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mohamed ezz- aldine mahmoud yossef born in cairo egypt student in msa universty faculty of computer science gradueted from moubark expermrental languge school

CHASSIS WAS MORE THAN ADEPT AT,HANDLING ALOT AND I MEAN ALOT.MORE HORSEPOWER WHILE A BEETLE GTIMIGHT BE STILL SOME MONTHS OFF, VGS LENT ME THE,NEXT BEST THING THE BEETLE WITHTHEIR TWIN-CHARGED 1.4 TSI ENGINE, WHICH BUMPS UPPERFORMANCE TO 160 PONIES, AND DROPS THE CENTURYSPRINT TO A MERE SECONDS – BY 8.3

TODAY’S STANDARDSSHOULD PLACE THIS BEETLE “GT” OF SORTS RIGHTSMACK IN FAMILIAR W A R M - H A T C H.T E R R I T O R Y AND IF THAT WASN’T ENOUGHTO DIFFERENTIATE THE 1.4 TSI BEETLE FROM THE 1.2,V O L K S W A G E N HAS SLAPPED ON A LARGE REARSPOILER AND HUGE18-INCH RETRO- DISHED RIMS ASA NOD TO THE ORIGINAL BEETLE.

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L I F E VOLKSWAGEN ISN’T WASTING ANYTIME, PLANTING THEIR AWARDWINNING 1.4 TSI,TWINCHARGED ENGINE INTO THE BEETLE.THE RESULT? A BUG WHICH SIMPLY PUT IS ABARREL OF FUN TO BLAST

AROUND IN TO THE POINTTHAT THIS EDITOR WAS ACTUALLY UNWILLING TORETURN THE CAR BACK TO THE SHOWROOM AFTER A.LONG WEEKEND WITH IT JUST SLIGHTLY LESS THANTHREE MONTHS AFTER

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Eurokars’ New Home

On the opening day of the New YorkInternational Auto Show, Infiniti announced SebastianVettel, Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver and triple Formula OneWorld Champion, as Director of Performance for the premium.automotive brand This latest announcement extends

and enhances Vettel’s relationship with Infiniti which formallybegan in 2011. In this capacity, Vettel already has played a crucialrole in developingInfiniti’s vehicle line- up, starting with theexclusive Infiniti FX Vettel Edition and mostrecently with the all- new Infiniti Q50. On the opening day of the New

Vettel: Infiniti’s Director of Performance

A modern classicfrom Audi is making a comeback: Thethird-generation RS 4 Avant combines p o t e n tperformance with a high level of everyday practicality.It’s 4.2-litre V8 produces 450 hp;the seven-speed S tronic and quattropermanent all-wheel drive transfer that.power to the road The Audi RS 4 Avantuses the same

h i g h - r e v v i n g , normally aspiratedV8 engine that powers the RS 5Coupe. The 4,163 cc powerplant produces450hp at 8,250 rpm for a specific output.of 108.1hp per litre Its maximum torqueof 430Nm is available from 4,000 to 6,000rpm. The responsive V8 with its red-paintedcylinder head covers accelerates the RS4 Avant from zero to 100km/h in 4.7seconds on its way to a

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BMW Unveils Concept X4Eurokars’ New Home

With the BMW Concept X4, the BMW Group offers apreview

of the future of the BMW X family. It takes no more thanWa first

glance to see how smoothly the qual-ities of a BMW Xmodel can.blend with the genes of a BMW Coupe

The new Sports Activity Coupe concept from BMW ispoised to

continue the success story of the BMW X6 in a new vehicle.class

Eye-catching proportions, tight con-tours and numeroushigh-quality

details produce an unrivalled product character brimming

Eurokars’ New Home After two years of extensive renovations,multi-brand car dealer Eurokars Group’s new flagshipfacility located on 27/29 Leng Kee Road has officially opened itsdoors. Built to the tune of S$42 million, the Eurokars City Centre After two years of extensive renovations,multi-brand car dealer Eurokars Group’s new flagshipfacility located on 27/29 Leng Kee Road has officially opened its

doors. Built to the tune of S$42 million, the Eurokars City Centre isthe newest and tallest showroom along the prime Leng Kee autobelt. The six-storey facility houses three premium automobile-brands—Porsche, Rolls Royce Motor Cars and.MINI under one roof Mr Karsono Kwee, Executive Chairman,of Eurokars Group said that the revamp will provide luxury carenthusiasts a more comfortable and3

What is it? The 2013 model year Nissan GT-R, an-other host of tweaks and updates keep-ing the supercar slayer up to date. Prices start at £76,610.

