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Is the Rolls Royce Cullinan the best SUV in the world?

The first few reviews of the Rolls Royce Cullinan has surfaced on the web. So is the Cullinan the king of SUVs?   This is Rolls Royce's first SUV and according to them, there are customers who want one to drive around in, instead of always being driven around in the brand's usual range of luxury sedans.   Equipped with a 6.75-litre engine producing 563bhp and 850Nm of torque, the SUV is more of a road-going vehicle than a proper off-roader as it lacks low-range transfer case and selectable

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chitchatboy

FCA And Renault's merger might continue afterall

It is rumored that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Renault have resumed talks to revive its potential merger. Its merger plan failed a couple of weeks ago and FCA blamed the French government for it. According to Reuters, Nissan wants Renault to significantly reduce its 43.4% stake in return for its support of a $48billion merger between FCA and Renault. In the article, FCA chairman John Elkann and Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Senard have been holding talks about continuing the negot

chitchatboy

chitchatboy

Skodas on the frontline around the world

Known for their versatility and practicality, Skoda cars have proven to be the perfect vehicles to provide assistance to those in need. What makes a good vehicle to assist those in need? Is it space, performance, or its capabilities in various road conditions? Such a vehicle must be able to adapt to changing environments quickly and effectively. At the same time, it has to be quick - be it serving the needs for cyclists in a race, or responding to life-threatening situations in emergen

Deeq

Deeq

Rider smashes into Camcar in the midst of checking his blindspot

A motorcyclist was caught in a collision with the back of the camcar while in the middle of checking his blindspot. Watch the video for yourself below 289442118_5402399956483655_5591737215663982744_n.mp4 It is not known as to what injuries the cyclist has sustained, but let’s hope that he manages to recuperate fast from this incident.  This video was sourced from Tiktok, and has surfaced on the Facebook page, ROADS.sg.  It does not seem like any traffic laws were br

j2nicecarmart

j2nicecarmart

EV your business with Hong Seh Evolution

Opting for an EV for commercial use is not only environmentally friendly, but cost effective as well - start your journey with Hong Seh Evolution. It wasn't too long ago when Electric Vehicles (EV) were still fresh on the market - back then range wasn't confidence inspiring, charging facilities aren't as accessible and these cars really don't make much sense. These days, EV chargers can be found all over Singapore, in petrol kiosks, HDB carparks, shopping malls and offices. Most EVs wi

pagani9

pagani9

 

2011 Mazda 6 (Atenza) to receive new heart

Mazda has made an official release on its mid-size model, the Atenza, in Japan. More of a subtle nip-and-tuck than a full blown facelift, the 2011 MY Atenza has been refined with some styling changes, chassis tweaks and a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection.   The exterior enhancements for the freshened Mazda6 bring it inline with the firm's more recent models mainly by adopting the new Mazda family face with a five-point front grille.The front bumper has been

SYF77

SYF77

 

Ultimate 911 Turbo previewed: Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Whenever Porsche comes out with a 911 that is designated a 'GT2' almost everyone gets nervous. The GT2 moniker is usually reserved for a high performance version of the 911 Turbo. It is lighter than the Turbo version as Porsche threw away the all wheel drive system and made it rear wheel drive. The 996 version of the GT2 became known as a 'widowmaker' as it channeled more than 500bhp from its rear mounted engine only to the rear tires. The recipe of the engine at the wrong place and too much pow

Rigval

Rigval

 

Modernised Mondeo

In another sign of the growing importance of the Russian market, Ford chose the 2010 Moscow International Auto Show for the world premiere of its facelifted Mondeo series that rivals the likes of the Opel Insignia, Mazda6 and Volkswagen Passat.   On the outside, all three body styles (four-door sedan, five-door liftback and estate) of the 2011 Mondeo gained a restyled front bumper with LED daytime running lights, a revised bonnet profile and restyled LED tail lamps. Interior revisions are kept

SYF77

SYF77

 

Reigning champion Daigo Saito claims the trophy again at Formula Drift Singapore

Fans of drifting had an awesome weekend thanks to the Formula Drift Asia event that took place the past weekend.   The stands were filled to witness some thrilling drift action, and the drivers did not disappoint the visitors as each driver outdid the others to the limits for the rounds of 32 on the new course at the Changi Exhibition Centre.   Daigo Saito, who finished at the top of the qualifying rounds with a score of 92 points on Saturday, dispatched Malaysia's Muhammad Zai

PetrolHead

PetrolHead

 

Michael Schumacher announces retirement from F1 as Hamilton takes over from 2013

Seven time world champion Michael Schumacher has announced his (second) retirement from Formula One at the end of the season.   In what might be a sad news for his fans, Schumacher, while speaking to the media in Suzuka, Japan, confirmed his retirement from Formula One at the end of the season. The news comes in a week after Mercedes Petronas AMG announced the signing of Lewis Hamilton from 2013 as his replacement. He explained how he is uncertain if he can feel fully motivated

PetrolHead

PetrolHead

 

Aston Martin Vanquish airborned onto Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9vhsFsyGQ0 If you think that forklifting an Audi R8 onto the roof of Fullerton Hotel was impressive, wait till you hear this. Aston Martin, in celebration of its 100th year since inception, dropped in a Vanquish onto the helipad of Dubai's Buri Al Arab hotel before showing if off to a group of dignitaries.   At 321m, the Buri Al Arab hotel is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. It stands on an artificial island 280m from Jumeirah beach and is connected t

SYF77

SYF77

 

Dashboard camera captures horrific cargo plane crash in Afghanistan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icfVsql38oc A National Airlines B747-400 cargo plane was involved in an accident at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan on 29nd April 2013. The fateful flight from Bagram to Dubai crashed on takeoff, killing all seven crew members on board. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the crash.   This is a pure cargo flight with no passengers aboard. The cargo consisted of vehicles and routine general cargo. The whole incident has been captured by a dashboard camer

SYF77

SYF77

 

Could the Nissan GT-R R36 be a hybrid?

