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Every brand will claim to do everything, but the reality is that each brand has clear USPs - so while Mercedes prioritises comfort and luxury, and BMW focuses on driving dynamics, Audi has often aimed its efforts at being efficient and being technologically advanced. Well, the smooth operating RS5 embodies that ethos perfectly. From it's dashing design to the way it moves - this is a velvety jazz ensemble on wheels.
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Gimme a high five | Audi RS5 Sportback

Efficient, quick and usable. The new Audi RS5 is pretty much the dream car of most high-flying executives in Singapore. We just wished it was a tad bit more special.


We're carving some seriously beautiful (but narrow) mountain roads from Munich to Austria as we sample two variants, the 118i diesel and the M135i, from BMW's new 1 series, now dubbed 'The 1', by the brand.
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First drive | BMW M135i

Is the new BMW M135i still good without rear-wheel-drive and that soulful 3.0-litre 6-cylinder? Thankfully, it is. Here's why.


This was the fourth year in a row that MINI had organised this for its owners. The trip started with customers meeting at MINI Habitat in the wee hours of the morning at 4 am. This was necessary so that we could avoid heavy traffic at crucial points of the crossover to Malaysia.
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Just drive and enjoy | MINI Getaway 2019

We all need a break sometimes, and the magical call from MINI Singapore couldn’t have come at a better time.


Well that’s where the 7-seater SUV we have here today, really excels in. The SEAT Tarraco is the Spanish marque’s largest SUV, completing the range that include the Arona and Ateca.
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Spanish Flair | SEAT Tarraco 1.4 TSI

In almost every corner you look, you’ll find a new SUV being launched in Singapore. The number of SUV models available in the market are leaving buyers truly spoilt for choice.


After all, one need only look to social media to provide many videos of the numerous crashes that involved Mustangs, yes, even these newer models too!
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Horsing Around | Ford Mustang 2.3 Ecoboost

IN Ford, Mustang, Singapore

It may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but the Ford Mustang has quite the playful personality.


Now with some added features, you'll get an even more complete MPV with the new BOSE Edition. For you lazy folks who want all the info now-now, here are the additional stuff you get.
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Sounds Good! | Renault Grand Scenic Bose Edition

It's not a new car, but the BOSE Edition of the Grand Scenic does add some new features to make the French MPV that bit more compelling.


There are ways to tone down the full-on vibrancy though; instead of having it in full body colour, you can opt for the front grille housing to be in dark grey (which is my personal preference). Even the wheel arch trimmings can be finished in the same gloss grey.
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Sleek Utility Vehicle | Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI

Not so sure about this huge mother of an SUV? Give it time, and this in-your-face Audi will grow on you too.


The latest Avante is available in three trim levels — there’s the base Avante for budget-conscious consumers, the mid-range Avante S which we reviewed earlier, and the top-tier Avante Elite, which is what we’ve got here.
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Everyday Luxury | Hyundai Avante Elite

IN Hyundai, Avante, Avante Elite, Hyundai Singapore, Komoco, Komoco Motors

Want to be thrifty, yet crave some luxury? Hyundai’s got you sorted.


Ever since then, they’ve been on a continuous quest for improvement, matching up to or even beating the Japanese at their game, simply by offering quality and value in packages that are agreeable with most Singaporean consumers.
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Nip and Tuc | Hyundai Tucson 1.6 Turbo S

IN Hyundai, Tucson, Tucson Turbo, Tucson Turbo S, Hyundai Singapore, Komoco, Komoco Motors

Hyundai refreshes its well-loved SUV by addressing areas of improvement


It works based on predictive data and is based on 'feed-forward', rather than feedback. This, Lamborghini claims will result in more precise controls, performance and overall drivability.
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Lamborghini Huracan EVO debuts in Singapore

We check out the first 'bull' to have the Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (LDVI) predictive logic.


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New Level | Toyota Camry 2.5

Better refinement and a quieter cabin, the new Toyota Camry really takes the brand to new heights.


SEAT, in that grand scheme of things, is the housebrand bread of the Volkswagen Group. Sure, you get to pick between white, wholemeal and even multigrain; but the crux of the matter is that it offers better value and savings for the consumer — without compromising on quality.
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Tol-tally Practical | SEAT Toledo 1.4 TSI Style

IN SEAT, Toledo, SEAT Toledo, Toledo Style, SEAT Singapore, SEAT Vertex, Vertex Euro Motors

The most affordable European sedan on the market doesn’t disappoint


On that note, you might've noticed that the Avante and Elantra nameplates have taken turns being on Hyundai’s Singapore-market compact sedans throughout the generations, beginning with the fourth-generation model launched in 2007.
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Financial Prudence | Hyundai Avante S

IN Hyundai, Avante, Avante S, Hyundai Singapore, Komoco, Komoco Motors

Hyundai's best-selling compact sedan gets updated


The Ferrari Styling Centre, under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, and the engineering and aerodynamics team worked with the client, who himself comes from a family of long-time Ferrari collectors.
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One-off Wonder | Ferrari P80/C

Based on a 488 GT3, this track-only creation might hold elements of Ferraris to come.


From the time it was first introduced here some four years ago, the Volkswagen Golf Variant was always only available in R-Line form. Perhaps the sporty trim was specced to help alleviate the age-old perception that estate cars look like hearses? I would never know.
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Sports-wagen | Volkswagen Golf Variant R-Line

I've said it before - I love wagons! Now one of my favourites just got prettier.


It did however, spawn a shooting brake version which was rather interesting. But the mainstay was always the coupe-sedan - or sedan-coupe - whichever you prefer.
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Coupe de Grace | Mercedes-Benz CLS450

The masterstroke made by Mercedes in the form of a four-door coupe is back. The new CLS brings back the good vibes of the very first one.


The new Cooper sports refreshed LED head lamps and incorporates daytime driving lights and turn indicators. At the rear, creative Union Jack tail lamps hark back to the MINI’s English roots, and never fail to make people go “Waaaahhhh, so cool!”
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Good Enough | MINI Cooper 1.5 3Dr

This is good enough. If I had to sum up my review in fours words, those would be the ones I’d use.


Stylish ambient lighting can also be customised to suit your mood. Choose from a palette of colours or just click on the various preset themes to be surrounded by a light display within your luxurious cockpit.
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A Class Hatch | Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 Progressive

IN Mercedes, A-Class, A200 Singapore

The new A-Class continues the the success of the old one and goes one-up to be even better.


Part of the BMW iPerformance range, the 530e is a 2-litre turbocharged petrol-powered sedan that packs a plug-in battery pack. Combined, the car will push out a smooth delivery of 249 horses and 420 Nm of torque. This is good enough for a speedy 6.2 seconds century sprint and a top speed in excess of 230 km/h.
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Charged Up Yet? | BMW 5 Series 530e

IN BMW, 5 Series, 530e, Electric

With an increased number of charging stations on our island, are we finally ready as a nation to support electric-powered cars?


In place of the Ioniq Hybrid’s 1.6-litre petrol engine and electric motor combination, you’ll find a single 88kW electric motor residing in the Ioniq Electric’s engine bay. This means 118 bhp and 295 Nm of instantaneous torque, and with a 28 kWh battery, this translates into a 280 km range that should be sufficient for a good three to four days of commuting.
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric | Electric Avenue, Part 2

IN Hyundai, Ioniq, Ioniq Electric, Hyundai Ioniq, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Electric, Electric Vehicle, EV

Electrification comes in a slightly more conventional Korean package



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