Technical highlights? The basics remain the same. Power stays at 542bhp at 6400rpm, backed up with 465lb ft at 3200-5800rpm. However, new injectors are said to increase re-sponse throughout the rev range, a new relief valve for the turbocharger bypass reduces lag, and a revised oil pan should mean that the GT-R stands up even bet-ter to the extreme G-forces it’s so fond of pulling. The new car also benefits from a rein-forced dashboard for greater structural-forced dashboard for greater structural

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?How does it compare The Nissan GT-R’s price tag pitches it closest to the £81,242, 394bhp Porsche 911 Carrera S and £92,710, 424bhp Audi R8 V8 (super coupe group test here), though in truth its performance can compete with (and potentially embarrass) more expensive and exotic names such as Ferrari, McLaren and Lamborghini. The 2013MY GT-R is quicker to 62mph than the 458 Italia, MP4-12C.and Gallardo LP560-4

Anything else I?need to know In essence, the 2013-vintage GT-R is simply more of the same - indomitable drivetrain, fantastically adjustable handling That’s utter nonsense. With 542bhp and a chassis always searchingfor the most neutral and

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Nissan GT-R vs Bugatti Veyron

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What’s it like to drive The driving experience is fundamentally very similar to that of the 2012 Nissan GT-R. Last year’s car was spectacularly fast, incredibly agile and staggeringly capable (as were its predecessors) and the 2013 car remains a mind-blowing experience. The engine does seem to rev a lick of oversteer. And the GT-R is accelerating really hard throughout all this, so everything happens at warp speed. The intensity of a fully lit GT-intensity of a fully lit GT-intensity of a fullylit GT-intensity of a fully lit GT-R

more freely, and with the dampers in Comfort mode, the ride is perhaps a shade more supple. However, it has to be said that last year’s Track Pack car dealt with rougher sections of road with more composure and .control The 2013 GT-R covers ground at an astonishing speed but communicates clearly all the time, demanding decisive inputs from the driver, and with the four-wheel-drive and stability systems in Race mode, it’s got a delicious steely edge. You may have heard it said that drive themselves’. That’s utter nonsense. With 542bhp and a chassis always searching for the most neutral and effective way to get its power down,5

Kia Sportage Diesel 2.0 (A(

.THE KIA SPORTAGE DIESEL HOUSES AN ALL NEW 2-LITRE DIESEL ENGINE THAT IS COMPLIANT WITH EURO 5 EMISSION STANDARDS

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been improving over the years as morepeople are exposed to diesel technologies.Carmakers here have been working hardto change this mindset and educateconsumers about the benefits of diesel cars,especially the modern ones of today.With the introduction of the CarbonEmissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS(on 1 January and the reduction in dieseltaxes, the incentive for getting a dieselcar in Singapore has become greater. As aresult, more carmakers are bringing in dieselmodels to the local market. Korean carmakerKia launched the first diesel model, the2.2-litre diesel, in January along with its2.4-litre variant.Currently, there are two diesel carsoffered by Kia in Singapore – theabovementioned Sorento and the 2-litreSportage which we are featuring here.The Sportage is also being sold alongsideits 2-litre petrol counterpart. Since Kiastarted selling diesel cars in Singapore fromJanuary, sales are said to be

“encouraging”.For example, I understand that out of the10 Sportage models sold on their launchweekend, four were diesels.The CEVS rewards cars of emissions160g/km and below by giving rebates of upto $20,000. From 1 July onwards, cars ofemissions above 211g/km will be handedTHE KIA SPORTAGE DIESEL HOUSES AN ALL NEW 2-LITRE DIESEL ENGINE penalties of up to $20,000. Everything elsethat falls in between these two bands willbe deemed neutral with neither a rebate norpenalty. Both the Sorento and the Sportagefall under the neutral category.Housing the new 2-litre diesel enginethat is compliant with Euro 5 standards,the five-seater compact SUV Sportagediesel gives a more environmentally friendlyoption to consumers, with lower emissions189g/km compared to 207g/km( and better

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.THE KIA SPORTAGE DIESEL HOUSES AN ALL NEW 2-LITRE DIESEL ENGINE THAT IS COMPLIANT WITH EURO 5 EMISSION STANDARDS

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DIESEL ENGINES ARE ALSO SAID TO BE MORE RELIABLE AND DURABLE BECAUSE OF THEIR LOWER EXHAUST TEMPERATURES

IT IS REALLY ENCOURAGING TOSEE MORE CARMAKERS INCREASINGLYEXPANDING THEIR RANGE WITH DIESEL MODELS.IT SHOULD GET EASIER TO CONVINCECONSUMERS OF THE BENEFITS OF CALLS AN‘ON DEMAND’ SYSTEM.BASICALLYTHE SYSTEM WILLSEND 100 PERCENT OF THE TORQUE TO THE FRONT WHEELS, BUT IFTHE FRONT WHEELS LOSE GRIP, UP TO 50 PER CENTOF THE TORQUE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TOTHE REAR. THERE IS ALSO A LOCK MODE TO AID.TRACTION SOME NEW THINGS THAT THESPORTAGE DIESEL GETS INCLUDEVENTILATED DRIVER SEATS TO HELP KEEP COOL IN

