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“When I’m in front I can control the race,” Mortara had announced after qualifying. From the second lap on, this was the case. The Italian managed to successfully pull clear of his immediate rivals and gain more than a three-second advantage some of the time. “My car was simply perfect today,” Mortara said after crossing the finish line. “I’m proud of this success and overjoyed. I’m hoping for this to continue to tomorrow.”
Motorsports

Audi's Fifth DTM Victory

IN Audi, DTM, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Manufacturer, 2015 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, M4 DTM, RS5 DTM, AMG DTM

Five victories in nine races and the lead of the manufacturers’ classification - Audi is currently the best manufacturer in the DTM, halfway through the 2015 season


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All-new XC90 heralds a new beginning for Volvo

IN Volvo, XC90, Sweden, Wearnes, SUV, Launch, Luxury, Family

Gothenburg's maiden SUV finally gets a replacement, and it's much more important to the company than you might think


To be honest though, the engine does get a little gruff when you push it anywhere past 5,000 rpm; this is one part Volvo needs to get sorted in order to be an even bigger threat to both the 5 Series and E-Class.
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Move Away, Badge Snobs | Volvo S80 T5 Drive-E

IN Volvo, S80, T5, Drive-E, Volvo S80 Drive-E, Luxury Sedan, Wearnes Automotive

Volvo's S80 gets the Drive-E treatment, but the question here is can it now take a slice of the 5 Series and E-Class pie?


The car we have here today is the highest specced HR-V LX Premium. The car looks great from afar. Even up close, the rakish lines and abundance of curves do the HR-V lots of favours in the image department. Trendy and modern-looking, the HR-V is a really striking SUV, much like the first generation HR-V that was launched here some 15 years ago. Unlike the first HR-V though, the new one doesn’t come in a 3-door variant. However, it has combined the look by having a concealed rear door handle like the Alfa Romeo 156, 147 and more recently, the Giulietta (the new Civic hatchback will have them too).
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Fun-sized SUV | Honda HR-V 1.5

This new sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Honda might be compact, but it leaves a big impression on anyone who’s willing to get behind the wheel.


The production-based, 330 bhp concept car is assembled in accordance with TCR Regulations and is intended to allow Volkswagen to evaluate a possible customer racing programme as of the 2016 season. In order to accelerate the development process, the new Golf will be tested under competitive conditions in the TCR between now and the end of the season.
Motorsports

TCR-prepped Golf wins at its debut race.

IN Singapore, Golf, TCR, Touringcar Racer International Series, Volkswagen, Pol Rosell

The race Golf we reported about last week made headlines by winning its debut race, claiming its first victory at the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) in Austria.


In fact, partner Liqui Moly Team Engstler will be running two cars at the eighth round of the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg (A). This will be the first competitive test for the car. “The newly created TCR category provides a promising platform for customer racing — on a national and international level. With exciting races, production-based technology and reasonable costs, it offers a new outlook for private racing teams,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito.
Motorsports

A Golf for the racetrack.

This TCR-ready (Touringcar Racer International Series) Golf concept is one mean wide-bodied hatchback on steroids.


The WRX STI NBR 24H Challenge car, prepared by Subaru Technica International (STI) specifically for the gruelling endurance race, completed 143 laps (approximately 3,629 km) in 24 hours, 12 laps ahead of the second placed car in its class. The WRX STI NBR was entered once more in the SP3T class, for turbocharged engines up to 2,000cc, and completed the race ahead of key rivals from Audi, Ford and Seat.
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Subaru's Third Nurburgring 24-Hours Victory

IN Subaru, WRX, STI, Subaru Technica International, WRX STI NBR 24H

WRX STI finishes first in class; third class win for Subaru at gruelling 24-Hour race


Mercedes-Benz was the only automobile manufacturer to make it into the final round of the awards with five vehicles. This commanding performance is unprecedented in the 11-year history of the
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C-Class Awarded World Car Of The Year

IN Mercedes-Benz, C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, World Car Awards, 2015, World Car Awards 2015, S-Class Coupe, Mercedes-AMG GT

Mercedes-Benz wins three categories in the World Car Awards 2015


Local Porsche dealer, Stuttgart Auto, has just opened the order book for this model. The Boxster Spyder has a price tag of $382,588, without COE.
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Porsche Boxster Spyder Presented At New York Motorshow

IN Porsche, Boxster, Spyder, Porsche Boxster Spyder, Boxster Spyder, Stuttgart Auto

Porsche begins the 2015 convertible season with the world premiere of the new Boxster Spyder


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.
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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.


