Who will win World Car Of The Year?

Three finalists in.



Earlier this month, the three finalists for World Car of the Year award were announced at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Polo. The winner will be announced at the New York International Auto Show next week. But which one will take the coveted prize? The jury is still out.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has an eye-catching look, opulent interior, sporty character and a list of safety equipment that'll boggle your mind, including an Attention Assist system designed to help drowsy drivers stay alert and a system that automatically dims the highbeam headlights to avoid blinding oncoming cars.



Toyota's Prius is a sentimental favorite among the eco-conscious, and this latest model proves that a fuel-efficient hybrid car can be a viable alternative to an ordinary midsize sedan for many consumers. Not only is the interior vastly improved over the previous model, the new Prius gets even better mileage: It's now rated at 51/48 mpg city/highway, 50 mpg combined.



And already a popular model in Europe, the Volkswagen Polo is set to make its U.S. debut sometime this year, just in time to compete with the newest small and sporty hatchbacks from the likes of Ford and Nissan, or even the already-available Kia Soul. The fifth-generation Polo that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show is purported to closely resemble the North American version of the car, but so far automotive writers and bloggers can only speculate on the VW Polo's look, feel and arrival date. Rumor has it the U.S. Volkswagen Polo will have a four-door hatchback style with at least two engine options and front-wheel drive.



Vehicles up for the World Performance Car award must meet the same criteria as WCOTY — currently in production and sold on at least two continents in 2009 — with the additional requirement of demonstrating specific performance attributes as well as selling at a minimum annual production rate of 500 vehicles. The finalists in this category are the Audi R8 V10, Ferrari California and Porsche 911 GT3.

The World Green Car finalists are the Honda Insight, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen BlueMotion vehicles (Golf, Passat, Polo), while the finalists for the World Car Design are the Chevrolet Camaro, Citroen C3 Picasso and Kia Soul.

Sporty, yet affordable cars

There is no point buying a very expensive car, just to drive and show off on the road. There's an economic recovery happening somewhere, but this Great Recession has shown us the folly of spending frivolously and has soured our appetite for expensive autos. The slump reveals something else: In good times or bad, the need for speed endures.



This is the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Volkswagen invented the idea of the hotted-up compact car back in the 1970s, and the GTI remains true to the original idea, providing tight handling and enthusiast styling. It's a shame that the engine hasn't improved with the latest-generation GTI. The 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-banger has plenty of pep, but it seems positively wimpy next to some of the other cheap hot rods in this segment. Still, you don't necessarily miss the horses when you're behind the wheel. The GTI has exceptional road manners and two marvelous transmission options in the 6-speed manual and the paddle-shift, dual-clutch DSG sequential manual.



This is very common on the road - Subaru Impreza WRX. Subaru's rally-bred Impreza WRX has always been a noisy, undisciplined tin can of a car, but its raw athleticism has always turned what would be drawbacks in any other vehicle into virtues. The current iteration somehow seems a bit less visceral; the hood scoops and spoilers are still there, but are less egregiously in your face. The WRX's mechanics have not been tamed; this is still a tremendously powerful and capable car.



Consider this: A Porsche Cayman has a 265-horsepower 2.9-liter 6-cylinder engine, does zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and costs $51,400. A Nissan 370Z has a 332-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, does zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds.

The Porsche's engine is obviously more efficient, but we're willing to rile the Stuttgart purists and say that the Z gives you Porsche-like performance at a 20 grand discount. Plus, the Z offers an optional SynchroRev Match manual tranny that blips the revs for smooth downshifts at speed and an angry-looking exterior that will scare the lederhosen off of most German yuppie speedsters.

Last car will be...



This! The 2010 Mazda 3. Mazda's hottest "hot hatchback" has been restyled for 2010, ditching the car's previously ho-hum looks in favor of a maniacally grinning front grille and a combination of smooth, sharp lines that suggest a gust of wind caught fire. It carries over its predecessor's 263-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and front-wheel driveline — and you'll get no complaints from us about that, since the little powerplant scoots the car from zero to 60 mph in around six seconds. In addition to its new skin, the suspension was also upgraded, so the car won't be the only one smiling during fast cornering.

New 2011 Kia Optima ( U.S.)



The 2011 Optima will make its world debut at the New York auto show next month. Beyond releasing a couple of teaser images, Kia is staying tight-lipped regarding what powertrains will be offered in the United States until the New York press conference.

From the pictures, we see the latest take on Kia's "tiger" front end, complete with LED accent strip above the fog lights.

Livening up things more is a coupelike profile, higher and more pronounced shoulder lines, flared wheel arches and front fender vents.

In addition to a more-stylish wrapper, the new Optima will grow some from the current model with an extended wheelbase.

New Mazda 2 (Sedan)



Exterior

Being the baby of the Mazda family, the Mazda2 is quick to showcase where it got its head-turning looks from. With an exterior design theme of “coordinated movements”, the new Mazda2 exudes a powerful energy that makes it look as though it’s about to move even when it’s parked. Every contour on the new Mazda2 has a look that changes depending on the way light falls on it. It’s sporty wedge figure have also been the talk of the town.

5 Point Front Grille
With an enlarged unique five-point grille, it accentuates a more dynamic feature of the visual movement in the front face and the overall body.

