AXA Introduces New Car Insurance

IN AXA, Insurance, AXA Insurance Singapore, SmartDrive

Customisable insurance will "allow everyone to have the freedom to pick and choose and pay for only the benefits they need".


A full range of parts and accessories for Å KODA cars will also be available. Full technical backing is provided by Volkswagen Group Regional Aftersales Singapore, an organisation which supports Group brands in several countries in Asia.
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Volkswagen Singapore Is Official Service Centre For Å KODA Cars

IN Å KODA, Volkswagen, VW, Volkswagen Group Singapore, Aftersales

ŠKODA customers in Singapore can now visit Volkswagen Singapore’s service centres for their car servicing and repair requirements.


Despite still being in just its debut year, the Conti GT3 has already proven to be a race winner (on home turf no less) at the Silverstone round of the Blancpain Endurance Series – the brand’s first UK race in 84 years. To celebrate, Bentley has announced a sharper, gruntier model, “inspired” by the racer – the GT3-R. Only 300 will be produced, hand-built and then finished by the boys at Bentley’s Motorsport division.
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Bentley’s Belting Brawler

IN Bentley, Motorsport, Continental, GT, V8, GT3-R, GT3, Race

Previously taken up only by Porsche, the GT3 moniker now gets applied to Crewe’s most hardcore model ever.


Located at 281 Alexandra Road, the eight-storey Audi Centre Singapore was jointly designed by renowned architects from Ong & Ong Private Limited and Jens Niemann, Senior Architect, Corporate Architecture of Audi Singapore. The Audi Centre Singapore serves as Premium Automobile’s sole showroom facility in Singapore.
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Audi Centre Singapore Is 'Best Retail Architecture' In The Country

IN Audi, Audi Singapore, Audi Centre Singapore, Premium Automobile, International Property Awards (Asia Pacific) 2014, MIPIM 2013

Audi Centre Singapore received the Asia Pacific accolade at the International Property Awards.


One of the most famous, Carrozzeria Zagato, celebrates its 95th birthday this year, and it is this special occasion for which the Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato was commissioned. Its commissioner is one Albert Spiess, a Swiss who already counts other well-known Zagato works such as the Alfa Romeo SZ and RZ, 1985 Aston V8 Vantage Zagato, and 2012 V12 Vantage Zagato within his stable. So what’s another one to add to the collection, eh?
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Get to the L-Z!

IN Lamborgini, Zagato, Gallardo, Concept, 5-95

Lamborghini and Zagato, two icons of Italian motoring, come together to create a striking one-off: the 5-95 Zagato Concept.


The 5-door Hatch will be launched in the UK this September. Expect this model to reach Singapore by the end of this year or the early part of 2015. While there has been no indication of local prices, we reckon it would be priced between S$140,000 to S$190,000 with COE for the four different engine variants.
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A MINI With Five Doors, Anyone?

IN MINI, Mini, MINI UK, MINI Cooper, Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper D, Cooper SD, Five-door hatchback, 5-doors

Nope, your eyes are not kidding. Just months after launching the new MINI Hatch, MINI has expanded its model range with the addition of an entirely new body variant: the MINI 5-door Hatch.


The new GLA rounds off the extensive SUV portfolio from Mercedes-Benz. With five model series (GLA, GLK, ML, GL and G), the company currently offers the widest range of any European premium manufacturer, meeting the wishes of its customers. At the same time, the GLA-Class is the fourth new compact model from Mercedes-Benz.
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New GLA: A Notable Option For Urbanites

IN Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, GLA, GLA 200, GLA 200 CDI, GLA 250 4MATIC, CDI, 4MATIC

If you want to stand out in the already crowded office carpark, Mercedes-Benz's latest GLA is definitely for you


Higgins completed his timed run under closed road conditions as part of the TT schedule and beat his previous record, set in 2011, when he set a time of 19 minutes 56.7 seconds. That was done at the wheel of the previous-generation WRX STI, breaking a record that had stood for 21 years.
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WRX STI Sets New Record At Isle Of Man

