Aston Martin has just announced Valiant, an ultra-exclusive, track-focused, road-legal monster. The latest model from the in-house bespoke division, Q by Aston Martin, is limited to just 38 units globally, and are all fully allocated. Sorry if you were thinking of taking out your checkbook. The Valiant’s story begins with a personal commission from Fernando Alonso, an Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team driver. Inspired by his illustrious 23-year career in Formula 1 ...
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Porsche and Charge+ are gearing up to electrify Vietnam's EV landscape with the establishment of 17 DC ultra-fast charging sites. Scheduled to roll out in phases until mid-2027, this initiative aims to complement Porsche's existing high-performance charging networks in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, ensuring seamless and efficient EV journeys with exclusive perks for Porsche EV owners. Hot on the heels of announcing the all-electric Macan and the revamped Taycan, Porsche is now ...
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We love a good homage spec car, and the new Maserati MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda are truly beautiful. Maserati is back in the spotlight with two new releases: the MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda. These special series celebrate the 20th anniversary of Maserati's triumphant return to racing in 2004 with the legendary MC12. The MC12, first unleashed as a road version, quickly became a benchmark in GT championships. It inspired the Maserati ...
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The Volkswagen Golf R has gotten a power boost, complementing its new updated styling. Volkswagen has pulled the covers off the refreshed Golf R, and it's a significant step forward for one of the most beloved hot hatches on the market. Unlike its German and British counterparts, the updated Volkswagen Golf R hasn't hopped on the plug-in hybrid bandwagon. But, that hasn’t stopped it from churning out an impressive 329bhp, a nice ...
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Believe it or not, North Korea actually has an automotive industry, and it seems to be rebadging cars from BYD. Yes, you heard right. The hermit kingdom, not wanting to be left in the dust by its southern counterpart, boasts its own automotive industry. Well, sort of. We're talking about Chinese-sourced BYD cars with North Korean badges slapped on. But hey, better than nothing. Recently, North Korea has been making some interesting moves in ...
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The BMW M5 still retains its V8, but it is now paired with an electric motor to give 717bhp and 1,000Nm of torque. BMW has just unveiled the new M5. The V8 lives on, but it is now coupled to a new hybrid system; 577bhp 4.4-litre from the V8, 194bhp from the electric motor. Combined, the M5 can churn out a staggering 717bhp and an eye-watering 1,000Nm of torque. But, because of the ...
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So that’s where the V16 engine ended up - the new Bugatti Tourbillon, and it comes with 1,775bhp. Bugatti has just revealed the 1,775bhp Tourbillon. It's been 20 years since the Veyron made its debut, and Bugatti is now ushering in a new era with the Tourbillon, their latest hypercar. While it may share some visual cues with the Chiron, this sports an entirely new powertrain and platform. The heart of the Tourbillon ...
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The BMW X3 lineup has been updated, and it comes with new looks and an updated Operating System 9. BMW has just unveiled the fourth-generation X3. With a refined exterior and a host of upgrades, this new X3 is ready to turn heads and take on the competition. The new X3 measures 4,755mm in length, 1,920mm in width, and 1,660mm in height. Translated, it's 34mm longer, 29mm wider, and most crucially, 25mm ...
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MINI Cooper 5 Door launch comes on the heels of the 3 Door launch. It wasn't too long ago that the F66 MINI Cooper 3 Door was launched. Now we have its F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door joining the ranks with internal combustion engines. As with the F66, the F65 will see the standard Cooper designated with a ‘C’, and the performance variant with an ‘S.’ The 5 Door C features an ...
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Three new partnerships were announced by Bentley Environmental Foundation in conjunction with its first-anniversary celebration. The Bentley Environmental Foundation celebrated its first anniversary with the announcement of three new partnerships. The latest group of organisations, to join the Foundation, namely Hubbub, Forum for the Future and Renewable World, takes the total number of partners to ten in just 12 months, further reflecting Bentley’s ongoing ambitions to help preserve and regenerate the ...
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Quickest LCI or mid-cycle refresh for the BMW M2. Seems like it was just yesterday that we reviewed the G87-generation hip-to-be-square BMW M2. Actually, it kinda was. And here we are with the LCI G87 BMW M2, the quickest LCI that we know of for a BMW. The worldwide launch is scheduled for August 2024, and the M2 LCI will be built alongside the LCI 2 Series Coupe at the BMW ...
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First introduced in 2021, the G42 2 Series Coupe receives a mid-cycle refresh. Life Cycle Impulse or LCI is BMW-speak for mid-cycle refresh or facelift. That's what's happened here with the G42 BMW 2 Series Coupe, set for market launch in August 2024. Five engine variants will be available from launch, with Singapore specifications yet to be confirmed. The 218i, 220i and 230i coupes all sport two-litre inline four-cylinder turbocharged engines with 156hp ...
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Participants from across Asia had an all-terrain test-ride experience at Dirt.Road.Track, featuring Harley-Davidson's 2024 models. Harley-Davidson's third iteration of the Dirt.Road.Track experience took place on May 21 to 22, 2024, at Bira Circuit, Pattaya, Thailand. Drawing on the success of the last two editions, the 2024 edition drew participants from Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and India. The event-packed two-day event saw media and content ...
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Fourth generation F70 1 Series receives updated looks and more technology. The fourth generation BMW 1 Series, codenamed F70, has just seen its global unveiling. Market launch is scheduled for October 2024. Two models feature for the unveiling - the 120 in both base spec and M Sport trim and the fire-breathing M135 xDrive. The 120 in both base spec and M Sport will feature a turbocharged 1.3-litre inline three-cylinder engine ...
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Porsche's strategy will be pursued despite current challenging macroeconomic conditions. Porsche AG held its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 7 June 2024. Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board, expressed satisfaction to shareholders and also explained Porsche's current strategy. “In 2023, Porsche impressed while realising all its ambitious forecasts. Our financial position is robust and, even in uncertain times, we remain highly profitable. At the same time, we struck an even ...
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