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Handling wise, there is no surprise that the M235i possesses an exceptionally high level of grip – even more than the slightly tweaked M135i I reviewed before. You could feel the traction control holding the car together as you attack tightening corners (read: Tampines Avenue 5 into PIE, Xilin Avenue into ECP, Bedok South Avenue 1 into ECP), and that adds an extra sense of confidence; this is complimented further by the positive and meaty steering even nearing the limits. And oh, credit should also be given to the low-profile 225/30 R-19 front and 245/30 R-19 rear Pirelli P Zero rubbers fitted.
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235-35-35, Special Delivery | BMW M235i

IN BMW, M, M235i, Coupe, 2 Series, Munich Automobiles, Pizza Hut

It is properly fast; Pizza Hut should perhaps invest in a fleet for super speedy delivery service


And I am not exaggerating. Really. Just how on earth did Audi manage to come up with this scheme? By planting a highly tuned 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder lump under the bonnet, and then pair it to a 6-speed S-tronic ‘box. The rest, as they would say, is history: 276 bhp at your disposal and then 380 Nm available from as low as 1,800 rpm. Jaw-dropping stuff.
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The Super Hatch For The Super Man | Audi S3 Sportback

IN Audi, S3, Hot-hatch, Hatchback, Audi S3 Sportback, Sportback, A3

If you’re the sort who moves around a whole lot but do not possess the super power of the man with the red cape (and underwear outside), then read this


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When Everything Feels Right | Lexus ES300h

IN Lexus, ES, Hybrid, ES300h, Borneo Motors, Lexus ES300h

By reintroducing the ES, Lexus provides the answer to those who do not require a sporty GS


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.
Happenings

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!


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Mercedes-Benz CLS350 Shooting Brake

IN Mercedes, CLS, Mercedes-Benz, Daimler Chrysler

Mercedes may have launched this stylish looker here under the radar. But in our opinion, it should have been the star of the CLS range.


With that, say hello to the new C4 Picasso. Previewed earlier this year in Geneva by the Technospace concept, the production version doesn’t look like it’s changed one bit, save for the non-body coloured rims. According to Citroen, the egg-shaped cab-forward shell (geddit? Shell? Egg? Never mind) is 40mm shorter than the old car, yet has a 55mm longer wheelbase for added legroom. The new Picasso has also shed 140kg in the quest for lower CO2 emissions.
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Art For All The Family

IN Citroen, C4, Picasso, MPV

MPVs don’t usually have a right to look stylish, but Citroen clearly disagrees.


Another stand-out feature of the Citroën DS4 Racing Concept is its matte grey, textured-effect paint - a first in the automotive sector. The grain of the paint catches the light differently and further enhances the body styling, while the colour is sober, modern and robust and ideally suited to a sports car. To refine the exterior aesthetic, the concept car gets a two-tone roof and specially-designed, twotone wheel rims.
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Citroën Reveals DS4 Racing Concept

IN Citroën, DS4, Photo, Photography, Competition, Cycle & Carriage France Pte Ltd, Singapore

With more than 180,000 DS line models sold worldwide since launch, Citroën is naturally keen to keep the adrenalin pumping from the success of the DS3 Racing with the DS4 Racing Concept.


Main changes are to the looks. Aside from the beveled upper corners of the grille, the new wedge-shaped headlights are the main elements that lend it a fresher face. Though I'm not sure if it suits the menacing nature of the car?
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Audi's M3 Contender Gets a Facelift

IN Audi, RS5, Coupé, 4.2, V8

The Audi RS5 Coupé has gone under the knife to update its looks. No hike in power or anything else much though...


I can't wait any longer. I want to know what 340 bhp feels like, so I floor it. Woah! This is a blisteringly quick car. From the lightning quick shifts from the S-tronic gearbox, to the sensational 5-cylinder engine soundtrack, this car is fast, fast, fast. The quattro drivetrain helps keep you in check too, so you can really exploit all that power. There's no doubt this car will smack the smirk off anyone driving a much more expensive sportscar. EVO or STi? No problem. Unless they've got a huge aftermarket turbo under the bonnet, the result will be the same - Germany 1, Japan 0.
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Mad Rapid Transit | Audi RS3

IN Audi, RS3, Premium Automobiles, Turbo

Audi's last hurrah for the A3 is this meteoric baby rocket known as the RS3. The smallest, but by no means the least of the brand's who's-your-daddy RS range. We drive this crazy-fast car.


The winning entry will be decided based on the level of creativity and entertainment value of the video (to be determined by a panel of judges) and by the number of “likes” on the Facebook page. The contest will run from 23 July 2011 to 21 August 2011.
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Are You The Biggest WRC Fan In Singapore? You Might End Up At Rally Australia!

IN WRC, Fan, Citroën, Cycle & Carriage

Cycle & Carriage France (CCF) will be sending one lucky fan to Coffs Harbour to experience the thrills and excitement of the WRC!


