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  1. Hi all, I want to start thread thread to help gather info on kiosk specific discounts that happen from time to time , they normally are not known till u pay at the counter. I am fruz with pumping too little to qualify for $3 off for every $70 .... etc Hope that ppl can share here the kiosk n the promo details to benifit all mcf readers! Thanks in advance
  2. http://thekoreancarblog.com/2013/12/06/kia-launch-first-time-ever-diesel-k3-in-south-korea/ KIA K3 diesel launched in South Korea in Dec 2013. I wondered when is it coming to Singapore? Will it ever come to Singapore? 126 hp and 279 Nm of torque is extremely impressive
  3. http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/premium/top-stories/diesel-cars-vogue-now-20140820 BT 20 Aug 2014 by Samuel Ee [sINGAPORE] Carbon emissions-based vehicle scheme (CEVS) rebates and the COE recategorisation are fuelling the growth of diesel-engined cars, which has been rising even as the overall car population is slipping slowly. The population of diesel-powered cars has been increasing by a minimum of 40 to 50 cars per month in 2013, but has since advanced to more than 100 in the last four months. As at end-July 2014, there are 2,097 diesel passenger cars. Although this number is small compared to the 5,484 petrol-electric hybrid cars and the total population of 609,245 petrol-engined cars, it is significant as diesel cars used to be a rarity on Singapore roads. That changed in recent years with the advances in engine technology and corresponding reductions in the diesel tax. As diesel engines became cleaner, the government cut the diesel surcharge progressively to 40 Singapore cents per cubic centimetre currently. But the biggest boost to diesel was the CEVS, and the reclassification of COE Category A for small cars. CEVS was introduced in January 2013 to make green vehicles more attractive by offering ARF rebates of up to S$20,000 for low carbon emissions. At the same time, vehicles with high carbon emissions have to pay a registration surcharge of up to S$20,000. Then from February 2014, Cat A for cars under 1,600 cc was re-categorised to include an engine output limit of 130 hp. The aim was to keep luxury models out of this small car category and ensure the Cat A COE premium did not continue skyrocketing. Together, the two measures helped to make diesel cars a price-competitive alternative. Diesel engines produce lower horsepower and exhaust emissions than petrol engines, so they qualify for cheaper Cat A COEs as well as higher CEVS rebates. The growing popularity of diesels contrasts with its previous image as a pollutive fuel. "By and large, diesel is an accepted technology as far as the Volvo brand is concerned," says Sabrina Sng, general manager of Volvo dealer Wearnes Automotive. "It is no longer a major obstacle." Volvo's foray into diesel models was actually precipitated by the fact that its petrol models' high power rating pushed them out of Cat A. In order to continue offering Cat A cars, Wearnes imported diesel alternatives. Today, a Volvo V40 D2 with a 1.6 turbodiesel costs S$149,000 including COE, or about S$15,000 less than a V40 T4 with a 1.6 turbocharged petrol engine. Then there are the advantages, such as increased fuel efficiency, lower pump prices and improved low-end torque. Ms Sng says that all of this makes diesel a more compelling offer. While there are more hybrids than diesel cars, the population of the former is growing at a slower pace because CEVS benefits only small hybrids, making them more affordable than big hybrids with more expensive components that attract higher registration taxes due to the progressive ARF or additional registration fee structure. The reason for the relatively large population of hybrids is the previous Green Vehicle Rebate scheme introduced in 2001. GVR gave a 40 per cent rebate on OMV or open market value. GVR was replaced by CEVS in 2013. At Porsche, diesel models are doing better than their hybrid counterparts. "The CEVS rebate may be substantial for a small Japanese hybrid but not for a S$500,000 Porsche Panamera hybrid," explains Jason Lim, general manager for Porsche dealer Stuttgart Auto. "Whereas the price of a Cayenne diesel is more acceptable and you enjoy the drive because of the torque." There is also less concern now driving across the Causeway because of the fuel quality there, according to Mr Lim. This is because Euro 5 diesel is now available at selected stations. He adds: "Those who are more informed about diesel and have experienced it abroad because of travel or studies are able to accept this technology."
