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7 May 2012 comment

wilswong

BMW 320i Arrives In Style

BMW Asia announced the arrival of the much anticipated, new BMW 320i in Singapore

BMW Asia today announced the arrival of the much anticipated, new BMW 320i in Singapor... BMW 320i Arrives In Style

BMW Asia announced the arrival of the much anticipated, new BMW 320i in Singapore

BMW Asia today announced the arrival of the much anticipated, new BMW 320i in Singapore. Following the impressive BMW 328i, the top four-cylinder model launched earlier in March, the new BMW 320i will be the second model to be powered by the new-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

Powered by BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, the new four-cylinder engine has enabled the new BMW 320i with an all-round improvement against its predecessor. It now develops a maximum of 184 hp at 5,000 rpm (+8%) and peak torque of 270 Nm at just 1,250 – 4,500 rpm (+22%). With an 8-speed sport automatic transmission, it can further sprint from naught to 100km/h in just 7.6 seconds, which is 2.2 seconds faster than before. The new BMW 320i is also highly efficient and friendly to the environment with a fuel consumption rating of just 6.0 litres/100km (+8%) and CO2 emissions of 139 g/km (+7%), thanks to Efficient Dynamics.

The pioneering history of the BMW 3 Series serves as an inspiration for the new sports sedan, whose powerful styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design cues. The new BMW face, with flat headlights reaching along as far as the BMW kidney grille, emphasizes the elegantly dynamic design of the new BMW 3 Series. The sixth generation of the 3 Series has grown in size compared to its predecessor, with its wide track (front +37mm, rear + 48mm) particularly prominent, and the car’s increased length (+93 mm) and augmented wheelbase (+50mm) also accentuate its sporting silhouette. Inside the new BMW 3 Series Sedan, the noticeable increase in space benefits the rear passengers above all. The new BMW 320i presents the car with exclusive, high-quality material combinations and unbeatable build quality underlining the premium ambience of the new range.

Drive and chassis technology have always been key areas of expertise for the brand, and agility and driving dynamics remain outstanding attributes of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan. The new car belies its larger dimensions with a kerb weight 20 kg below that of its predecessor. In addition to the sports performance typical of the brand, the further enhanced levels of comfort on board the new 3 Series make a significant contribution to driving pleasure.

BMW is the first carmaker to offer an eight-speed automatic gearbox in the premium mid-size segment. It links up with the Auto Start-Stop function that comes as standard. Compact and exceptionally efficient, it allows the new BMW 3 Series to match or outperform models fitted with the six-speed manual gearbox in terms of both fuel economy and emissions. The new eight-speed automatic brings together shift comfort, dynamic performance and efficiency of the highest order, making it the perfect partner for the new sedan’s dynamic potential.

As components of the BMW EfficientDynamics technology line-up, the Auto Start-Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, and need-based operation of ancillary components also play their part in reducing fuel consumption. Added to which, the new Driving Experience Control switch not only offers Comfort, Sport and Sport + options, but also ECO PRO mode, which gives all the models in the range the potential to further improve fuel economy. This switch helps to influence the style of driving and enables drivers with maximum fuel economy.

The use of lightweight materials play a significant role in reducing the weight of the new BMW 3 Series and in delivering high passenger cell safety standards, combined with a significant increase in strength. At the same time, these measures also help to ensure superior driving dynamics. Intelligent lightweight design is integrated into all areas of BMW vehicle development work and into all components, from the body and engine to the suspension. Materials used include high and ultra-high tensile steels, a hot-stamped B-pillar, plastics and state-of-the-art composites. There is also increased usage of aluminium components in the engine and suspension systems to further reduce the weight of the relevant assemblies.

“The timely arrival of the new BMW 320i in Singapore serves to enhance our existing portfolio of the BMW 328i and BMW 335i, by enabling us to reach out to an even wider audience than before,” added Mr Fiorentinos.

The BMW 320i comes standard with the; 17-inch multi-spoke wheels, Park Distance Control (rear), electrically adjustable seats; and Hands-free facility with USB interface, Sport Automatic Transmission with gear shift paddles, Cruise control with braking function, Comfort access, Navigation System Professional on a 8.8 inch display, 12GB memory, and Internet connectivity

20 hours ago comment

wilswong

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Asia Series Is Coming

Lamborghini is all set for the grand debut race of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Asia Series at the Sepang International Circuit ... Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Asia Series Is Coming

Lamborghini is all set for the grand debut race of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Asia Series at the Sepang International Circuit between 25th and 27th May.

Lamborghini is all set for the grand debut race of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Asia Series at the Sepang International Circuit between 25th and 27th May, after a promising official pre-test at the world renowned F1 track earlier this month. The supercar race series in Asia will be held in partnership with Blancpain, the luxury Swiss watchmaker and the European series’ title sponsor.

