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The 2016 Camaro coupe retains the overall shape of the 1960s cars, but loses some of the hard edges of the current version. The slightly reduced size and broader use of aluminium make it more than 90 kgs lighter than the current car, which General Motors promise will result in more nimble, responsive handling.
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New Camaro Debuts, Now 90 Kilos Lighter

IN Chevrolet, Camaro, Chevrolet Camaro, LT, SS, Chevy, 2016 Camaro, 2016

A 4-cylinder turbocharged power plant also introduced for a more global appeal


The NX Turbo features Lexus’ first ever turbo engine,
conceptualised and perfected over a period of 10 years. The
NX Turbo delivering 234 bhp, is powered by a 2.0-litre direct
injection turbocharged engine that is matched to a
new six-speed automatic transmission specially tuned for the
NX. The NX Turbo is designed to give drivers more power with every drop of fuel.
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Turbocharged Lexus NX Now Locally Available

IN Lexus, NX, Turbo, Turbocharged, Lexus NX 2.0t, Borneo Motors

Featuring the brand's first 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, the NX Turbo widens Lexus's offerings in the Luxury SUV segment


The T-GDi’s single-scroll turbocharger is paired with an electric waste-gate motor, which improves the turbocharger’s performance with a highly efficient air scavenging strategy. As well as scavenging clean air for the engine to re-use for combustion, it is able to open the waste-gate at the same time to improve waste air flow. This innovative system allows for greater low-end torque, more immediate engine response from any throttle position, and improved fuel economy under higher engine loads.In the Kia cee’d GT Line, the engine’s maximum 172 Nm torque is available across a wide 1,500-4,100 rpm range, with maximum power arriving at 6,000 rpm. The engine is also fitted with an integrated exhaust manifold, which lowers the exhaust gas temperature slightly. As well as improving high speed, high load fuel economy, lower temperatures also result in cleaner emissions by allowing the catalytic converter to operate more effectively.
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Meet Kia's 1.0-litre Turbocharged Engine

IN Kia, Turbocharged, 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, Namyang R&D, Cee'd, T-GDi, Kappa

Kia's all new engine developed at the brand's Namyang R&D centre


That is until Porsche pulls the same stunt with their Panamerarara though...
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Utter Genius | Jaguar XJ i4 2.0

IN Jaguar, XJ, I4, 2.0-litre, Jaguar XJ i4 2.0-litre, Jag, Wearnes Automotive

Jaguar strapped in a 2.0-litre engine into their XJ – first question asked by most was, “can the car even move?”


Ok, so that was just a mild exaggeration. What wasn’t exaggerated, however, were that the order books were filled even before the car was officially launched. Heck, queries were made before the car arrived for LTA’s obligatory homologation (which apparently took sixty-eight years, seven months, three weeks and twenty-two days to complete).
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Flavourful Entrée | Porsche Macan

IN Porsche, Porsche Macan, Macan, Eurokars Group, Porsche Centre Singapore, Stuttgart Auto Pte Ltd

We’ve previously driven both the Macan S and Macan Turbo, now we see how the entry-level variant fares in this ever-burgeoning segment


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


“We are pleased to announce the arrival of the new Cayenne. Offering unrivalled driving pleasure and remarkable comfort, the new Cayenne is even livelier and more agile than ever, with an impressive improvement in fuel efficiency. In the new Cayenne S, the brand-new V6 bi-turbo engine replaces the previous naturally-aspirated V8 yet another example of the Porsche principle of Intelligent Performance that produces the perfect balance of output and efficiency. Built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, the new Cayenne is an all-rounded sports car that is perfect for those who do not want to compromise or settle for anything less than the best,” said Mr. Karsono Kwee, Executive Chairman of Eurokars Group of Companies.
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Porsche's Highly Successful SUV Arrives Refreshed

IN Porsche, Cayenne, 2015 Cayenne, 2015, Stuttgart Auto

Key highlights, according to Porsche, includes better fuel efficiency than before, along with impressive driving comfort and greater agility


The next generation NSX showcases the production styling, design and specifications of Acura’s mid-engine sports hybrid supercar, and Acura announced key details of the all-new vehicle’s design and performance. The company will begin accepting custom orders for the new NSX starting in June, with customer deliveries expected later in the year.
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Next Generation NSX Unveiled

IN Acura, Honda, NSX, Supercar, Ohio

Acura takes the wraps off its highly anticipated next-generation NSX super car. Like, finally...