Even out on the expressway, the A1 gets up to legal speeds without fuss. However what’s lacking here is engine refinement – it can sound a tad gruff especially above 4,500 rpm, and the drone does get intrusive when the audio system is switched off. Handling wise, the A1 remains your typical Audi. Which means the steering is well weighted, handling is predictable and as a whole, makes even an amateur driver a street hero. Depending on buyer’s demand, nothing is wrong with this particular aspect of the A1 – but if you’re more demanding and place more emphasis on “f-u-n”, then you might come disappointed. In comparison, at least the Mini Cooper requires more driver input and you can easily (a) throw its rear out, and (b) laugh away gleefully as you try to get back its line. But wait: here's a surprise, the A1 in comparison seems to brake better.
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The Potentially Special One | Audi A1

IN Audi, A1, 1.4 TSI, S-tronic

The Audi A1 jumps onto the scene in time – just when the Mini’s a decade old…


Based on the C-SportLounge concept, the DS5 is designed with smooth-flowing lines, a sleek profile and muscular wheel arches that wrap around large alloy wheels. There is an over sized air intake, a large chrome-finished grille housing the chevrons and a new LED light signature. A distinguishing feature, the DS5 boasts of a chrome-finished “sabre” inserts stretching from the top of each head lamp to the windscreen.
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Lounge On Wheels: The New Citroën DS5

IN Citroën, DS5, DS

The third model DS line is designed to be Citroën’s “Créative Technologie” flagship, combining style, performance and refinement with innovative engineering.


Motorsports

Loeb Wins Rally Mexico

IN WRC, 2011, Mexico

Sebastien Loeb has taken the victory on Rally Mexico, the second round in the 2011 WRC.


In the real world, both feel equally sprightly on the road. Especially out on the expressway and Orchard Road traffic, where both doesn’t seem to have any issues keeping up with traffic or overtaking.
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Alfa Romeo MiTo Or Citroen DS3? We Revisit The 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals.

IN Alfa Romeo, MiTo, Citroen, DS3, Italy, France

It was 10 July 2006. A moment of madness from Zinedine Zidane sees him head butt Italian defender Marco Materazzi in extra time of the 2006 World Cup Final which cost France the title...


On the move, the driving characteristic of the MiTo isn’t what it seems to be. You may opine initially that the ride sways more towards the soft side, but when you set its DNA system from “Neutral” to “Dynamic”, you can feel the MiTo stiffen up and provide a reasonable amount of grip that is both sharp and rather precise. Pity the factory-fitted Bridgestone Turanza ER300 tyres that don’t seem to cooperate as they tend to screech and struggle for grip when pushed hard, killing your enthusiasm when shooting in hard into a corner. When it comes to the brakes, the anchors on the MiTo – standard with ABS and EBD - are assuring and offers respectable stopping power with no feeling of brake fade which is useful at hauling all that 1,145kg to a complete halt.
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Ciao Di Nuovo | Alfa Romeo MiTo Multiair TCT

IN Alfa Romeo, MiTo, TCT

If you are a loyal fan of hot hatches, you would have noticed how this particular car segment is sometimes on a roll, but in most instances just plain quiet.


Things got really interesting when the C-series were introduced. Not only were they interesting to look at on the outside, things got funky on the inside. So what happens when Citroen takes the C3 and creates a new hot hatch?
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French Pièce De Résistance | Citroen DS3 THP

IN Citroen, DS3, THP, 150, Turbo

The DS3 is more than just a new car, it's also the first in a new line of DS models after the original DS went out of production nearly 40 years ago.


The kit's extent of the performance increase is dependent on the selected shift mode of the automatic transmission. In “Eco” mode the maximum power output of the engine remains unchanged but peak torque jumps from standard 620Nm to 690Nm between 1,600 and 2,400rpm. Upon switching to “Manual” or “Sport” mode the increase in torque is accompanied by an increase in maximum power output from 258hp to 313hp at a low 3,600rpm.
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Brabus Eco PowerXtra D6S Meets Euro VI Standards

IN Brabus, Eco, PowerXtra, D6S, Mercedes, Euro VI

Can you make an eco car faster? Brabus, a high-performance aftermarket Mercedes tuning company, can.


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Singapore's Best VW Golf | Entry Five (5)

IN VW, Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, R32, Entries, Singapore, GT, TSi

This Mk 6 GTi may look like it just rolled out of the showroom, but it's the attention to detail paid to what's beneath the skin that matters.


The title of “SportsCar of the Year” is one of the most sought-after awards in the German automobile industry, and all participating sports cars had to prove their worth in over 300 tests and road reports before being nominated. 68,132 readers of “Auto Bild SportsCars” cast their votes in the poll – the eighth time it had taken place – to select the winner from a total of 173 vehicles in 17 categories, each of which was subdivided into “Tuning” and “Production”.
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Audi RS 5 Coupé is “SportsCar 2010”

IN Audi, RS5, A5, S5

Audi cars put up strong showing in the world-renowned “Auto Bild SportsCars” award.


Each Audi RS model represents the pinnacle of its model line - the Audi RS3 Sportback, developed by quattro GmbH, now brings this dynamic philosophy to the compact category. It rockets from a dead stop to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The guttural roaring and growling, backed by the signature rhythm of the five-cylinder firing order make up the classic Audi soundtrack. A sound flap in the exhaust branch intensifies the sound even further. The flap is controlled via the standard Sport button, which also varies the engine response.
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Audi launches RS3 Sportback

Blazing performance, compact size. Audi has added a new model to its dynamic RS series: the Audi RS3 Sportback.



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