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Heralded as the 'Green Grand Prix', the Singapore G1 will feature a series of carbon-neutral eco-car races to raise awareness on the environmental impact of urban transportation in relation to climate change. The races include the Soap Box Derby, Buggy Race, Eco-car Race and Trishaw Race.

Happenings

Singapore Green One (G1) Kicks Off!

IN Singapore Green One, G1, Grand Prix, SEC, Eco

The inaugural Singapore G1 was officially launched at the Shaw House Amphitheatre on the 4th of September.

Fully stock inside and out, just the way I like it. Mk V Golf still handsome to look at and classy in its own right. After all, it's the car that put VW back into the swing of things - pardon the pun.

Projek

Project VW R32 V6

IN Volkswagen, Golf, R32, DSG, V6

It was down to a 350Z or an R32 in my quest to own a V6. Both are great cars, but as I placed my mind over my heart, the choice was clear.

Amongst the Laguna range of vehicles in the Renault stable, the Coupe is definitely the most stylish, as compared to its hatchback and sedan siblings. Though many (usually the automotive purists) may scoff at its attempt at being a pseudo Aston Martin, those in general would probably appreciate and fall in love with the car, which means a job well done for the designer. But has the designer done much then? There is a saying that goes along the lines of 'Less is more', and for the Laguna Coupe, Renault has managed to achieve that with its clean lines.

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Sensible Seduction | Renault Laguna 2.0T

IN Renault, Laguna Coupe, 2.0 Turbo

An Aston Martin-esque front and seductive body lines make the Laguna Coupe a desirable and affordable car to own.

For the No. 17 KEIHIN HSV-010, its first podium finish of the season was also its first victory. For the team and for Koudai Tsukakoshi, this was their first SUPER GT victory. Toshihiro Kaneishi has one victory in the All Star Race of 2004, but this is his first win in a series round. After having victory stolen out of their hands, the No. 18 Weider HSV-010 (Takashi Kogure/Loic Duval) team settled for a disappointing second. Finishing third was the No. 6 ENEOS SC430 (Daisuke Ito/Bjorn Wirdheim). Staring from eighth position on the grid, the first-stint driver, Wirdheim had managed to avoid the early confusion and move up through the pack. Over the second half of the race, his teammate Ito had been able to hold pace and claim this podium finish. With this finish, Ito and Wirdheim remains top in the rankings.

Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Round 5 Sugo

IN Super GT 2010, Sugo

A dramatic first win for KEIHIN HSV-010 while misfortune robs MOTUL AUTECH GT-R of certain victory.

Happenings

BMW 120i M Sport

IN BMW, M, 1 Series

Performance Motors Limited, the official distributor of BMW vehicles in Singapore, proudly presents the new BMW 120i M Sport.

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Flash Forward | Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

IN Opel, Insignia, Auto Eurokars

The lightning bolt symbol on the Opel logo finally makes sense with this quick and potent executive sedan, aptly named the Insignia.

To sum it up, the general driving impression of the Koup is one of a lifestyle car that has been styled to look sporty, with mechanical paraphernalia that delivers an improved driving experience as compared to its sedan sibling. That being said, KIA is spot on in terming the Koup as a sporty car, rather than a sports car, and with a fairly competitive price and no real competition in the market at the moment, the Koup is the ideal car for those who are more concerned over aesthetics than outright performance.

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Koup De GrÃ¢ceful | Kia Forte Koup 2.0 SX

IN KIA, Koup, Forte, Cerato, SX

Eschewing the rear two doors, KIA has turned their highly popular sedan into a sporty coupe.

The Pit

Monthly Giveaways! August/September 2010

IN F1, 1st Formula1, Contests

Win yourself a set of F1 merchandise courtesy of 1st Formula1! All you have to do is pick your favourite team and tag yourself to it on our facebook page!

Based on the show car concept first seen at the Paris show in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is a vehicle designed for modern families, combining seven-seat practicality and interior flexibility with a crossover style design. Chevrolet's new compact MPV features a bold appearance with its low roof line and crossover inspired silhouette, while retaining the distinctive and recognizable Chevrolet 'global face' depicted by the split grille and bow-tie badge. The Orlando's low swept roof line is complemented by the muscular, protruding wheel-arches, housing 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels.

