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In Malaysia, following the Golf is the 308. It has everything the Volkswagen offers, but with a French badge adorning the front and rear instead; and with a price tag that’s significantly cheaper, the 308 also presented a strong case for itself.
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Ford Focus EcoBoost S+ | Hocus Focus

IN Ford, Focus, Hatchback, Sport+, S+, Ford Focus Sport+, 1.5-litre EcoBoost, EcoBoost, Autoconnexion, Malaysia

This is the perfect Focus in the entire range and poses a threat to all its competitors - but why is it not doing as well as it deserve?


Vanda Electrics has engaged Williams Advanced Engineering, the technology and engineering services division of the Williams Group — which also includes Williams Martini Racing — as its technical partner to build the Dendrobium concept and assist in future project development. The division specialises in race-bred aerodynamics, composites, batteries and electric drivetrains. Marking the latest step in Vanda Electrics’ global strategy to revolutionise zero emissions vehicles, the Dendrobium follows on from a commercial vehicle (Ant Truck) and e-scooter (Motochimp). Further Dendrobium details will be revealed in the coming months.
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Global Debut: Singapore's First Hypercar

IN Denbrodium, Hyper Car, Singapore, 2017, Geneva Motor Show, All-Electric, Zero-Emission

The all-electric, zero-emission two-seater Dendrobium concept hyper car will make its global debut at this March's Geneva Motor Show


The company is also dropping its 3.7-liter V6 engine, which officials say account for roughly 15 percent of sales, in favor of the turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost and 5.0-liter V8. Ford’s new 10-speed automatic transmission, which debuted last year on the F-150, will come as an option with both engines too. The 2018 Mustang went on display Tuesday at the 2017 Detroit auto show and was unveiled at other events in Los Angeles and New York.“The new Mustang is our best ever, based on more than 50 years as one of the iconic sports car in America and now, the world,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s president of the Americas, said in a statement.
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Mustang Gets Updates For 2018

IN Ford, Mustang, Ford Mustang, Pony Car, Ford Motor Company, 2018, 2018 Mustang

Ford drops an engine, lowers bonnet and introduces 10-speed automatic option


The F-Pace, mind you, has no reference point. You want to think it feels just like a taller XE, but from an engineering point of view, that’s akin to asking Gordon Ramsay to have his dinner at, say, McDonalds — it just doesn’t make any sense.
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Jaguar F-Pace S | Keeping The Pace

IN Jaguar, F-Pace, S, Jaguar F-Pace S, F-Pace S, Jag, Wearnes Automotive, SUV, Sports SUV, Supercharged

This is Jaguar's first attempt at the sports SUV segment - does it have what it takes to intimidate the established players?


Mazda MX-5 RF - Want the open-top driving thrills from the world’s best-selling roadster ever, but also want the refinement and insulation of a metal roof? Don’t worry, Mazda’s got you covered. Meet the MX-5 RF, a retractable targa-roof version of the company’s little sports car, and one of BP’s most hotly-anticipated launches of the entire show. The metal roof and origami-like folding mechanism do add 45kg of weight over the standard fabric roof, but with an overall kerbweight of 1125kg, we have no doubt the MX-5 RF will still be an absolute hoot to drive.
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Singapore Motorshow 2017 — Part 2

IN Singapore, Singapore Motorshow 2017, Motorshow 2017, Motorshow, 2017, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Motor Traders Association of Singapore, Mediacorp, MTA

The annual Singapore Motorshow returns with a host of new models - we highlight some here!


Toyota CH-R The turbocharged 1.2-litre Toyota CH-R obviously has one task only: To take on the Vezel/HR-V, Qashqai and Vitara and overtake them all in terms of sales when it arrives in March this year. Unsurprisingly, the number of fans eager to sign on the dotted line for this car had already started queuing up. Head over to the Toyota stand to have a closer feel of Singapore’s next best-selling compact SUV.
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Singapore Motorshow 2017 - Part 1

IN Singapore, Singapore Motorshow 2017, Motorshow 2017, Motorshow, 2017, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Motor Traders Association of Singapore, Mediacorp, MTA

The annual Singapore Motorshow returns with a host of new models - we highlight some here!