Which is a little unfortunate for other brands, to be sidelined by silly Singaporeans who are more brand-conscious than value-conscious; because, if they are really value-conscious, Volvo’s S60 would definitely spring to mind first. And why so? Very simply, this Swede offers so much for not so much moolah.
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Have It All | Volvo S60 T5 Drive E

IN Volvo, S60 T5, Volvo S60 T5 Drive E, Drive E, S60, Sedan, Wearnes Automotive

The T5 engine makes an appearance in the S60 sedan now, and we think it’s a genuinely sweet proposition


In selecting the S-Class as the winner of Women’s World Car of the Year 2014, Sue Baker, Chairman of the Southern Group of Motoring Writers and UK judge of WWCOTY, commented, “This is an outstanding accolade for a car which encompasses everything women want in a vehicle, namely a high calibre driving experience, impeccable safety credentials, top-notch comfort and high build quality, all at a justifiable price.
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Women Have Made Their Choice

IN Women's World Car Of The Year 2014, WWCOTY, 2014, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes, S-Class

The supreme winner of the Women's World Car Of The Year 2014 is…


The car retains its original paper stickers on the alloy wheels as well as its first tax disc and original key fob. So well preserved is the car, even a complimentary service voucher from the original dealer that was never redeemed is included. A high spec model, the Mini also has rare features such as an electric sunroof. CCA\'s Auction Manager Joe Watts said, “We are delighted to be selling this last of the line Mini in our first ever sale. This rare find is in amazing, untouched condition and is surely an exciting prospect for all Mini collectors out there.”
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Rare Mini Up For Auction

IN Mini, Cooper, Rover, Rover Mini Cooper, CCA, Silverstone, Longbridge

A brand new classic car auction house, CCA, will be auctioning a very special, last of the line Rover Mini Cooper at Silverstone circuit on March 3rd


He added “ Motor racing is a fascinating universe, we need to educate today’s youth to love it. Look at the car, it’s powerful, outstanding and disruptive.” In fact Nissan NISMO arrives with key technological innovations, with a front-engined, front wheel drive car that is powered by a V6 3-litre twin turbo petrol engine and a kinetic energy recovery system.
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TAG Heuer Partners Nissan At The 24 Hours of Le Mans

IN TAG Heuer, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Nissan, Singapore, Le Mans, Nismo, GT-R

As the 83rd 24 Hours of Le Mans revs up for the big race day on June 13th, TAG Heuer has announced that it will be the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch Partner of Nissan NISMO.


Bruno, nephew of triple Formula 1 world champion Ayrton, has extensive experience of single-seater and endurance racing. A race winner in British Formula 3 and runner up in the 2008 GP2 series, he progressed to the pinnacle of the sport racing for three seasons in Formula 1. Bruno raced with McLaren GT in a one-off appearance in the 12C GT3 at the Total 24 Hours of Spa in 2013 for customer team Von Ryan Racing.
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Bruno Senna Joins McLaren

IN McLaren, Senna, Ayrton Senna, Bruno Senna, GT, McLaren GT

Legendary Ayrton Senna's nephew joins McLaren GT as factory driver


As testing continues, the McLaren P1 GTR looks set to be one of the fastest to ever wear the famous McLaren ‘speed mark’. Through significant weight-saving measures and track-optimisation of the petrol-electric powertrain, McLaren P1 GTR will boast a power-to-weight ratio increase in excess of 10 percent over the road-going model, to more than 690 bhp per tonne.
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McLaren's P1 GTR To Debut At Geneva

IN McLaren, P1, GTR, McLaren P1, McLaren Technology Centre, Woking

An excess of 690 bhp per tonne power-to-weight ratio achieved through motorsport derived weight saving and powertrain optimisation


Drivers 23 year-old Ross Wylie from Scotland (left) and 19 year-old Andrew Watson from Northern Ireland (right) will work with McLaren GT, and the existing trio factory drivers of Rob Bell, Kevin Estre and Alvaro Parente to further enhance their skills and knowledge for a competitive career in GT racing. 
Motorsports

McLaren GT Launches Young Driver Programme

IN McLaren, GT, McLaren GT, 650S GT3, Young Driver Programme

Two young drivers will work with McLaren GT alongside current factory drivers


Now bear with me - a mere mortal like me can never own one even if I flash a bag of real cash to McLaren, as all 375 limited units that were produced were already spoken for. Maybe, just maybe, with the help of a certain Mr Lim, I could get unit number 376. But then again, maybe not; as it's a left hand drive, it would be too troublesome to fly to and from Europe when you feel like just having a blast. Or maybe if I’d be ‘bros’ with the said royalty, he would let me park mine in his garage. And I would only drive 200 kilometers in it a year as I want to keep it in the most immaculate condition. My preciousssss…
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Refresh Page | McLaren 650S

IN McLaren, 650s, 12C, McLaren 650S, Wearnes Automotive

The 650S is probably known as a 12C with a new face, but we realized the difference between the two are beyond skin deep; really deep…


This thing is fast, fast and fast everywhere it goes and better still, you don’t have to give the accelerator a full-on stomp just to catapult you to the next junction. But if you were to work that right foot, just get ready to see yourself pushed hard into the seat as your eyeballs go backwards, see your own brains, and then go back into its original position; at the same time, enjoy the sight of lesser hatches and so-called performance sedans trying very, very hard to catch up. There’s just so much go in this car, ‘aggressive’ would be an understatement; perhaps the word aggressivestest would be more apt…
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Who Cares What This Is | Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG

IN Mercedes-Benz, GLA, GLA45 AMG, Mercedes, Cycle & Carriage Industries

The niche segment filler from Mercedes gets hyper this time around but the question now is, who would want one?



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