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One would not expect the owner of a 31-year-old Toyota Starlet – a humble hatch popular in the 1980s – to be a petrolhead. But Iskandar Dzulkhairi Kajai is an exception. Mr Iskandar’s other car is an Aston Martin Rapide. His previous rides included a Mitsubishi Evo 8 and a Nissan GTR. The 47-year-old operations manager of a funeral services […]
Read moreMcLaren 765LT with century sprint of 2.8 seconds Behold the McLaren 765LT, an extreme Longtail said to be the spiritual successor to the iconic McLaren F1. With 765 horses and 800Nm from its 4-litre twin-tubro V8, the car promises a century sprint of 2.8 seconds and a zero to 200kmh timing of 7.2 seconds. The quarter-mile (400m) dash is completed […]
Read moreMercedes-Benz S-class one of the world’s most aerodynamic cars Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new S-class flagship. Bigger and wearing a massive grille, the limousine boasts a highly digital cockpit and more space. Compared with its predecessor, elbow room is 38mm wider for the driver and 23mm for rear passengers. Headroom in the rear has increased by up to 16mm, despite […]
Read moreThe Kia Seltos competes in a rather crowded compact crossover segment populated by the likes of Honda’s HR-V, Toyota’s C-HR, Mazda’s CX-30, MG’s HS and Hyundai’s Kona. The initial launch variant is the top GT Line, with a 1.4-litre turbo engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission – the same drivetrain as the Hyundai i30’s if it is returned for […]
Read moreThe Toyota Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) offers around 50km of electric range with the reassuring backup of a fossil-fuelled powertrain. Does combining a large battery and petrol tank put range anxiety to rest? Or does it end up an unsatisfactory compromise? First, here are my most salient observations about the car. Having two powertrains add more weight. The Prius […]
Read moreRenault Megane RS Trophy lands in Singapore The souped-up version of the Renault Megane RS hot hatch has slipped into Singapore without fanfare. The Land Transport Authority has approved the car for sale earlier this month. The Trophy’s 1.8-litre turbocharged engine churns out 300hp, up from 280hp. Other upgrades include a stiffer chassis, mechanical limited slip differential and Recaro seats. […]
Read moreRenee Waltemeyer has been around Colorado racing her entire life, but she’s never seen anything like this. “This year is just kind of different,” she said. “What’s normal is not normal.” Waltemeyer, who along with her husband formed Renee and Adam Waltemeyer Racing, has sponsored drivers at Colorado National Speedway for almost three decades. Though this season has been stressful, […]
Read moreTALLADEGA, Ala. — Ryan Blaney held onto the lead after a restart with two laps to go Monday, earning his second straight win at Talladega Superspeedway on a day that began with NASCAR drivers throwing their support behind Bubba Wallace. Blaney edged Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at the finish line for his fourth win and first since Talladega in October, albeit […]
Read moreBMW 4-series to arrive by the fourth quarter of this year BMW’s new 4-series Coupe is bigger and bolder. It is 128mm longer, 27mm wider and 6mm taller than its predecessor, with a wheelbase extended by 41mm to 2,851mm. With slender pillars, long doors with frameless windows and a flowing roofline, the car is sleek. A massive grille in front makes a bold […]
Read moreVideo game developer Cash Ong spends his days creating mobile entertainment for others. But in his own time, he finds joy in something a lot more tangible – a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle which he has owned since 1999. It is the 47-year-old’s second Beetle. He had a 1961 Baja Beetle – a version made for offroad use – when he […]
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