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The faster, sportier and more powerful Audi A1 has a compact, lightweight engine with four valves per cylinder, delivering 185 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes just 6.9 seconds, and the top speed is 227 km/h. This A1 achieves its spontaneous response and high propulsive power, even at high speeds, thanks to its special concept — a combination of super charger and turbo charger.

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The 185 bhp Audi A1 Arrives In Singapore

IN Audi, A1, 185 bhp

The dual-charged 1.4 TFSI pumps out an impressive 185 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.

To illustrate the unique benefits of each Lexus hybrid, the crowd was invited to learn more about Lexus Hybrid technology with interactive touch-screen applications presented on tablet computers and LCD screens. The crowd favourite was the 3D Car Projection Show on the new CT 200h which is the first of its kind in Singapore. For this leading edge technological showcase, Lexus created an indoor theatre-style enclosure especially for the event. The 3D Car Projection Show was repeated every ten minutes and anchored the multi sensory Progressive Luxury Experience for guests.

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Lexus Defines The Progressive Luxury Experience At Paragon

IN Lexus, Hybrid, Borneo Motors

Lexus recently held the Progressive Luxury Experience (PLE) showcase at the Paragon Atrium from 30 April to 2 May 2011.

The actual car will come with a small capacity, highly boosted internal combustion engine with one powerful electric motor on each axle. The four wheel drive car claims to do zero to 96 km/h in less than three seconds, zero to 161 km/h in less than six seconds and a top speed in excess of 321 km/h. And if you are concerned about being green, this car can cover more than 50 km on electrical power alone.

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Jaguar's Hybrid Super Car Is Go!

IN Jaguar, C-X75, Concept, Super Car, Hybrid

The C-X75 concept car, sans gas-turbine engines, will go into production in limited numbers.

You might think this is a new Panamera S Hybrid variant, but you are wrong. It's the new Panamera Diesel. Despite being a more conventional engine, it comes stuffed with the latest technologies such as common rail direct injection, electrically controlled variable geometry turbochargers and controlled exhaust gas recirculation with an oxidation catalyst and particle filter.

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Porsche's Frugal Panamera

IN Porsche, Panamera, Diesel

With an engine that sips fuel, this Gran Turismo will make long journeys a single-tank affair.

The new car comes with plenty of electronic aids too, including Cornering Brake Control (CBC) which varies braking power between all four wheels in order to keep the car stable, Cornering Torque Control (CTC) that minimizes under steer and Hydraulic Brake Fade Assist (HBFA) that compensates for possible brake fade in repeated heavy braking situations.

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New Opel Astra: The Cyclist's Car?

IN Opel, Astra, Bicycle, Rack, Turbo

As ironic as it seems, this five-door hatchback has one unique feature that separates it from the pack.

To get higher octane from premium fuel, most will add a bottle of octane booster. VP Racing has a strong reputation with fuels and its high octane formulas are very popular in racing. Adding their C5 Octane Booster to a tank of fuel will increase the octane ratings by 3.3 RON, thanks to the effective MMT agent (Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl), which is proven to deliver the greatest octane boost.

The C5 Octane Booster is capable of boosting octane up to eight numbers for increased performance while providing lead lubrication. Increased fuel octane helps to eliminate pre-ignition and detonation, which translates into more horsepower and torque. More than just increasing octane ratings, it also provides upper cylinder lubrication especially for older engines and protects it from valve seat recession.

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VP Racing Fuels C5 Octane Booster

IN VP Racing, Fuel, Booster, Octane, RON, MON

Going back to formula might just end the argument about which type of petrol offers the best performance in our cars.

Benedict’s installation focuses on the individual design elements of the Range Rover Evoque. Building on the Range Rover Evoque wireframe design, the installation includes 3D wheels and front and back seats, all made from steel and painted in a rainbow of colours including lime green and neon pink.

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Benedict Radcliffe Unveils Wireframe Design Installation Inspired By The Evoque

IN Land Rover, Range Rover, Evoque, Milan Design Week

London artist Benedict Radcliffe recently unveiled his latest creation, an exclusive wireframe art installation as part of his recent collaboration with Land Rover, during the Milan Design Week.

As well as its all-new body shape, the new Forte Hatchback (the official name for the 5-door model) introduces styling, equipment, refinement and technical improvements, which are also featured on the new 2011 Forte sedan and two-door Koup models introduced last December. These include six-speed transmission with paddle shifters, boot-type gear shift, LED side repeaters, and integrated blue-tooth. Technically similar to its sedan and Koup sister cars, the new Forte hatchback has the same overall width, height and wheelbase as the sedan. The difference lies in the reduction of 190 mm in the rear overhang, therefore the five-door model is 4,340 mm long. Despite its more compact dimensions, the hatchback’s cargo volume of 385 litres (VDA) is highly competitive in its class.

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Kia Adds Stylish New Forte Hatchback To Line-up

IN Kia, Cerato, Forte, Koup, Hatchback

The addition of third body style to Kia’s best selling model is set to attract a broader range of customers.