Already on their way to dealers across the UK, the Civic Type R Black Edition features a predominantly black interior with red accents which add to the premium cabin feel, whilst the exterior is differentiated from the standard version by red rear wing end plates on the spoiler.
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Honda Launches Type R Black Edition

IN Honda, Civic, Type R, Honda Civic Type R, Honda UK, Swindon, Black Edition, Type R Black Edition, Honda Civic Type R Black Edition

To commemorate the last 100 units of the Civic Type R, Honda gives its red-blooded model a special treatment


The nonprofit group's goal is to promote more choice in how smartphones get connected to in-vehicle technologies like dashboard displays and voice recognition, and in other programming, Ford and Toyota said in a joint statement. Toyota has resisted offering Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto in its vehicles, citing concern that doing so would diminish safety and security. Ford, on the other hand, offers them on all its 2017 model vehicles; but the automaker still wants an open-source software platform that all app developers can use as an alternative to those of Google and Apple.
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Ford And Toyota Forms Alliance

IN Ford Motor Company, Toyota Motor Corporation, SmartDeviceLink Consortium, Google Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Ford, Toyota, Google, Apple, SmartDeviceLink, Mazda Motor, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industrie

In a move to prevent both Google and Apple from conquering in-vehicle apps, Ford and Toyota have stepped in together to form a telematics alliance


The stance of the car, particularly from the rear three-quarter panel to the wheel arch, was carefully refined with a slightly wider track. The characteristic front engine-bay vents of the 275 GTB are an evident styling cue, as is the adoption of the triple louvres in the three-quarter panel in place of the F12berlinetta’s B-post quarterlights. However, the louvres on the rear bumper, together with the milled aluminium fuel filler cap, instead got its inspiration from the special competition-developed 275 GTB (chassis number 06885) that won the GT category in the 1965 Le Mans 24 Hour race; that particular race car won third place overall. Its yellow paint scheme is also a tribute to that 275 GTB, echoing its Ecurie Francorchamps team colour.
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Ferrari's Latest Bespoke Model Revealed

IN Ferrari, Berlinetta, Pininfarina, SP 275 RW Competizione, F12tdf, Bespoke, Ferrari SP 275 rw competizione, V12

This latest one-off, built on the chassis of the F12berlinetta, is named the 'SP 275 rw'


Which got me asking myself: What other car could I buy with that money? Coming out with an extensive list of classic, sports, executive sedan and even JDM heroes, I could easily buy up to fifteen different cars. But if I decided to be practical in land-scarce Singapore, it would only boil down to three: A McLaren 650S, Range Rover Sport V6 and Ford Mustang Convertible EcoBoost. Not forgetting a Subaru Impreza WRX STI as well for, you know, track day duties…Oh no. I’ve just wasted your precious time going into my fantastically detailed fantasy. Please accept my apologies. (Cough… Cough.)
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Driving A (Real) Legend: Rolls-Royce Phantom

IN Rolls-Royce, Phantom, Phantom Series II, RR, Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, 2016, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, BMW Asia

The last hurrah, we sample one of the most legendary (and expensive) car ever to ply our roads


In early 2016, a second shift was introduced into the McLaren Production Centre to cater for the increased volume thanks to the introduction of the Sports Series family, today comprising the 540C, 570S and 570GT. This took capacity at the Production Centre from 10 cars per day to 20 cars per day. 2016 also marked the announcement of the company’s third year of profitability in the first five years it has been producing cars — unprecedented in the automotive industry. McLaren is also on target to almost double its sales this year  compared to 2015, from 1,654 cars last year to over 3,000 cars in 2016, of which over 90 percent exported. This volume increase is thanks, in large part, to the ramp up in production and success of the Sports Series models.
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McLaren Builds Its 10,000th Car

IN McLaren, McLaren Automotive, McLaren Production Centre, Woking, McLaren Special Operations, 10, 000th, 570S, McLaren Heritage Collection

What started off first with a McLaren 12C, the grey 570S that rolled off the production line marks the brand's 10,000th unit


Strategically located at the gateway within Iskandar Puteri, Fastrackcity is approximately 10 minutes away from the Tuas SecondLink Checkpoint. The development is set to become the ultimate automotive lifestyle hub for enthusiasts of all ages in Malaysia, Singapore and beyond. The development will feature a 4.45km state-of-the-art Grade 1 Federation Internationale Automobile (FIA) and Grade A Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) international circuit. The terrain-hugging track takes advantage of the site’s natural 60-metre elevation differential, hence providing a racing experience like no other race tracks in Asia.
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Herman Tilke To Design Fastrackcity Iskandar

IN Fastrackcity, Fasttrack, Iskandar, Herman Tilke, FASTrack Iskandar Sdn Bhd, FIA, FIM

The circuit includes a specially designed Hill Climb Track, CIK Grade A International Kart Circuit and a comprehensive Advanced Handling Park for road safety training


Now here’s another desirable wagon to add to the list above, and probably in the unlikeliest form too: Meet the Seat Leon ST, in FR-Line guise.
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Quick Bite: Seat Leon ST FR-Line

