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Based on Audi’s new MLB-Evo platform (first found in the new Q7), the new A4 is as much as 120kg lighter than the outgoing model. Although it really does not look it, the car has also grown in size, 25 mm longer and 16 mm wider to be precise. The model we tested is the Design trim which comes with extra chrome trimmings and the sportier 17-inch alloy wheels.
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Suit Up | Audi A4 1.4 TFSI S-tronic Design

IN Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, Audi, A4, Sedan, Saloon, 1.4 TFSI, Turbocharged, MLB-Evo, Singapore

Audi's new A4 is here and despite not looking very different from the model it replaces, the executive sedan has actually been reworked rather extensively.


Built around a stiff structural monocoque using carbon fibre, titanium and Kevlar, it claims to be the only supercar to also use graphene, a material that is made up of a layer of pure carbon atoms that are arranged in a honeycomb structure. The result is a light, flexible and strong element, and the GTA Spano has quite a bit of it.
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A Spano In The Works

IN Spania GTA, GTA Spano, Spanish supercar, Hypercar, Singapore, EuroSports Global, V10

EuroSports Global, known for bringing in the 'raging bulls' you see on our roads, adds a 'wolf' into its list of brands.


Ariel’s founder, Simon Saunders said, “Our customers are hugely passionate about driving so the engine is everything. When we tell new customers that it’s a Honda they simply nod and move on to the next question. They just know that it works. Switching to Honda engines is one of the best decisions that we’ve ever made. It’s a brand that can’t be matched for performance and bulletproof reliability and we’re delighted that this success is set to continue well into the future.”
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Honda (UK) And Ariel Renews Deal

IN Ariel, Atom, Nomad, Ace, Honda, Civic Type R, Power of Dreams, I-VTEC

Deal is renewed the same time as the 1,500th Honda-powered Ariel roars out of the factory


In town driving, you rarely catch the car out of breath, sprinting from one junction to the other without embarrassingly feeling underpowered or breathless. While it feels willing to go all the way to its 6,500 rpm redline, it does seem to be highly vocal anywhere past 4,500 rpm. By the way to make it more engaging, a subtle ‘Sport’ switch is also placed just below the gear-shifter; no, it won’t transform the Mazda 2 into a GTR, but what it does is hold the gears longer for you to overtake or, while being a wee bit naughty, prevents the transmission from shifting up prematurely as you throw it from one corner to the other.
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Mazda 2 Sedan (Deluxe) | When Value And Style Meets

IN Mazda, 2, 2 Sedan, Mazda 2 Sedan, Deluxe, Zoom Zoom, Kodo Soul of Motion, SkyActiv, Trans Eurokars, Compact sedan, Honda City, Suzuki Ciaz, Nissan Almera, Mitsubishi Attrage, Toyota Vios

For young drivers looking for their first, worry-free mode of transportation, the Mazda 2 Sedan has a lot going on


Maybe it’s the badge it’s wearing. Or perhaps it’s the combination of luxury and comfort it delivers. Then again, there’s no denying how grand it looks even from a distance.
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BMW 740 Li M-Sport Package | Super 7

IN BMW, 7 Series, 740 Li, 740, BMW 740 Li, Singapore, 7 er, M-Sport, Beemer, Performance Motors, BMW Asia

The latest 7 Series packs a whole lot of punch, and in this M-Sport guise, we reckon it could potentially be the limousine to have


That said, there is no denying how the completely reworked and redesigned MX-5 now has a more aggressive stance: The hood slopes forward to a narrow cross-section front end that features the car’s blacked-out grille, which is then combined to a pair of restyled headlight cluster (featuring LED running lights).
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Mazda MX-5 2.0 (A) | That Same Feeling

IN Mazda, MX-5, Mazda MX-5 2.0, Miata, Auto, Roadster, Trans Eurokars

We've sampled the well-balanced manual version previously, but we needed a second opinion - hence we got our Doc, an ex-owner himself, to give us his impression


The most powerful production Fiesta ever, the Fiesta ST200 will sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7sec, and will feature an exclusive specification including a unique Storm Grey exterior, distinctive machined matt black alloy wheels and special interior detailing. Production of the Fiesta ST200 starts from June with customer deliveries this summer. “The Fiesta ST is truly beloved by owners and critics. The ST200 takes this special drivers’ car to a new level of power and performance,” said Joe Bakaj, vice president, Product Development, Ford of Europe. “I think it’s a future classic in the making.”
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Ford's Hot And Compact ST200 Unveiled

