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I shall begin with the car’s exterior. To be honest, I could not see any sort of fault with the Mondeo’s aesthetic; it looks more mature than its predecessor, which is a good thing, and sure is more upmarket now. So the face resembles an Aston Martin’s, and you cannot stop wondering why the designers seem to lack ideas, but it somewhat grows on you – viewed from the front, it has this muscular stance with headlamps that stares down in yer face. The detailed front bumper along with the grill all work together as a whole. I don’t blame you still if you do not agree with me, but remember how Lexus first brought their radical new face with the ‘Spindle Grill’? It started with their GS, then RX, followed by ES and IS, now with the RC? Well, I think it would work the same way in Ford’s case – it will grow on you eventually.
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Silent Hero | Ford Mondeo Titanium

IN Ford, Mondeo, Titanium, GTDI, Ford Mondeo Titanium, 2015 Ford Mondeo, Regent Motors

No, this is not a new sedan by Aston Martin – instead, it is Ford’s newest Mondeo


The all-new Discovery Sport is the first member of the new Discovery family.
Happenings

New Discovery Sport Enters Town

IN Land Rover, Discovery Sport, Discovery, Sport, Wearnes Automotive, Jaguar Land Rover

Wearnes Automotive officially launches the all-new Discovery Sport at the Land Rover Showroom today


Although they all come from different manufacturers, if you were to ever park them side by side, all share the similar body shape; gone are the days where large sedans like these look like bricks and are as exciting as a plastic ruler. Now, they all look shapelier with beautiful (woah I actually said that) lines and curves. In fact, calling them sophisticated isn’t wrong as well.
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Value Up | Peugeot 508 Allure

IN Peugeot, 508, Allure, Peugeot 508, Peugeot 508 Allure, What The Pug Say, AutoFrance

Peugeot’s 508 sedan gets some midlife update to keep it relevant – lets see whether this one will share the same success story as its predecessor


The intricately designed dihedral doors, a McLaren design signature since the iconic F1, possess a three dimensional form including a ‘floating’ door tendon which houses a discreet door button. This unique feature divides the airflow, channelling it into the side intakes and underneath the flying buttresses. This architectural structure ensures drag is minimised along the profile of the 570S, while also optimising levels of cooling and downforce.
Happenings

New McLaren 570S Finally Debuts

IN McLaren, Mac, 570S, 570S Coupe, Sports Series, New York International Auto Show, NY

After teasing for months, McLaren reveals its first model in their 'Sports Series', the 570S Coupé


A pure McLaren, offering class-leading levels of performance, coupled with optimised handling characteristics and driving dynamics, the 570S Coupé marks the first time McLaren has offered its pioneering and race-derived technologies in the sports car segment.  In line with the naming convention begun with the 650S, the number 570 gives away the power output of this first McLaren Sports Series model: 570PS (562 bhp).Further details and images of the McLaren 570S Coupé will be announced next week ahead of the global reveal which will take place at the McLaren Automotive press conference in New York.
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McLaren To Launch 570S Coupe In NY

IN McLaren, Mac, 570S, 570S Coupe, New York International Auto Show, NY

… and here's a little preview first.


Wireless software updates have become a top priority for automakers as customers have gotten used to downloading them on their smartphones. Ford seek to follow the example of Tesla Motors, which makes heavy use of over-the-air software updates to activate new features on its cars.
Happenings

Ford And Microsoft Partners Up

IN Ford, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, Microsoft Corporation, Wireless, Software

Ford Motor Company, with plans to beam down wireless software updates to its next generation of cars, has assigned Microsoft for the task


In this extremely important two-day test, laps were completed by all six official Lamborghini Squadra Corse drivers involved in this year's Blancpain Endurance Series. Fabio Babini, Jeroen Mui and Andrew Palmer joined the  track on Wednesday while Adrian Zaugg, Mirko Bortolotti and Giovanni Venturini were all out on the circuit .In a demanding session which involved more than 45 cars, the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 demonstrated its potential as it covered an impressive number of laps. The Huracan GT3's next outing will be in Vallelunga between 1st to 2nd April for a final test before the Monza opening round on 12 April 2015.
Motorsports

Huracan GT3 Debuts In Blancpain Endurance

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Huracan, GT3, Huracan GT3, Blancpain Endurance, Race

Lamborghini is all prepared for the Blancpain Endurance Series


Well there are other family hatchbacks available out there you can park your money at, namely the Ford Focus, Mazda 3, Opel Astra, Renault Megane, Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Auris and BMW 116i even. Heck if you want something unconventional, you could even consider the new 5-door Mini. But Singaporeans have spoken and their choice, it seems, is still the Golf; like how the Corolla Altis is the ultimate choice if you’re looking for a family sedan.
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A Hole In One? | Peugeot 308 1.2 Allure

IN Peugeot, Pug, 308, 2015 Peugeot 308, Petrol, 308 Allure, What The Pug Say, 1.2 Turbo, Turbocharged

Peugeot’s Golf competitor arrives in its latest guise with one aim only – to take the crown as the best family hatchback


Out on the expressway, the Cashcow is surprisingly refined to drive. Nissan’s engineers seemed to have put in lots of effort at keeping the cabin quiet and as vibration-free as possible; at expressway legal cruising speeds, sounds from the engine compartment are hardly audible, you don’t get any transmission shift shocks and wind noise can only be heard past 120 km/h. Very well played, Nissan.
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Bingo! | Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-Turbo

IN Nissan, Qashqai, 1.2 DIG-Turbo, Qashqai 1.2 DIG-Turbo, Turbocharged, Turbo, Tan Chong Motor Sales

Nissan’s compact Qashqai, now with a small 1.2-litre engine, makes the biggest sense for Singaporean drivers