Following three successful seasons in Europe since 2009, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Championship will for the first time also run on the tracks of six of the highest standard racing circuits across Asia, including Sepang, Fuji, Ordos, Zhuhai, Penbay and Shanghai for the Grand Finale in November. The 2012 season will see teams from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and mainland China push the raw power of the Super Trofeo to its very limit.

“We are really excited about the upcoming first race of the Asia –Pacific Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo in Sepang,” said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. “This official pre-test was an opportunity for the first time the incredible performance of the Super Trofeo race car, and based on the great feedback from the competing drivers we are confident that the Asian Series will be just as successful as in Europe,” he added.

“The Super Trofeo is a perfect opportunity for a collaboration between two international brands, who share the same values of innovation and luxury. Asia is an extremely important market for Blancpain, as it is for Lamborghini, and we look forward to further expanding our operations there,” said Marc Hayek, CEO of Blancpain.

Lamborghini’s racing bull, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo, is a lightweight version of the Gallardo LP570-4, boasting a power output of 570 hp from its V10 engine. Commenting on the super race car’s performance at the official pre-test, Maurizio Reggiani, Director of Research & Development for Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. said, “With its permanent four-wheel drive, reworked chassis and use of super lightweight technologies, the Super Trofeo race car embodies perfectly Lamborghini’s extreme, uncompromising and Italian core brand values.”

“Lamborghini and Blancpain have created an exceptional partnership that has gained considerable momentum over the last three years, and we are delighted to continue our support of the series in not only Europe but also Asia, which is an equally important market for us,” said Alain Delamuraz, Vice President and Head of Marketing of Blancpain.

20 hours ago comment

wilswong

TomTom Studies On Road Trips

With June holidays right around the corner, TomTom has released a timely study of road trip realities of about 5,000 mums from around the world.

With June holidays r... TomTom Studies On Road Trips

With June holidays right around the corner, TomTom has released a timely study of road trip realities of about 5,000 mums from around the world.

With June holidays right around the corner, TomTom has released a timely study of road trip realities of about 5,000 mums from around the world. The independent study reveals that it takes on average just 27 minutes for children to get bored on long car journeys.

Of those countries surveyed, children in Australia get bored the quickest at 23 minutes and children from New Zealand appear to be the most patient, with boredom kicking in only after 34 minutes.

The study suggests that the average holiday car journey lasts around five hours. With so much time spent in the car, mums are resourceful at keeping their children amused. 74% make up games, 52% offer treats and rewards, and 24% admitted that they lie about the estimated time of arrival to make the journey seem shorter.

“Road trips are quite popular for Singaporeans so we think this study provides good insight,” says Valerie Cross, Public Relations Manager, TomTom Asia Pacific. “Whilst we can’t stop children from getting bored, we can make sure family journeys are the best they can be. From avoiding endless hours spent in traffic jams, to finding the best places to stop en route, TomTom is an ideal travel companion for a family road trip.”

Whilst 60% of mums said that “being together as a family” is the best part of a family trip, they also found it could be stressful. 41% thought that being in the car with their children is far more stressful than being in the office and 36% said they are likely to argue with their partner during the journey.

TomTom aims to make family journeys better by reducing the time spend in traffic and by offering driver-friendly content and services to help families make the most of their time together. For example, new TomTom Search & Go features help families find and navigate to recommended places such as restaurants and play areas along the way.

20 hours ago comment

wilswong

Honda Uni-Cub Personal Mobility Device

Honda Motor unveiled the new UNI-CUB, a personal mobility device designed for use by individuals and within public spaces.

Honda Motor unveiled the new UNI... Honda Uni-Cub Personal Mobility Device

Honda Motor unveiled the new UNI-CUB, a personal mobility device designed for use by individuals and within public spaces.

Honda Motor unveiled the new UNI-CUB, a personal mobility device designed for use by individuals and within public spaces.

Representing an evolution of the U3-X personal mobility concept device that Honda announced in 2009, the UNI-CUB features a compact design with comfortable saddle and offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. This is achievable by Honda’s development of proprietary balance control technology and the world’s first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System) – inspired by robotic technologies developed for Asimo, Honda’s world-famous humanoid robot.

These technologies allow the rider to control speed, move in any direction, turn and stop, all simply by shifting his or her weight. Since the rider can freely move forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonally, he or she can quickly and easily manoeuvre among other people.

Moreover, UNI-CUB’s compact saddle-style packaging makes it easy for the rider’s legs to reach the ground while maintaining eye-level height with other pedestrians. This configuration promotes harmony between the rider and others, letting the rider travel freely and comfortably inside facilities and among moving people.

