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Team BMW @ Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) race pack collection
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BMW is one of the co-sponsor of the SCMS 2011. As a participant, I went down to Marina Bay Sands to collect my race entry pack. The BMW booth was beaming with activities. Among many others, there were video games and a board game whereby the participant has to maneuver a table tennis ball within a restricted path. BMW staffs were also distributing balloons to the visitors. However, what I appreciate most is the race gift pack that BMW has prepared for all runners who had registered with Team BMW. Although I am a registered runner, I was unable to join them for their training runs due to time constraint. However, I was still entitled to the gift pack. (By the way, I was still serviced with a smile although I was wearing a Volkswagen Group Polo T.) Allow me to commend on the box prior to the contents. The box was constructed with the same high standard as the BMW automobiles. It comes with a slit that allows the box to be opened side way but at the same time has a built-in stopper that prevents the inner box from being removed completely. The design is quite thoughtful and reminds me of a mooncake container. The box contains a cap, wrist band, race belt and the best of all, a dri-fit T shirt. A generous gift pack from the German automaker indeed. BMW also distributed postcards to the runners to keep them informed of another upcoming BMW event, which is held from 12 to 18 Dec 11 at Suntec Singapore. Titled -
I was at the CATS Car-nival recently to catch the preview of the all-new Ford Focus. The model on display was the 4-door version, although I have hoped to see the 5-door instead as it looked more stunning in picture. However, buyers can select the 2 body styles which are priced similarly. A wagon body style is also available, costing an extra $3000. The avant-garde dashboard is attractively styled as compared to the more conservative VW Jetta. On top of that, the soft touch plastic on the dashboard feels good to touch and adds a premium feel to the interior. According to the sales lady, the plastic is supposedly certified to be non-allergic in the UK. However, the same quality feel cannot be said of the interior door panels, which is a shame as they are molded in hard plastic. The new Focus is available in two trims, namely the
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Prior to the CATS car-nival on 26-27 Nov 11, Borneo Motors has been advertising heavily on the all new Prius C hatchback. The Prius C is the second spin-off of the Prius family, and combines the features of a Yaris-sized car with a hybrid powertrain. I was looking forward to viewing the actual car at car-nival but was disappointed to see only a pair of live-sized cardboard showing information about the car. I understand from the sales lady that the car is not launched yet but interested buyers can put down a $2000 cash deposit, which is refundable if he decides not to make the purchase ultimately. Some research on the internet reveals that the production version of the baby Prius will be unveiled in the November 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The Prius C measures 3995 mm(L) x 1695 mm(B) x 1445 mm (H). In terms of dimension, it is slightly larger than the VW Polo. According to the sales lady, the launch price of the new hybrid model is expected to be around $110K, according to the current COE level. The damage to the wallet is quite similar to the Polo as well. Power is provided by the combination of a 1.5L VVT-I engine and a high-output motor to generate a total of 100 bhp. This propels the Prius C from 0 to 100km/h in 10.7 sec and returns a claimed fuel efficiency of 27km/L. The century sprint timing is somewhere between the Polo 1.4L and the 1.2TSI Sport. Although the achievability of the claimed fuel efficiency is unknown, what is certain in that the Prius C is a very safe car. It comes fitted with Traction Control, Anti-Lock Braking System and is awarded a 5 star NCAP rating. The baby Prius is stuffed with 7 SRS airbags
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[extract] I was reading The Straits Times on 6 Nov 11 and caught this advertisement on the new Hyundai Elantra. What actually caught my attention was not the car itself but the way advertisement was phrased. Don
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DirectAsia.com challenges safe drivers to beat their best price on car insurance
BenCee posted a blog entry in MyAutoBlog
[extract] Online insurance company, DirectAsia.com, is issuing a challenge to motorists to find a cheaper quote on their car insurance elsewhere. Singapore's online insurer is so sure safe drivers won't find a better deal that they‟re promising to reimburse -
sgCarMart's Car of the Year is back for 2011, and it's bigger and better than ever with many more prizes to be won! This year, the contest has expanded to 21 categories. There are 17 main categories to cater for the huge plethora of new cars launched in the past year or so, as well as four special categories to recognise unique achievements, such as design, technological features and environmental-friendliness. There is also not one, not two, but THREE contests to enter, with prizes such as a MacBook Air, Ipod Nanos, GPS systems, In-Car Cameras, petrol vouchers and many many more! sgCarMart is going all out to reach out to voters this year, and aside from voting on the specially set-up COTY 2011 microsite, the public can also go to sgCarMart's Facebook page for more details and prizes. It promises to be an exciting contest, so vote now!