  4. Interesting situation developing in the UK. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/29/diesel-drivers-may-face-higher-costs-pollution-battle
  5. The National Environmental Agency recently revealed that vehicles, especially diesel powered ones, are just as pollutive as a few years ago. Are we backwards when compared to the western continents in embracing clean diesel technologies? The figures say it all - 5,809 summons issued for emission-related offences for the first nine months of this year, compared to 6,381 in 2012 and 4,794 in the year before. Though it is arguable that this year saw a slight reprieve from last year - with three months to go but 500 cases less - the current figure is still substantially more than that of 2011’s. The legal limit for vehicle emission in Singapore is 50 Hartridge Smoke Units (HSU) - any vehicle caught exceeding the limit will be fined up to $5,000. Many see it as a natural course of actions. Diesel vehicles are often perceived as being pollutive, loud and unrefined. But on hindsight, it can actually mean that our local nation has been dilatory in adopting clean diesel technologies. We have spoken much about technological advancement in the field of combustion engines, especially those that run on diesel. The efficiency, refinement, and emission standard have been substantially improved, so much so that diesel engines have found their way into premium passenger cars. Diesel powered cars are particularly favoured over their petrol driven counterparts in the western continent. Fear not, though, as a new rule will kick in starting next year - a smoke opacity test that requires diesel cars to score an emission result of 40 HSU and below, before their road tax can be renewed.
  6. I read in the newspaper in Malaysia yesterday that in 6-12 months, Shell stations in Malaysia will be fixed with Euro 5 compliant diesel called V-power Diesel. It means that Singapore TDI cars with Euro 5 standard can pump in Malaysia Shell stations in 1 year time. Look out
  7. Claimed to be 'the world's fastest and most fuel efficient diesel sports car', the Trident Iceni is styled like some old school British sports car. Although it does not look like a work of art to us, we could not care less as this monster packs a 6.6-litre V8 turbo diesel. Producing 395bhp and an alarming 950Nm of torque, it is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Iceni is said to hit 100km/h in 3.7 seconds and has a maximum speed of more than 300km/h. Amazingly, it claims to be able to travel 3,200km on one tank. No. It is not a typo error if that is what you are wondering... Not good enough? You can opt for the Performance Pack which gives you 430bhp and an even more alarming 1388Nm of torque. Still worried your neighbour's supercar might be able to keep up with you? Fret not. You can tick the box for the Track Pack which gives you 660bhp and 1423Nm of torque. Yup, 1423Nm of twisting force. That is more than twice of what a Mclaren 650S can muster! Priced at £96,000 (S$202,785), Trident says there is already a pre-launch waiting list and it is limited in numbers. So... anyone keen to buy one and let us test its 3,200km range?
  8. While both petrol and diesel engines are essentially reciprocating-piston, internal combustion machines, the fuels in question aren’t interchangeable because there is a fundamental difference in the way the combustion is initiated. For this reason, the two engine types are designed and constructed differently. Both, however, have powered automobiles, in one form or another, for over a century. During much of those 100-odd years, diesel was always the poorer cousin of petrol – being the preferred propellent for trucks, buses, taxis and locomotives. Diesel fuel was much cheaper than petrol, too, while diesel-fuelled engines were noisy, smoky and slow, earning them a decidedly working-class reputation. Well, the world is no longer the same, and technology has changed for the better. SAME STROKES, DIFFERENT STOKES Like a typical petrol engine, a diesel engine follows the 4-stroke principle of reciprocating pistons – intake, compression, ignition, exhaust. As such, the crankshaft, pistons, valves, camshaft and injectors are all present. Conspicuously absent, however, is the spark plug, because in a diesel engine, ignition to initiate combustion occurs when the fuel is injected into highly compressed air. This is why it is also called a compression-ignition (CI) engine. The air-fuel mixture in a petrol (or spark-ignition) engine is maintained at a