Das WeltAuto is Volkswagen Group Singapore’s pre-owned division, and it’s hitting a significant milestone – its 10th anniversary in Singapore. To mark the occasion, they’re rolling out a slew of new initiatives and deals, including a new loyalty program for their customers.

Since setting up shop in Singapore in 2014, Das WeltAuto has been on a mission to provide Singaporean car buyers with reliable certified pre-owned vehicles. They’ve focused primarily on Volkswagen, Skoda, and more recently, Cupra models.

They’re all about ensuring reliability through strict quality assurance measures, all to give their customers that much-coveted peace of mind. Thanks to the global expertise of the Volkswagen Group, Das WeltAuto can offer perks like warranty coverage and vehicle inspections to enhance the customer experience.

In celebration of their first decade, and as a gesture of gratitude to their loyal customers, Das WeltAuto has introduced a Loyalty Programme specially tailored for repeat customers.

Das WeltAuto customers can get tiered discounts based on the number of vehicles they’ve bought. For the second vehicle, they’ll get a $700 discount, $1,000 off for the third, and a sweet $1,500 off for the fourth vehicle and beyond. So, loyal customers can save up to $1,500 on their next vehicle purchase.

For those eyeing certified pre-owned Volkswagen, Skoda, and Cupra models, there’s more good news. For a limited time, selected vehicles from these three brands are available with savings of up to $10,000 (while stocks last).

Customers can also enjoy a complimentary grooming package, in-car dash cameras for the front and rear, an extra six months of warranty, high trade-in valuations, and special delivery gifts for select models.

Das WeltAuto prides itself on its 115-point inspection, ensuring that each pre-owned vehicle meets high standards, from the paintwork to engine performance and safety features. They use genuine parts for replacements to maintain authenticity, conduct vehicle history checks for service records, mileage accuracy, and accident-free status, and offer warranties for up to 12 months.

Their showroom is staffed with dedicated consultants, each committed to providing a delightful experience for customers. Every certified Volkswagen, Skoda, and Cupra pre-owned car comes with a Certificate of Quality. Plus, the trade-in values for existing vehicles are said to be the best in town.

Das WeltAuto is located at 247 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 159934. The showroom is open:

• 9:00 am to 7:00 pm from Mondays to Saturdays
• 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sundays and Public Holidays

For those who prefer browsing from the comfort of their own home, the company’s website is just a click away.

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2023 marks 110 years since founder Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford officially formed the partnership that went on to create the first Aston Martin car, igniting more than a century of ultra-luxury high performance sports cars, cutting-edge innovation, and high-octane racing success.

Celebrating this momentous achievement is Aston Martin Arcadia, which will feature 110 of the most unique and prized Aston Martins from across the globe, including special, limited edition sportscars from Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, UK, and the prized collections of passionate Aston Martin owners from across the Asia Pacific region.

Gregory Adams, Regional President – Asia said, “we are very proud to host our first ASTON MARTIN ARCADIA event in Japan to commemorate our 110th anniversary.”

“The first-of-its-kind event promises to be a special three days where we can celebrate our past, present and a glimpse into our future with the likes of Aston Martin Valhalla being displayed to our passionate customers in Asia. The iconic line-up of 110 cars showcases our passion for performance, technology, impeccable craftsmanship and exceptional design and I can’t wait to warmly welcome our owners, fans and community.”

This event is also designed to bring together Aston Martin owners from across the Asia Pacific region will take place in Japan from Friday 17 November to Sunday 19 November 2023. Here’s the itinerary.

Friday, November 17 and the morning of Saturday, November 18 @ The temple of Senso-ji, Tokyo 

The Concours d’Elegance will include a selection of the most esteemed Aston Martins spanning a century of the British brand’s history, with everything from heritage cars through to the latest ultra-luxury high performance models that Aston Martin has to offer.

The lineup of vehicles will also include unique models such as the first mid-engine hybrid Valhalla, a replica 2023 Aston Martin Formula One car, the thrilling open cockpit DBR22, and the DB5 Goldfinger Continuation. The Concours d’Elegance entrants will be examined by respected judges from Japan and the UK who will assess the vehicles on criteria including elegance and beauty.

Across both days, the event will be open to the public to revel in the glory of Aston Martin’s finest sportscars, with an award ceremony scheduled for the morning of November 18. Following the award ceremony, an owners’ parade is planned at a venue near Tokyo.

Saturday, November 18 @ Fuji Speedway Hotel

A Gala Dinner and charity auction will welcome a limited number of Aston Martin’s owners from across Japan and other countries within the wider Asia Pacific region. 

