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“R-Design delivers an edge to our elegant estate and saloon models in our 90 Series, with a winning combination of a sportier, more responsive drive with clearly visible performance styling,” said Björn Annwall, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Cars.
The Pit

Volvo Reveals Sporty S90 And V90

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, S90, V90, Saloon, Estate, R-Design, Sweden, 2016

Volvo Cars shows their sporty side by releasing performance-inspired R-Design models of the new S90 saloon and V90 estate


Recently - and quietly too - a nameplate that was once a local favourite has returned: The Ford Focus.
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King Of The Crop | Ford Focus Hatch 1.0 EcoBoost

IN Ford, Ford Focus, EcoBoost, Focus, Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.0, Turbocharged, 3-cylinder, Hatchback, Regent Motors

Ford returns, now with a new force-fed powerplant that should put a smile on budget-conscious buyers — but can it steal the limelight from the Golf?


For this test, the aerodynamics were closely scrutinised by the engineers. “The freedom allowed by the FIA regulations offers us a much larger range of possible solutions than before,” says project manager for the 2017 World Rally Car, Alexis Avril. “The bodywork of the WRC must entirely cover that of the original model and the maximum width is set at 1875mm. In this framework, we have a lot of freedom to design the wheel arches and bumpers. We can also create air intakes for re-cooling the rear brakes and add on a diffuser. Paradoxically, there are more restrictions for the design of the rear wing than today, but its efficiency will be increased tenfold by its further backed and raised positioning.”
Motorsports

Citroën Racing Tests Their 2017 WRC Car In Finland

IN Citroën Racing, Citroën, WRC, 2017 WRC, 2017 World Rally Car, FIA

Citroën Racing chose the roads of Finland for the third development test session of its 2017 World Rally Car; Kris Meeke and Craig Breen testing car's aerodynamic performance


But suddenly the Germans decided they wanted to be part of the party too. Along came the Mercedes-Benz ML, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg. The Japanese didn’t want to lose out too, churning out more modern versions of their ‘Jeep’ — the Mitsubishi Pajero suddenly won’t look out of place at the driveway of Marina Mandarin, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado became a status symbol and, later on, Nissan’s Murano became the choice of soccer mums.
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Coming In Late | Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, GLC250, 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC, SUV, Daimler South East Asia, Cycle & Carriage

Is Mercedes-Benz's super late entry into this segment a good or bad thing? Or has the X3 and Q5 sorted it out already?


The purpose-built 600 bhp, 2.0-litre turbocharged 2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack car has a top speed of 180 mph (289.68 km/h) and weighs 1,175 kg. The model is a joint development of Subaru of America, Inc. and Prodrive, with technical assistance provided by Subaru Tecnica International (STI).
Motorsports

WRX STI Sets Record At Isle of Man

IN Subaru, WRX STI, Mark Higgins, Scoobie, Isle of Man, TT, Isle of Man TT, Subaru Rocks, Subaru of America, Prodrive, Subaru Technica International, STI

Purpose-built WRX STI Time Attack sets a blistering pace - lets see who will be next to attempt


Interestingly, project 'Galaxy' resulted in two model series: One Swedish and one Dutch. The underlying technology was developed jointly; after this, the teams split up. The Dutch company, Volvo Car B.V, went on to develop what would become the 400 series, while Volvo Cars in Sweden developed the 850 series.
Classics

Volvo 850 - 25 Years Strong

IN Volvo, 850, Sedan, Wagon, Volvo Cars, Volvo 850, Galaxy Project, 850 GLT, 850 T-5R, 850 AWD, BTCC

Almost unknown to most, this model was the result of one of Sweden's largest industrial investments and differed fundamentally from previous Volvo


Designed in-house by the Ferrari Styling Centre, the 458 MM Speciale was built on the chassis and running gear of the 458 Speciale. Stylistically, the said owner was looking for extremely sporty lines and specified a ‘visor’ effect for the glasshouse: A black-painted A-pillar, very much in the style of the 1984 Ferrari GTO, helps provide a wraparound effect between the windscreen and side windows which melds into a single, seamless glass surface. This solution simultaneously lowers the roofline and lends an aerodynamic sleekness to the full volume of the swept-back C-pillar.
Happenings

