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The next stage of development will be optimising the aerodynamic performance. Further testing will continue over the winter months to ensure that, following the completion on the 375th and final example of the road-going McLaren P1, the McLaren P1 GTR will achieve the goal of being the ultimate drivers’ car on track – two decades on from the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans win by the legendary McLaren F1 GTR.
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P1 GTR To Debut Alongside Special 650S

IN McLaren, P1 GTR, P1, McLaren P1 GTR, 650S, McLaren 650S, McLaren Automotive, Hypercar,

McLaren to exhibit at inaugural Chantilly Arts & Elegance event in France; development shots of the McLaren P1 GTR show race track-inspired camouflage.


The initial response to OrangeSafe thus far has been extremely encouraging, with more than 300 early bird participants confirming their attendance. OrangeSafe complements the road safety efforts of the Singapore Traffic Police and Singapore Road Safety Council, which recently launched the Singapore Ride Safe 2014 campaign to spread the message that safe riding saves lives on the roads.
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Free Defensive Riding Course For NTUC Policyholders

IN NTUC Income, NTUC, OrangeSafe

The first insurer in Singapore to provide a free defensive riding course for its policyholders, NTUC Income has committed $500,000 over two years for OrangeSafe; one in two motorcyclists in Singapore


With the Disco Volante, Touring rejuvenates its purest tradition: to create new and exciting shapes for the most performing and interesting chassis. When applied to Alfa Romeos, this philosophy gave birth to masterpieces that marked the history of design and automobiles.
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American Debut For The Disco Volante

IN Alfa Romeo, Disco Volante, Touring

The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring makes its first appearance in America at the Pebble Beach Concours on August 18, 2013.


We were very impressed with the latest seventh-generation Golf when we tested it both abroad in Italy and on home ground. Back then though, the car we managed to get a drive in was the 140 bhp Sport model. We find out this time, how the base model 1.4 TSI with 122 bhp fares.
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The Real Thing | Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Golf, 1.4 TSI, DSG, Mk 7

Every Coke has its Pepsi, every iPad, its Galaxy Tab (cue flame war). But only one name has the qualities that make it 'The Real Thing'. When it comes to hatchbacks, the Golf is that name.


The V40 was unveiled last year as an in-between successor of both the S40 and V50, but for some reason we only received the jacked-up Cross Country version. Now though, local dealer Wearnes Automotive has followed up on its success and launched the V40 R-Design, a lowered, sportier version of the car.
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Volvo Range Revamped

IN Volvo, V40, S60, V60, XC60, S80, R-Design, Facelift, Wearnes

It’s part-way through its models’ life cycles, and Volvo updates not one, but four of its models, as well as introduces the V40 R-Design to Singapore.


Then again, it doesn’t necessarily have to out-drag the competition, because Kia is pitching the GT as a brisk all-rounder designed for “everyday usability and civility, not a track special” (although its chassis was developed at the Nurburgring). So even though it gets re-tuned springs and dampers, a thicker rear anti-roll bar and larger brakes, its multi-link suspension should ensure a tolerable ride.
Happenings

Still Very Reasonably Priced

IN Kia, Hot hatch, Ceed, GT, Cee'd

The name is still ridiculous, but this hot hatch looks set to be a credible and value-packed alternative in the market.


The EP200 and EP850 will be launched in September and December respectively. Sizing and prices will be announced closer to the launch dates.
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Can Black Be Green?

IN Bridgestone, Tyres, Thailand, Ecopia, Green, Test, Unveil

With Bridgestone poised to expand its range of Ecopia tyres, we head up to Thailand for a sneak preview at what these new rubbers have to offer.


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Beetle Juiced | Volkswagen Beetle 1.4 TSI

IN Volkswagen, Beetle, 1.4 TSI, Supercharged, VGS

With some added power, the otherwise cute Volkswagen Beetle is now quite the road beast.