Sunday, November 19 @ Fuji Speedway

The track day will be the largest ever Aston Martin track gathering in the Asia-Pacific region. The event will begin with a grid walk, followed by a driving session for each model/category.

A museum of vintage vehicles is also planned for the pit lane. The event will be open to the public.

More details can be found on the Aston Martin Arcadia website.

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Harley-Davidson has been building iconic motorcycles since 1903. To celebrate its 120th anniversary, a four-day event called Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival saw moto enthusiasts worldwide descend in record numbers upon venues across the Milwaukee area.

Over at Veterans Park on the Milwaukee Lakefront, headline performances by Green Day and Foo Fighters on 14 and 15 July respectively drew more than 80,000 moto and music enthusiasts to the area.

Other notable performances included those by Abby Jean, Kenny Hoopla, Whost Hounds, White Reaper and Joan Jett over the two days.

Additionally, Nitro Circus was on hand to provide an action-packed freestyle motocross show. Ives Brothers Wall of Death & Ball Of Steel put on exhilarating stunts and enthralled the audiences in attendance.

What’s a Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival without obligatory burgers? Matty Matheson hosted a Burger Build Off where he created the ultimate show-stopping burger in a head-to-head cookoff.

Of course, the main draw for moto enthusiasts would be Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and it was at the H-D’s Museum grounds where 73,000 bikes gathered and parked neatly for all to see and appreciate.

This brought in 130,000 attendees who also got to enjoy food trucks, Flat Out Friday Boonie Bike races, motorcycle displays, demo rides with LiveWire and Stacyc electric bikes, the Division BMX Stunt Show and evening musical entertainment.

The event concluded with the Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Parade, winding through Wisconsin Avenue to the heart of downtown Milwaukee and ending at Veterans Park. 7,000 motorcycles participated in this parade. Actually, even before that, there were six exciting Ride In Routes plotted to bring H-D riders from the furthest reaches of North America to Milwaukee.

This allowed riders to join at any point and ride at their own pace while getting to know other H-D riders and conduct bike maintenance at Harley-Davidson dealerships along the way.

Next year’s event has been announced for 25-28 July, so start planning now if you want to partake in Harley-Davidson’s festivities. ‘MURICA!

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Taking place this weekend from 29th – 30th April, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at their Alexandra Road showroom, Volvo will be hosting a series of workshops to suit guests of all ages.

For the young ones, a recycled car workshop enables them to create their very own cars out of recycled materials. If that doesn’t tickle their fancy, there will also be balloon sculpting, face painting and a bouncing castle for hours of enjoyment.

Not forgetting the adults too! Those with a sweet tooth and a craving for treats can indulge in making their very own chocolate treats at a chocolate bomb workshop. There is also a workshop to create your own car fragrance, which you can take home and enjoy.

Of course, you cannot have over 90 years of history without a gallery to showcase it all. Guests who are interested to know more about Volvo’s history over the decades are invited to stroll through the Swedish brand’s heritage gallery, which highlights Volvo’s safety milestones over the years.

In line with sustainability, the gallery is also constructed with a fully recyclable modular cardboard building system, consisting of compressed paper square bars and recyclable connectors.

“Volvo is excited to celebrate its birthday with our valued owners and their families, and thank them for getting us to where we are,” said Corinne Chua, Managing Director for Volvo, Wearnes Automotive.

“We wanted to create a fun, interactive and educational event that everyone can enjoy. And by introducing children to the recycled car workshop, as well as exploring creative yet eco-friendly construction methods, we hope to instil in them the important concepts of recycling and upcycling, inspiring a new generation of eco-conscious individuals who will strive to reduce waste and create a more sustainable future.”

The event is open to both Volvo car owners and the general public. Visitors are encouraged to register in advance to secure a workshop time slot. See you there!

For those who are interested, you may sign up with this highlighted text.

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Lamborghini is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a limited edition 60th Anniversary Editions Huracán run, which includes the STO, Huracán Tecnica and Huracán EVO Spyder. Only 60 units of each car will be produced, and all were unveiled on April 21 during an exclusive event as part of Milan Design Week.

Each model is available in two different configurations, each redefining Lamborghini’s heritage of creating fresh, trendsetting colours. Dedicated liveries are also included as part of the package. 

To highlight the uniqueness of these special series, each car is embellished with a “1 of 60” carbon fibre plate and a “60th” logo painted on the doors and embroidered on the seats.

STO

The Huracán STO (Super Trofeo Omologata) is the big bad wolf of the trio, featuring a monstrous naturally aspirated 640 bhp V10 engine. The 60th Anniversary Edition is offered in two versions, both inspired by the idea of high-performance athletic sportswear or team colours using tone-on-tone hues.