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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) recently announced some good news with regards to Electronic Road Pricing rates recently. Firstly, the much derided night time ERP on the Northbound CTE has been abolished. From now on, the ERP gantry on the Northbound CTE before the Pan Island Expressway will operate until 8pm, like every other ERP gantry, instead of the ridiculous 10.30pm. And now, there is joy for those who take the same expressway Southbound towards town in the morning, as the LTA has announced reduced rates for the gantry before Braddell Road in the morning, going down from $2 to $1 between 8 and 9am. But is this really good news? On the surface, yes it is. I mean, any breaks that drivers get when it comes to cutting down driving costs has to be savoured and cherished, because they don't exactly come often. But there has been doubts raised already with regards to the reduction in ERP rates, especially in the evening. Some people forsee a return to congestion during that time, as motorists flood the CTE once again once the gantry has been turned off after 8pm. But others argue that it is their perogative as to whether they want to be stuck in a jam when going home anyway. Personally, it doesn't affect me directly as I don't travel on that particular route often, but I think it's yet another example of the Government's indecisiveness when it comes to traffic control. It appears that Singapore wants to go back to the days where cars are prohibitively expensive, but usage costs are reduced. Whether this will actually work to reduce congestion remains to be seen, especially with our island's population now nearly reaching double of what it was during the last time this happened (namely the 1990s). But it's certainly going to be interesting to see how the Government deals with Singapore's transport problems in the next few years ahead.
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And so, the LTA has announced the news that we were all expecting. The annual vehicle growth rate will be lowered from the current 1.5% to 1.0% in 2012, and then to 0.5% in 2013 and 2014. It's a topic that has been discussed previously, but the full implications of the reduction will only be known once it comes into force next year. However, LTA claims that it is unlikely to have a huge impact on COE supply (hence prices) when the measures kick in, as it expects a rise in vehicle deregistration during this period, hence balancing out the cut in growth. Whether this will pan out to be the case, remains to be seen. But it's encouraging that Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew has been listening to feedback, and considering all viewpoints before announcing any drastic implementations, as can be seen here. Let's hope that Singapore's transport system can finally move on to become world class, whether it be public or private transport.
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By now, you would have read the news that the Government is planning to reduce the vehicle population growth of Singapore. And of course, you would have known the potential implications this will have on car (and COE) prices in Singapore. It's a topic as old as the COE system itself, but it's still one that rages on regardless. I don't begrudge the Government for doing what it is doing, because let's face it, Singapore is a small country. We cannot accomodate that many cars on our roads. But it's the fickle indecision of the Government that bugs me. What do they really want to curb, ownership or usage? I wish they would make up their minds and set the true agenda, so that we can all be clear what the situation is and adapt accordingly. I personally am for curbing usage. Let people own cars, but make them think twice about driving. One way to do this is to make it inconvenient to drive into town. Not just expensive, but inconvenient and troublesome. I mean, if you are going to encounter closed roads and trouble finding (cheap) parking, wouldn't you seriously reconsider driving into the CBD? And thus cars will be free for use around the surburbs on the weekends or during off-peak hours for family or social activities. Of course, the public transport system to and from town has to be vastly improved from the current situation for this to work, so the onus is on the relevant Government bodies to think about how they want to go about implementing this effectively, if they do consider it. I'm sure people have their own opinions, so I'll be happy to hear them.
