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The largest changes to the new S-Class occur under the bonnet, with new engines debuting in two models — a new 4.0-litre V8 in the S560L, and an AMG 4.0-litre biturbo V8 in the S63. Despite offering 469 hp and 700 Nm of torque, the S560L’s engine is among the most economical V8 petrol engines in the world, consuming about 10 percent less fuel than its predecessor. This is achieved with cylinder deactivation technology and the CAMTRONIC valve-lift adjustment system, which deactivates four cylinders under partial load.
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New Mercedes-Benz S-Class revealed

IN Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, S-Class, Singapore, 2017, Ritz Carlton, Cycle & Carriage Industries, Daimler Singapore

The benchmark of comfort gets new features, including an all-new engine


Team Singapore’s driver, Seng Ann Neo from CWT Limited had this to say in reflection of the challenge, “It feels like the fruit of 30 years of truck-driving experience. There is so much on the Extra Mile Challenge agenda that we learn; it’s not just about the friendly competition. I’ve been driving UD Trucks for one and half years, but there are so many things I learnt for the first time in this training.”
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UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge 2017 concluded

IN UD, Trucks, UD Trucks

Team Singapore takes top honours in the 'Quon' category


That would be ideal for Mercedes-Benz. But unfortunately, consumers in that particular market are a unique lot; a one-size-fits-all theory doesn’t work here. Which is why there is the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Jaguar XJ, Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide and, depending on how far you’d like to enjoy the finer things in life, Rolls-Royce’s Ghost. There are different models for different preferences.
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Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso | His Royal Sportiness

IN Maserati, Quattroporte, GranLusso, Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso, V6, 3.0-litre, Maserati Quattroporte V6, Luxury Sedan, Trident, Tridente Automobili, 2017

Maserati's Quattroporte outshines its competitors with its sporty character - how else can it impress the $400k club?


Despite Singapore having one of the lowest fatality rates in the world of 15.8 deaths per 100,000 motor vehicles, Bosch believes that there is room for improvement, especially when compared to other highly developed cities. During an interview with Klaus Landhaeusser, General Manager of Automotive Sales for Bosch in Southeast Asia, he highlighted the comparatively lower fatality rates in European countries — 4.8 in the United Kingdom, and 7.9 in Germany — and attributed them to regulations that mandated safety systems such as the antilock braking system (ABS) and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
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Bosch showcases automotive safety technologies

IN Safe Driving and Mobility Conference 2017, Automobile Association of Singapore, AAS, 2017, Bosch

We experience Bosch's automotive road safety technologies


At launch, the Golf TSI debuts with a new 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged TSI engine, offering 108 bhp and 200 Nm of torque — 25 Nm more than the outgoing 1.2-litre TSI unit. Power increases are also seen in the Golf GTI and Golf R, now producing 226 and 286 bhp respectively.
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Hatchback icon gets perfected further

Volkswagen’s latest Golf is now available in Singapore


Sharing the Coupe’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and bonded aluminium structure, the Volante offers drivers 503 bhp and 675 Nm of torque in a light but rigid body, with the added benefit of open-air motoring. Greater levels of performance and handling accentuate the more sporting side of its character, while increased refinement, comfort and interior space ensure it remains an ideal grand tourer.
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DB11 goes roofless

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Aston Martin brings back the ultimate convertible Sports GT


To be publicly revealed in the first quarter of 2018, it will be delivered ahead of a second future Ultimate Series model codenamed BP23 that aims to be the world’s first Hyper-GT. As members of the McLaren Ultimate Series, both will be produced in very limited numbers and all examples are already assigned. Ultimate Series models are positioned above McLaren’s core Super Series and have a distinct focus; previous examples of the Series include the McLaren P1 and McLaren P1 GTR.
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Debut of the wildest McLaren yet

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McLaren to reveal an addition to the Ultimate Series next year


“The new PML Online Shop extends the reach and accessibility of BMW Lifestyle and BMW Accessories beyond the existing retail area in our showrooms,” says Horst Herdtle, Managing Director of Performance Motors Limited.
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Performance Motors brings BMW Lifestyle online

IN BMW, Performance Motors, PML Online Shop, 2017

Love online shopping? Local BMW distributor launches their ‘PML Online Shop’


The program was focused on race simulations and optimization of the energy management of the new single-gear motor-generator unit (MGU). Audi Factory drivers Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi conducted testing on four cars belonging to Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, amidst temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius — impressively, all cars ran with complete reliability despite the heat.
Motorsports

Audi e-tron impresses at Formula E test

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Team Audi Sport ABT's Schaeffler completed the most laps of all teams


Bentley’s Director of Motorsport, Brian Gush commented, “Securing the Endurance Cup Teams title is testament to the hard work that every single member of Bentley Motorsport and Bentley Team M-Sport has put in to this season. We’ll be back next year aiming to go one better and secure the driver’s title too.”
Motorsports