Released progressively from the end of 2007 in Japan to 2009 to other parts of the globe, the R35 Nissan GT-R is no doubt a modern classic in its own right.   The track monster has been increasingly toyed with more power and performance while the Porsche or the Aston Martin has provided nimble aesthetic upgrades over the years.   No doubt a successor will soon greet us several years later, we pounce at any little opportunity we have to unearth and find out what

Akram_saheed

Akram_saheed

 

Idris Elba piloted a Bentley and broke the historic

Idris Elba, star of Luther and The Wire, piloted a Bentley to break the historic ‘Flying Mile’ UK land speed record set by Sir Malcolm Campbell in 1927.   The award-winning actor hit a top speed of 180.361 mph at the wheel of a new Continental GT Speed on Pendine Sands, Wales. This broke the existing record of 174.8 mph set by Sir Malcolm nearly 90 years ago in his legendary Napier-Campbell Blue Bird. The record was independently verified by the UK Timing Association.   Elba, who famously

Deeq

Deeq

 

Honda's new N-Box launched

Honda has introduced the new N-Box in Japan. Looking more evolutionary than revolutionary, the car is as boxy as ever.   Featuring a new face with the revised grill, the rest of the car looks pretty much similar to the older generation. Inside, it gets a new dashboard design, a new steering wheel, a push-button ignition, and an updated multi-information display in the instrument cluster. Other highlights include the Aller Clean seats which feature an antiviral upholstery treatment.   Powert

chitchatboy

chitchatboy

Forza Horizon 4 players get new LEGO expansion pack

Forza has has given its Horizon 4 players a new LEGO expansion pack called Lego Speed Champions pack. The racing game which is available on Xbox and Microsoft Windows, is a competitor for Sony Playstation's Gran Turismo Sport and is known for its huge vehicle choice. The new expansion pack allows players to race a few Lego cars including a McLaren Senna, a Ferrari F40 and a 1967 Mini Cooper S rally car. The pack opens up a new themed world that includes a ‘Falcon Speedway’ circui

chitchatboy

chitchatboy

Overconfident uncle does not realise his parking sucks, takes up 2 lots in Defu

This is probably the most civil confrontation I’ve ever seen, while keeping a mildly aggressive edge. What happened? A confrontation took place at Defu Lane when an uncle did not park properly. The video immediately opens with the person behind the camera asking “How many lots did you park in?” in Chinese. Credit to the uncle, he asked the person recording to follow him to his parking spot, saying “I don’t want to argue”. The aggrieved recorder however was still upset, as he

Fadevfast

Fadevfast

 

I'm a Fan of the New Suzuki Swift; Are you?

To adopt the lingo of the marketing campaign for the 2011 Suzuki Swift - I'm a fan! And if you went down to the nearest Suzuki dealership to give this new hatch a test drive, there is a pretty good chance you would be one too!   But before you head down to the showroom, my only advice is to throw out or shelf away all your driving experience with respect to luxury marques and sports cars for those 10-15 minutes behind the wheel of this car. Because what the Swift (was and still is) meant to b

Blogger

Blogger

 

Opel supervisory board approves turnaround plan

Opel, the struggling European arm of General Motors Co , took a key step towards returning the brand to long-term profitability after its supervisory board voted in favor of a midterm business plan that included "massive" investments in its model range. The plan also envisages cost cuts, new models and efforts to win new export sales.   "The plan approved today paves the way for a strong future for Opel. GM stands behind Opel and supports management and labor," said GM Vice Chairman Ste

SYF77

SYF77

 

Third generation Lexus IS spied

[extract] In its second iteration, the current Lexus IS sedan has been with us since 2005. It may have survived the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, but it may not survive the onslaught of fresher models such as the facelifted Audi A4, the naughty Volvo S60 and the 2012 BMW 3 Series.   Hope for the IS family line is here as the 2014 IS saloon has been spied in camouflage while undergoing some testing in Belgium. The overall profile of the car appears to be more streamlined and t

SYF77

SYF77

 

Infiniti Q50 awarded 'Best Chinese Premiere' at 2013 Shanghai Motor Show

The Infiniti Q50 sedan has been awarded the 'Best Chinese Premiere' by the organising committee of the Shanghai International Motor Show in conjunction with sohu.com, one of China's leading online magazine. The award was presented to the Managing Director of Infiniti China, Daniel Kirchert.   "We are honoured and very proud that our new premium Q50 sedan received this much respected award. This is a kickstart for the Q50 in China. We are looking forward to the market launch in spring 20

SYF77

SYF77

 

A new type of war between manufacturers?

Recently, BMW held a preview of its i cars here in Singapore and I had the opportunity to view the production-ready i3 and the i8 concept close up. Needless to say, these cars were stunning in their own ways.   However, what caught my attention was what was powering the i8. A little 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine will be used and it will produce 231bhp with the help of turbocharging. That equates to a pretty impressive 154bhp/L, which is on a par with most non-hybrid high performance sports c

chitchatboy

chitchatboy

 

Proton set to receive help from three auto firms soon

Three major automotive brands, Geely, PSA Group and Renault have been rumored to put in firm offers for a possible stake in Proton in exchange for some technology and parts sharing according the New Straits Times.   Proton's Chief Executive Officer Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali was quoted, "All three shortlisted foreign carmakers are currently doing their due diligence. We expect this to be completed this month. They are expected to come up with the binding offers next month."   The partnership

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