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The 488 Pista Spider sets a new benchmark for Ferrari, for spider performance, made possible thanks to the adoption of the most powerful Ferrari V8 engine ever which was recently named Best Engine in the World for the third consecutive year at the 2018 International Engine of the Year awards. The 3,902 cc twin-turbo V8 unleashes 710 bhp @ 8,000 rpm/770 Nm @ 3,000 rpm and combines that power with increasing torque at all engine speeds for continuous and unending acceleration all the way to the redline. Standstill to 100 km/h takes 2.85 seconds, while 0-200 km/h needs only 8 seconds; maximum speed is rated at 340 km/h.
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488 Pista Spider Makes Debut

IN Ferrari, Ferrari 488 Pista Spider, 488 Pista Spider, Spider, 3.9-litre V8, Concours d’Elegance, Pebble Beach, V8, 2018 International Engine of the Year, 2018, Italian

This model also marks Ferrari’s 50th drop-top model


“Project Gold showcases the comprehensive skill of Porsche Classic in fascinating fashion”, says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board responsible for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “This project clearly demonstrates our strategic approach. Although we are starting a new chapter in our sports car history with the Porsche Taycan, the story of how the company evolved is no less significant. On the contrary, this Golden Yellow 993 demonstrates how incredibly passionate we are about the tradition of our brand.”
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Porsche Rebuilds A Classic 911

IN Porsche, 911, 993, Project Gold, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, Golden Yellow, Golden Yellow 993, Porsche Classic

Named ‘Project Gold’, this rare classic Porsche will be auctioned off


Which is why, despite the fact the Vios is not exactly a Burnpavement sort of car, we somehow still have a soft spot for it. Without having to dissect too much, here are five reasons why we think the 2018 Toyota Vios is so — please don’t cry bloody murder for this — loveable.
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5 Reasons Why The Vios Deserves The Love

IN Toyota, Vios, Toyota Vios G Grade, Vios G Grade, Sedan, Family saloon, Borneo Motors, Singapore, 2018

The Toyota Vios may not be the fire-breathing monster most of us wished for, but it is not without its attention-grabbing merits…


Ford is celebrating the milestone with employee celebrations at its Dearborn headquarters and its Flat Rock Assembly Plant. Part of the celebration includes flyovers from three WWII-era P-51 Mustang fighter planes and Mustangs produced for more than five decades parading from Dearborn to Flat Rock, where the Mustang currently is manufactured. 
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Ford Celebrates 10 Millionth Mustang

IN Ford, Mustang, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang GT, 10 million Mustang, 2018

The 10 millionth Ford Mustang is a high-tech, 460 horsepower 2019 Wimbledon White GT V8 six-speed convertible


And that’s not a bad thing if your other point of buying such a coupe is to show up at some open carpark with like-minded bros on a Friday evening, driving the similar model as yours. Plus, imagine showing up at the next family gathering with your flashy German: On top of the statement you’re making, you can imagine how your female cousins would want to match make you with their friends.
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Infiniti Q60 S Red Sport | Oh Goodbye Mainstream

IN Infiniti, Q60, S, Q60 S Red Sport, Red Sport 400, 3.0T, Infiniti Q60 S Red Sport 400 3.0T, 2018 Q60, Infiniti Singapore, Wearnes Automotive, Coupe

This coupe from Infiniti could be the one tool you need to stay away from the pack that is busy imitating each other…


The Audi RS6 4.0 Avant Tiptronic Quattro 5dr is the sportiest in its range and has been packed with £11,330 (SGD$20,655) of hand-picked extras such as a panoramic sunroof and, understandably, privacy glass. Heated front and rear seats allows royals riding in the back to enjoy the same comforts as those who’ve called ‘shotgun’, and the sports exhaust offers a fitting audio track for those who mistake the car’s high-performance hidden under its subtle exterior.
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UK’s Prince Harry Puts His RS6 For Sale

IN Audi, RS6, Avant, Audi RS6, Wagon, Royalty, RS, Prince Harry, UK, England, 2018

The immaculate wagon RS6 has only been used once by the Prince; is the Prince looking for something more family friendly?