The first features shades of blue, with a Blu Aegeus coat of paint embellished with elements in Blu Astraeus. These can be combined with exposed carbon fibre elements with a Blu Mira finish. The interior features a combination of Alcantara in Nero Cosmus (black) and Grigio Octans (grey), with contrasting embroidery in Blu Amon (blue).

The second version is a much sinister Grigio Telesto (grey) coat, with Nero Noctis (black) details combined with exposed carbon fibre. The interior is equally grim, with Nero Cosmus and Grigio Octans Alcantara features juxtaposing against Rosso Alala (red) leather.

Both versions have the 60th anniversary logo embroidered on the seats and are equipped with 20-inch forged aluminium Hek rims with a matte black finish.

Tecnica

The Huracán Tecnica is the most versatile variant of the three, relegated as the “standard” model in the range. These are configured based on motorsport inspiration and incorporating the colours of the Italian Tricolore flag.

One features a similar dark Grigio Telesto (grey) paint job, with Nero Noctis (black) and Rosso Mars (red) details. This contrast echoes in the interior too. The second version, however, is a complete polar opposite, with Bianco Asopo (white) bodywork enhanced by lines in Verde Viper (green), a colour repeated in the Nero Ade Alcantara interiors. Both special versions are equipped with 20-inch Damiso black rims.

Spyder

For those who like the roof down, the EVO Spyder is the one to pick up. A beautiful blue colour in Blu Le Mans with contrasting Bianco Isi (white) details gives it a sleek nautical theme. These tones are repeated on the inside, embellished with embroidery in Blu Amon (blue) and piping in Bianco Leda (white).

The alternative version features bodywork in Verde Viper combined with Bianco Isi, with the interior upholstered with Nero Ade Alcantara combined with Rosso Alala and Bianco Leda. Both special versions are equipped with the same 20” Damiso shiny black rims as the Tecnica.

Centre stage

The 60th Anniversary Editions Huracán range was unveiled on Friday, April 21 at the Segheria in Milan, an exhibition space that will also host the first Revuelto appearance outside Sant’Agata Bolognese.

The event is part of Lamborghini’s international 60th anniversary celebrations, which began in January with the inauguration of the renovated Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese through the exhibition “The Future Began In 1963”.

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Tumi has recently announced a new, limited edition McLaren 60th Anniversary Collection, commemorating 6 decades since the British supercar firm founded its roots. The collection was unveiled in conjunction with Tumi’s final spring 2023 campaign, aptly titled Unpack Tomorrow.

Of course, since this is Mclaren branded, the promotional materials featured Tumi crew member and McLaren Formula One Driver Lando Norris, alongside a Mclaren Artura lining the background.

Tumi’s bags have always been made with the highest quality, and these new iterations are designed with the needs of frequent travellers, and adventurers on the move. Mclaren’s signature Papaya Orange coat is fully decked out for these apparel items too.

The collection features a four-wheeled carry-on, a backpack, and a sling. Not sure how the orange would stack up against day-to-day usage, but TUMI does offer warranties on their items.

The new Tumi McLaren Collection is now available in Tumi retail shops worldwide and on Tumi’s online store. For customers who wish to see the bags in person, you can pop on down to either Tumi’s Orchard Ion or Tumi’s Marina Bay Sands outlets.

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The centre showpiece of Porsche’s 75th anniversary is the unveiling of a new Vision 357 concept. This sleek concept pays homage to the original 356 first created in 1948 by Ferdinand Porsche.

The Vision 357 concept is built on an existing 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and it is on display for the first time in Berlin at the ‘Driven by Dreams’ exhibition. Don’t need to rush to get that next flight over, as the exhibition will run in Berlin until 10th September, with different displays that highlight the brand’s success story.

“It underlines the importance of our design DNA based on the 356. The proportions are reminiscent of the historical model, while details visualise the view into the future,” from Michael Mauere, Vice President for Style Porsche.

The celebrations will continue in June when Porsche Germany will kick off the ‘Festival of Dreams’ at the Hockenheimring. This large festival will see various vehicle exhibitions, themed experiences, and even overnight options.

To sweeten the deal even further, the 24 Hours of Le Mans race will be broadcasted live as well, a homage to Porsche being the only uninterrupted participant since 1951. The German marque has an impressive race history, with 110 class and 19 overall victories since it started.

For museum exhibitions, various Porsche-themed events will be held in Los Angeles, Austria, and Switzerland. These festivities will congregate in the ‘Rennsport Reunion’ car festival in California, which is slated to happen at the end of September.

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