The über-saloon power war between M and AMG rages on, as both sides bring new 600+hp superweapons to battle GERMANY - The course of human history has seen countless epic rivalries - Capitalism vs Communism, Microsoft vs Apple, Manchester United vs Liverpool; and in the car industry, things are no different. Going on for nearly half a century now, the BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class rivalry is one of the ...
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Motorsports
FAST FILMS: Watch F1 driver Charles Leclerc drive a Ferrari SF90 flat-out through Monaco
Ferrari has released “Le Grand Rendez-Vous”, a short film that pays tribute to the epic 1976 street racing cult classic, “C'était un rendez-vous” MONTE CARLO, MONACO - No F1? No problem. The 2020 Formula One season may have yet to get underway, but on the morning of 24 May, the day the cancelled Monaco Grand Prix would have been held, Monagesque residents woke to the sounds of engines roaring and tyres ...
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Lifestyle, Lifestyle Hacks, Shopping, Tips and Tricks
AUTOAPP FAVOURITES: The best father’s day gift ideas for the discerning car nut
Father’s Day 2020 is just around the corner (June 21), and there’s just about enough time to squeeze in a bit of last-minute online shopping to find the perfect gift. After all, with the way the year’s shaped up so far, everyone could probably do with a bit more cheer in their lives, and none more so than all the hard-working dads in our lives. We don’t profess to have ...
Read MoreRetro-themed 911 to be the first of four Heritage Design Edition models that celebrate iconic Porsches from decades past STUTTGART, GERMANY - As the makers of the 911, the world’s second-longest running sports car name (the first being the Chevrolet Corvette), Porsche has plenty of material in its back catalogue with which to draw inspiration from for its products. This is something it does frequently, and dare we say it, rather ...
Read MoreOrder books now open for the 310hp hot hatch, with numerous under-the-skin updates SINGAPORE - The Honda Civic Type R might be the most extreme hatchback you can buy in Singapore today, but that hasn't stopped Honda from making some go-faster tweaks for the 2020 model year. The even better news? You can put your name down for one now, as official agent Kah Motor has just added it to its price ...
Read MoreThe controversial coupe that drew polarising opinions across the internet is now ready for showrooms MUNICH, GERMANY – BMW has just unveiled their new 4 Series coupe, and to boot the proverbial elephant straight out of the room, yes, this is really how it looks. https://youtu.be/aSROi03-rxE The company had promised that the look previewed by last year’s Concept 4 was 85 per cent production-ready. Despite the hopes of many car enthusiasts, it has ...
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International, News
MERCEDES-BENZ’S E-CLECTIC TWO-DOORS: facelifted E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet revealed
The most “emotional” members of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class family, the two-door Coupe and drop-top Cabriolet, have been updated, following on from the E-Class saloon and Estate that were facelifted two months ago. Like those, the changes to the Coupe and Cabrio are more than skin deep, but ultimately don’t drastically alter how the cars drive. Exterior changes are noticeable but not major: the grille now has an “A” shape, as opposed to ...
Read MoreThe covers have come off of BMW’s facelifted mid-sized luxury offerings, the 5 and 6 Series, in an online reveal the company held yesterday. Both models were brought to market in 2017. Now three years is slightly shorter than the norm for mid-life cycle refreshes, but then both cars would have lagged behind rivals in terms of technology if not for the changes made. So what’s new? Quite a lot actually, ...
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International, News
VIRTUAL CAR LAUNCHES: BMW and Mercedes-Benz to debut new models in next two weeks
With almost all public events unable to take place due to COVID-19, car companies are taking to the internet for their live product launches. The latest two are the German luxury giants BMW and Mercedes. They will be livestreaming their events on the two upcoming Wednesdays. 27 May, 2pm SGT: BMW 5 Series and 6 Series Gran Turismo facelifts BMW hasn’t officially announced any details of the updated 5 Series, apart from ...
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Driving Tips, Tips and Tricks
FWD v RWD: Why the difference between front and rear wheel drive matters
Source: Gran Turismo Sport You may have heard terms like Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) being mentioned in the context of cars. If you want to know the difference and how it might affect your next purchase decision, you will be enlightened by the end of this article. Front-wheel drive diagram. Credit: Moebiusuibeom-en, Automotive diagrams 10 En, CC BY-SA 3.0 Most cars are either pulled by the front wheels or ...
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