'GT Sport' Jetta

Jetta Sports Wheel nuts

Honda CRZ

Ward's 10 Best Engines

This year's winners are....*Drum roll.....*

1.) 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged DOHC inline-4 (Audi A4)
2.) 3.0L TFSI Supercharged DOHC V6 (Audi S4)
3.) 3.0L DOHC inline-6 Turbodiesel (BMW 335d)
4.) 2.5L DOHC inline-4 Hybrid (Ford Fusion Hybrid)
5.) 3.5L EcoBoost Turbocharged DOHC V6 (Ford Taurus SHO)
6.) 2.4L Ecotec DOHC inline-4 (Chevrolet Equinox)
7.) 4.6L Tau DOHC V8 (Hyundai Genesis)
8.) 2.5L Turbocharged DOHC flat-4 (Subaru Legacy 2.5GT)
9.) 1.8L DOHC inline-4 Hybrid (Toyota Prius)
10.) 2.0L SOHC inline-4 Turbodiesel (Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI)

VW Golf's nightmare ?

Here's the official photos of the replacement for the Alfa 147, the Giulietta. Measuring in at 4,350mm in length, 1,460 mm in height and 1,800 mm in width, the baby Alfa is slightly larger than the outgoing 147.

Petrol powerplants will include the 1.4-liter TB and 1.4-liter TB Multiair with 120HP and 170HP respectively. Dual Clutch transmission will be offered as well.

Alfa Romeo will also introduce a sportier version wearing the "Quadrifoglio Verde" (four-leaf clover) badge to compete against the VW Golf GTI. It will be powered by a 1.7-liter (1,750cc) four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine delivering an output of 235 horsepower.

Honda Car Decal

Just to show a customised car decal that I had on my Civic :).

Live photos of new Kia Cadenza

Front looks agressive with innovative headlights. Rearlight combination reminds me of an Audi clone. Overall design is not bad I would say.

All new VW Polo

I decided to make this blog entry after reading that VW Singapore is clearing the current batch of Polos to make way for the all new version.

The top of the line petrol engine will be a 1.2 TSI unit mated to a 7 speed DSG gearbox. However, I am not sure if VW Singapore will be bringing in this combination. In the meantime, enjoy the video below:

All new Kia VG (K7)

Kia Motors is set to launch an all-new premium executive car, code-named "VG", this November in South Korea. Kia Motors has recently confirmed that the Korean-market "VG" will be named "K7" and will be the first vehicle in the line-up to adopt the brand's new alphanumeric nomenclature system.

The K7 will be available with a wide variety of fuel-efficient four- and six-cylinder engines, including a 2.4L Theta II inline-4 and a 3.5L Lambda II V6. The 2.4L four-cylinder engine will feature Kia’s latest direct injection gasoline (GDI) technology, generating 201 horsepower. All engines will be mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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Toyota FT-86 Concept

The FT-86 concept shall make it's world premiere at the upcoming Tokyo Motorshow. This compact rear-wheel-drive sports car will be powered by a subaru-sourced 2 litre boxer engine mated to a 6 speed manual transmission.

Alfa 8C Competizione arrived in Singapore

On display at the new Alfa Romeo showroom located at 11 Leng Kee Road. A series of events and promotions are also arranged over the next month to woo and entice buyers.

2012 Honda Civic illustration

2012 Hyundai Accent

The coupe-look of the new Sonata will make it into pretty much all new Hyundai sedans.

Rumored engine for the next Accent is a direct injection 1.6 Liter with 140hp.

Honda CRZ Concept @ Tokyo Motorshow

Honda will be showing the new Honda CR-Z Concept 2009 next month at the Tokyo Motorshow.

Word is that the CR-Z will get a 1.5 liter version of Honda’s IMA Hybrid system (the Civic and Insight use 1.3 IMA hybrid systems), which could be mated to a 6 speed manual transmission.

TODAYonline | Car | VW saves the best for last

Kudos to VW. At least they did not neglect the "senior citizen" in their family :)

TODAYonline | Car | VW saves the best for last

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Ford EcoBoost

Here is Ford's answer to Volkswagen's excellent TSI engines. Only time will tell if they are as good.

Unveiling of Lamborghini Reventon Roaster

Undisguised photos of 2011 Volvo S60

To be powered by the new 1.6L Ecoboost engine from Ford. Most likely to be mated to the Powershift dual clutch transmission in my opinion.

2011 VW Jetta Spied!

As Singapore awaits the arrival of the 2010 VW Jetta with revised steering wheel, dials and aircon knobs as per the MK VI Golf, spied photos of the all new Jetta are already floating in the net.

All new Saab 9-5

Underneath its metal skin, the 2010 9-5 shares GM's Epsilon 2 platform with the Opel Insignia. At launch, the new 9-5 will be offered with two gasoline engines, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit with 220 HP and a 2.8-liter V6 turbo that makes 300 HP.

Shortly after launch, Saab will add a 1.6-litre gasoline turbo with 180 horsepower together with a 2.0-litre BioPower E85 four-cylinder unit. All engines are linked to 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions.

Audi S5 Sportback

Launched at the recent Frankfurt IAA, the Audi S5 Sportback is powered by a three-liter V6 with a mechanically driven supercharger.

The S5 Sportback sprints from zero to 100 km/h in only 5.4 seconds (provisional figure) and accelerates up to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h. It comes standard with the seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

2010 Hyundai Sonata

To be offered with a 2.0L engine, pumping 165 PS at 6,200rpm and a peak torque of 198Nm at 4,600rpm. The engine will be mated to a newly 6 speed automatic transmission.

Although only one engine option has been unveiled now, Hyundai says a 2.4 liter version with direct injection will be unveiled in January next year when it presents the US market version.

All new Opel Astra

The new Astra will debut in Frankfurt this September. It will be offered with four petrol engines, a naturally aspirated 1.4 with 100HP, a 1.4 turbo in 120 and 140HP guises and a 1.6 Turbo with 180HP. The 1.4 Turbo will be mated to a six-speed gearbox.

Latest spy shots of new Hyundai Sonata / I40

Looking good with it's coupe-like roof top. Dashboard is nicely styled and production model should utilise better quality materials.

Kia Forte koup official photos

Mercedes Benz S-Class Facelift

Mercedes gave the S-Class a mid-life facelift with new headlamps and tail lights, restyled bumpers and a few changes here and there in the interior.