fixed ratio (roughly 14:1 by mass). It is this mixture that’s ignited by the spark plug near the end of the piston’s compression stroke. In a diesel engine, however, only air is compressed inside the cylinder, but to a pressure four times higher, achieved by the high compression ratio. What results is a chamber containing air pressurised to about 80 bar (80 times the atmospheric pressure around us) and with a temperature of at least 700 deg C, both of which are conditions ideal for diesel fuel to self-ignite without the need for a spark. And this is exactly what happens when the high pressure (which creates that familiar diesel clatter). There is no throttle on the intake manifold, and power delivery is solely a function of fuel quantity injected. ALL TORQUE, ALL ACTION The biggest revelation to motorists who only “know” petrol would be the modern turbo-diesel car’s astonishing mid-range acceleration. Terrific torque at low-to- medium engine revs is the secret here, and it makes city driving surprisingly shiok. Even the most highly tuned diesel engines rarely rev past 5000rpm, with the vast majority of today’s diesel passenger cars developing their maximum energy at around 4000rpm. But with massive amounts of torque appearing very early in the engine speed range, a good turbo-diesel car doesn’t need to rev high. It’s very efficient, too, by internal combustion standards. High compression, usually more than 15:1, plays a key role in this. With turbocharging, the increased effective compression ratio in a diesel engine leads to even greater expansion of gases in the combustion chamber. In other words, more work is done, and since Newton-metre (Nm) is the measure of said work, the rotating crankshaft ultimately develops more torque thanks to the turbo (or turbos, if the engine is equipped with more than one). While the specific power output is limited by a diesel plant’s relatively low engine speeds, a typical 2-litre turbodiesel’s peak torque output easily matches or betters that of a turbo petrol 2-litre. For instance, Mercedes’ 3-litre turbo-diesel V6 generates 619Nm, which compares favourably to the 618Nm produced by the automaker’s 6.2-litre AMG V8! ALWAYS WORKING HARD All that work done by the turbo-diesel means the hardware has to be able to cope. High compression, high pressures, high temperatures and “spontaneous” ignition require a reinforced engine block, stronger valvetrains and a more robust cylinder head. The reliability and durability of diesel is also “helped” by its history of “heavy duty” use in commercial vehicles. Today, the diesel clatter continues to be heard from compression-ignition engines, but “behind” the unsophisticated noise is advanced technology such as turbocharging, ultra-high pressure injection (1700-2000 bar), high-precision fuel metering, catalytic converters, soot filters and computer controlled engine management. These devices and systems have made the modern diesel engine powerful, economical and, believe it or not, even desirable. This article was written by Shreejit Changaroth, freelance writer for Torque.
  9. Hi, anyone tried this? Saw this being "promoted" at Stamford Tyres Lok Yang Branch. As i hung around there for 4 hours, i saw several people buying this and the engine treatment. Claims to increase engine oil life by 4-7 times and increase FC by at least 10%. Any feedback? http://www.mspglobal.com.sg/
  10. [ Unlike the Italians, Germans are more eloquent in their art of disguise. This, particularly in the way their performance cars are made. Ferraris and Lamborghinis scream supercar with their vivid, attention catching colours, while the Merc AMGs, BMW Ms and Audi RSes are quick to have you mistake them for just another motoring staple. And here, we may have another example of a wolf in sheep's skin. On the outside, nothing quite separate this A6 Avant from its tamer siblings. The usual suspects are absent - no range-topping 'RS' kit or badge. What it has though, are adequately sporty S-line dressings. And a set of 20-inch rims - which does not look overtly large in those wheel arches. Here comes the exciting part. A 3.0-litre bi-turbo V6 diesel engine, giving the A6 Avant enough power to dish out the century sprint in 5.3 seconds. That's about just half a second slower than the RS4. Then there's the chunky 650Nm of torque, which makes driving in our urban landscape a breeze. The Avant (Audi's speak for wagon) has become an icon in the world of automotive shapes. And we reckon it just adds to the uniqueness of the car's overall preposition.