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Attending a trackday is not something most Singaporeans get to do everyday, unless one is fairly well-off and is able to make multiple trips up north to sastify their inner racing desire. So when Audi arranged for its Driving Experience track day at Sepang during the Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race 2011 weekend, with the Audi R8 V10 no less, there was much excitement going around. The privileged media were given the opportunity to explore the Sepang track, under the guidance of Audi's training instructors, which included Le Mans winner Marco Werner, former Porsche Carrera Cup Asia champion Daryl O'Young, and a familiar face, Top Gear Australia host Steve Pizzati. There was to be a planned morning session, where the instructors guided the participants to various driving techniques as well as learning the lines of the Sepang Circuit. Unfortunately, just as the sessions were to begin, the weather opened up and poured down. Nevertheless, after waiting a while for the rain to let up, the lessons continued, albeit a bit more carefully. Thankfully, the sun came out in the afternoon, and so the event was back in full force. To briefly summarise, each participant were first taken out on a taxi ride in the new Audi R8 GT, driven by either Marco Werner or Daryl O'Young. Subsequently, we were divided into groups, and were led out onto different sections of the tracks, to learn the various lines, apexes and braking points of the Sepang circuit. Following a short break, the teams were then now led out by the instructors' car for a full hot lap of the circuit. Each member in the group of four were given the chance to 'lead' the pack at least once, to fully utilise the skills picked up earlier in the day. What surprised me was that there was at least three sessions of circuit lapping, with each session consisting of about four laps each. So that meant that we drove the R8 V10 at full speed around Sepang for at least 12 laps. In the blazing Malaysian heat, it really sapped whatever energy you had, especially when you are concentrating fully on controlling the car at high speed. Fun it might be, but it was also extremely exhausting. But given the choice, I have absolutely no doubt that I will do it again.
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I have to confess, I have never attended a track event, except for our very own Singapore Grand Prix. So when I was sent to Kuala Lumpur to catch the 2011 Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race, or MMER for short, I wasn't really sure what to expect. The trip was sponsored by Audi, who entered two cars in the race. As a brief introduction, the MMER is an endurance race, much like Le Mans, but on a smaller scale. The cars run for just 12 hours, instead of 24, but it is no less taxing, due to the Malaysian climate Audi's entries consisted of two R8 LMS GT3 cars, one of which was oddly liveried in the blue and white of MediaCorp. There was also an independently-run third Audi R8 car. Audi's presence were certainly made known, as they also supplied the Safety Car, an R8 GT. The race kicked off at noon, and lasted for the next tweleve hours. Granted, an endurance race like this is not exactly spectator-friendly, but there were some thrills and spills to be had. The beauty of the Sepang circuit is that one could really find pockets of spaces trackside for photo opportunities. I tried my best, but my camera clearly wasn't good enough. As the race went into the night, tiredness began to set in, and it told. The blue MediaCorp Audi R8, at the hands of Alex Yoong, had a clash with a wayward Aston Martin at the halfway mark, and suffered a broken steering column, denying it a chance of victory. The number one Audi, piloted by Le Mans winners Frank Biela, Marcel Fassler and Marco Werner, were leading with 20 minutes to go, until their car suffered an unfortunate puncture. This handed the lead to Team Petronas Syntium, running a pair of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG cars, and they held on to grab victory away from the Audi team. It was a rather exciting race, with lots of ups and downs, and on a personal level, it was a fantastic trackside experience, with the chance to really see the cars at their best up close. Sepang might have its detractors, but nothing beats racing on a proper circuit.
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BMW held their Innovations Xpo 2011 from the 9 to 11 September 2011, at the Keppel Island Plaza. The Xpo served to showcase BMW's EfficientDynamics and ConnectedDrive technologies feature in their cars. There was also a special sneak preview of the all-new 1-Series, which is scheduled to be launched in Singapore by the end of this year. The all-new 1-Series features a brand new 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which will power both the 116i and 118i models when they are launched. According to Mr Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia, the new engine "combines instantaneous power delivery of up to 14 and 27bhp more than their respective predecessor models, while demonstrating exemplary fuel consumption of up to 10 per cent." The highlight of the Xpo, however, was the five demonstration stations that displayed the various BMW technologies now available on their cars. Three of the stations were dedicated to BMW's XDrive system that are found on their all-wheel-drive vehicles, showcasing the way torque is transferred between the wheels during various situations, as and when power is required. The other two stations demonstrated BMW's Connected Drive technologies, with the Park Assist function that helps with parallel parking, and the Active Steering and Surround View, which took drivers on a short obstacle course to showcase the various cameras on the car that assist with identifying road obstacles. These technologies only serve to make driving an easier and fuss-free experience, and it's good to know that they will be commonplace in future BMWs.