Bentley wins Blancpain

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Bentley Motorsport wins the world’s toughest GT3 endurance title


The facility is capable of attending to 70 cars daily, with state-of-the-art innovations such as the award-winning Car-o-Liner Collision Repair System and environmentally friendly Cromax Pro Paint System available to meet the growing motoring needs of drivers.
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MBM Wheelpower launches MBM AutoCity

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MBM Wheelpower launches one of Singapore’s largest independent car service centres


For the first time ever, three-day grandstand passes will be offered during this Super Early Bird phase, in addition to the regular Walkabout and Premier Walkabout passes. There will also be an additional junior ticket category available during this phase, allowing children aged 16 years old and below to access two grandstands at nearly half off the regular adult ticket price.
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Early Bird tickets now available for the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix

IN 2018 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Formula One, F1, Singapore, Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore GP, Super Early Bird, 2018

12 ticket categories on sale at Super Early Bird prices


The record was not a one-hit wonder either, as another GT2 RS piloted by Lars Kern and Nick Tandy was able to set multiple record-breaking laps before the ultimate final record time was set. It was Kern, a Porsche test driver by trade and a passionate racer, who accomplished the 6:47.3 record lap time with an average speed of 184.11 km/h.
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GT2 RS blitzes the Nordschleife

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Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sets a new record for road cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife


Reductionism continues inside the cabin, with switches kept to a bare minimum. In their place is JLR’s all-new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, which mates the 10-inch screen in the usual position with another similar screen at knee level. Other physical switches — such as the steering wheel controls and climate control buttons — have all been replaced with touch-sensitive buttons for a minimalist feel.
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Viva Velar

IN Land Rover, Range Rover, Range Rover Velar, Velar, SUV, Off road, Jaguar Land Rover, 2017

The fourth member of the Range Rover family arrives in Singapore


An all-new aluminium spaceframe termed the ‘Architecture of Luxury’ underpins the New Phantom, which is 30 percent more rigid than the spaceframe architecture of the outgoing Phantom. The Architecture of Luxury was designed and engineered from the ground up to allow scalability, and will thus underpin every future Rolls-Royce model regardless of weight or propulsion.
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New chapter in the Rolls-Royce story

IN Rolls-Royce, Rolls Royce, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Phantom, Rolls-Royce Phantom

The latest luxury benchmark lands in Singapore


Improving on the outgoing Huracán LP620-2 Super Trofeo, the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO features entirely redesigned aerodynamics, new safety devices, as well as several improvements in the mechanical and electronic fronts.
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Revised Huracán racecar unveiled

IN Lamborghini, Automobili Lamborghini, Lamborghini Squadra Corse, Lamborghini Centro Stile, Roger Dubuis

New Huracán Super Trofeo EVO drops, in conjunction with Roger Dubuis partnership


Unlike its predecessor that was based on the smaller C-Class, the new E-Class Coupé is based on the E-Class saloon, thus offering more space and comfort with the larger footprint. The car has grown 123 mm longer, 74 mm wider and 33 mm taller, resulting in increased rear knee room, shoulder room and headroom.
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A new member of the E-Class family

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Mercedes-Benz unveils the new E-Class Coupé at the Mercedes-Benz Centre


First to quiz the F1 driver was 12-year old Danial Hakimi, an avid karter who has competed in the Rok Cup and X30 Southeast Asia series. Danial sought advice from Ericsson on overcoming setbacks (in racing), to which he quipped “be strong in yourself and believe in yourself”.
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EDOX holds a meet and greet session with F1 driver Marcus Ericsson

IN Singapore, Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore GP, Sauber, Sauber F1, Marcus Ericsson, EDOX, 2017

The Swiss watchmaker launches their latest timepiece in partnership with the Sauber F1 team


Sony kindly invited us for a preview of the event, where we could try three unreleased game titles — Gran Turismo Sport, FIFA 18 and Taiko No Tatsujin — in addition to existing game titles already available for the PlayStation 4 such as Minecraft.
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Playing everything at the PlayStation Play Everything roadshow

IN Sony, PlayStation, Gran Turismo, Gran Turismo Sport, 2017

We get an exclusive look at the latest Gran Turismo instalment


The event also marked a Mercedes-AMG milestone — the 50th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz’s performance arm. Over the past half-century, Mercedes-AMG has upheld their brand promise of ‘Driving Performance’, and continues to do so with the new Mercedes-AMG E63 S.
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Hamilton, Bottas and the new E63 S

IN Singapore, Mercedes-Benz, AMG, E-class, E63 S, 2017

Mercedes-Benz hosted an F1 driver meet-and-greet in conjunction with local debut of the E63 S



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