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Hi guys, anybody is driving audi a4 B8? What is the review so far and how has the car been like? Is the car reliable? Any issues with the Multitronic gearbox? Or any mechanical or electronic failures? So far i been driving Mitsubishi Lancer GLX CS3, a 2006 model i bought as a 3yr old second hand in 2009. Driving for 5 years+. Zero problem. Not sure if Audi will be able to give such a problem free experience too?? comments and review appreciated! Cheers everybody!

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=444284&DL=2721 Exotic Orange Sticker On Optional. High Spec Model And Sexy Lady Used From Home To SPA Only With Low Mileage And Interior Smells With Hermes. Funny how the dealer added in the description Sexy lady. Unless he say the lady comes with the car(2 for 1 package)

The Stuttgart’s new B-segment crossover is based on Audi’s MLB B-sized architecture and the Q5/SQ5 specifically, I thought some of you may be interested to have a look at how much it shares with, or how much it is different from its Ingolstadt cousins is of great interest. For me the new Macan looks amazing, side and rear profile are stunning! Too bad even the 'cheaper' Porsche will be cost much more than the Q5/SQ5. http://fourtitude.com/news/Industry_News_3/intel-porsche-macan-component-similarities-differences/

A6 2.0 Tfsi at S $198,888. Thats like 30 grand off the list price. When dealers offer such discounts. Are they just gimmicks or a really good deal? Its like COE dropping 30k pricing wor.

Assume you want to buy a CAT A "Luxury car" from above, which one will you choose? Precondition: budget is problem, so excluded CLA180, also don't consider Diesel engine, other concerns: Reliability, durability, Safety, F/C, Interior space, engine performance, handling, maintenance cost etc

Audi reckon's its Q3 SUV is engineered to conquer the city and it is the best premium small SUV for those that live in the urban environment. To prove their point, Audi Canada shows us its latest 2015 Audi Q3 having the ability to climb walls to squeeze itself into a tight parking space. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na5V4HliPdw Alright, this is obviously not feasible in real life but considering there are inconsiderate drivers like the one above on our roads, we wish the Q3 could do that. Watch the behind-the-scenes clip below to see how they managed to get SUV up the wall. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhkDpW1rx1Q

I have been saying to make a video of driving experience I have in Germany to share for MCF for a while. So here we go. i actually took video of drving in Autobahn, but the stretch I drive is pretty boring (in terms of scenery), so I deleted it, to make space to make the video above. Hope you guys like it. If there is demand, I will make one on Autobahn (on a more scenic drive), maybe in the Alpine & some more scenic zones as well.

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Hi all, Thinking of getting the PS4, launching this Thursday. Wondering if previous games from PS3 are able to access to play as well, also how about those downloaded into the hard-disk, is it possible to transfer it over? thanks fyi: getting it for my kids

I installed a multi spark discharge on my A6, and it works perfectly, but one of my friends told me that it will lead side-effect to my car. I dont meet any problem till now. Any bro can give advice?

Anyone wanna enter the pearly white gates? This is your chance! Act fast before the time for you to do so is up! I'm sure this Dream Drive will give you a heavenly experience. Go off with a huge Bang! Haha!

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Hi anyonem anyone knows what is the difference od these 2 and which can help protect paint better? Tks all.