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Sizzling Hot New Wheels From DPE

IN USA, DPE, Wheels, Rims, Race In Peace Customs, Dynamic Performance Engineering

Looking for some flashy big wheels for your ride? Have a look at these USA-made wheels from DPE.

The wet tyre is used in case of heavy rain, while the intermediate is for a damp or drying track. The supersoft provides plenty of speed at the expense of durability, while the soft tyre lasts a bit longer but is still more biased towards performance. The medium tyre is a balanced compromise, while the hard tyre is the most durable of all. Seeing how the teams use the different characteristics of these tyres as part of their strategy will provide a vivid spectacle this year, designed to please the crowds.

Motorsports

Pirelli Shows Its Colours Heading To Australia

IN Pirelli, Tyre, F1

Italian firm Pirelli embarks on the first season of a three-year agreement to supply Formula One with tyres, has revealed the six different tyre colours that will be used throughout the season.

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An Evening Of SAAB-stance

IN Saab, Burnpavement LIVE!, Event, Test drive

Burnpavement LIVE! presents, An Evening Of SAAB-stance. A test drive experience with a range of turbocharged Swede sensations. Open to Burnpavement LIVE! members only. Limited to 30 participants.

“With Saab IQon, there are no limits to the potential for innovation,” says Johan Formgren, Head of Saab Aftersales and commercial project leader for IQon. “We will be inviting the global Android developer community to use their imagination and ingenuity.” Saab’s collegiate development strategy - open innovation - is a ’first’ in the automotive industry and provides a faster, more efficient and more flexible alternative to the conventional, in-house development of vehicle infotainment services. “Today’s customers want to be as well connected inside the car as they are at all other times,” adds Formgren. ”IQon will give them the convenient, seamless connectivity they enjoy with smartphones, while adding new car-specific programs and services.

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Saab IQon - Open Innovation In Car Infotainment

IN Saab, IQon, Infotainment, I.C.E

Saab Automobile is changing the auto industry infotainment landscape by engaging external partners in ‘open innovation’ for the development of its new IQon infotainment concept.

The Audi A3 concept is a four-seat notchback sedan. It measures 4.44 metres long and 1.84 metres wide, but just 1.39 metres high — proportions that underscore its dynamic character. The design represents the typical Audi language of sporty elegance. The single-frame grille is integrated into the front end, giving it a sculptured look. Its frame is made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), and the transversely mounted, three dimensional
aluminum louvers create a visual effect that emphasises the showcar’s
width. The headlights merge with the beveled upper corners of the single-frame, forming a transition that marks the starting point of the prominently accentuated lines of the engine hood. The headlights represent a new stage of evolution in LED technology, a groundbreaking innovation from Audi. They become broader as they extend outward, and a line underneath them makes them seem to float on air. Above the front spoiler is a full-length air intake, also made of CFRP, framed by a metal clasp. The spoiler features a splitter that raises the down force on the front wheels.

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Concentrated Technical Expertise - All In The Audi A3 Concept

IN Audi, A3, Concept, Geneva

At the Geneva Motor Show, Audi unveiled an attractive technical study — the A3 concept.

The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be presented at the 2011 Geneva motor show. A production-ready car, the V60 Plug-in hybrid has carbon dioxide emissions of below 50 g/km. The car can be driven on diesel power alone, as a diesel-electric hybrid, or as an electric-only car - technology that no other manufacturer can currently offer. The plug-in hybrid, which will be launched on the market in 2012, is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Cars and energy supplier Vattenfall.

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The V60 Plug-in Hybrid Is Three Cars In One

IN Volvo, V60, Hybrid

Volvo presents the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid - the V60 Plug-in Hybrid.

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Singapore's Best Mitsubishi Evo | Entry Five (5)

IN Mitsubishi, Evo, Cycle & Carriage, Singapore, Evo 9, Evo X, Evo 10, Turbo

Tokyo Drift Dreams are made up of this. This orange sun-kissed Evo IX is a juicy monster riding on glossy black deep offset wheels!

$The Jaguar XKR-S is not merely the quickest Jaguar ever, but also the most agile, responsive and driver-focused. It exploits the XK\'s strong, lightweight aluminium body architecture to maximise both handling and economy. Alongside its incredible performance, the XKR-S is the only car in its class that emits less than 300g/km CO2.$

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Jaguar Lets The XKR-S Out Of The Bag

IN Jaguar, XK, XKR-S, V8

Jaguar will significantly broaden the appeal of the XK range by launching its most potent series production car ever at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the all-new Jaguar XKR-S.

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Singapore's Best Mitsubishi Evo | Entry Three (3)

IN Mitsubishi, Evo, Cycle & Carriage, Singapore, Evo 9, Evo X, Evo 10, Turbo

Drive your blues away with this neat and clean Evo X. Pampered with a long list of parts to make it stylish without being loud, 'understated aggression' sums up this blue entry the best!