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Cruise control is a very common feature on cars nowadays, and they are no doubt a convenient feature for long journeys. However, I have never actually used or operated a cruise control system on Singapore roads. Which leads me to wonder, are they really that useful or necessary here? I mean, our island is small, and traffic is often dense and congested. Even if you get a decent stretch of road, it only last for a couple of minutes before you encounter traffic and have to hit the brakes again. I would imagine it could be useful in the KPE tunnel with its 70km/h speed limit, but again, there is a lot of stop-start traffic which negates the cruise control function. I mean, given the driving styles of locals (and this is the truth arguably), you probably never know when some idiot will just pull out into your lane and you have to slow down suddenly. Therefore, it is better to always be alert and in control, than to leave it to the computers. I understand that there are now adaptive cruise control systems that can detect traffic and adjust the speed accordingly, but it seems that they are only available on higher-end cars like Mercedes-Benz and Volvo at the moment. But even then, would you completely trust them 100%? I'm not totally sure.
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The scariest BMW 1 Series coupe on earth lives in Singapore
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This must be the most famous BMW 1 Series M coupe (or bodykitted 1 Series Coupe) in the world today. The reason I am stating so is that it has been featured in not one, not two but about five automotive forums, blogs and websites. The thing that makes it a worthwhile feature on Myautoblog.org is the fact that this ultra scary, ugly or ___________ (fill in the blank with what you think it is) BMW 1 Series coupe is that is hails from good ol' Singapore. So far this 1 Series coupe has made its appearance on worldcarfans.com, teamspeed.com, bmwblog.com, whatadrive.blogspot.com, bmwforum malaysia and facebook appearances. Could this monster be a viral phenomenon or an internet hit? Does anyone over in Mycarforum's forums know the chap who owns this beastly, ghastly toothpaste white 1 Series coupe? If you do, keep the information to yourself. I rather admire his masterpiece from afar. Where did he get his inspiration from? The different coloured M power homage rims front and rear, the liquidpaper white-out head lights and tail lights and that roof spoiler from a 1990s Ford Escort Cosworth must have been concocted after one of those weekly beer sessions coupled with prescription drugs and slightly dubious a.k.a very illegal substances to get a little tipsy. Are those light mods even legal in the first place? I know I am being a little extreme. But I honestly cannot help it. But let's look on the bright side. This car has made the Singapore tuning scene famous. Or totally infamous. source: teamspeed via worldcarfans via whatadrive -
Local Kia distributor has just announced the arrival of the new Kia Forte hatchback, fresh off the back of the recently-revised Forte models with new six-speed gearboxes earlier this year. Oddly enough, as I was driving the six-speed Cerato Forte the other day, I was wondering to myself, when will Kia bring in the Forte hatchback, if at all. And lo and behold, they have done! It promises to be exciting times ahead for fans of Korean-made cars. Chevrolet and Kia fired the first salvos earlier this year with revised versions of their Cruze and Cerato Forte sedans respectively. Hyundai was prepared to hit back with the launch of their new Avante replacement (which will re-use the Elantra name once again) in the next couple of months, but Kia pulled off another trick by releasing the Forte hatchback. We're expecting the Cruze hatchback before this year is out too, so all three manufacturers are most certainly battling hard for the consumer's dollar. I guess especially so now with COE prices showing no signs of coming down, Korean carmakers have to fight even harder for a decreasing slice of the Singapore automotive pie. Which can only mean more choices for us. Now, would that be a good thing or a bad thing?
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Porsche held a launch event at Prive at Keppel Bay, for the ultra-exclusive Porsche 911 Speedster. Just 356 of this limited edition sports car will be built, and Singapore gets just the one unit. This white one you see here is the only example available locally, and it has already been spoken for. The Sppedster is an iconic part of the Porsche's history, with the first one being based on the classic 356 (hence the numbers). Subsequent Speedsters were based on 911s, but they all have that unmistakable Speedster look, such as the double-bubble tonneau cover for the (manually-folding) roof. Performance is also a Speedster highlight, with the latest one featuring an uprated version of the 911's 3.8-litre flat-six boxer engine, producing 408bhp. For the lucky dude who managed to snag the one and only 911 Speedster in Singapore, he's bound to be the envy of all his friends. Let's just hope that the car is properly utilised, instead of being stored in a garage somewhere.