The new car features subtle but key differences to refine yet further the overall package. At the front, a new lower apron with larger air intakes and a horizontal bar combines with reshaped BMW kidney grilles and new headlamps that feature LED daytime driving lights as standard on all models. For the first time, full LED headlamps with low and main beam have been added to the options list, with Adaptive LED headlamps a further option. These follow the path of the road ahead, and also adapt their beam according to the type of road and conditions at any given moment. At the rear, new tail lamps with a familiar BMW ‘L’ shape design adopt striking LED technology.
Happenings

New 1 Series for 2015

IN BMW, 1 Series, 2015 1 Series, 1, 118i, 120i, M135i, 116d, 118d, 120d, 125d

BMW's successful hatchback receives a more stylish exterior and new engines


Portuguese artist Armando Jorge Aires da Costa Gomes is regarded as one of the most significant graffiti artists in the world. The 31-year-old lives and works in Lisbon; besides being a graffiti artist, Armando also works as a designer, illustrator and film producer.
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The Fabia 'Art Car'

IN Skoda, Fabia, Street Art, Skoda Fabia Street Art, Armando Gomes

Graffiti artist Armando Gomes designs the Skoda Fabia Street Art, giving it a crisp appearance


And for the lucky ones who are fortunate enough to be able to afford one, they would surely attest to the car’s reliability; this is on top of just how lovely this German coupe is to drive, be it on a wide and open stretch or tight, twisty roads. Due to those traits, the 911 had also been awarded countless of times.Even for yours truly here, the Porsche 911 is a dream car for him. In fact, being able to experience the 996 and 991 generation 911 models before this was a great privilege; so much so, the day to strike it big at the local lottery is being highly anticipated.
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The Porsche 911 Experience

IN Porsche, 911, 991, GT3, Turbo, Turbo S, 911 GT3, 911 Turbo S, Carrera, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Porsche Centre Singapore

We drove some of Porsche’s finest around the Sepang International Circuit, after months of admiring it from photos


On a Saturday night and when you have the urge to play Lewis Hamilton, the C250 remains capable. It thrusts forward with dignity, it overtakes on the expressway without feeling breathless and in a slalom we created, it changes directions in an assuring manner.
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I C What You Did There | Mercedes-Benz C250 AMG Line

IN Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, C-Class, C250, AMG Line

The main question here: Is it any better than the 328i and A4 2.0 TFSI?


The circuit opens its doors to the public for the first time today (12th November). For more information, head to the KF1 website at www.kf1karting.com. In the meantime, stay tuned for an upcoming feature where we tell you what it’s like to race on the new track!
Motorsports

KF1 Karting Circuit opens for business!

IN Motorsports, Karting, Go-kart, Singapore circuit, Track

Brand new track in Kranji a major boost to Singapore’s flagging motorsports scene.


The Sylhpy though… Well, to be honest it's a decent family car. Problem is, it has no character; and quite frankly, the German Jetta overshadowed it.
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The Nissan Man Can | Nissan Sylphy SSS DIG-T

IN Nissan, Sylphy, SSS, DIG-T, Nissan Sylphy SSS, Turbo, Turbocharged, Tan Chong Motor Sales

Nissan has decided to add some fun into their otherwise humdrum Sylphy family men mobile – but is it just a vain effort?


The car has now covered just less than 6,000 miles (9,656 km) and is supported by MoT (UK's Ministry of Transport) certificates dating back to 2002. ‘JAZ 220’ has recently had expert work completed by probably the UK’s leading authority on XJ220s, renowned specialists Don Law Racing of Staffordshire. This car has had little use over recent years, which is clear to see from its amazing condition.
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A Very Special XJ220 Up For Auction

IN Jaguar, XJ, XJ220, Jag, Jaguar XJ220, 220, Supercar, Silverstone Auctions

A very special 1994 Jaguar XJ220 will be offered in Silverstone Auctions’ sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show on the 15th of November


Both front and rear bumpers are highly detailed, with the front’s getting LED lights as standard. The rear spoiler is standard too, mind you.
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All That Jazzy Stuff | Honda Jazz RS

IN Honda, Jazz, RS, Honda Jazz RS, Earth Dreams, 1.5 RS, Kah Motor

Honda’s highly loved compact mini is back, but is it a case of a little too late when the Europeans are already at the forefront?


Adequate tread depth is important for safety in wet conditions as the tread grooves help to remove the water from the contact patch between the tyre and the road surface. As the tyre’s tread depth wears down, its ability to remove water from the road decreases meaning that grip levels are reduced and stopping distances are extended. In extreme circumstances when the tyre has insufficient tread depth to clear the water properly, increased water pressure causes the tyres to lift on top of the water surface and lose contact with the road surface. During this dangerous aquaplaning situation any input from the driver such as pressing the brake or turning the steering wheel has no effect on the vehicle, leaving it at an increased risk of being involved in an accident.
The Pit

Aquaplaning Dangers Highlighted In Online Movie

IN Tyre, Rubber, Tyre care, Aquaplaning, Danger, Online movie

A new online movie has been launched, to educate drivers about the risks associated with aquaplaning


And then you start to look around. “Hmm… Still a Cooper”, you thought.
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This Could Be The One | Mini One

IN Mini, One, MINI One, 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged, Eurokars Habitat, BMW Asia

Mini’s entry-level model may sound diminutive, but how it performs is in no way small at all.


Even on the dinner table, I was caught using the chopstick to eat pratas and then, without a care of the people around, sipped soup straight from the bowl bypassing the creation called a spoon or even the engineering marvel known as a straw.
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Boring No More | Mercedes-Benz C200 Avantgarde

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, Merc, C-Class, C 200, Cycle & Carriage

No longer dull and now satisfying to drive - someone did their research very well, and the end product is a far cry from its predecessor



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