Even though the CNG (compressed natural gas) car has already died of “unnatural” causes in Singapore, refinement of the technology continues apace in Germany. The latest success is Audi’s A3 g-tron, a Sportback (i.e. five-door hatchback) designed from the ground up to incorporate gas propulsion, so there’s minimum compromise to cabin and cargo space. It can also run on regular unleaded petrol. Two cylindrical tanks located underneath the boot floor store the CNG. As gas is a compressible matter, it is “squeezed” to 200bar (200 times atmospheric pressure) inside the tanks in order to minimise its storage volume. Made from composite materials (polyamide matrix, carbon fibre and glass fibre-reinforced plastic), the tanks are strong enough to handle the massive pressure and yet they weigh less than a third that of an equivalent metal container. The “gas-oline” engine in this case is yet another version of Audi’s ubiquitous 1.4 TFSI (also known as TSI in VW cars). Here in the g-tron, the engine has been mildly modified for gas combustion and slightly detuned. With 109bhp, it is the least powerful of the 1.4-litre Audi/VW motors, but also the most fuel-efficient. By default, the engine starts off on petrol power and switches to CNG when the engine is sufficiently warm. The changeover is imperceptible, even when it is activated manually by the driver. The acceleration is only average, completing the 0-100km/h run in just under 11 seconds. But the 1.4 TFSI is a turbocharged engine that develops a respectable 200Nm of torque. Hence, the g-tron feels more than adequate in urban driving, with spirited mid-range pick-up. According to Audi, the A3 g-tron can run for 400 kilometres on CNG, then automatically switch to petrol for another 900 kilometres. That is an astonishing 1,300 kilometres between fi ll-ups on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) – enough for two round trips from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. The car’s CO2 rating is a really low 95 grams per kilometre, which would qualify for the maximum CEVS rebate of $20,000. If the A3 g-tron is great for the gas meter man going from house to house, the R8 e-tron would be perfect for billionaire Tony Stark and his Iron Man persona. Good for 215 kilometres on a full charge, Audi’s flagship electric vehicle (EV) has a much shorter range than the CNG-powered Sportback, but is far more sophisticated and complicated. And unlike the A3 g-tron, which is an adaptation of the regular A3, the R8 e-tron only resembles the regular R8 externally – everything else underneath and in detail is irregular automotive innovation. Audi’s exotic electric sports car was first unveiled in 2009 as the “e-tron”, a prototype with the promise of going on sale within four years. But since then, there’s been a change in Audi’s EV game plan, and only 10 newly produced R8 e-trons have been registered for road use. This fleet is meant purely for internal research and development, and none will be available for purchase by wealthy supercar collectors (such as Tony Stark). It looks like a cross between the 2009 e-tron concept and today’s “98 RON” R8s, but the R8 e-tron actually has little in common with them. The whole car is bespoke – body, chassis, suspension and powertrain. Only the “R8” name is shared. Unsurprisingly, Audi Space Frame (ASF) technology has been applied to this special number, but with some variation. The main ASF skeleton is built up in the usual manner, i.e. with aluminium extrusion beams joined by aluminium castings to form the main structure. But unlike the A8’s ASF, whose body panels and in-fills are pressed/formed aluminium sheets, the R8 e-tron’s are made from even lighter CFRP (carbon fibre reinforced plastic). Audi calls this new body construction MSF, or Multimaterial Space Frame. In the interest of maximising the (theoretical) driving range, lightweight construction is a major consideration for any EV. While enlarging the battery cluster will increase its combined charge-capacity, batteries are also high-density components that consume energy in moving their own mass. Therefore, beyond that critical battery size for any given body weight, adding batteries will basically lead to a reduction in range. The electric R8’s liquid-cooled battery pack is made from 530 lithium-ion cells assembled in a T-shaped housing that is 2.3m long, 1.35m wide and 71cm high. It weighs 580kg in total and makes up 32.6 per cent of the car’s kerb weight. The double-wishbone suspension arms at each corner are made from forged aluminium castings. The bigger surprise is that the suspension coil springs are not made from steel or any type of metal, but from glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP). The biggest surprise is that the exquisitely finished, aluminium anti-roll bar in the front is sheathed in shiny carbon fibre. The brake discs are, of course, carbon-ceramic and mounted on titanium alloy (with high strength-to-weight) centre hubs. The vehicle’s most interesting feature, naturally, is its electrical drivetrain. Quattro four-wheel-drive is absent here, so for the first time in a powerful Audi, only two wheels are driven. Each rear wheel has its own 140kW electric motor located longitudinally in the centre of the axle line, and they aren’t mechanically linked. Independently computer-controlled, each motor can deliver the necessary amounts of torque (up to 410Nm instantly) to each wheel depending on the grip and dynamic behaviour of the car. The rear brakes are electro-mechanical (whereas the front brakes are standard hydraulic affairs), and claimed to be quicker and far more accurate in their modulation compared to conventional brakes. At the heart of the R8 e-tron’s handling capability is something called e-vectoring. Unlike the typical ESP (electronic stability programme), which selectively brakes wheels to “kill” a skid, e-vectoring has the added capability to apply torque. No ESP, whether with or without a limited slip differential, can ever inject torque to any driven wheel. With e-vectoring, the R8 e-tron’s electric brakes and “digital” drive motors take vehicular control to a whole new level. Through high-speed twists and turns, e-vectoring works a treat. In a straight line, the car zaps to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds and hits an electronically limited top speed of 200km/h. The R8 e-tron has even set a lap record on the punishing Nurburgring – to be exact, 8 minutes and 9.099 seconds, the current benchmark for so-called “production electric vehicles”. Such stellar performance should be electrifying enough for Iron Man and his friends, we reckon. This article was written by Shreejit Changaroth, freelance writer for Torque.

