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Wireless software updates have become a top priority for automakers as customers have gotten used to downloading them on their smartphones. Ford seek to follow the example of Tesla Motors, which makes heavy use of over-the-air software updates to activate new features on its cars.

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Ford And Microsoft Partners Up

IN Ford, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, Microsoft Corporation, Wireless, Software

Ford Motor Company, with plans to beam down wireless software updates to its next generation of cars, has assigned Microsoft for the task

We start off with one of the cars most eagerly anticipated by the average enthusiast, something that mere mortals can actually afford - the new Honda Civic Type R. When the previous-generation FD and FN Civic Type Rs ended production in 2011 due to tightening emissions regulations, we weren't sure if we'd see another zingy, righ-revving Honda Type R again. Sadly, we won't. But luckily, instead of throwing in the towel, Honda has adapted with the times, and decided to turbocharge the Civic Type R, making it cleaner and meaner in the process. How much meaner exactly? Well, how does outputs of 306 bhp and 400 Nm @ 2500 rpm, a top speed of 270 km/h, 0-100 km/h in 5.7s and Nurburgring FWD record time of 7m 50.6s sound to you? Certainly puts the 'hot' in hot hatch for us!

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Highlights of the Geneva Motor Show 2015 (Part 1)

IN Geneva, Motor, Show, 2015, Geneva Motorshow,

Well, it's that time of the year again when major car companies pull out all the stops and bring their A-game to Switzerland for the Geneva Motor Show. This is our two-part special

Handling wise, the Captur feels relatively tight and assuring with predictable body movements despite standing 100 mm taller than the Clio. The steering however, could do with slightly more weight and feel; while it’s God sent for driving around town, when you do want to have a little bit more fun, it seems a little inappropriate.

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Leave The Boring Crowd | Renault Captur dCi

IN Renault, Captur, DCi, Renault Captur dCi, French, Wearnes Automotive

If you want something small and unique for the daily grind, Renault has something for you

So there you have it, the 911 C4S Cabriolet retaining Porsche’s ethos still. As a cabriolet, it's simply complete. There’s nothing to fault this car, as everything is well thought out, engineered and put together with no compromises at all; till now, I am still highly impressed as to how Porsche can manage to sort out the entire chassis and make it a solid package - in more ways than one - just to cope with demanding drivers.

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Sweetest Dream | Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

IN Porsche, 911, 991, C4S, Carrera 4S, Cabriolet, Cabrio, 911 Carrera 4S, Posh

Is the Carrera 4S Cabriolet the ultimate hairdresser’s car or just a boulevard cruiser?

$The Cayman GT4 is powered by a mid-mounted, 3.8-litre flat-six engine with 385 hp (283 kW) produced at 7,400 rpm, which is derived from the 911 Carrera S engine. Its power is transmitted by a standard six-speed manual gearbox with dynamic gearbox mounts - there is no PDK transmission option, which should be good news to purists. This translates to a 0-100 km/h time of 4.4 seconds; top speed is 295 km/h. The car\'s NEDC fuel consumption is 9.7 km/L, equivalent to 238 g/km CO2.$

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Porsche Surprises With New Cayman GT4

IN Porsche, Cayman, GT, GT4, Cayman GT4, Porsche Cayman GT4, Mid-engined

In an unexpected twist, Porsche surprises everyone with the new Cayman GT4; queue starts here

“Volkswagen Group car buyers choose their car because the cost/performance/image ratio is superbly balanced,” says TDI-Tuning owner Graeme King. “However, if a little performance and economy is good, more is better!”Â

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Simple Solution For Petrol And Diesel VW Group Cars

IN Volkswagen Group, TDI, TDI-Tuning, Tuning

UK tuning box designer and developer caters for VW Group models; Tuning equipment can be re-programmed for over 4,000 different vehicle models

“We have certainly been pleasantly surprised by the number of visitors to the Singapore Motorshow. Breaking our record for the 2008 show which was held over ten days is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved,” said Glenn Tan, President of the Motor Traders Association of Singapore. “We also made the effort to make this year’s Motorshow more family-oriented by working with our various sponsors and exhibitors to bring in different activities and they have certainly paid off.

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Singapore Motorshow 2015 Saw More Than 52,000 Visitors

IN Singapore Motorshow 2015, Singapore, SG, Motorshow, 2015, Motorshow 2015

More than 52,000 visitors (children excluded) came to experience more than 150 cars on display at the recently concluded Singapore Motorshow 2015.

But when you actually do get behind the wheel of one, it drives surprisingly well.