From June 2012 until March 2013, Honda will jointly conduct demonstration testing of UNI-CUB with Japan’s National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Staff will perform demonstrations and use the device for making their rounds, while the museum’s annual pass holders will have the opportunity to test ride UNI-CUB. In addition to testing the feasibility of using UNI-CUB indoors, this project will explore the practical applications of the device in a wide range of environments within Japan and other countries.

Going forward, Honda will continue its proactive research and development of next-generation mobility technologies, with the aim of continually looking for innovative yet practical ways to offer society and individuals the joy, fun and convenience that comes from the freedom of movement.

20 hours ago comment

wilswong

3D Racing Game from Mobil 1 Racing Academy

The 2012 motorsports season is off to a thrilling start and the Mobil 1TM team is offering fans across the world the chance to join in on the action wit... 3D Racing Game from Mobil 1 Racing Academy

The 2012 motorsports season is off to a thrilling start and the Mobil 1TM team is offering fans across the world the chance to join in on the action with its new online 3D game: Mobil 1 Racing™ Academy (www.grid1.tv).

The 2012 motorsports season is off to a thrilling start and the Mobil 1TM team is offering fans across the world the chance to join in on the action with its new online 3D game: Mobil 1 Racing™ Academy (www.grid1.tv).

Players have the unique opportunity to follow in the footsteps of 2008 Formula 1™ World Champion Lewis Hamilton and three-time NASCAR® champion, Tony Stewart, as they progress from grassroots series to the very top of motorsport in the Mobil 1 Racing Academy, a free online gaming experience.

Mobil 1 Racing Academy is the fourth game in four years to be released from the Mobil 1 team. This year, fans can retrace the careers of their motorsports idols by competing in the same races and driving the same cars as Lewis and Tony—from their earliest days, right through to their current Grand Prix and NASCAR drives.

Players experience the game on three distinct skill levels for each idol. Those tracing the career of Lewis Hamilton will compete in Karting, then Formula 3, and finally Grand Prix racing. Those racing as Tony Stewart will progress from Midget Car, to IndyCar, and finally to NASCAR®. Fans will be mentored by the two superstars every step of the way, with tips for each series, game-stage relevant career overviews and sound bites to encourage the players.

Points are awarded to players according to race place and game level, with a 1st place score in the Grand Prix and NASCAR levels generating more points than an equivalent placing in the Karting or Midget Car levels. Each month twenty winners will be chosen from each series (Grand Prix and NASCAR) based on their total point score. These winners will be offered an incredible, money-can’t-buy prize - their place in motorsport history. The top scorers will either have their names placed within the Mobil 1™ logos on Vodafone McLaren Mercedes cars at the USA Grand Prix in Austin, or Stewart-Haas Racing cars at the NASCAR Kobalt Tools 500 in Phoenix.

The Mobil 1 Racing™ Academy builds on the successes of 2010’s Mobil 1™ Global Challenge—ranked amongst the top ten internet-based games that year—and 2011’s Mobil 1 Track Challenge, which hit number one on Viralchart.com and boasted over 10 million individual gameplays.

20 hours ago comment

wilswong

Porsche 918 Spyder In Development

The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road. Driving trials of the super sports car of the future has progressed a step further with completion of the initial prototyp... Porsche 918 Spyder In Development

The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road. Driving trials of the super sports car of the future has progressed a step further with completion of the initial prototypes

The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road. Driving trials of the super sports car of the future has progressed a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. The 918 Spyder will go into production at the end of September 2013 as planned, with the first customers receiving their vehicles before the end of that year.

“What we are doing with the 918 Spyder is redefining driving fun, efficiency and performance,” said Wolfgang Hatz, Member of the Executive Board Research and Development of Porsche AG.

With their camouflage harking back to historical Porsche 917 racing cars, the prototypes signal the final touches to the 918 Spyder. The focus is on the integration of the highly sophisticated individual drive components. The combination of a combustion engine and two independent electric motors – one on the front axle and one in the drive line, acting on the rear wheels – poses completely new demands on the development of the operating strategies. “They are therefore a critical component in this vehicle into which we have put all of our expertise and capacity for innovation,” continued Hatz.

These operating strategies and the development of the software to go with them are one of the core competencies at Porsche. The two disciplines have a major influence on the extremely high level of driving enjoyment offered by the 918 Spyder and they deliver a unique combination of minimal fuel consumption and maximum performance. The initial results of the driving trials are in line with the high expectations placed on the 918 Spyder.

The super sports car is designed as a plug-in hybrid vehicle combining a high performance combustion engine with cutting-edge electric motors for extraordinary performance: on the one hand, the dynamics of a racing machine boasting more than 770 hp, on the other hand, fuel consumption in the region of three litres per 100 km.

As a technology showcase, the 918 Spyder breaks further new ground with spectacular solutions such as the full carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque with unit carrier, fully adaptive aerodynamics, adaptive rear axle steering and the upward-venting ‘top pipes’ exhaust system.

