Aston Martin Vanquish Turns 25: Three Generations of a Modern Flagship
Aston Martin has marked 25 years of the Vanquish, a model that has, over three generations, defined the brand’s front-engined Super GT offering. First introduced in 2001, the Vanquish has consistently represented the marque’s most advanced interpretation of performance, design and engineering. Today, in its third generation, the...
Porsche and Mobil 1 Celebrate 30 Year Partnership With Special Livery
Some racecars have liveries that transcend the fibres of history, permanently ingrained in the minds of racing enthusiasts the world over. The story begins, fittingly, at Le Mans in 1996. Two Porsche 911 GT1 factory entries, dressed in Mobil 1 colours, crossed the line in second and third place. That very day, Porsche and ExxonMobil...
Lamborghini celebrates 60 years of the Lamborghini Miura
When Lamborghini debuted the Miura at the Geneva Motor Show on 10th March 1966, the company did far more than introduce a new car.
A Fresh Expression of Performance: Ferrari Introduces the Amalfi and Amalfi Spider
At the recent regional launch of the Ferrari Amalfi, Mr Emanuele Carando, Global Marketing Director of Ferrari, outlined the thinking behind the two-model programme. Mr Emanuele Carando said the Amalfi Spider’s later arrival was intentional, guided by a single principle: “unpredictability”. He explained that Ferrari chose to...
Ferrari Amalfi Makes Regional Debut In Malaysia
The Ferrari Amalfi is the quintessential essence of “La Dolce Vita”, and has made its regional appearance in Southeast Asia. Introduced as the successor to the Ferrari Roma, the Amalfi is a front-mid-engined V8 coupé designed for those who want to experience spirited driving without sacrificing comfort or style. That...
Ferrari Debuts New Amalfi Spider
There are convertibles, and then there are Ferraris with the roof down. One is pleasant. The other is unforgettable. With the unveiling of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, Maranello has introduced a new chapter in its line of front-engined grand tourers. This is a V8-powered spider that blends performance, elegance and everyday usability with...
Bridgestone Launches the New POTENZA Adrenalin RE005
The latest evolution of the popular Adrenalin series promises sharper grip, better wet performance, and everyday driving fun. Bridgestone has taken the wraps off the POTENZA Adrenalin RE005, the latest addition to its premium sport tyre lineup in Asia Pacific. For enthusiasts familiar with the Adrenalin series, the new tyre represents...
Where Electrons Meet Earth: A Day at BYD’s All-terrain Proving Ground in Zhengzhou
Trips to China with carmakers tend to follow a familiar rhythm, with factory tours, PowerPoint decks, and carefully choreographed test drives. This one, however, began with sand. Lots of it. Indoors. In Zhengzhou, BYD has built something audacious: China’s first all-terrain, new-energy-vehicle-dedicated race track, a facility that...
Testarossa: The Red-headed Legend
“Testarossa” is a title bestowed upon only a special chosen few. I’m sure most car enthusiasts know this by now. In Italian, “testa rossa” translates to “red head”, a reference to Ferrari’s habit of painting the engine’s cylinder heads (and later cam covers) in bright red, as if the mechanical heart deserved its own...
Ferrari 849 Testarossa First Drive: When A Name Becomes A Crown Again
The Ferrari 849 Testarossa arrives as a scintillating statement of intent, engineered as a devastating track weapon, yet honed into a remarkably usable road machine that blurs the boundary between circuit dominance and everyday drivability. Some names in the car world spark interest as soon as they’re mentioned. Testarossa is one...