  11. Hi, Anyone drove this Punto Diesel and has got any feedback to share? Many thanks
  12. For those interested to know about the latest diesel versus electric versus hybrid debate. It looks like diesel is winning as even the Japs are getting into the game. Technology Quarterly: Q3 2013 Difference engine The rebirth of the diesel engine Automotive technology: Electric and hybrid cars are being given a run for their money by an unlikely competitor: a range of advanced diesel engines that set new standards in performance and fuel economy Sep 7th 2013 |From the print edition TESLA MOTORS has had great success with its Model S luxury electric car, which has outsold its petrol-powered equivalents since being launched in America last year. Even so, the prospects for battery-powered vehicles generally may never shine quite as bright again. Having had their day in the sun, they may soon be eclipsed by, wait for it, the diesel engine. American readers will find this idea particularly hard to swallow. Surely not that dirty, noisy, smelly, lumbering lump of a motor that was hard to start in winter? Certainly not. A whole new generation of sprightly diesels
  13. i saw one on sgcarmart here looks tempting cause of the low end torque and fuel efficiency. anyone knows how is the reliability, maintenance costs etc? is there parf rebate on diesel cars, is it similar to normal car?
  14. Are these so called experts dumb or what? Cos diesel is not taxed, unlike petrol... DUH!!!
  15. For BMW fans, the highly anticipated BMW 4 Series Coupe has been revealed. The 4 Series is the successor to the current 3 Series Coupe. In the U.S.A, the 4 Series is available with two variants, namely the 428i and the 435i. Both models have an all wheel drive setup. The 420d will be available only in Europe at the moment. The 428i is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four that churns out 245bhp. With an eight-speed automatic transmission, it takes 5.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100km/h before hitting an electronically-limited top speed of 250km/h. The higher-spec 435i comes with the 306bhp N55 3.0-litre engine and reaches 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds with the eight-speed automatic gearbox. The 420d will be fitted with the 184bhp four-cylinder diesel and is paired exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. The century sprint takes around 7.3 to 7.5 seconds. BMW offers three different styling packages which includes a sport package with gloss black accents, sport-tuned suspension and 18-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels; a luxury package with chrome accents, leather seats and high-gloss wood trim; an M Sport package with an aerodynamic body kit, 18-inch M-style wheels, sports suspension, high-performance brakes and M-spec interior. Before we get to see the handsome coupe live in Singapore, here are a couple of photos for your viewing pleasure.
  16. Maserati CEO, Harald Wester, had some very strong and unkind words regarding electric cars at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. "All this discussion about zero emissions is nonsense. Nobody talks about the efficiency of how the battery is charged. It varies strongly from region to region, depending on how the energy is produced, nuclear, coal and so on, but even the best is not ahead of the internal combustion engine," he said. Wester's argument is based on data regarding power charging stations' efficiency at various parts of the world, which show that the average CO2 emission of electric cars in Europe, US and China as 86g/km, 110g/km and 191g/km respectively. "Diesel and CNG are the more obvious answers if CO2 is the focus. Both are more viable answers than hybrid. If they gave us a CO2 target instead of imposing technology then we would go that way. If we want a realistic solution to emissions then the regulators need to be more honest in how they calculate emissions. Electric cars are not the answer," Wester added. However, Wester commented that the Italian brand may have to look into a hybrid system in the near future to meet fuel economy regulations.
  17. You may have seen the studio photos of the all new Maserati Ghibli. In this blog entry, you will see some images of the BMW 5 Series basher, which were taken during its launch at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. Personally, I prefer such photos as they are not taken in a controlled environment and hence a better representation of the final product. To recap, the new Ghibli will be available with the choice of two 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines that produces 330bhp or 410bhp. The lower powered version is good for a century sprint timing of 5.6 seconds while the higher powered model does it in 5 seconds flat. A 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine is also available. It produces 275bhp and allows the car to go from 0 to 100km/h in an impressive 6.3 seconds. Enjoy the photos!
  18. Bros, Realised that some PI willing to bring in BMW 520D Diesel over here..... Listed at 180k in sgcamart... Looks a better option compared to the petrol versions leh... lets hope the price falls more.. haha...