IN SEAT, Leon, Leon ST, 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI, Turbodiesel, Diesel, Spain, Wagon, Family wagon, Manual, SEAT Centre Singapore

Not exactly the sort of car you would expect to deliver both fun and practicality in one comprehensive package - this Leon ST is admirably full of surprises


The wreck was transported to NTCE Barcelona in May 2014 and the eight-strong restoration team began work, using their own time at evenings and weekends. They searched all over Europe for parts, asking Nissan dealers to search their warehouses for old stock; some components were bought used and also restored. Juan added, “We wanted the car to be accurate in every way, and were lucky to get the very old drawings and service manuals from NTCE. We followed all the fine adjustments to get the exact Paris-Dakar race set-up.”
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Nissan's Paris-Dakar Rally Machine Revived

IN Nissan Patrol, Nissan, Patrol, Fanta Limon Nissan Patrol, Nissan Spain, Nissan European Technical Centre, NTCE, Paris-Dakar

30 years on, the iconic Nissan Patrol with Fanta Limon livery gets fully restored thanks to Nissan's engineers


Based on the Subaru Global Platform, the all-new Subaru Impreza aims to offer the utmost 'Enjoyment and Peace of Mind' driving experience to all drivers and passengers, with an array of new technologies that greatly enhance all-around safety as well as dynamic and static quality feel. At the same time, it is the first car ever produced by a Japanese brand to include a pedestrian protection airbag as standard on Japanese market models.
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Impreza Wins Car Of The Year 2016-2017 Title

IN Subaru, Impreza, Subaru Impreza, JCOTY 2016-2017, 2016/2017, COTY, COTY Japan, Japan

Thirteen long years after the brand's first title win - Impreza made good sales record after its launch on October 13th this year


Audi S4 - As the top model of the new A4 range, the S4 offers 345 hp and a zero to 100 km/h timing of 4.7 seconds. It will be available in both Sedan and Avant body styles, and is set to debut in the first quarter of 2017.
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New Audi Models Debuting in 2017

IN Audi, S4, A5 Coupe, S3, RS 3 Sedan, TT Coupe 1.8 TFSI, TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI, R8 Spyder, Q2, Audi 2017, 2017, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

With 2016 coming to an end, Audi Singapore gives us the list of models that will come to our shore next year


So what’s the difference between the two six-cylinder units? Firstly, it gets a bigger displacement; the N55 engine is a 2,979 cc unit, while the B58 is now a 2,998 cc. Secondly, BMW also increased the size of the turbocharger. Ultimately, these two changes leads to more powaaahhh…
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4 Better | BMW 440i Gran Coupe

IN BMW, 4 Series, Gran Coupe, GC, 4 Series Gran Coupe, 440i, 440i Gran Coupe, 4 er, Beemer, Performance Motors Limited, BMW Asia

Now featuring the new B58 engine, has the Gran Coupe become more desirable?


The E200? To be honest, it does come across as a tad silly next to the more compact C-Class and B-Class all thanks to its size; but due to the fact that I somewhat ‘threw’ it into an oversteer, kept it under control and receive an ego-boosting praise from the instructor, it all worked out in my favour…
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Post Event: Mercedes-Benz Driving Event 2016

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, AMG, Mercedes-Benz Driving Event, 2016, MBDE, Daimler South East Asia, A-Class, B-Class, CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, C-Class, E-Class, GLA, GLC, SLC, EasyDrift

Mercedes-Benz shows off another side to their range of passenger cars at this year’s MBDE


Singaporean’s love for MPVs didn’t end there though. The parallel-imported Edix entered the market and despite having a unique 3+3-seating configuration, was snapped up very quickly. At the same time, there was the wagon Airwave — even that sold like hot cakes.
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When Two Becomes One | Honda Jade RS

IN Honda, Jade, RS, Honda Jade RS, Jade RS, Honda Jade, MPV, Wagon, 2016, Kah Motor, Earth Dreams, Turbocharged, VTEC, VTEC Turbo

One of Singapore's underrated family car, why does Honda's turbocharged Jade deserve attention?


The VRE revamp is the biggest overhaul the Volvo showroom has seen, costing approximately S$4-million and taking 6 months to complete. It comes at a strategic time, with a new era of Volvo piloted by the launch of the new face of Volvo, represented by the all-New Volvo XC90, S90 and soon to come V90; it is an opportune time to showcase what Scandinavian luxury is all about.
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Volvo Re-opens Scandinavian-inspired Showroom

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, Volvo Cars Singapore, Wearnes Automotive, Wearnes, VRE, 2016,

Volvo Cars Singapore showcases the all-new Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) concept at the re-opening of the Volvo showroom



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