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BMW announced its sponsorship agreement with the Standard Chartered Marathon 2011 at a press conference recently, and there are interesting stuff in store for runners thanks to the tie-up. The most eye-catching aspect of the partnership is the tantalising prize of a brand new BMW X1 sDrive18i for one very lucky participant of the marathon. If you're an avid runner, and could do with a new car, simply sign up for the marathon, and then register yourself as part of Team BMW, and take part in their events in the lead up to the race. That will put you in the running for the draw. Of course, the catch is, you must actually compete in and finish the marathon to have a chance of winning the car. But if that is of no problem to you, then why not give it a go? More details at www.teambmw.com.sg
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[extract] Are you a fan of the World Rally Championship? How big a fan are you? Well, if you can prove that you are Singapore's biggest fanatic of the all-out, gravel bashing rally championship, then Citro
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BMW has emerged as the top selling car brand in Singapore for the first half of 2011, followed closely by rivals Mercedes-Benz The Bavarian carmaker led the German charge by selling 2,479 cars in Singapore for the first half of 2011, a 2.3% increase over the same period in 2010. Rivals Mercedes-Benz was second with 1,943 cars sold from January to June this year, a 0.4% rise. Long-time leaders Toyota/Lexus are now third, with 1,678 units shifted in Singapore in the first half of 2011, a massive 52.5% decrease. This can be attributed to a major reduction in COE quota and the subsequent rising COE prices, especially in Category A where Toyota has been the dominant player over the past few years. With COE prices reaching new highs, premium carmakers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz now have the advantage as buyers are less hard hit by the rising COE prices. The trend can also be seen downwards, with fellow German brands Volkswagen and Audi rounding off the top five. Volkswagen sold 1,548 cars from January to June 2011, a remarkable achievement despite it being a minor 1.7% decrease from 2010. Audi shifted 986 cars during the same period to end up fifth, a 4.4% improvement. The rest of the top 10 saw major decreases for several Korean and Japanese marques, with Kia, Hyundai, Honda and Nissan all seeing significant drops in 2011 compared to 2010. Kia sold 584 cars, down by 72.2%, Hyundai shifted 524, decreasing by 70%, Honda saw a fall of 67% with 503 cars sold, and Nissan recorded 446 sales, down by 73.6%. The final spot in the top 10 was taken by Volvo, which leapfrogged Porsche with a 7.6% increase in sales for the first half of 2011, having sold 376 cars. In terms of models, the BMW 5-Series was the top seller, with 1,268 units sold. This was significantly ahead of the second placed model, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which sold 962 cars. Toyota
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Singapore's multi-modal public transport service provider - has signed a memorandum of understanding with China's BYD. Under terms of the MoU, the two firms will discuss establishing a joint venture to distribute BYD's electric eBUS-12 and e6 taxis in Singapore. SMRT's executive vice-president of commercial business and roads, Teo Chew Hoon, said: "In our day-to-day operations at SMRT, we look into air, water and energy management diligently. To further promote better air quality, we are exploring the use of electric vehicles in our bus and taxi fleets that the company is actively exploring the feasibility of battery-powered buses and taxis." BYD claims that, when fully charged, both the BYD eBUS-12 and the e6 taxis can travel up to 300 kilometers under optimal conditions. BYD's definitition of optimal, however, includes not running the airconditioning, which would certainly be sub-optimal for Singapore passengers. Last month BYD received a contract for 300 eBUS012s to be used at the 2011 International Universiade Games taking place in Shenzhen, China, later this year. Thereafter, they will be incorporated into the Shenzhen Bus Group fleet. A fleet of 50 BYD e6 taxis has been in service in Shenzhen for more than a year and has clocked up a combined total of more than three million kilometers.
