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Beware of fake police officers during trip to Malaysia!!

This could have gone horribly wrong if not for the camcar’s situational awareness. What happened? On 5 June 2023, a camcar and his friends were on a trip to Genting when they encountered some “police officers”. In the Facebook post, the camcar was in Kulai when 3 men in a Honda tried to wave them down and get them to stop. The men were wearing police vests and facemasks, using blinkers and flashlights in order to get the camcar to pullover. The camcar suspected some

Fadevfast

Fadevfast

 

Better fuel economy numbers will result in more deaths?

Trump's administation has come up with a proposal that claims that better fuel consumption might result in more deaths on the road.   As reported by The Associated Press, which managed to have a look at a draft of the government’s fuel standards proposals, claimed that the Administration believes that people will drive more if their vehicles are more fuel efficient, putting the drivers at more risk.   Adding on, the draft mentioned that new vehicles will also be cheaper and heavier if they

chitchatboy

chitchatboy

 

Best Motoring's last battle sizes up serious machinery in epic battle

[extract] Starting in 1995, the Best Motoring moniker has seen itself branding one of the most watched automotive DVD series, acclaimed for its professional and knowledgable drivers and the often insane line-up of cars battling each other for top honours.   This is no Top Gear folks. This is the real deal.   While most of us have the Youtube to thank for our Best Motoring fix, the long running program has announced that the finish line has finally approached and they

ElDiablo

ElDiablo

 

Best Mod Ever?

How much have you spent on modifying your car? Hundreds of dollars? A few grand? Or tens of thousands?   Car modification enthusiasts all over would hardly bat an eyelid while splashing cold hard cash on modifications for their beloved rides. Now the list of modifications (both legal and not so legal) to bump up a car's dyno figures is endless. But let's forget the heady chase for bhp for the moment and let me proffer my suggestion for the very first modification every car enthusiast should u

Blogger

Blogger

 

Best interiors of 2011 by Ward's Autoworld

For every year, Ward's AutoWorld magazine picks the best interiors the automotive industry has to offer. For the 2011 season, the publication chose the 10 best interiors after editors analyzed 51 vehicles that were all-new or featured significantly upgraded interior. Ward's Auto picked the 10 winners from all segments, including luxury sedans, economy cars, SUV and MPV.   These cars were chosen after editors completed score sheets for each one based on materials, ergonomics, safety, the human-

SYF77

SYF77

 

Best ever 1H sales for Ferrari

[extract] Despite the challenging economic environment, the prancing horse galloped forward in terms of sales during the first half of 2012. The Italian-based supercar maker, Ferrari, has announced record sales for the first half of 2012, an increase of 11.9 percent compared to the first half of last year.    

SYF77

SYF77

 

Bespoke F12 TRS steals limelight at annual Ferrari Cavalcade

A bespoke one-off F12 showed up at the recent Ferrari Cavalcade held in Sicily. The F12 TRS is essentially a barchetta variant based on the F12berlinetta, created by the Special Project Division of the prancing horse automaker.   The two-seater roadster sports a wraparound windscreen, with the sheet metal on the bonnet now incorporating a glass window to showcase the engine's red cylinder heads - a tribute to the 250 Testa Rossa which the car draws inspiration from. Although the cabin is fi

Nic_low

Nic_low

 

Bertone and Pininfarina Geneva concept cars aren't that fanciful

The Geneva Motor Show is usually never complete without concept cars. And I must add that any motor show without concept cars on display is quite lame. When it comes to the Geneva Motor Show it is never lame as it is one of the best places to view concept cars as most European manufacturers usually go full force over there. Furthermore, this is also a place where we get to see an Italian Carrozzeria or three showing off their latest concept cars. We have Pininfarina previewing their Cambiano con

Rigval

Rigval

 

Bernie Ecclestone to marry for the third time

Formula One supremo, Bernie Ecclestone, will be tying the knot for the third time in his life. The new lady in his life is 34 year-old Brazilian beauty, Fabiana Flossi, whom he met when she was working as a marketer for the Brazilian Grand Prix. After divorcing his second wife, former Croatian model Salvica, Ecclestone said he wanted to remain single for the rest of his life. When love strikes, it is hard to resist sometimes.   The couple has been living together for quite a while now,

SYF77

SYF77

 

Bernie Ecclestone ousted from his post

Formula One's head, Bernie Ecclestone, has been forced to relinquish his leadership role in the series. His successor expects changes soon.   As reported by Carscoops, F1 has been officially bought over by Liberty Media Corporation and Delta Topco in a deal worth S$11.35 million. As part of the deal, Chase Carey has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and chairman of F1 while Ecclestone has been appointed as Chairman emeritus, an honorary position given to the former F1 head.   After

chitchatboy

chitchatboy

 

Bernie Ecclestone buys Ayrton Senna's McLaren F1 car

Bernie Ecclestone has purchased Ayrton Senna's McLaren Formula One car that won the Monaco Grand Prix in 1993. It cost him S$6.7 million.   Sold at Bonhams auction in Monaco, the McLaren MP4/8-6 actually uses a Cosworth V8 engine supplied by Ford instead of the Honda engines Senna is usually associated with. The Cosworth engine was regarded to be inferior to the top contenders during that era.   Previously owned by car collector Aaron Hsu, the McLaren MP4/8-6 was sold off by McLaren to him

chitchatboy

chitchatboy

 

Bernie Ecclestone

He turns 80 later this year, but Bernie Ecclestone has vowed never to retire. "I cannot stop," the sport's British chief executive told the German Sunday newspaper Bild am Sonntag.   "For me, to retire means to die.