No mood for writing nice words. Just want to be factual painting the sequence of events. Pardon me bros and sis. Got my A3 for barely 3 months. High pitch noise coming the car outside. I informed my sales guy Nicholas Chee i will be travelling and would like to send car in on Fri night for checking on Sat. He said no problem and will arrange. No news from him so i msg him he told me to call the svc hotline! That was already wed 530pm! I called in on and was told my svc manager Jonathan will call me asap as I will be travelling next day. No call till eod. Told my sales manager on Fri morning and he told me will get Jonathan to call asap. Lunch time no news. I called svc hotline to look for jonathan but was told he was on leave! I have to repeat the story again and someone took the call and told me I could just drop the key at the guard house and will call me on Sat morning. Saturday morning 1115am no call received and I called again to find out what is sthe status. They told me they checked and there was no sound. I asked them if they roll the window down they said no cos I didn't tell them! How the hell are they gg to hear the noise if that is so? This was actually a 2nd bad experience for me, not tonmention when I collected the car and sign the takover and feedback form, I noticed 2 small dimples on my dashboard and told them on the spot. They promised to call me with solutions within the next week. I waited 3 weeks for them to respond after I sent an email to enquire. And my car was full of dark spots on the paint when I collected it fresh. The service experience I received was far inferior to Borneo Motors! Either they are disorganised or they dont give a heck to entry level customers. People who are buying audi A3 or below, please be forewarned. And it is running on dsg 7 speed I heard, same as VW "FAMOUS" GB. And before I bot the car I actually asked them abt the 7spd gb. The Audi lady sales consultant under Nicholas told me that it is not the same as VW. I seriously would not have bot if I'd known this gb is same. Now LL just have to drive lo but svc experience is bad. My friend who got his 320 several years back got service vouchers when he notice a string of hair under the paintwork when he took over the car. Guessed it says a lot abt service here. Period.

Hi Guys, I have to drive up to Malacca tomorrow to attend a funeral. This is a totally unexpected trip and I have not driven in for the past 5 years. Can someone provide me with contact numbers for reliable breakdown/towing services please? Also the relevant charges if you know them. Thanks very much.

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Is Singapore government missing something? Or just bladening obvious they are sucking the fuel company tits?

Singaporeans have always loved their sedans. Look at the amount of Mercedes-Benz and Toyota sedans on our roads if you aren't convinced. Not to be outdone, Audi introduced their A3 sedan with its 122bhp 1.4 TFSI engine. While its power output is nothing to shout about, it goes about providing the A3 sedan with plenty of low end torque (200Nm of it from 1,400rpm) to make merging into highways a stress-free experience. I personally felt the engine performed at its best if driven sedately. Revving the engine to its redline revealed slight breathlessness as with most turbo engines. . While the rest of my colleagues drove it pretty hard when we had the car, I tried a short eco-friendly run from the west to the central of singapore and I registered a similar 17km/L reading when we road tested the A3 Sportback. Riding softer than its hatch sibling, the sedan settles into a nice cruise at highway speeds. While the steering is not the best of its kind, it provides enough feedback to the driver and weighs well. Inside, it is business as usual for Audi with probably the best cabin in its class. Cabin space is decent but sitting three at the back might be slightly uncomfortable for long drives up North. We think the A3 would do well here with its handsome, crisp silhouette and a proper trunk. Seems like the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class just got itself a pretty decent rival!

http://dai.ly/x1mqm3t In its latest advertising effort, Lexus is asking buyers to 'wake up from the hypnotism' and seriously consider before making their purchases. What it is trying to hint at is that people, in general, think that German cars are better. Unsurprisingly, rivals such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW are roped into the commercial as the 'main culprits'. http://dai.ly/x1mqm6f While most of us would think that the pendulums are work of computer graphics, Lexus has also shown us how the interesting ad is made, with a 'behind-the-scenes' footage. Now jump to the video to catch the craftsmen at work.