As a whole, the BMW M4 Coupe is one heck of a firecracker. It delivers fun by the bucket loads, besides just being a style mobile for the daily commute. If you’re living in depression, buy one. If you’re single and in dire need of a life partner, buy one. If you grasp the concept of YOLO, buy one.
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That New Kid On The Block | BMW M4 Coupe

IN BMW, M, M4, Coupe, M4 Coupe, Munich Automobiles

The day is finally here: BMW’s highly regarded two-door M3 has now (a) been renamed M4 Coupe and (b) also turbo'd. Good or bad? Read on…


Numbers you don’t normally associate with an SUV.
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Push It Real Good | Porsche Macan Turbo

IN Porsche, Macan, Turbo, Porsche Macan Turbo, Stuttgart, Porsche Centre Singapore

The highly successful Cayenne’s younger sibling gets the turbo treatment – big question here is whether it’s worth the premium over the Macan S


The new NX is available in two model variants, the 2.5-litre NX Hybrid and the 2.0-litre NX Turbo; the latter is Lexus’ first-ever turbocharged offering, and will only be introduced in the first quarter of 2015.
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Bold Lexus NX SUV Launched Locally; Turbo Model To Arrive In 2015

IN Lexus, Borneo Motors, Hybrid, NX, NX Hybrid, Borneo Motors

Widening Lexus’ offerings in the Luxury SUV segment, the Lexus NX makes its Singapore debut, unveiled to guests and media partners at the KF1 Karting Circuit


Which is the biggest case of oh-how-unfortunate. The Veloster is a very interesting car; the Picasso of coupes, if I may be bold. Sure it’s a three-door coupe, a concept Mini already came up with in the form of their Clubman. But the thing is this: the Veloster has the extra rear door at the right place, and the rear can actually accommodate passengers easily and comfortably.
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Forgotster | Hyundai Veloster GDI Turbo

IN Hyundai, Veloster, GDI, Veloster Turbo, Coupe, Komoco Motors

Hyundai’s turbocharged Veloster is a gem of a car that is just, unfortunately, forgotten


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Mulsanne Speed: World's Fastest Road Barge

IN Bentley, Mulsanne, Mulsanne Speed, Speed, Flagship, Bentley flagship, Crewe

New Bentley flagship offering pinnacle of luxury and performance: 6¾‑litre V8 engine advanced to deliver 1,100 Nm of torque and 13% more efficiency, with new sports suspension and steering


This concept of front mid-engine and transmission in transaxle configuration makes for a beneficial weight distribution of 47 to 53 percent between the front and rear axle. In conjunction with the vehicle's low centre of gravity, this translates into extremely agile handling and permits high cornering speeds. With a power-to-weight ratio of 3.3 kg per hp, the Mercedes-AMG GT self-confidently lines up alongside the very best in its segment. The sports car also sets a new benchmark figure for fuel economy: fuel consumption of 10.8 km/L (combined).
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: 0-100 km/h In Less 4 Seconds!

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG

An all-new aluminium chassis sports car developed entirely in-house by AMG and available in two variants offering 462 bhp and 510 bhp; here are some facts.


During the course of the four-day weekend trip, participants will be enrolled in the first two levels of the Porsche Sport Driving School, namely the Precision and Precision Plus levels. With a strong belief that the best place to hone one’s driving skills is not in the classroom but directly behind the wheel, the Porsche Sport Driving School limits its theory classes and instead allocates the majority of its course time to practical driving lessons.
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Mount Cotton Porsche Driving School This November!

IN Porsche, Porsche Sport Driving School, 2014 Porsche Driving Experience, Mount Cotton, Stuttgart Auto Pte Ltd

Experience 14 Porsche models and the all-new Macan Turbo at the 2014 Porsche Driving Experience at Porsche Sport Driving School, Mount Cotton, Brisbane Australia


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


Those set of big brakes on the X5 M50d sure works brilliantly; there were several instances while going way past the highway-legal speeds, where I was cut off by slower traffic on the fastest lane. Without fail, it managed to slow the car down every single time. Plus due to the stiffer suspension system, it does not nosedive rudely to make you look silly like a nervous amateur racer on his debut…
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A Different Kind of Vitamin | BMW X5 M50d

IN BMW, M, X5 M50d, X5, Diesel, Munich Automobiles, SUV

While there is no denying this is no full-blown M X5, the tri-turbo’d SUV offers the best of both worlds


BUT just to be clear, not for a full-fledged family of five though; more for the (a) with two young kids, (b) has only one child or (b) have a kid and a dog, that sort.
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The Bare Minimum | MINI Cooper

IN MINI, Mini, Cooper, MINI Cooper, 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged, Eurokars Habitat, BMW Asia

The new generation MINI Cooper now comes with a 3-cylinder, turbocharged lump; have they gone backward, or is this the latest technological marvel?


If you suddenly lost the interest to continue reading this review, don’t worry about it; we understand, bro.
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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?


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



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