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Meat Loaf | Suzuki Solio

IN Suzuki, Solio, Suzuki Solio, 1.2-litre, Champion Motors

It’s no high-performance car whatsoever, but this little Suzuki still impresses in many other ways

Coming in the first half of 2015 will be the new A7 Sportback and TT Coupe. The A7 Sportback gets an even more powerful engine and transmission, on top of new headlights, tail lights and infotainment systems. The third generation TT, Audi's compact sports car, promises to captivate local buyers with is new design and dynamics. Among the innovative technology employed here includes the Audi virtual cockpit.

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New Audi Models Landing In Singapore Next Year

IN Audi, 2015 range, A1, A6, A7, TT, TTS Roadster, Sportback, Q3

Audi aiming to set new standards in 2015 with a grand plan of launching a new range of cars

The circuit opens its doors to the public for the first time today (12th November). For more information, head to the KF1 website at www.kf1karting.com. In the meantime, stay tuned for an upcoming feature where we tell you what it’s like to race on the new track!

Motorsports

KF1 Karting Circuit opens for business!

IN Motorsports, Karting, Go-kart, Singapore circuit, Track

Brand new track in Kranji a major boost to Singapore’s flagging motorsports scene.

This means the Boxster GTS now has an output of 330 bhp while the Cayman GTS delivers 340 bhp. Nominal torque has also been increased, with 370 Nm available from 4,500 rpm to 5,800 rpm for the Boxster GTS and 380 Nm from 4,750 rpm to 5,800 rpm for the Cayman GTS. This boost in performance also drives the power-to-weight ratio of the Cayman GTS below the four kg per hp barrier; the Boxster GTS is also close to this barrier.

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Boxster GTS And Cayman GTS Order Books Open

IN Porsche, GTS, Boxster GTS, Cayman GTS, Boxster, Cayman, Mid-engine, PDK, Porsche Centre Singapore

Stronger, faster, more dynamic - new top models of Porsche's two-seaters arrives

Hugo Boss will also develop a ‘Boss for Mercedes-Benz Collection’, inspired by the Formula One team, which will be available twice a year featuring high-end menswear fashion. A long-standing supporter of Formula One and motorsport, Hugo Boss has vast experience in sport and lifestyle sponsorship where Mercedes-Benz is also active.

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Mercedes AMG Petronas Partners Hugo Boss

IN Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Petronas, Hugo Boss, Formula One, F1

The Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team announces a new partnership with Hugo Boss, effective 1 January 2015 onwards

Whatever. It’s their loss as they’re uninformed and clearly missing out on the good things that are on offer.

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Reality Bites | Kia Cerato Koup GDI-T

IN Kia, Cerato, Koup, Kia Cerato Koup, GDI, GDI-T, Turbo, Turbocharged, Cycle & Carriage Kia

Kia’s concept of style without costing an arm and a leg is presented in the latest iteration of their Koup

Volvo will provide SCMS 2014 with a fleet of its best-selling models — the dynamic Volvo S60 sports sedan and 7-seater XC90 luxury SUV — which will be deployed as the VIP and official vehicles during race day on Sunday, 7th December. The SCMS 2014 branded Volvo cars will also be highly visible in the build-up to race day with a number of activations set to aid runners as they train towards the nation’s biggest running event of the year.

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Volvo Is Official Car Of This Year's Standard Chartered Marathon

IN Volvo, XC90, XC, S60, SUV, Sedan, 2014 Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore, 2014 SCMS, SCMS

Volvo returns to annual event as official car; big discounts offered for those keen on purchasing cars in the fleet, post race

With a carbon monocoque for a weight of less than 1,100 kg and an engine developing over 500 hp, it is able to reach a top speed of over 300 kph. From 2015, Renaultsport R.S. 01 will be one of the stars of World Series by Renault in a new championship, the Renaultsport Trophy, a springboard for the professional GT and Endurance championships.

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Renaultsport R.S. 01 - 500 bhp, Carbon Monocoque

IN Renault, Renaultsport, R.S., R.S. 01, World Series,

Built in accordance to LMP1 2014 standards, it will compete in a new one-make RenaultSport trophy championship in the World Series from next year

Around the same time, legendary Lotus designer Colin Chapman was creating Grand Prix history of his own, embodied in Singapore this year by a Lotus 72 — the beautiful wedge-shaped racing car that was a dominant force in the first half of the seventies, winning no fewer than 20 World Championship Grands Prix.

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Historic F1 Cars Coming To Singapore

IN Formula 1, F1, Formula One, Singapore, Singapore GP, Marina Bay Street Circuit, FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship, Masters HGP

In addition to the latest breed of Formula One cars on track, die-hard fans can also look forward to reliving some of the greatest moments of yesteryear