SYF77

SYF77

 

Berlin Police seizing cars with illegally installed modifications

Seems like Germans are getting it as bad as we have it here... In a statement in late May, the Berlin Police shared pictures of several cars, including a Lamborghini and a BMW being lifted on a trailer after officers pulled them over for producing 'extremely loud engine noises'. According to a police statement, 'All vehicles were suspected to have technical defects" and would be further inspected by technicians'. Ouch.   That is not all. In another statement issued this week, the Berlin Polic

chitchatboy

chitchatboy

 

Benz by Binz: The new E-class limousine

A Benz by a company called Binz. Ironic isn't it? Mercedes Benz has collaborated once again with coach builders Binz, the company from Lorch in Germany for their latest mid-sized limousine based on the new W212 E-Class sedan. Some of you may be unaware but Mercedes Benz always produced these 4 and 6 door mid-sized limousines since the W110 "fintail" series of the late 1960s, mostly with Binz. These long wheelbase E-Classes were produced mainly with 6 doors and 3 rows of seats, mainly for chauff

Rigval

Rigval

Bentley with a 'huat' carplate drives against the flow of traffic on the CTE

TL;DR - Bentley driver was caught driving against the flow of traffic, leaving traces of leaked fuel. He was eventually arrested after police reports were made.  There's just endless outrageous/appalling road incidents in Singapore. Typically, it'll either be a road rage confrontation or some sort of chain collision - which isn’t too surprising since Singaporeans are just really 'kiasu' creatures to begin with. One 'chiong', all follow suit.  But this accident is quite a rare occurrenc

millanda

millanda

 

Bentley to offer vegan-friendly interiors

Step into any Bentley today, and almost every conceivable surface that’s not wood, carpet or metal is covered in leather. That’s fine for most, but less so if you’re a vegan.   Stefan Sielaff, Bentley’s director of design, told AutoExpress at the recent Financial Times Future of the Car Summit, “You can’t sell an animal-containing product like a Bentley, with 20 leather hides, to someone with a vegan lifestyle”.   The company has seen strong consumer demand for this option and been engaging

Deeq

Deeq

 

Bentley to introduce plug-in hybrid technology to the luxury market

Bentley is envisioning a powerful and even more efficient future with the Bentley Hybrid Concept – a technology showcase that previews Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid model, set to be a dedicated version of the all-new SUV available in 2017. The Bentley Hybrid Concept will be on display at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on Sunday 20th April. As the first luxury brand to present a plug-in hybrid, Bentley leads the way in bringing new powertrain choice to the luxury automotiv

Deeq

Deeq

 

Bentley to expand presence in Eastern Europe by opening new dealership in Minsk

U.K. luxury automaker - Bentley - will open a new showroom in the land locked country of Belarus to expand its presence in the fast-growing Eastern Europe region later this year.   Belarus or officially known as - The Republic of Belarus - is bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.   The capital city is called Minsk, and apparently over forty percent of its land mass is forested, and its strongest econo

PetrolHead

PetrolHead

 

Bentley teases 2014 Flying Spur through video and image

[extract] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D92gxpAcrRA After the introduction of the revised Continental GT Coupe and GTC convertible, Bentley is preparing the launch of the facelifted saloon version - the Flying Spur.   As a build-up leads to the eventual launch of the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur during March

SYF77

SYF77

 

Bentley takes on Mercedes in a unique head to head competition

You live in the US and have over $200,000 to spend. You are shopping for a luxury limosouine sedan and have narrowed down to two choices - A Bentley and a Mercedes AMG. But which is better?   If you, like me are wondering why isn't a Rolls-Royce featured in this head to head video, well apparently Rolls didn't want to compete, or they were worried apparently. Another worthy contestant will be Maybach but they have folded - so to speak.   So it was really interesting to see an

PetrolHead

PetrolHead

Bentley slams into the rear of a Honda City, leaving many to speculate on just what the Honda driver was doing!

Some people don't deserve to drive. Watch the video below and see whether you agree with our harsh comment or not. Posted by My Grandfather's Road, another traffic-shaming facebook page, is this video of a Honda City that almost came to a complete stop while on the first lane of the ECP.  It is unclear how long ago this accident happened as the in-car camera video dates the incident on the 27th of Dec 2019 but the post was published today, 22nd of July 2020. We have no idea w

chitchatboy

chitchatboy

 

Bentley replaces roof with drop top fabric for GT Speed Convertible

[extract] Bentley has given a web reveal to the drop down variant to the Continental GT Speed before its official international debut on the 14th January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Apparently the flagship performance drop-top is also the world's fastest four-seating convertible.   The four-layer hood on the new Continental GT Speed Convertible has been extensively tested in all conditions from -30

PetrolHead

PetrolHead

Bentley prepares a special sleigh for one special customer

It seems like Santa is getting a slight boost for his intercontinental trip this Christmas, courtesy of one special Flying Spur V8 from Bentley and Mulliner. The "Reindeer Eight" - destined to one "world famous customer" (Bentley's own words) - swaps one cylinder for every one of Santa's reindeers, the result being just a small 542hp upgrade. Looks like Rudolph will be taking a break this year. The new car sports a gold 3D printed reindeer can be found in lieu of the Flying B masc

clarencegi75

clarencegi75

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