IN Ford, Fiesta, ST200, Fiesta ST200, EcoBoost, Ford EcoBoost, 1.6-litre, Turbocharged

The most powerful production Fiesta in Ford's history also features exclusive specification with unique Storm Grey exterior, matt black alloy wheels and special interior detailing


The Huracán LP 580-2 has been engineered and tuned for an essential driving experience. With its naturally aspirated V10 5.2-litre engine sending 580 hp to the rear axle, the Huracán LP 580-2’s dry weight is just 1,389 kg; this is 33 kg lighter than the four-wheel-drive version.
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LP 580-2 Now Available For Local Orders

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Huracan, LP 580-2, Huracan LP 580-2, Lamborghini Singapore

0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, top speed of 320 km/h, rear-wheel drive - sounds like much fun?


The F-Type SVR is based off the quickest variant, the “R”, and is available either as a coupe or convertible. To ensure there’s no mistaking the SVR’s status as as the fastest Jaguar on sale, an extended front bumper with larger intakes looks the business and improves cooling and reduce drag. The wider front end is complimented by a front splitter and vented fenders while a new rear undertray and spoiler help reduce lift and create a purposefully aggressive look. Redesigned forged 20 inch wheels and “SVR” engraved exhaust tips finish off the exterior.
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Fastest Production Jaguar Roars to Life

IN Jaguar, F-Type, Coupe, Roadster, V8, V6, SVR, SVO, Special Vehicles, Britain, British

Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations have comprehensively revised the F-Type to be faster and more focused; predictable results ensue.


ALPINA has also invested considerable expertise in the engine. The highly-responsive, direct injection V8 uses two specially-developed twin-scroll turbochargers located between the cylinder banks, operating in parallel to deliver up to 1.2-bar with minimum inertia. An indirect intercooler system (air/water/air) further improves both power and responsiveness, with a main intercooler feeding the two large-volume close-coupled intercoolers. Together with additional radiators, the system ensures the thermodynamic stability of the V8 Bi-Turbo engine at all times, even under the highest sustained loads and most aggressive ambient air temperatures.
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Behold: The Epitome Of 'Super Saloon'

IN Alpina, B7, Bi-Turbo, BMW, Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo, Super Saloon, Geneva

New 600 hp Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo super saloon to be launched at Geneva - performance, ultimate luxury, comfort and quality all in one package


The design of the new Boxster is evolution rather than a revolution despite having every panel except the luggage covers and A-pillars changed, gaining a wider front end with curvier headlights, a more defined side profile with a larger air intake and an accent strip running across new LED taillights. That theme continues inside the Boxster, with an updated dashboard design sporting rounder air vents and the latest generation of porsches new PCM touch screen interface.
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Boxster Goes Turbo

IN Porsche, Boxster, 718, Four-cylinder, Downsize, Turbo, Stuttgart, Roadster, Sports car, Convertible, Cabriolet

Just 4 years after its launch, Porsche’s Boxster gets a refresh to make it leaner, meaner and more powerful than ever.


You could also raise the car’s height at a touch of a button, placed just below the air-con controls — useful for some little off-roading fun.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupe | Get Up, Get Out

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, GLE, 4MATIC, GLE Coupe, GLE 450, 450, SUV, GLE 450 Coupe

It is Mercedes’s turn to enter the niche SUV-that-thinks-it-is-a-sports-coupe segment — is it as good as the established X6, or does it fail in comparison?


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The Future of Lexus, Today

IN Lexus, LC500, LC, Coupe, V8, Concept, LF-LC

Three years ago, Lexus previewed new design and technology in their LF-LC concept. Fast forward to the present, and that concept is now a reality. Meet the LC500 Coupe.


... Until you see what was parked next to it...
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The Car’s The Star Pt 2 | Cars & Coffee Dec 2015

IN Cars & Coffee, Meet, Meetup, Special, BMW, Porsche, VW, Lotus, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, JDM, Euro, Classic

Check out our extended coverage of the pre-Christmas Cars & Coffee meet!