One-Off Ferrari 458 MM Speciale

IN Ferrari, 488, Speciale, MM, Ferrari 458 MM Speciale, Fiorano

So special, you would probably get to see this Ferrari's pictures only here…


The first outing of the RSR successor is planned for January 2017 at the 24-hour race at Daytona. “The race debut of a completely new vehicle at a 24-hour race is a big challenge. But we are right on schedule,” explains the Head of Porsche Motorsport, Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser.
Motorsports

911 RSR's Successor Enters Test Phase

IN Porsche, 911, RSR, Porsche 911 RSR, GT

An all-new race car from Porsche; if you are excited already, so are we!


All bookings can be made via Ultimate Drive’s website (https://ultimatedrive.com), which also contains information about its fleet.
Happenings

EuroSports Global Launches 'Ultimate Drive'

IN Ultimate Drive, EuroSports Global, Lamborghini, Super car, Sharing, Super car sharing, Singapore

Local Lamborghini dealer has acquired the business assets of both Ultimate Drive Pte Ltd and Driven by Adrenaline Pte Ltd, thus creating a new super car sharing club: Ultimate Drive


The latest C-Class Coupe is based on the current W205 generation model, and features a much swoopier, flowing body than before. And, just as its sedan counterpart mimics the styling of the flagship S-Class limousine, so too does the C-Class Coupe closely resemble the svelte S-Class Coupe, particularly at the rear.
Happenings

New Mercedes C-Class Coupe slinks into town

IN Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, C-class, C, C class, Coupe, C200, C300, Launch, New

Stuttgart’s latest two-door model brings ”vivid, sensuous design” to our roads.


Suddenly along came this new RX, which is a definite far cry from what it began with. Lets just focus on the exterior first — a radical and ferocious face that could scare road-hogging gits. Just look at the amount of details, how the slit-eyed headlamps, one-piece spindle grill with chrome frames, creased bonnet and stylishly designed foglamps all seem to come together brilliantly; compare it to the current X5, Q7 and XC90 and I’m sure the trio look less exciting. Boring, even.
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Moving Forward | Lexus RX200t

IN Lexus, RX200t, RX, Lexus RX200t, Turbocharged, SUV, Luxury SUV, Borneo Motors

Despite being a pioneer in the luxury SUV segment, the Europeans have always given a hard fight to entice drivers - is this new RX able to lead?


The TomTom Speed Cameras app is already available in 16 countries, and today launches in a further 26 - Singapore included. Drivers around the world rely on the app to deliver highly accurate Fixed and Mobile camera alerts in real time, as well as Average Speed Cameras. Drivers will especially welcome the average speed check feature, as Average Speed Cameras are becoming increasingly popular with road authorities around the world.Corinne Vigreux, TomTom's co-founder and managing director said, “We’re constantly striving to make the driving experience safer and more relaxed. TomTom Jam Ahead Warnings is a powerful example of this approach.”The TomTom Speed Camera app for Android is available as a free download on the Google Playâ„¢ store.
Happenings

TomTom Prepares Drivers

IN TomTom, Jam Ahead Warnings, TomTom Speed Cameras App, GPS, App, Google Play

TomTom's 'Jam Ahead Warnings' now a feature on the free TomTom Speed Cameras App


With 123 bhp and 200 Nm worth of torque available courtesy of a 1.4-litre turbocharged TSI powerplant mated to a 7-speed DSG ‘box, the Golf Variant is a surprisingly eager sprinter; flooring the accelerator could still cause the front two wheels to wheelspin off the mark. Well, it’s ok to be a little juvenile every once in a while.
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Wagon Special 4: Volkswagen Golf Variant

IN Volkswagen, Golf, Variant, Wagon, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Golf Variant, 1.4 TSI, R-Line, Volkswagen Centre Singapore

With the Golf successfully dominating the hatchback segment, can this wagon variant do the same?