,HOT WEATHER ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC SIDEMIRRORS WHICH HEATS TO PREVENT FOGGINGDURING AND CALLS AN ‘ON DEMAND’SYSTEM.BASICALLYTHE SYSTEM WILLSEND 100 PERCENT OF THE TORQUE TO THE FRONT WHEELS, BUT IFTHE FRONT WHEELS LOSE GRIP, UP TO 50 PER CENTOF THE TORQUE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TOTHE REAR. THERE IS ALSO A LOCK MODE TO AID.TRACTION SOME NEW THINGS THAT THESPORTAGE DIESEL GETS INCLUDEVENTILATED DRIVER SEATS TO HELP KEEP COOL IN,HOT WEATHER ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC SIDEMIRRORS WHICH HEATS TO PREVENT FOGGING

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DIESEL ENGINES ARE ALSO SAID TO BE MORE RELIABLE AND DURABLE BECAUSE OF THEIR LOWER EXHAUST TEMPERATURES

CALLS AN ‘ON DEMAND’SYSTEM.BASICALLYTHE SYSTEM WILLSEND 100 PERCENT OF THE TORQUE TO THE FRONT WHEELS, BUT IFTHE FRONT WHEELS LOSE GRIP, UP TO 50 PER CENTOF THE TORQUE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TOTHE REAR. THERE IS ALSO A LOCK MODE TO AID.TRACTION SOME NEW THINGS THAT THESPORTAGE DIESEL GETS INCLUDEVENTILATED DRIVER SEATS TO HELP KEEP COOL IN,HOT WEATHER ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC SIDEMIRRORS WHICH HEATS TO PREVENT FOGGINGDURING AND AN ELECTROCHROMICMIRROWITH REARVIEW CAMERAEVEN THMANYMODERNCARS

T COME WITH REVERSECAMERA TO HELP PARKING, I STILL PREFER TODEPEND ON THE MIRRORS TO PARK. HOWEVWWITH THE REVERSE CAMERA IN THE REARVIEWMIRROR THIS TIME, I FIND MYSELF USING IT.ANYWAY DIESEL CARS ARE WIDELY,ACCEPTED IN EUROPE SO HOPEFULLY WITH THEINTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA, THE ADVANTAGES OFDIESEL CARS CAN BE REALISED AND ACCEPTED BYMORE CONSUMERS HERE. DIESEL ENGINES AREALSO SAID TO BE MORE RELIABLE AND DURABLEBECAUSE OF THEIR LOWER EXHAUST TEMPERATURES ANDTHE ABSENCE OF SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION COIL.AND PLUG WIRES

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GAININGPACE

riven by the samehallmark

MINI go-kart feeling thatthe

British premium brandis

renowned for, the MINIPaceman comes

with powerful dynamically stretchedcoupélines and a variable-usage interior with an.exclusive ambience

With its two doors and,large tailgate

plus two full-size,individual rear seats

the seventh model inthe MINI family

complements theelegant sportiness of its

proportions with a newrendering of the.familiar MINI interior

As a pioneer in the“,urban environment

The MINI brand is once again combining theexpansion

of its model range with a foray into a newvehicle class

with the first Sports Activity Coupé in thepremium small

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standard, and the pair ofindividual seats in the rear offer impressive shoulderroom and headroom, outstanding lateralsupport and exceptional comfort.The side window controls, meanwhile, areintegrated into theprominently three-.dimensional door trim The high-openingtailgate of the MINI

THE DRIVETRAIN:P O W E R F U L.E N G I N E S

powerful and efficient petrolvariants from launch, ranging from the MINICooper Paceman (120 hp( to the MINICooper S Paceman (184 hp(. Plans are inplace to add a MINI John Cooper WorksPaceman variant to the range in due.course THE CHASSIS: A NEW TAKEON.THE GO-KART FEELINGThe MINI Paceman’s cutting-

edge chassis consisting of a MacPherson -spring strut front axle and forged crossmembers in tandem with a multi-link rear- axle underpins its hallmark MINIagility. The new model comes as standard withlowered sports suspension and DSC(Dynamic Stability Control(. ElectricPower Steering with standard Servotronic

function likewiseenhances the ever-present go-kart feeling.on board the MINI Paceman Comprehensive safetyequipment and high-quality comfort-enhancing.features The high torsional rigidity ofthe MINI Paceman’s body plays animportant role in both its agile handling and itsimpressive passive safety. Its standard-fittedsafety 14

DESIGN: POWERFUL,STATURESPORTY AND ELEGANT.COUPÉ LINES THE INNOVATIVE CONCEPT OF ACOMPACT SPORTS ACTIVITY COUPÉ IS EXPRESSED IN ANEXTERIOR DESIGN THAT FAITHFULLY EMBODIESTHE MINI PACEMAN’S MULTIFACETED DRIVINGPROPERTIES WITHIN THE TEMPLATEOF THE ESTABLISHED MINI DESIGN LANGUAGE.THE FRONT END EXUDES MUSCULARITYAND PRESENCE, WHILE DYNAMICALLY SWEEPING LINES ANDPOWERFULLY

INTERIOR: EXCLUSIVE,AMBIENCE.IMPRESSIVE VARIABILITY The MINI Paceman hasbeen designed as a four-seater. Sportsseats for the driver and front passengerare included as13

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