In the process, the 918 Spyder is offering a glimpse of what Porsche Intelligent Performance may be capable of in future.

20 hours ago comment

wilswong

Subaru BRZ Is UK Magazine Car of The Year

The Subaru BRZ was crowned with the 2012 VDI Car of the Year award for its good balance of handling and stability along with excellent response and drivi... Subaru BRZ Is UK Magazine Car of The Year

The Subaru BRZ was crowned with the 2012 VDI Car of the Year award for its good balance of handling and stability along with excellent response and driving pleasure.

Subaru automobiles announced that Vehicle Dynamics International magazine of UK-based UKIP Media & Events Ltd. elected the Subaru BRZ “Car of the Year” at the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International (VDI) Awards and named FHI’s Toshio Masuda “Dynamicist of the Year” for his leading role in the engineering of Subaru’s latest sports car. The awards were jointly presented to the Toyota GT86 (the “86” in Japan) and its Chief Engineer, Mr. Tetsuya Tada, Masuda’s counterpart on the joint development project.

The Subaru BRZ was crowned with the 2012 VDI Car of the Year award for its good balance of handling and stability along with excellent response and driving pleasure. The Dynamicist of the Year title was awarded in recognition for creating the new generation of affordable, stylish rear-wheel drive coupes.

The VDI Awards were first presented in 2008 to recognize the excellence of vehicle ride and handling technologies. In each of six categories (“Car of the Year”, “Dynamicist of the Year”, “Dynamics Team of the Year”, “Innovation of the Year”, “Development Tool of the Year”, and “Supplier of the Year”), a shortlist of nominations is drawn up from submissions by the readership and with the input of the VDI editorial team. The shortlist goes to an independent, international jury of vehicle dynamicists and expert jounalists for judging.

The Subaru BRZ was unveiled for the World Premiere at Tokyo Motor Show in November 2011 and recently presented to the European press and public at Geneva show in March this year. Developed under the theme of “Pure Handling Delight”, Subaru’s new sports car is a lightweight rear-wheel drive 2+2 coupe featuring Subaru’s latest and most advanced Boxer engine.

FHI offers “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind” to its customers through the Subaru brand statement “Confidence in Motion” and its consistent approach to “Engineering Excellence”.

Wednesday comment

raymondlai

Local news: The wait is over - the Toyota 86 is here!

Borneo Motors today held a preview of the much anticipated Toyota 86 for the media.

The Toyota 86 or GT86 as known in some markets is inspir...

Tuesday comment

3 comments

Evan Boxer engine - rear wheel drive!

Tuesday

Anonymous Nearly 200K!

Wednesday

Evan Blame it on the COE! This is serious come back to an exciting drive from Toyota for the longest time.

Wednesday

raymondlai

Mazda CX-5 2.0 2WD Luxury (A)

With new SKYACTIV technologies and Kodo design language, the CX-5 ought to have what it takes to kick start Mazda’s revival.

Tuesday comment

Isaachozhijie

Local News: COE Results for May Round 1

Contrary to what most people have speculated, the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) price for Category B cars after today’s bidding did not breach the $100k...

9 May 2012 comment

1 comment

Evan Let's hope the govt's consideration on releasing more COEs will ease it up about in the near future.

Tuesday

raymondlai

Audi S5 coupe 3.0 (A)

The stylish Audi S5 coupe not only gets a refreshed exterior but also a new downsized engine and a dual clutch gearbox. Raymond Lai checks it out.

14 May 2012 comment

wilswong

Williams-Renault Wins The Spanish Grand Prix

Pastor Maldonado sealed the first victory for the newly revived Williams-Renault partnership in the Spanish Grand Prix.

Pastor Maldonado sealed the f...

14 May 2012 comment

raymondlai

1 for the road

Oneshift goes to Shanghai to sample Pirelli’s new range of premium green tyres.

12 May 2012 comment

wilswong

Can't See? Tom Tom 6 inch GPS Unit Launched in UK!

TomTom Start 60, which features the biggest screen of all TomTom’s portable navigation devices. The 6” sharp screen, big buttons and menus enha...

12 May 2012 comment

wilswong

Vauxhall/Opel Astra VXR UK Edition

Vauxhall’s new Astra VXR will incorporate motorsport know-how in its transmission and deliver a class-leading 400Nm of torque, giving it a 0-60mph time of 5.9 s...