  19. According to a report by ExxonMobil, diesel will surpass petrol as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040. The shift from petrol is being propelled by an increase in light-duty engine efficiency and an expansion in commercial transportation globally. Fuel demand by heavy-duty vehicles will see the greatest growth and accounts for 40% of all transportation demand by 2040. Approximately 80% of the growth in the demand for commercial transport will come from developing nations. On the other hand, demand for petrol will be relatively flat despite the doubling of global personal vehicle population from more than 800 million vehicles at present to more than 1.6 billion in 2040. The rise in popularity of diesel personal vehicles can be observed right here in Singapore due to the CEVS, and reduction of Special Diesel Tax for cars that meet the Euro V emission standard. In 2040, we may end up seeing more diesel pumps than petrol ones in our gas stations.
  20. Suzuki has unveiled the new SX4 compact crossover at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show - the production version of the S-Cross concept, which was displayed at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Measuring 4,300mm (L) by 1,765mm (W) by 1,575mm (H), the second generation SX4 is significantly larger than the outgoing model. As a result, the new model offers much more boot space at 430 litres as compared to its predecessor's 270 litres. The new SX4 has an imposing front fascia with large head lamps and an upright grille. It also features what the company claims to be the world's first double sliding glass panoramic sunroof. The car will be offered in two or all-wheel-drive configuration and has four driving modes for selection. The Crossover will be available with two engine options, namely a 1.6-litre petrol and a 1.6-litre diesel with a variable geometry turbocharger. The petrol version is mated to a five-speed manual transmission while the oil-burner gets a six-speeder. An optional continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifts and manual mode is available for both.
  21. The new Infiniti Q50 makes its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show with a Mercedes-sourced 2.2-litre diesel engine. According to the premium Japanese brand, the Q50 is the most significant car yet for the European market place as it will compete against the likes of the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 series. The 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel produces 168bhp with 400Nm of torque. The engine is mated to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic transmission. The diesel Q50 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in less than 9 seconds before hitting a top speed of approximately 230km/h. Despite its size, this version of the Q50 sips fuel at an average 4.4L/100km and emits CO2 at a rate of 115g/km. The luxury sedan would quality for S$15,000 CEVS rebate if it were to arrive on our shores. A more powerful 3.5-litre Q50 hybrid with 364bhp is also available. It completes the century sprint in a much quicker 5.5 seconds. The engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission as well.
  22. Honda has released a set of photos showing the new Civic Wagon Concept. The concept will make its debut very soon at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept looks quite production ready if we take away the fancy LED surrounding the headlights and fog light casing. The twin-trapezoidal exhaust pipe setup is unlikely to make it to the production version as well. The Civic Wagon is probably one of the smartest looking of its kind among rival products such as the Golf Variant and Focus Wagon. The sleek front end combined with the beautiful front and rear wheel arches creates an aggressive stance. The steeply-raked windscreen further accentuates that sporty looks. The concept version wears large alloy wheels that fill up the wheel arches nicely. At the Geneva Motor Show, the Civic Wagon Concept will be equipped with Honda's latest 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel that is good for 118bhp and 330Nm of torque. The Civic Wagon will enter production next year and will be offered in Europe.
  23. Some time in the first half of 2011, the Mk6 Golf GTD was introduced in Singapore. Now, the new generation is about to make its debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Like the Mk6 Golf GTD, the Mk7 version combines the styling details and chassis setup of the GTI with a diesel engine. The GTD will only be offered in three exterior colors, namely Tornado Red, Black and Pure White. Motivation is provided by a 2.0-litre common rail turbocharged inline-four producing 181bhp and 380Nm of peak torque from 1,750 rpm. The engine is coupled to a standard six-speed manual or an optional six-speed dual clutch DSG. Century sprint is completed in 7.5 seconds while the fastest speed that one can go is 229km/h. The Mk7 Golf GTD shaved off 0.6 seconds in the century sprint performance as compared to its 170bhp predecessor. On the inside, the GTD gets tartan sports seats, flat-bottom steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and a gear lever with 'GTD' engraving.
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