BP — What cars do you guys own? JML — I have a VW Passat biturbo. MA — I actually have the same. JML We both also have VW Golf GTIs; mine is a 1980 and Miikka’s is a 1983. MA — And I also have a ’92 Polo G40, which is a very rare car in Finland, and a Mercedes 190SL from 1963. JML — In my collection I have a MkII Ford Escort BDA, I have an Audi ur-Quattro road car, Quattro Group 4 rally car, Quattro A2 Group B rally car, and then an Audi Coupe Quattro. Then I have a ’99 Toyota Corolla WRC car (which we were using back when we were privateers in Finland, but now it’s been completely restored), and then a Sunbeam Avenger (which was the first rally car I ever got), an AE86 Corolla Levin (which I was running when I was 16 years old), and my father has a Ford Escort RS BDA and two Mitsubishis, a Group A Lancer Evo III from 1996, and a Lancer WRC 2002. The Golf GTI and ur-Quattro are completely road cars, in original condition, but the rally cars all have some sort of history, and that’s what’s important to me.
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An Intimate Interview with Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila | Part 2

IN VW, Volkswagen, WRC, Rally, World Rally Championship, Polo, Polo R, Motorsport, Latvala, Jari-Matti, Anttila, Miikka, Finland

In part two of our chat with the Finnish WRC pair, we delve into Sisu, learn how to tackle jumps and deep water, discuss the perfect rally car and get to learn of their amazing car collections.


But rather unfortunately, within my first 10 minutes the car brought me to this: Disappointment. The engine sounds dismal, you need to crack it up just to feel alive and… it drizzled. It was painful, feeling cheated; I mean, this car got raving reviews the world over!
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Mazda MX-5 2.0 (M) | Balanced Diet

IN Mazda, MX-5, Mazda MX-5 2.0, Manual, Roadster, Trans Eurokars

Mazda stated it is heavily inspired by the first generation, albeit with a modern twist - so are they just playing with our emotions?


First impressions of the GS F can be polarizing, with the sharp lines of standard GS enhanced by a gaping front maw with a mesh grille and vented fenders flowing into swooping side skirts, as well as a diffuser, quad pipes and a carbon-fiber lip spoiler out back. The front and rear light clusters have also been redesigned. While some may find it overkill, this writer finds the enhancements well suited to the GS shape, adding a good dose of presence.
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Lexus GS F Unveiled

IN Lexus, GS, F, GS F, F Sport, Toyota, V8, Saloon, Sedan

BMW M5 too mainstream? Lexus now has your answer, albeit with a twist to the current über sedan formula


Now, Luminox is proud to introduce the new Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Nova watch features the best of two luminous technologies — Luminox’s proprietary 'Luminox Light Technology (LLT)', the famous micro borosilicate gas tubes that enable the watches to glow continuously for up to 25 years and made the brand the icon that it is today, and 'Super-LumiNova' to further maximise visibility in the dark.
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The Luminox Spec Ops Exhibition

IN Luminox, Luminox Spec Ops, Luminox Light Technology (LLT), Super-LumiNova

Swiss adventure watch brand, Luminox, commemorates its 25th anniversary as the official watch supplier for the US Navy SEALS


That said, even the Touran MPV was not doing that shoddily. Thanks to the fact that it has space for seven and a pocket-friendly engine that performs very well for its class, every family man (and grandpa) decided to have one.
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Volkswagen Sportsvan Highline | A Complete Club

IN Volkswagen, VW, Veedub, Sportsvan, Golf, Touran, TSI

Volkswagen's Sportsvan fills the gap between the Golf hatchback and Touran MPV, but does it do what the labels says or is it just another vain segment filler?


Weight distribution is set to 40% at the front / 60% at the rear, reducing inertia on the front axle. An entirely new power management set-up, along with modified suspension, new steering set-up and recalibrated stability and traction controls, connects the driver as directly as possible with the road. The selectable Lamborghini driving modes Strada, Sport and Corsa are tuned to provide oversteering characteristics, emphasizing authentic rear-wheel drive behavior.
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RWD Huracan LP 580-2

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Huracan, LP 580-2, Huracan LP 580-2, Lamborghini Singapore

Lamborghini promises rear-wheel drive driving fun with the new rear-wheel drive only Huracan LP 580-2



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