11 May 2012 comment

wilswong

Ferrari Racing Day At Shanghai

After the incredible success of the first Ferrari Racing Days at Suzuka, this past weekend the Asia Pacific Ferrari Challenge came to the Shanghai circuit for the s... Ferrari Racing Day At Shanghai

After the incredible success of the first Ferrari Racing Days at Suzuka, this past weekend the Asia Pacific Ferrari Challenge came to the Shanghai circuit for the second round of the season

After the incredible success of the first Ferrari Racing Days at Suzuka, this past weekend the Asia Pacific Ferrari Challenge came to the Shanghai circuit for the second round of the season. It was a truly unique spectacle put on by the Maranello marque, with its racing owners at the wheel of their own cars, competing in action packed high class races.

Established in 2011, the Asia Pacific series immediately proved to be a great success for those taking part, continuing a tradition established in Europe way back in 1993. That was when the company’s racing DNA was translated not just into the ever present Formula 1, but also through the birth of a championship that has evolved until it is now considered the benchmark for this type of racing. That success has extended to the Asia Pacific series which, in this second year, can already boast a field of 29 Ferrari 458 Challenge cars with 32 drivers entered.

One of the main reasons behind the success of this series is the spectacle it produces, thanks to the driver-owners, some complete novices and others with a higher level of racing experience. The former group race in the Coppa Shell, with their own classification and final title, while the latter run in the Trofeo Pirelli, which also has its own title up for grabs. Starting this year, to avoid unfair competition, the pros and the gentleman drivers now compete in their own separate races. The Trofeo Pirelli features well known names, who tackle the Challenge to increase their own reputation and that of the Concessionaires for whom they race. But there are also youngsters with a little bit of experience behind them, who through the challenge and the famous Ferrari name hope to find the launch pad for a future career. The Coppa Shell races are also particularly closely contested, featuring gentleman drivers of all ages and varying levels of experience.

In the Trofeo Pirelli, the first race was won by Pasin LATHOURAS (Thailand) who crossed the line ahead of Ringo CHONG (Singapore) and Philippe PRETTE (Italy) while at the end of the second event, victory went to Ringo CHONG (Singapore), who got the better of Hisamori HAYASHI（Japan） and Alain LI (France). The Coppa Shell was a close fought contest, with Race 1 being won by Alex AU (Hong Kong) followed past the flag by Eric CHEUNG (Canada) and Francis Hideki ONDA (Japan) while Alex AU (Hong Kong) came out on top in Race 2 again, with the second and third places going to Gregory TEO (Singapore) and Eric CHEUNG (Canada).

10 May 2012 comment

wilswong

New Volkswagen Polo Coming To Town

The entry point to Volkswagen’s wide range of cars is about to become even more attractive, with the upcoming launch of the new Polo 1.2 TSI.

The entry point t... New Volkswagen Polo Coming To Town

The entry point to Volkswagen’s wide range of cars is about to become even more attractive, with the upcoming launch of the new Polo 1.2 TSI.

The entry point to Volkswagen’s wide range of cars is about to become even more attractive, with the upcoming launch of the new Polo 1.2 TSI. Compared to its 1.4-litre predecessor, the new model with 90 bhp is more powerful (1.4: 85 bhp) and needs only 10.9 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km/h, one second less than before.

At the same time, it is nearly nine percent more economical overall, with an extremely low combined fuel consumption figure of 5.3 litres/100km (18.9 km/L). Carbon dioxide emissions have correspondingly been reduced from 135 to 124 g/km.

The Polo 1.2 TSI’s 1,197 cc turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces its maximum torque of 160 Nm all the way from 1,500-3,500 rpm, so effortless acceleration is available in all driving conditions. Further maximising driving dynamics is the latest version of Volkswagen’s highly acclaimed 7-speed DSG gearbox.

The introduction of this new entry-level Polo – the best-selling compact hatchback in Germany – marks another significant milestone in Volkswagen’s successful engine downsizing strategy. In Singapore, every Volkswagen model with a 3.0-litre or smaller engine now features the combined benefits of a TSI engine and DSG gearbox.

Visually setting the Polo 1.2 TSI apart from the previous Polo 1.4 are new 15-inch ‘Sima’ alloy wheels, while the RCD 210 radio / CD / MP3 entertainment system has been upgraded with a sharp new display.

Taking care of safety are twin airbags, all-round disc brakes with ABS and Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP). The comprehensively equipped cabin includes high-end features such as illuminated vanity mirrors, pull-out drawers under the front seats and a chilled glove compartment.

The Polo 1.2 TSI will be launched on the weekend of 12-13 May 2012, with prices starting from $96,800 with COE (off-peak car). Customer can visit both Volkswagen Centre Singapore (Alexandra) and Volkswagen Centre Singapore (MacPherson) to experience the car and enjoy the special launch activities.

10 May 2012 comment

raymondlai

Renault Fluence ZE

With the Fluence ZE, Renault puts the first commercially available battery-powered family car onto the market. Oneshift takes one for a test-drive, and finds that it is actuall...

