Lap record was set at Laguna Seca by the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. It wasn't too long ago that a Taycan Turbo S pre-production car set a new class record on the Nürburgring. Porsche development driver Lars Kern was at the wheel on that occasion. Now, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package has earned the title of fastest electric series-production car at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, in California, ...
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Opulence Edition collection curated by Bentley Mulliner. Five individually curated Bentley models, commissioned by a Bentley retailer, comprise the first Mulliner Bespoke Edition created exclusively for the Indian Market. All feature an extensive specification, with unique exterior and interior finishes inspired by the colours of the Indian flag. Each example is handcrafted in Crewe, England, by Mulliner, Bentley’s in-house personalisation and bespoke department. The Opulence Edition for India is limited to just ...
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McLaren Singapore secures a prestigious position as one of the world’s top McLaren retailers. McLaren Singapore has been named as one of British supercar makers' top 12 global retailers, and one of ten retailers representing the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, in recognition of its exceptional performance over the past 12 months. Becoming part of McLaren’s Premier Club, McLaren Singapore joins 11 other McLaren retailers from around the world in the first stage of ...
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Miami's Sunny Isles Beach is where Bentley Residences is located. Bentley Motors in collaboration with Dezer Development has announced the official groundbreaking of Bentley Residences Miami, the first Bentley-branded residential tower, situated on an exclusive stretch of oceanfront at 18401 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach. Featuring four innovative car lifts and glass-ensconced sky garages that exhibit car-like art in each of the 216 private residences, the luxury condominium will rise ...
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Limited-edition Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival Model and Tobacco Fade Motorcycles premiere at Daytona Bike Week. The latest additions to the limited-edition Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, namely the Icons Motorcycle Collection and the limited-run Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection, were revealed, showcasing premium factory-direct custom paint and graphic treatments and paint application technology. Both collections were displayed from 2-9 March during the run of Daytona Bike Week at the H-D Event Display Area at Daytona International Speedway and ...
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GranCabrio, Maserati's new spyder, features iconic design and open-top elegance. On 1 March 2024 in Modena, Italy, Maserati debuted GranCabrio, Maserati’s latest creation dedicated to driving enthusiasts who demand the greatestlevels of comfort and style. GranCabrio is a brand-new and equally elegant open-top version of its GranTurismo coupe twin. At launch, the Maserati GranCabrio will be available in the Trofeo trim level, featuring the six-cylinder internal combustion Nettuno engine, a 3.0-liter twin-turbo ...
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i5 Flow NOSTOKANA tribute to BMW Art Car by Esther Mahlangu. The BMW Group presented a fusion of art and innovation at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair in the form of the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA. The one-of-a-kind vehicle combines colour-change technology developed by BMW with the artistic language of South African artist Esther Mahlangu. The designer piece, with sections of attached film that can be electronically animated, embodies the ...
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Change your wipers periodically for better wet-weather visibility. Using windscreen wipers when the heavens open up is a foregone conclusion. Newer cars come with rain-sensing wipers which automatically activate when the celestial sprinkle starts, which pretty much means set and forget it. The problem here is that with the set-and-forget mindset, people simply forget that their wiper blades are a regular service item, only to be frustrated by streaks and uneven ...
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To be launched in September 2024, the Renault 5 E-Tech draws upon its heritage to meet modern-day challenges. Stepping back in time to 1975 saw the launch of the first Renault 5, a unique car renowned for its avant-garde design, versatility and fuel frugality. It addressed the challenges of its times for millions of families, responding to the oil shock, changing lifestyles, and the need for a second car. However, in later ...
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Refresh brings a number of changes to the E-2008. Regular readers may remember that we tested the Peugeot e-2008 GT back in December 2022. Here we are in March 2024 with a Mid Cycle Action (MCA), or a refresh or facelift. The main reason behind this shorter-cycle refresh is as plain as the E-2008's face. Sporting Peugeot's new emblem, the new front end is now wider and includes a specific lateral pattern ...
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Latest Prius now available for sale in Singapore. Since its debut in 1997, the Prius has been an emblem of hybrid innovation and efficiency. Toyota has steadily improved upon the original hybrid formula, resulting in what we see here - the fifth generation Prius. With the self-charging hybrid system, combined power output with the 1.8-litre naturally aspirated engine is 138hp, and the 0-100km/h sprint is dispatched in 9.3 seconds. Of course, what's ...
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Porsche is expanding its Panamera model range with the 4 and 4S E-Hybrid variants. Let's start with the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. Porsche has combined a new plug-in hybrid system with a significantly revamped 2.9-litre V6 biturbo petrol engine that by itself puts down 304hp. Combined with the plug-in hybrid system, total output rises to 470hp and 650Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0-to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top ...
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Red light cameras will also be used to ensnare speeding motorists from Q2 2024 onwards. In case you didn't know, red light cameras (RLCs) at traffic light-controlled junctions in Singapore have an in-built speed-detection and enforcement function. This function has remained dormant until now. Also in case you didn't know, there are 242 RLCs dotted around our island. A full list of RLC locations can be found here. According to a press release by ...
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EUR 10,000 donation to empower children and families through intervention work, care and mentoring. Life Community Services Society (LCSS), a Singapore-registered non-profit organisation that empowers children and families through intervention work, care and mentoring, will receive a donation of EUR 10,000 from the Karl-Monz-Foundation to support an estimated 280 children with academic support, meals, case management, activities, and workshops. “BMW Group Asia has been actively collaborating with LCSS since 2022 as part ...
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Limited-edition 3.0 CSL pays homage to its predecessor with distinct styling cues. You'd better hurry if you want to catch this beast in the flesh metal and carbon fibre because public viewing of the BMW 3.0 CSL is for a limited time. Only 50 consecutively numbered units of the BMW 3.0 CSL were produced worldwide, meaning this is a rare collector's car. Each car takes up to 10 days to assemble, ...
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