Ok, thats it. I have seen just too many such Audi drivers, not to make this statement. Today just 20mins of driving, have met 3 reckless Audi drivers spoiling for a race which i will not bite. S5, A5 and A4. Seems like it is the current ah beng reckless drivers' top choice becos of the following reasons 1. Cheaper more affordable hp for hp compared to BMW, Mercy yet somewhat in the same prestige segment 2. Higher prestige than VW, VolVo and Saab 3. Turbo charged engines for many models makes for easy upgrades and mods Driver is usually a fairly new entrant to the Conti scene (less than 5 yrs) Driver always trying to prove a point, iwonder why? Inferiority complex? I dont get that from BMW drivers generally. Never from Bentleys. Occasionally from some C Class drivers which i write off most of the time anyway. Hardly from GTRs, once from a Maser. So can someone second my observations? Maybe Audis have just gotten too common in the last few years? Can these idiots just leave me alone to enjoy my Family car? Pwui!

With manufacturers nowadays producing hatches that accelerate as fast as a Porsche 911 (996) Carrera, it seems like we are in the middle of a horsepower battle for hot hatches. Naturally, we took out two of the faster hot hatches in town to see which was better overall. So where is the A 45 AMG we hear you ask? Unfortunately, it was not available to us when we wanted to take it out for the test. For those who have yet to read our review, it can be found here. Meanwhile, here are a couple of unpublished photos that were not in the review... Audi S3 Sportback. The fastest A3 you can buy now till the RS3 comes (if there is going to be one). I personally like the base 1.4 TFSI version a lot, so I was expecting this S3 to be just as polished. Thankfully, it did not disappoint. With quattro channeling 276 horses to all four wheels, it provides plentiful thrust. Anywhere. The standard S-tronic gearbox is quick acting when you are in the mood and smooth enough when trundling through town. Amazingly, BMW's eight-speed automatic is just as good. How about the ride? Slightly more firm than the Beemer. Nothing bad because this means you get tight body control in the twisties. One would also notice the steering weighting up nicely as you wind the lock on. BMW M135i. It has been more than a year since we tested it. In the automotive world, one year is pretty long and even so, I am not sure if I have warmed up to the 1 Series's face. Thankfully, you can actually do a facelift on your own. But let's not harbour on that and focus on what BMWs are known for, the drive. If you thought the Audi was fast, the BMW is even faster. With two more cylinders and one more litre, it shades the S3 in terms of sound and creaminess. Turbo lag is less pronounced than the S3 too. Riding softer than the S3, it soaks up bumps more willingly and I think this will makes the M135i a good compainon on fast NSHW blasts. Fear not, this does not mean that the M135i is not a driver's car. With good weight distribution and power going to the rear only, powerslides are easy to achieve if you are feeling naughty. Quick steering (slightly too heavy in Sport) help to give the car an impression that it is one agile hatch. It really is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHplEJgevqM BBC documentary - the truth about immigration. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHplEJgevqM Rather balanced view on immigration and somewhat mirrors the situation here in Singapore.

The Audi R8 V10 Plus. What a memorable experience. Not having driven a supercar before, I was intimidated by its width at first but soon enough, i gained confidence and boy oh boy, it was a lovely drive. This is definitely ranked pretty high up there as one of my all time favourite drives. I say so because I found myself missing that V10 note, the very responsive gearbox, the security of the quattro system and yes.. did i already mention the V10 note? Anyway, here are some unpublished photos of the feature where the R8 starred in. Hope you readers like it! The V10 Plus comes with harder spring and damper rates than the lesser V8 and V10 models. It rides pretty firm but never crashes into the bumps when going over the rougher stuff. Still pretty good considering it loses the magnetic system which the normal V10 gets. 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds and 0-200km/h in 11.3 seconds. Credit goes to the engine in the above photo. Plus variant means more carbon fibre parts inside and outside. All in all, 50kg of weight has been shaved compared to the normal V10 R8. Love the way the door handle protrudes towards the driver to allow him/her to open for the door easily. Some may argue that this makes the car feel dated but to me, only a proper handbrake is right. Fun ends at 8,700rpm. Paddles are a joy to use. B&O sound system performs well but the V10 sounds better actually! Sideplates finished in carbon. Sexy. LED headlights piercing through the thin mist on a very cool night..