9 May 2012 comment

wilswong

The New Impreza Sets New Benchmark

Motor Image launched the all-new Impreza, complete with more leg room, more headroom and a range of features that set a new benchmark for the brand’s most popul...

9 May 2012 comment

raymondlai

Bentley Continental GT V8 4.0 (A)

Less power and less cylinders than the Continental GT we’re all too familiar with but is the new V8 model really inferior to the W12? Raymond Lai drives it in No...

8 May 2012 comment

wilswong

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Adds Flair to Singapore Roads

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta has made its way to Singapore today, representing the DNA of Alfa Romeo: essential style capable of conveying powerful ...

21 Apr 2012 comment

2 comments

Anonymous What a beauty! Anyone seen one on the roads yet?

8 May 2012

Evan yes, I saw one just last week. its quite unique.

8 May 2012

Bjorn

OCBC Cycle Singapore drives ahead with Volvo as Official Vehicle Partner for 2012

Spectrum Worldwide announced that Volvo has signed on as the Official Vehicle Partner for OCBC Cycle Singapore 20... OCBC Cycle Singapore drives ahead with Volvo as Official Vehicle Partner for 2012

Spectrum Worldwide announced that Volvo has signed on as the Official Vehicle Partner for OCBC Cycle Singapore 2012, the fourth instalment of Singapore's premier mass participation cycling event.

Spectrum Worldwide announced that Volvo has signed on as the Official Vehicle Partner for OCBC Cycle Singapore 2012, the fourth instalment of Singapore's premier mass participation cycling event.

"Volvo has always been a strong supporter of sporting events; hence, we are certainly pleased and privileged to be part of such a renowned experience. With our Volvo XC90 and V70 reflecting common athletic traits of dynamic performance, agility and excellence, their presence at the event will help to echo the vigour of the OCBC Cycle Singapore 2012," said Mr Victor Kwan, General Manager, Wearnes Automotive Pte Ltd (Volvo).

A number of Volvo vehicles, with OCBC Cycle Singapore 2012 branding, will be on the roads in Singapore to promote the event in the build up to 2-4 March. Volvo will also provide a fleet of 7-seater Volvo XC90 SUVs and V70 luxury wagons for the transportation of VIPs and professional cyclists throughout the event week.

In addition, Volvo will run a unique promotion whereby the cars will be sold to the public prior to the Professional Criterium on Friday, 2 March. The buyers will receive added benefits, such as exclusive discounts and signed event merchandise. An OCBC Cycle Singapore 2012 roadshow will also take place at the Volvo showroom in mid-February.

Chris Robb, Managing Director of Spectrum Worldwide, event owner and organiser of OCBC Cycle Singapore said, "It's fantastic to have Volvo on board for OCBC Cycle Singapore 2012. The event has grown tremendously since its inception in 2009 and we're thrilled that Volvo has recognised it as a powerful marketing platform for its brand. We look forward to working with them in the number of planned sponsorship activations."

29 Jan 2012 comment

1 comment

cswitch11 Volvo company officials have not yet released details on the cost of the special-edition Omix Ada replacement parts models.

8 May 2012

wilswong

Mitsubishi and Proton In Strategic Alliance Talk

PROTON and Mitsubishi announced that they are in serious discussion to further strategic collaboration for the global market.

PROTON Holdings Ber... Mitsubishi and Proton In Strategic Alliance Talk

PROTON and Mitsubishi announced that they are in serious discussion to further strategic collaboration for the global market.

PROTON Holdings Berhad (PROTON) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that they are in serious discussion for strategic collaboration to further strengthen the competitiveness of both PROTON and MMC in the global marketplace.

The collaborative items being considered between the two parties are set to cover areas and activities such as:

- Joint production of engines in Malaysia
- Consignment production of MMC-brand vehicles at PROTON facilities
- Sharing of major parts and components between MMC's "Global Small", which is to be launched next March starting in Thailand, and PROTON's upcoming "Global Small Car"
- Provision of MMC's future technologies such as electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle technology

The two companies had jointly proceeded with feasibility studies since late 2010 and have identified these areas of collaboration that could be expected to provide both parties with the right synergy in the pursuit of global competitiveness.

Cooperation between PROTON and MMC, ever since PROTON's inception as the country's first car manufacturer and driver of the national automotive industry development has proven to be a long lasting business affiliation. The two companies had signed an agreement in December 2008 on the development and production of new vehicles at PROTON. Under a license agreement, PROTON currently produces 'Inspira', a four-door sedan model based on an MMC vehicle.

The latest discussion between the companies aims to provide yet another win-win relationship where MMC will be able to expand its presence in the ASEAN market while PROTON will be able to also expand its line-up and make effective use of its production facilities. A new strategic collaboration, supported by the growth of both companies since their first collaboration 26 years ago, is certainly a natural progression for both parties in taking their business relationship to a much more significant and impactful level in view of the ever competitive automotive landscape.

