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You’ll get to see the latest models by both brands first-hand, and get up close with BMW heritage cars such as the Isetta and E39 M5. In addition to the vehicle exhibits, explore The MINI Story, or enjoy a variety of performances and interactive activities for both young and old.
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Experience BMW's World of Passion and Joy

IN BMW, BMW World, BMW Singapore, BMW Group Asia, , Suntec City, 2018

BMW unites the past, present and future under one roof


And being a direct competitor to the Golf it definitely is. You see, not many actually realized it but this 2.0-litre V40 T4 bridges the gap between the Golf 1.4 TSI Highline and Golf GTI in terms of both power and price. Case in point: The $131k Golf 1.4 TSI whips out 123 bhp/200 Nm and the $165k Golf GTI some 227 bhp/350Nm. This $152k V40 T4 gives you 187bhp/300 Nm. Get what I mean?
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Volvo V40 T4 R Design | Surprisingly Cool

IN Volvo, V40, T4, R Design, V40 R Design, Wearnes Automotive, Hatchback, Hatch, Wagon, 2018

A new engine has been fitted into the V40, but can that raise its profile as a sporty hatchback now?


At first glance, the Arteon appears to be a replacement for the Passat CC, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that. However, unlike the Passat which was positioned as a compact executive model (fun fact — ‘CC’ was an acronym for Comfort Coupe!), the Arteon is positioned as a luxury grand tourer and is Volkswagen’s current flagship model.
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Volkswagen Arteon R-Line | Pop Art

IN Volkswagen, Arteon, R-Line, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Arteon R-Line, TSI, 2.0 TSI, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, Singapore, 2018

Volkswagen’s funky new gran turismo was built for cruising


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…


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Actor Mark Wahlberg Opens Chevrolet Dealership

IN Mark Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet, Columbus, Ohio, Chevrolet, Chevy, 2018

The actor, who is also a self-confessed car fan, has now added a car dealership into his business portfolio


Built around the new Subaru Global Platform (SGP), the Forester follows in the footsteps of its stablemates, the Impreza and the XV. This allows the car to be developed around a lighter, yet stronger chassis.
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2019 Subaru Forester Launch - We Were There!

Launched to the Asian media in Taichung, Taiwan, the Subaru Forester loses a turbo but gains a much-improved platform


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…


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?


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?


The iconic Estoril track is 4.2 km long with two hairpins, a difficult chicane and a very long main straight, which means drivers experience an unusually broad range of speeds over one lap. It therefore rewards cars with a great breadth of ability, that combine fast acceleration with exceptional handling. Speaking about the benchmark time, Tiago Monteiro said, “We came here with a goal to beat the existing lap record set by the previous car but you can never take anything for granted — I mean it’s a lap record so it’s no easy feat. You have to have supreme confidence in the car to attack around Estoril, and the new Type R is just so powerful, smooth and confidence-inspiring. We beat the lap record, smashed the record actually.”
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Civic Type-R Sets Record At Estoril

IN Honda, Civic, Type-R, Civic Type-R, Honda Civic Type-R, FK8, FK8 Civic, Honda WTCR, Estoril, Tiago Monteiro, 2018

The new front-wheel drive record with a Honda WTCR driver at the wheel was set in a standard production car with road tyres


And majestic it truly was. A short 10 minutes drive from the resort, we — ok, the X3 — climbed up all the way to the Seruni Point lookout point. Yes, most of the stock photos of the famed Mount Bromo sunrise you find online were taken at this exact spot. And how can I forget? Standing at the highest lookout point, you could also catch the moon in all its glory along with the Milky Way — I kid you not — here. If I may, this has to be one of the glorious views I’ve ever experienced hence now I understand why Mount Bromo attract visitors by the droves.
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BMW Destination X Bromo Driving Experience 2018

IN BMW, XDrive, BMW Destination X, Mount Bromo Tengger National Park, Bromo, Give Back To Bromo, X3, X4, X5, Indonesia, Surabaya, 2018

Along with some of the brand’s Singapore customers, we went on a little expedition with BMW to Mount Bromo


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


So what exactly has been done to make this already-efficient car even more efficient? Hyundai took the Chapman route and added lightness, shaving 12 kg off the Ioniq’s kerb weight. This weight savings comes courtesy of the upgraded alternator management system — allowing the car to dispense with an auxillary 12-volt battery, bringing about an increase in fuel economy and more space in the boot.
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | Hybrid Theory

IN Hyundai, Ioniq, Hybrid, Ioniq Hybrid, Komoco Motors, 2018

Hyundai’s debut hybrid model gets refreshed


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


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?


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?


All because of the 70 to 80 km/h speed limit, everyone feels they have the right of way to hog the fastest lane, which is, if you were to read the Highway Code, should only be used for overtaking; hence it causes traffic build up, frustrates you and most time wish you could see who’s the culprit and mentally punch his face 36 different ways.
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Jaguar E-Pace (First Edition) | Baby Jag Du Du Du Du

IN Jaguar, E-Pace, SUV, Jaguar E-Pace, First Edition, 2.0, Ingenium engine, ZF, Wearnes Automotive, Jaguar Land Rover Singapore, JLR, 2018

Jaguar’s here to take a slice of the burgeoning premium small SUV segment with its baby E-Pace; but is it up to the task?


Instead what it really is, is the sort of car that you want to go cruising around in, comfortably, with some company in tow. If you want something that offers a little sportiness, you’d have to look at Porsche’s 911; but at the cost of having only yourself and a travel partner. To carry extra human passengers at the back would be near impossible, even for short distances; they have to be legless. Or dwarfs. Not from this planet, in a nutshell.
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Mercedes-Benz E300 Coupe | Presentable Presence

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, MB, E300, E300 Coupe, Coupe, E-Class, Daimler, Cycle & Carriage, 2018

What’s German, is svelte and has presence? Meet the 2-door version of the highly loved E-Class


It’s true that Kuala Lumpur is filled with lots of affordable top-class eateries, but this time around I wanted to venture slightly out of KL — to avoid the crowd, what else? - for some Western food.Hence, Me’nate Steak House in Shah Alam was my chosen destination this time around. Located at Vista Alam, Jalan Ikhtisas, 40000 Shah Alam, Malaysia, Me’nate Steak House, as its name suggests, specializes in steak. A Halal establishment, they have a variety of beef cuts available for you to choose from but at the same time also serve lamb, chicken and fish. Just in February this year, they were awarded ‘Emerging Brands Award (F&B)’ at The BrandLaureate SMEs Best Brands Award 2017-2018. (Ok to be honest, I chanced upon them in social media; based on the good review, I thought ‘why not?’)
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(GT)I Drove 3 Hours For Dinner!

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, GTI Mark 7.5, Volkswagen Golf GTI, VW, Hot-hatch, Family hatchback, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, 2018

When you have the key to a car like the Golf GTI, you really want to go everywhere further…


With most crossovers, their rugged looks belie a softer, more road-biased drivetrain which is perfectly suitable for most drivers that prefer car-like handling characteristics with an SUV-like appearance. “But what if I’ve only got $100k to spare and want to do some light off-roading?”, you might ask — well here’s where Subaru has got you covered.
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Subaru XV 2.0 EyeSight | Slightly Off The Beaten Track

IN Subaru, XV, Subaru XV, EyeSight, MotorImage

Subaru bridges the gap between the Impreza and Forester with the refreshed XV



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