To be fair though, the Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept isn’t all max power and unhinged lunacy. In fact, the thinking behind it is fairly inspired – using Audi’s racing experience to shed massive amounts of weight: the car weighs just 1,111kg, 300 less than the TTS on which it’s based.
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Superleicht

IN Audi, TT, Quattro, Concept, Worthersee, Festival, Lightweight, TSI

Like a Superleggera, but German. The Audi Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept makes Lamborghini's (and indeed everyone else's) efforts at a lightweight special seem completely inadequate.


With a top speed of 300 km/h, the car also is equipped with huge brakes. In order to slow down the GTI, Volkswagen uses ceramic brake discs all around with 380 mm discs in front and 356 mm at the rear. The are housed behind fat 20
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Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Concept

IN Volkswagen, Design Vision GTI, Concept, W12, Golf

Wolfsburg builds a 503 bhp monster! Dubbed the Design Vision GTI, it's giving us flashbacks of a certain 650 bhp Golf.


Tire-related costs are the single largest maintenance item for commercial vehicle fleet operators with more than 50 percent of all truck and trailer breakdowns involving a tire in some way. Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology mechanism allows tires to maintain constant, optimum pressure without the use of external pumps, electronics and driver intervention. Proper tire inflation can result in improved fuel economy, prolonged tread life and optimized tire performance.
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Debut of Goodyear Self-Inflating Technology

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Self-Inflating Technology

Goodyear technology can aid in fuel savings and CO2 reductions; potential to improve performance and eliminate need for external inflation pressure intervention.


The Cayenne GTS features signature trims in high-gloss black, prominent side skirts and wider wheel arches. The launch model had glossy black wheels in a huge and delicious 21
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Porsche Launches New Cayenne GTS

IN Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne, GTS, V8, PDK, Porsche Asia Pacific, Eurokars

Stuttgart Auto has launched the new Cayenne GTS at the Glass House in Sentosa. Packing a 420 bhp tweaked V8, the spicy GTS will sit between the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo in the brand's line-up.


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Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport | Entry Four (4)

IN Suzuki, Swift Sport, Singapore, Caltex, Competition, Champion Motors

All charged up and ready to bruise. This blue supercharged Swift Sport has power from the word go!


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Capturing The Citroën DS4 | Photo Competition

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

In our first ever photo competition, we've partnered the Most Beautiful Car of the Year, the Citroën DS4. 3 winners will walk away with a weekend with the DS4, petrol vouchers and more!


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.


With only 74 bhp on tap, this car is no GTi. But the 180 Nm of torque it musters is not bad. You do have to spin the engine with a foot-full of revs though, but at least you know it WILL go if you really need it to.
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Stubbornly Frugal | Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion

IN VW, Volkswagen, Polo, BlueMotion, Caltex, Techron, Techron D, Diesel

Keep the revs high on this diesel supermini and you'll find that fun doesn't always have to a come at a price.


One point is all that separates Sebastian Vettel from his second successive Drivers’ World Championship after the 24-year-old German and his Red Bull Racing team claimed their first victory on Singapore’s Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday.
Motorsports

The Perfect Win At The 2011 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix

IN 2011, Formula 1, Singtel, Singapore, Grand Prix, F1

Vettel claims first win in Singapore – with only a point from the title!


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Caltexâ„¢ & Burnpavement.com Caltexâ„¢ Techron Car Decal Program Final Drive!

IN Caltex, Chevron, Techron, Clean, Fuel

We conclude our Caltexâ„¢ Techron car decal program with a final convoy down the bustling lanes of Orchard Road, just before breaking for dinner at East Coast Parkway!


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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.


Red Bull Racing today announced that Mark Webber’s contract has been extended for another year, meaning the Australian will continue to drive for the team in 2012. He is currently second in the Driver Standing, behind team mate Sebastian Vettel.
Motorsports

Webber Continues On With Red Bull For 2012 Season

IN Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, Formula 1 2012, Webber.

Webber calls it a "no-brainer decision" staying on with the team.



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