IN Isle of Man, Subaru, WRX, STI, Subaru WRX STI

Rally driver Mark Higgins sets new lap record around famous TT circuit in all-new Subaru WRX STI


Handling wise, the Golf R is pinpoint sharp and definitely feels one notch higher than the GTI. Thanks to the 4Motion four-wheel drive system, ever alert traction control and XDS cross differential lock, you can enter tight corners at speed and also flick the car into a turn without worrying about any understeer. In fact, you might even feel the rear about to throw itself into a drift but like magic, the car will just correct itself. That said, body-roll is still obvious; it’s not the sort that throws you off, but the type that adds more sensation into your drive. If you want something that is more focused on all out grip and controlled body movements, then you might want to look at Renault’s Megane RS instead…
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Rock On | Volkswagen Golf R

IN Volkswagen, VW, Golf, Golf R, R, Veedub, Volkswagen Group Singapore

VW’s ultimate Golf returns – for all family men, there is still hope for non-boring motoring…


Well, that is on paper. Factor in the almost 2-tonne kerb weight and you should be able to realize why it takes 9.5 seconds to get from standstill to 100km/h. Realistically speaking though, the 508 RXH feels brisk when moving off traffic light junctions; it won’t do the job as rapid as an A4 Avant (2.0 TFSI quattro), but it is not as breathless as you would expect as well. I took the car up for a day-trip to Melaka, and I must say it does the job of chomping mileage at high speeds rather respectably – notably, while it seems flat higher up the power band, the sweet spot lies within the mid-range.
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Rubic’s Cube | Peugeot 508 RXH Hybrid

IN Peugeot, 508, 508 RXH, Peugeot 508 RXH Hybrid, Pug, Diesel, Hybrid

Peugeot is aggressively introducing diesel-powered models, and to up the ante, they have a hybrid-diesel wagon available now – yay, or nay?


Orange Eye also alerts drivers to renew their road tax and insurance and allows them to share videos via social media.
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NTUC Income Launches Free App To Combat Insurance Fraud

IN NTUC Income, NTUC, Free App, Orange Eye, Orange Force

Orange Eye, a first of its kind mobile application, aims to encourage drivers to submit video footage in the event of an accident


That said, the anchors are always up to the task but somehow there is that noticeable dive when you give the brake pedal a hard, hard stomp to avoid that idiot who just changed lanes without checking his blindspot.
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All Aboard | BMW 528i GT

IN BMW, GT, 5 Series GT, 528i, 528i GT, Beemer, Gran Turismo

The entry-level (take a deep breath) ‘5 Series on 7 Series platform’ hatchback has been in our market, quietly, for quite some time – do you know about it?


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California Girls

IN Ferrari, California, Turbo, Singapore, Launch

No bikinis or sun-kissed skin here, but the new California T is certainly a mighty fine lady indeed.


Let’s not forget McLaren. Ok, you would have probably heard the news that McLaren has ceased production of the 12C to make way for the new 650S. Which should be good news for some, as that simply means prices for that 12C you’ve been eyeing will go down (ask Wearnes Automotive, they have some units for sale too). Still thinking and contemplating? On the fence? Cannot decide? Well, let us give you 10 reasons why you should buy one.
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10 Reasons Why The 12C Is An Awesome Supercar

IN McLaren, 12C, McLaren 12C, Wearnes Automotive, Supercar

Don’t want to join the Lamborghini and Ferrari crowd, but still want something equivalent with a little bit more exclusivity? Tadaa…


It is equipped with 20-inch Carrera S wheels in Black with contrasting rim flange in Guards Red, full-colour Porsche Crest wheel centres and Bi-Xenon main headlights in black including Porsche Dynamic Light System. The outer appearance of the 911 Carrera S Exclusive Edition is completed with electronically folding exterior mirrors and model designation on doors painted in Guards Red.
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A 911 Specially Tailored For Singapore

IN Porsche, 911, Porsche 911, 991, Carrera, Carrera S, Exclusive Edition, Singapore, 911 Carrera S Exclusive Edition

Porsche Singapore introduces the attractive 911 Carrera S Exclusive Edition



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