Happenings

Four Chevrolets To Debut In France

IN Chevrolet, Orlando, Captiva, Aveo, Cruze

Chevrolet's new range of cars are set to star in Paris.

Employing this newly developed compound, Earth-1 achieves a better balance between the conflicting two measures of performances. Grip force is obtained through ‘Orange Oil’, and rolling resistance is reduced through natural rubber. Low rolling tyre resistance saves fuel hence reduces Co2 emission into the environment. This unique design also realizes ‘Multi-Performance’ with its improvements made to performance related to comfort, quietness, and uneven wear resistance. Earth-1 tyres biodegradable property is simply an ingenious invention that can truly be called an ECO tyre.

Happenings

Yokohama's Earth-1

IN YHI, Yokohama, Earth-1, Orange Oil, Eco Tyres

YHI is proud to present Yokohama’s newly developed Earth-1 ECO tyre.

Happenings

Edutainment Fun At The Bosch Automotive CARnival

IN Bosch, Servicing, Car maintenance

The Bosch CARnival aims to drive home the message that prevention is better than cure when it comes to car maintenance.

Modified

Singapore's Best | Subaru WRX

The results are out! Find out who's got the title of "Singapore's Best WRX". We even have a surprise award! A big, big thank you to all who participated and voted!

Readers' Rides

Grey Hound | Scirocco 2.0TSI

IN Volkswagen, Scirocco, Turbo, DSG, Grey

This monochromatic Scirocco is sleek and quick. With some add-on bits and an MTM Stage 1 tune, it's pretty much all you'll need to 'roc and roll.

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School Run Champ | Subaru Exiga 2.0 GT

IN Subaru, Exiga, GT, Turbo, Wagon, AWD

If you need to get seven people somewhere fast, the Subaru Exiga 2.0 GT is the car you need.

Raw experience means no roof and doors, so only dry weather driving please.

Readers' Rides

Simplify and add lightness | Caterham CSR200

IN Caterham, CSR200, Lotus, Lotus Seven

Never before available in Singapore, one private owner has successfully registered an extremely unique sports car - the Cosworth powered Caterham Super 7 CSR200.

No wonder then, that the Insignia — have racked up some 40 awards, including the coveted European Car of the Year 2009. Customers confirm expert opinion: Nearly 230,000 orders have been taken so far, making the Insignia either the best-selling or second best-selling mid-segment car in 11 countries.

Happenings

Opel Insignia On The Move To Keep Its Edge

IN Opel, Insignia, Two Litre, Turbo, Executive

With 40 awards and 230,000 orders, the Opel Insignia has proved to be a highly popular car in Europe.

Happenings

Eurokars City Centre

Eurokars Group unveils plans for all-new Eurokars City Centre. State-of-the-art automobile facilities to be housed in a five-storey complex for Porsche, Rolls-Royce and MINI customers.

Big brake kit from Colt Speed with calipers finished in silver.

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Dressed To Thrill! | Mitsubishi EVO X Limited Edition

IN Evo, X, Blue, Cycle & Carriage, Modified

Would you believe me if I told you that you can walk into a Mitsubishi showroom and buy this EVO X, exactly the way you see it here? Well you can, and Mitsubishi will give you a warranty too!

Like the coupe, the 370Z roadster is similar in dimensions save for the fact that it had its top chopped and replaced with a fabric folding roof that comes with a standard automatic latching power top. The 370Z roadster also boasts of an aluminium hood, door panels and trunk for better power to weight ratio while at the same time, the body structure's rigidity and stability were improved on, with additional structural reinforcement in both the A-pillars and side sills.

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Turning Heads At 37 | Nissan Fairlady 370Z Roadster

IN Nissan, Fairlady, 370Z, Roadster, Cabriolet

Waif looking girls might be the thing for some, but when it comes to cars, you got to have one with the figure that resembles Raquel Welch in her prime...

Happenings

First exclusive BMW M Showroom opens its doors in Singapore

IN First BMW M Showroom, BMW, M3, M5, X6M, X5M, Munich Automobiles

Singapore is now home to the world's first BMW M Showroom. We drop in with the who's who in the industry to witness the launch of the sleek new Munich Automobiles Showroom and Service Centre.