18 Sep 2011 comment

1 comment

cswitch11 Mitsubishi have had mixed fortunes over the years with some successful models and of course you can't really mention Mitsubishi without talking about their successes with the Ralliart division and ...

8 May 2012

wilswong

Test Drive BMW's Best Without Costing A Single Cent

The online game from British game developer Eutechnyx features the BMW 1 Series M Coupé, the BMW 135i, the BMW M3 Coupé, the BMW M5 and the BMW... Test Drive BMW's Best Without Costing A Single Cent

The online game from British game developer Eutechnyx features the BMW 1 Series M Coupé, the BMW 135i, the BMW M3 Coupé, the BMW M5 and the BMW Z4 M Coupé.

Authentic driving pleasure is not just for the real world – as Auto Club Revolution , the new online racing game and car community for PC, demonstrates. Different BMW models can be configured for driving according to personal preferences. The online game from British game developer Eutechnyx features the BMW 1 Series M Coupé, the BMW 135i, the BMW M3 Coupé, the BMW M5 and the BMW Z4 M Coupé.

As exclusive launch partner, BMW was involved in the development of the online racing game from the early stages. Auto Club Revolution is not just a classic racing game with real-world tracks and realistically-detailed models, but is also designed to become an established forum for racing fans, automobile manufacturers and car enthusiasts. Over the long term, this is designed to develop into a strong community, with links to BMW channels.

There will also be an exclusive “BMW Experience” for BMW fans: a specially-designed game experience which includes a specially designed race track, where players will be able to demonstrate their driving skill just with the BMW 1 Series M Coupé. Once they have successfully completed this BMW challenge, players can transfer the BMW 1 Series M Coupé to the main game for free, and set new track records by themselves or with friends.

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Brand Communication BMW, Marketing services BMW Group: “Our customers are tech-savvy and love to be able to put their dream car together the way they want. Auto Club Revolution has the possibility to make our models accessible to a large number of car enthusiasts. It was extremely important to us that our models be portrayed realistically. In Eutechnyx we found a partner who shares our highest quality standards.”

“It is always a real challenge to build a vehicle’s distinctive handling accurately in a game – generating the models from CAD data is just not enough. To reproduce the handling of the BMW 1 Series M Coupé in Auto Club Revolution in an authentic manner, we first took it out on the real racetrack. That is the only way to know exactly how the car corners, for example,” said Doug Wolff, Auto Club Revolution Team Lead.

The BMW Experience will go online on 24 April at http://bmw.autoclubrevolution.com. All that is required to play the game is a PC with an internet connection.

25 Apr 2012 comment

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cswitch11 If you are privileged to be driving a BMW in Los Angeles, you will know the pleasure that comes from driving a superbly handling vehicle designed with quality Valiant alarm in mind.

8 May 2012

wilswong

Let's Hail The Jaguar Taxi

The latest addition to Jaguar's fleet at its Nürburgring Nordschleife engineering test centre is the marque's very first taxi.

The latest addition to Jaguar's fleet at... Let's Hail The Jaguar Taxi

The latest addition to Jaguar's fleet at its Nürburgring Nordschleife engineering test centre is the marque's very first taxi.

The latest addition to Jaguar's fleet at its Nürburgring Nordschleife engineering test centre is the marque's very first taxi, albeit one with rather more ability than you may expect from a traditional cab; based on the latest all-aluminium long wheelbase XJ Supersport with Sport and Speed Pack options, Jaguar's 'Nürburgring taxi' boasts 510PS from its 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine and a top speed of 174mph, but no fare meter…

Said Frank Klaas, Global Head of Communications, Jaguar Land Rover: "We’ve been running a successful Nürburgring driving programme from our Nordschleife engineering test centre now for some time, as it’s the very best place to demonstrate the dynamic abilities of the current Jaguar XF, XJ and XK models.

"Of these models, we found it's the XJ Supersport that most often surprises journalists with its speed simply because they perceive it to be a large luxury car. The XJ is both those things, of course, but its aluminium architecture means it's rigid and lightweight too, which make it a very good car on track. To underline that fact, our engineering team created this special Nürburgring taxi version in which our trained drivers can safely take passengers on very hot laps!"

Finished in non-standard matt grey paint with exterior Sport Pack, the Jaguar Nürburgring taxi is also specified with the Speed Pack – which raises its electronically limited top speed from 155mph to 174mph – but is otherwise mechanically standard. Inside there is, of course, ample room for four, although a few of the XJ's usual creature comforts have been replaced in order to keep its occupants securely in place during the very quick laps of which it is capable. Gone are the standard leather-trimmed heated and cooled seats, and in their place are four race seats, each equipped with four-point harnesses. A full bespoke roll cage completes the interior changes.

