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Disc brakes vs drum brakes: what’s the difference?
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Disc brakes vs drum brakes: what’s the difference?

Take a look at the brakes on your car: they are most likely to all be disc brakes. However, it wasn't too long ago that cars had drum brakes both front and rear. In fact, several modern cars still retain drum brakes, albeit only on the rear wheels. ...
Best car accessories for under $20
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Best car accessories for under $20

You've got some spare change lying around and you want to improve your driving experience with some car accessories. It's not difficult to get quality car accessories in Singapore. With petrol stations islandwide stocking everything from windscreen wiper...
Should I overinflate my tyres to get better fuel economy?
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Should I overinflate my tyres to get better fuel economy?

You might have heard that tyre overinflation might lead to some gains. That's a common misconception. Overinflating your tyres will lead to marginally better handling and fuel efficiency, but not by much. The truth is that overinflating your tyres co...
BMW M5 Competition launches in Singapore with Lambo-rivalling power
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BMW M5 Competition launches in Singapore with Lambo-rivalling power

The BMW M5 Competition has landed in Singapore for those who feel the "normal" M5 is a bit too slow. Sharper and more focused, the M5 Competition gets a 25hp boost over the standard M5 to 625hp from the same 4.4-litre twin-turbo S63 V8. That's a fair...
Ferrari P80/C debuts after nearly 5 years; based on 488 GT3
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Ferrari P80/C debuts after nearly 5 years; based on 488 GT3

The Ferrari P80/C has finally made its way into the hands of its obviously super-rich owner, capping nearly five years of development which started in 2015. A one-off based on the 488 GT3, the owner is a "great connoisseur" of Ferraris, and is himself a...
Celebrating its first anniversary in Singapore, SKODA has eschewed baby steps for big strides with a string of smart offerings.
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Celebrating its first anniversary in Singapore, SKODA has eschewed baby steps for big strides with a string of smart offerings.

A lot can happen in a year. Scoring that promotion, growing your family, creating new memories – it can all happen in a brief 12 months. And ŠKODA, on its first birthday in Singapore, has every reason to celebrate a year of becoming one of the most succ...
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a sleeker Merc GLE Coupe, Audi Q8 rival
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The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a sleeker Merc GLE Coupe, Audi Q8 rival

Need to sell more of an SUV? Slice a few inches off the roofline, add the word "Coupe" behind the name and Bob's your uncle. That's the formula BMW tested to great success with its X6 - which started the trend of coupe-fying SUVs - and Porsche has st...
What is the difference between AWD and 4WD?
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What is the difference between AWD and 4WD?

You're in the showroom looking for a new car, like a sports utility vehicle (SUV), when you chance upon acronyms like AWD (all-wheel-drive) and 4WD (four-wheel-drive). What do these mean and are they even relevant in purchasing my new SUV? In essence...