The Vanquish Zagato Concept was designed in close collaboration between the Aston Martin Design team, led by Marek Reichman, and Andrea Zagato with his dedicated design team in Milan. Developed and engineered at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, England the new bodywork is entirely shaped from carbon fibre, with the split lines on the body reduced by the use of large one-piece panels. New lights include round tail light reflectors that evoke the classic rear view of a Zagato design, incorporating the same 'bladed' LED technology as the track-only Aston Martin Vulcan.
Happenings

Aston Martin's Vanquish Zagato

IN Aston Martin, Zagato, Aston, Vanquish, Vanquish Zagato, Gaydon, AM, Concept, Vanquish Zagato Concept

Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato announce the Vanquish Zagato Concept, the latest creation from their long-standing partnership


This is certainly the case with the Hyundai Accent, one of the cheapest new cars you can buy today. It may have a bargain basement price (relatively speaking; you still have to pay for COE after all), but you certainly won’t be scraping the bottom of the proverbial barrel if you had one. More importantly — for us at least — an Accent in this spec ensures exclusivity that supercars can only dream of, for one glorious reason: peer into the footwell and you’ll see a weird 3rd pedal on the left; grab the gearlever and you’ll notice it can move from side to side in addition to back and forth, and has numbers etched into the top. Yup, this humble little sedan has a manual transmission, something not even Ferrari offers these days!
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Sticking To The Good Stuff | Hyundai Accent 1.4 GL (M)

IN Hyundai, Accent, Manual, Review, Singapore, Sedan

Low-slung, sleek styling; fat tyres and stiff suspension; a powerful engine and breakneck performance - these are all qualities the Hyundai Accent does not possess. So what’s it doing on BP?


Happenings

Release The Power Of X

IN Caltex, Singapore, X-Men, Apocalypse, Chevron, Havoline

Win prizes and give your car the 'mutant' edge with Caltex as they partner X-Men Apocalypse to promote their Caltex Havoline engine lubricants.


Anyway out on the expressway, the Clubman behaves in a very gentlemanly manner with the engine spinning below 2,500 rpm at 100 km/h — which means engine noise is barely intruding. Heck, Mini’s engineers also ensured wind noise is kept to the barest minimal, making themselves heard only near three-figures region. Somehow this compliments the style as well — style and refinement rarely come hand in hand for cars below $150k.
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Wagon Special 3: MINI Cooper Clubman

IN MINI, Mini, Clubman, Cooper, Cooper Clubman, MINI Cooper Clubman, 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged, Eurokars Habitat, BMW Asia

Into its second modern iteration, can the new Clubman break into the mainstream market and be a volume seller?


The Clubsport S is characterised by similarly good balance to the “normal” Clubsport, even at higher levels of lateral acceleration, allowing even higher cornering speeds. Braking performance was also perfected, in particular to prevent the rear-end from breaking away, especially when braking into very fast corners. Combined with the aerodynamics measures, this results in the driver being able to brake into bends with the Golf GTI Clubsport S in a controlled way, without losing driving stability, resulting in extremely good driveability up to the limits.
Happenings

Ultimate Golf GTI Shows Up; Clocks New 'Ring Record

IN Volkswagen, VW, Golf, GTI, Golf GTI, Mark 7, Clubsport S, S, Golf GTI Clubsport S

Volkswagen produces the ultimate Golf GTI: 305 hp, 380 Nm


From 13th to 22nd May, drivers will get to enjoy several exhilarating activities and try out some of the ultimate Audis - namely the all-new R8 and RS 3 Sportback.
Happenings

Audi Sport Driving Experience Coming To Singapore

IN Audi, Audi Sport, Quattro, R8, RS 3 Sportback, A4, 2016, Audi Sport Driving Experience

Here is the big attraction: Be the first to test-drive the all-new Audi R8 and Audi RS 3 Sportback!


The similar, new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder flat engine seen in the 718 Boxster are being deployed in the 718 Cayman. As a result, both coupé and roadster have an identical engine output for the first time - the entry-level version starts with 300 hp. The S model has more, delivering 350 hp courtesy of a bigger 2.5 litre engine; it gets 25 hp more power compared to the predecessor models.
Happenings

718 Cayman's Order Book Opens Here

IN Porsche, Cayman, 2016 Cayman, 718 Cayman, 2016 718 Cayman, Porsche 718 Cayman, Trans Eurokars

The fourth, redeveloped generation of the mid-engine sport coupé debuts in Singapore just a few weeks after the 718 Boxster



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