BMW though, always seem the laid-back fella. While Audi and Mercedes-Benz were going all out trying to fill every single segment they could, BMW probably told themselves, “Nahhh… Let us wait and see first, yah?”
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BMW X2 sDrive20i M Sport X | The Young Ones

IN BMW, X2, SDrive20i, BMW X2 sDrive20i, M Sport, SUV, Compact SUV, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Ltd, 2018

BMW's compact SUV is targeted at the young, but does it have what it takes?


Development of the car included significant CFD simulation to optimize the ALA performance, with the exceptional downforce requiring an entire rework of the Aventador’s active and passive dynamic systems to exploit the car’s physical boundaries. Developing ALA strategies for the Aventador SVJ through both static and dynamic virtual simulations, a virtual attempt at the Nürburgring Nordschleife already returned a better lap time than the Lamborghini Huracán Performante.
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A new Lamborghini takes the Nürburgring lap record

IN Lamborghini, Aventador, SVJ, Aventador SVJ, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Nürburgring Nordschleife, Lamborghini Research and Development, Pirelli, 2018

Something no one saw coming, the Aventador ‘SVJ’ laps the ‘Ring in... lets just say it's fast


For 2018, the turbocharged NX — the other being the hybrid variant — gets a new identity. Previously called the NX 200t, it is now officially known as the NX 300.
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Lexus NX 300 F-Sport | New Day Beckons

IN Lexus, NX, NX 300, Lexus NX 300, SUV, Facelift, Update, Turbocharged, F-Sport, Lexus NX 300 F-Sport, 2018, Borneo Motors

The NX has gotten some updates to keep up with times, but will it remain relevant to buyers who are already spoilt by choices?


Thousands came to the event at Show DC Oasis Arena and more than 300 Porsche cars arrived throughout the course of the day. At the same time, droves of spectators turned up to watch 911 GT3 Cup cars tackle the challenging corners of the street circuit perched at Bangsaen beach for Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA).
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Porsche’s Big Celebration in Bangkok

IN Porsche, Sportscar Together Day, SCTD, Show DC Oasis Arena, Porsche Singapore, Porsche Malaysia, Porsche Thailand, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, AAS Auto Service, 2018

42 Porsches from Singapore and Malaysia also made the drive to celebrate Porsche’s 70 years of sports cars in the Thai capital


The largest part of the McLaren Group, McLaren Automotive has a global workforce of around 2,300 people with headcount expected to remain broadly stable until 2025 across offices in the UK, US, Bahrain, China, Singapore, Japan and Spain.
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McLaren To Launch 18 New Cars By 2025

IN McLaren, McLaren Automotive, Woking, Track22, Track25, Mike Flewitt, England, UK, 2018, 2025

Between now and 2025, 18 new models and derivatives are to be launched; production to reach 6,000 units a year


“As a leading fuel provider with over 57 stations across Singapore, Shell recognises bikers who have been the silent supporters of our brand. Through this first of its kind initiative in the industry, we want to show appreciation to these bikers and welcome them to be part of an inclusive community, which allows us to continue to support them and enhance their everyday journeys on the road,” said Aarti Nagarajan, General Manager of Retail Sales & Operations, Shell Singapore.
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Shell launches exclusive reward card for bikers

IN Shell, Shell Singapore, Shell Escape Riders Card, Bikers Only, Singapore, 2018

Shell Escape Riders Card now available at all Shell stations


Buying a SEAT is somewhat like choosing two burgers over a value meal. You get all the good stuff — the engine, gearbox and chassis — but sacrifice some of the niceties like a sunroof, or a brand-name sound system. In the end, however, you still walk away feeling satisfied and rather pleased with yourself.
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SEAT Ateca Xcellence | Maximum Atec

IN SEAT, Ateca, SEAT Ateca, SEAT SG, Vertex Euro Motors

This German-Spanish mash up proves that basic isn’t always bad


The blistering lap time beats the previous lap record of 6 minutes and 11.13 seconds — set by German racing driver Stefan Bellof in a Porsche 956 C in May 1983 — by a whopping 51.58 seconds.
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Fabulous Nürburgring lap time with Porsche's hybrid prototype

IN Porsche, 919 Hybrid, Nurburgring

Timo Bernhard smashes the Nürburgring lap record with the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo


Ok, so you’ve heard countless times how the Germans are the obvious choices. But have you looked around you? My word, the 3 Series, C-Class, A4 and XE are everywhere, to the point they’ve become - sorry to say this BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar - mass-market. There’s that undeniable brand appeal, true, but imagine driving to your college reunion and seeing Mark the rugby player, Jonathan the science geek, Eugene the bully and even Sam the teacher’s pet all turning up in the same executive sedan as you. You guys might reconnect and after this become closest buddies e-v-e-r, but in a nutshell, your uniqueness is no longer with you. Heck, back then you were the coolest dude simply because you could sing and play the guitar.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Super | Mambo Italiano

IN Alfa Romeo, Giulia, Super, Giulia Super 2.0, Alfa Romeo Giulia Super, Compact Executive, Alfa, Euroautomobile Pte Ltd, 2018

Italy’s answer for the compact executive segment is actually… irresistible


“How often do you get to ask, ‘What if we created a GT-R without limits,’ and then actually get to build it?” said Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan’s senior vice president for global design. “This is a rare window in time when two big moments intersect: 50 years of Italdesign shaping the automotive world and 50 years of Nissan generating excitement through our iconic GT-R. So to celebrate this convergence, Nissan and Italdesign created this custom GT-R to mark 50 years of engineering leadership.”
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Nissan and Italdesign To Unveil Prototype

IN Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign, Nissan, GT-R, Nismo, 2018 Nissan GT-R NISMO, ItalDesign, Nissan GT-R50, Nissan Design Europe, Nissan Design America

Unique collaboration between the two names created a new prototype vehicle — the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign


Want a fast Golf? There’s the Golf GTI. Need to go even faster? Say no more as the Golf R will definitely tickle your fancy. Want a big Golf? The Sportsvan is for you. Just want a simple Golf? The 1.0-litre Golf sounds like a perfect answer. Looking for a cheap Golf? Scour the used car market and you can choose from 6,753 different variants, cabriolet Golfs included. Or Eos.
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Hyundai i30 Hatchback | A Different Beat

IN Hyundai, I30, Hatchback, Hyundai i30 hatch, I30 hatchback, Family hatchback, Komoco Motors, 2018

This built-in-Europe family hatchback from Hyundai is destined for great things; beating the Golf at its game, perhaps?


Climbing almost 1,524 meters through 156 corners, the Bentayga deployed its unique combination of a 600 bhp, 900 Nm W12 engine, adaptive air suspension, active electric 48V anti-roll control and carbon ceramic brakes to set a stunning new benchmark.
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Bentley Breaks SUV Record At Pikes Peak

IN Bentley, Bentayga, Bentley Bentayga, Pikes Peak, Pikes Peak 2018, Colorado, Crewe, Luxury, SUV, Luxury SUV, 2018

Bentayga smashes Production SUV record at Pikes Peak; Limited Edition model announced to celebrate record run


The new virtual competition is an extension of Sony PlayStation’s backing of GT Sport Motul Team RJN — the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 customer racing team contesting the 2018 Blancpain Endurance championship. Lucas Ordonez and Ricardo Sanchez — who are among the 22 people who’ve graduated from gamers to racers through the GT Academy since the program began — will compete on track with GT Sport Motul Team RJN.For more information, visit www.nismo.com/nissangtsportcup
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Nissan Searching For Gran Turismo Racer

IN Nissan, Sony Playstation, Playstation, Gran Turismo Manufacturers Series Championship, Nissan GT Academy, 2018

Think you’re fast enough on Playstation? Nissan wants you!


That said however, the $172k price tag (with COE) does make it sound highly attractive. Its fellow turbocharged 2.0-litre peers are priced even higher: BMW 320i at S$193k, Audi A4 at S$177k, Jaguar XE at S$177k, Lexus IS300 at S$191k and lastly the priciest of the lot, Mercedes-Benz C250 at S$229k. See what I mean?
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Infiniti Q50 2.0T | Fuss-Free Motoring

IN Infiniti, Q50, 2.0T, Infiniti Q50 2.0T, 2018 Q50, Wearnes Automotive

Can updates for this 2018 version keep it relevant?



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