6 May 2012 comment

wilswong

The Porsche 911 Carrera Wins Red Dot Award

The Porsche 911 Carrera has been awarded the prestigious “red dot award: product design 2012” for its unique functional and emotional design.

The Porsc... The Porsche 911 Carrera Wins Red Dot Award

The Porsche 911 Carrera has been awarded the prestigious “red dot award: product design 2012” for its unique functional and emotional design.

The Porsche 911 Carrera has been awarded the prestigious “red dot award: product design 2012” for its unique functional and emotional design. The design icon wowed the 30-strong international jury of experts with its unique design language combining innovation and tradition, power and elegance. In the course of the competition, the 911 prevailed against more than 4,500 product designs from 58 countries.

The design team led by chief designer Michael Mauer has succeeded with the new 911 Coupé in writing yet another page in the 911’s success story, now in its 50th year: “With our Style Porsche design process, we ensure that a Porsche 911 evolves in terms of its appearance, while remaining recognisably a 911. At Porsche we use two concepts to achieve this: brand identity and product identity. Brand identity means that a Porsche has to be recognisable as a Porsche at first glance and product identity means that it is immediately apparent which Porsche it is. The design DNA of our products is our most important asset – which is precisely why we are constantly questioning and developing it.”

Integral to the Porsche design DNA in the case of the 911 is the steeply rear-sloping roofline, the flat, stretched silhouette, exciting surfaces, the air intake instead of a radiator grille, a downward tapering rear window, pronounced shoulders, the visible tailpipes, and of course the ignition lock, which has always been on the left of the steering wheel in a Porsche. The 100 millimetre longer wheelbase and reduced height combined with the up to 20-inch wheels underpin an even more athletic appearance. In the passenger compartment, the driver is now even more closely integrated with the cockpit thanks to the raked centre console with the high-mounted shift lever or gear selector located especially close to the steering wheel in typical motorsport fashion. What Porsche is demonstrating yet again with the 911 Carrera is that outstanding design quality is more than just look and feel and functionality – the design’s unmistakable identity makes it the ambassador of the sports car brand.

This prize also pays tribute to the life’s work and achievements of Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, who died in Salzburg on 5 April 2012 at the age of 76. As the creator of the Porsche 911, he established a design culture at Porsche that has shaped the Stuttgart sports cars to this very day. His philosophy of good design is an important legacy that the company will continue to honour for all time. His credo was: “A coherently designed product needs no adornment; it should be enhanced by its form alone. Good design should be honest.” Porsche designers profess this conviction to this very day.

6 May 2012 comment

raymondlai

Re-introduce Lancia or expand Chrysler?

Justin Lee deliberates if the Italians should re-introduce Lancia to right hand drive markets or to just rebadge them as Chryslers, like what it is being d...

14 Oct 2011 comment

5 comments

Anonymous Where does the Fiat part end and the new Lancia begins? The only thing I see that's different from the 300C for the Thema is the badge on the nose.

I doubt that the Lancia name will have any mor...

25 Oct 2011

jchoo
I saw the Lancia featured on Top Gear.. Damn.. It looks soo badass. It's a touring car no? should be epic fun to drive! Bring it back!!

31 Oct 2011

Anonymous Either way the problem is always the lack of new models here in Singapore for Chrysler, the new 300 has been launched for almost a year in the US and has yet to make it here. So far there's only th...

30 Dec 2011

Anonymous Imo, the current-gen Delta doesn't look and feel as raw as the old ones. But if given a chance (by Sergio Marchionne), Lancia could become an iconic car brand again with a new bolder and raw Delta....

22 Jan 2012

aliced456 Lancia
Hi,I never seen Lancia.But heard about that its good for big family.
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5 May 2012

raymondlai

Twin test: Saab 9-3 2.0t Hirsch Performance vs. Volvo S60 2.0T

The ageing Saab 9-3 gets boosted up thanks to a dealer fitted Hirsch performance kit but is it enough to surpass its much newer comp...

4 Jun 2011 comment

2 comments

keisg Is is true Saab's 9-3 sits on an old Vectra chassis? At any rate, the ageing Swede is still one fine Camry-rivaling entry-exec ride. As they tend to say, ignorance is bliss.

7 Jun 2011

jsmith14 both cars are awesome and has a quality performance. But I would go on Volvo. Getting back to the new S60, let's just say that a person traveling through time from the early 1990s would never suspe...

4 May 2012

wilswong

Subaru BRZ Is Vehicle Dynamics International's Car Of The Year.

The Subaru BRZ has been named by Vehicle Dynamics International magazine as ‘Car of the Year’

The Subaru BRZ has been named by Veh...

4 May 2012 comment

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