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Lexus Driveaway 2011 - A sweet treat for local Lexus drivers
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[extract] The Lexus Driveaway 2011 was held on 17-20 June at Penang, Malaysia. This year, a convoy of 30 cars drove up across the causeway for a night -
When the Land Transport Authority recently announced that it will begin testing the new GPS-based ERP system, my heart sank a little. I mean, I knew it was coming, but I was holding out to that little bit of hope that it would not happen. While we don't know how exactly the system will be implemented just as yet, I fear that this new GPS-based ERP tracking system could actually spell the end of motoring journalism as we know it in Singapore. When we have cars to test and review, we try to drive them around for as much as possible, going to as many different places as we can, whether it be to take photos, or simply to see how the car copes with different types of road conditions, be it highway, city or even the occasional rural twisty road. We do try our utmost to go around during non-peak hours, either in the middle of the afternoon (when people are working), or late in the night/early morning (when people are sleeping). However, if the Government decides it wants to charge vehicles on a per use basis, for every road at every hour, then unfortunately, those days of driving cars in the dead of the night or in the afternoon blazing sun, just to see how it fares, will soon be over. Or at least it would be exorbitantly expensive to do so. I completely understand the rationale behind this system. Singapore is small, we can't have too many cars overcrowding our island. However, I do hope that the Government at least consider those who actually need to use private transport in their jobs when they implement the new system. I know that there will always be cynics who deride our profession as useless and unnecessary, and I will never be able to change their opinion, nor will I attempt to. Everyone's entitled to their own views, within reason of course. But, if you're on this website, chances are, you probably have some interest in cars. And I'm sure you would appreciate the fact that we do offer a service when we write reviews, whether it be to provide useful information on your next purchase, or simply as an interesting read on cars that you might not have the chance to experience. If the day comes when the joy of driving is killed in Singapore, it would make car enthusiasts here very sad indeed.
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I'm sure some of you are excited about this year's Formula Drift Singapore 2011, which will take place this weekend at the F1 Pit Building. Well, some of us at sgCarMart are too. Hence the extensive coverage you see on our site. Before the event kicks off proper, the organisers held a pre-event press conference, with a small surprise for the media. Aside from the usual interviews and buffet spread, the media were given a chance to ride shotgun with the drifters along the track course that will be used during the event. (The buffet didn't seem to be such a great idea after all...) The driver I was allocated to ride with was Charles Ng, who was part of the four-strong Spark Motorsports team that also included big-name drifters Daigo Saito and Robbie Nishida from Japan, and Ken Gushi from America. Charles hails from Hong Kong, and has had 20 years of experience in racing. Which is impressive considering that his home country isn't exactly well-known for motorsports. I decided not to distract him with my paltry Cantonese, and let his driving do the talking. Charles did try to take it easy, but even still, the acceleration of these cars are brutal. You can feel your head moving back and forth, and sideways, against your will. The G-forces that your body is subjected to are immense. It's something you have to mentally prepare yourself for, otherwise you'll just be caught off guard, and find yourself screaming in panic and fear. It most definitely is not for the faint-hearted. After a while, it does get addictive though, and you just want to keep going again and again. Unfortunately, there were only limited runs allowed for us, so the fun was over before we knew it. I thanked Charles at the end of the run, and I hope he does well this weekend. I was a bit of a sceptic about drifiting before this event, but after having experienced it first hand, I can appreciate the art and skill that goes into it. It's not an easy thing to do, and some of the drivers are truly the masters of this craft. Hopefully they give us a good show this weekend.
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Shell V-Power for the price of Shell FuelSave 98 this weekend
BenCee posted a blog entry in MyAutoBlog
Shell is offering its top grade V-Power petrol for the price of its FuelSave 98 grade this weekend. On top of that, motorists who take advantage of the offer also get an extra 20% Shell Escape points, for this weekend only. The special promotion will be held from Friday to Sunday, June 10-12 at all Shell stations (except Shell Woodlands Mandai and Shell Sin Ming) between 7pm and 11pm. This promotion will enable drivers to experience the difference in everyday driving with Shell V-Power. Shell V-Power's unique formulation is designed to actively clean your engine and reduce friction, helping to deliver more power throughout the life of your car. If you're a regular Shell customer, I would recommend you try it out, to see if the savings and improved fuel grade are worth it. For more information, visit shell.com.sg/vpower. -
Ahead of Formula Drift Singapore 2011 this weekend, organisers are continuing the build-up with driver and event insights. The organisers conducted a quick Q&A with one of the drivers taking part this weekend, Formula Drift Thailand 2010 champion Saranon. Saranon is considered one of the pioneers of the drift scene in Thailand and has been taking part in competitions for the past five years. His gentle demeanour off the track is in line with smooth driving style on track. One of Thailand