Body Kit
With the Mazda2 R-Grade, you’ll not only get greater vision with fog lamps, you also get a stunning full body kit with 16 inch alloy rims and a sporty rear spoiler.

Interior



The interior design conveys the same idea of movement as the exterior, with a surprisingly spacious design. With slim seatbacks, good forward visibility, and an instrument panel that extends to the far sides, the overall result of this car is a relaxing, high-quality environment where form and function are optimally balanced.

Price for this Mazda 2 sedan will be around $65,888.

CAMP!!

At the St John's Island.

I felt very excited when I woke on that miserable morning. Carrying my heavy camping bag, with lots and lots of stuff. It was so unlucky that it rained in the early morning.

I was supposed to take a ferry to St John's from Singapore. Afraid - quite afraid because I got seasick after going to Taiwan 2 years ago. I did not bring my pills at all. But luckily it is low-tide, so never mind.

The activities there is quite boring on the 1st day, because there are not much pretty fun games at that island. I miss the game called 'Flying Fox'! That game was really fun. I thought there will be such thrilling games, but there isn't any. The games are all prepared by the instructors.

The scariest part is the night trail, because at night, the whole place was very dark, even though there were lights around. We are supposed to do some activities at night and get a key to find a person - a secret person in our class. That is quite fun, the best activity on the 1st day.

Comes to tents. We pitched the tents in the morning, and we are going to sleep in the tents. Guess what I felt.

Bad...

It was extremely uncomfortable, with all the sharp roots sticking out, which made us unable to sleep well. I only slept at around 2.30am, till 6am, which is only three and a half hours. My classmates also could not sleep, and one of them actually played with his handphone in the tent! Everyone - almost everyone complained.

2nd day refreshed us. The activities was much better than on the first day. The most horrible game is the "Caterpillar". I have no stamina, so I had a hard time to push myself forward. But finally, we could overcome the obstacle and met the expectation.

Then it was the Captain's Ball. My favourite game, though. I got injured, sadly, but just a few scratches on my leg, by the rough floor. 2 teams? No. 6 teams in total. Different balls are given and thrown and points will be given. I remembered - "The smaller the ball, the more the points!"

At night, it was the campfire! Class by class went up to do skids, performances, and cheers. It was very fun. The fire was burning fiercely, and our class won the Merit Award for our cheers. I felt very happy to hear that. the present was food - biscuits. We had our supper after the campfire.

Anyway, the meal was extremely delicous. I broke my record of finishing my meal in just 10 minutes!

Finally, we did a swop with other classes to sleep in a house (or something). It was much better than the tents. We slept very fast, and it was very quiet.

On the third day, it was the time for us to bade goodbye to St John's Island and we left towards Singapore by boarding the ferry. Quite a high tide, so the ferry is quite wobbly.

I was extremely tired when I arrived home. I slept deeply from 3pm till dinner, which is 6.30pm, without knowing that my father actually came back from work. But i actually learnt a lot from the camp, using all the values in our daily lives.

2010 Suzuki Kizashi



The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is offered in four trim levels: S, SE, GTS and SLS. All trims are powered by a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that produces 185 horsepower when mated with the 6-speed manual transmission and 180 horsepower when equipped with the available CVT.

Standard equipment includes automatic climate control; power windows, locks and mirrors; push-button starting; and AM/FM/CD audio system with USB port. The SE adds a 10-way power driver's seat with memory, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and 17-inch alloy wheels. The GTS comes with fog lights, a sunroof, a 425-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with Bluetooth audio streaming and cell phone connectivity, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The SLS adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, power front passenger seat and rear park assist. Options include a navigation system with a rearview camera and an all-wheel-drive system with heated outside mirrors.



This is the cockpit system of the Kizashi. In my opinion, it is well-designed, especially the steering wheel, which looks very sporty in a luxury car.



This Kizashi has a 2.4 litre engine, so it is not impressive for it to be having a luxurious space between seats. But in overall for interior, it is excellent.



You do not have to worry when putting things that are long in length. This Kizashi involves a package called the "pass-through arm-rest".

The '-est'

Everyone loves a good superlative, especially when it comes to automobiles. In the vehicular world, the relentless drive for performance and utility has created some truly astounding machines that push the limits of physics, economics and three-dimensional space. These vehicles are considered to be the best for a specific reason. They are the most powerful, the fastest, the largest and the most expensive sheet metal on the street.

The Fastest from Zero to 60 mph

IT IS THE BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4 GRAND SPORT!



It is the fastest car in the world with a speed of only 2.5 seconds from 0-60mph! With a top speed of 253 mph, the original Veyron also held the title for the next category until 2007.

Top Speed

Even though it is not the fastest in the world, this car, called the SSC Ultimate Aero broke the record with a great speed of 257mph - 37mph faster than the Cessna 350 Corvalis, a type of fast plane.

Most Horsepower



Again, it's the Ultimate Aero from SSC. It has a most horsepower of 1183 horses. The Ultimate Aero has a 6.3-liter twin-turbo aluminum V8 engine that is nearly 20 times more powerful than a Generac Guardian Series 45-kilowatt generator capable of powering an entire house. And it can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, capable to fight with the Veyron. A hero, isn't it?

Most Expensive Car

When you think of the fastest car, what do you think about the price?

Expensive, of course! But not only expensive, it's exceptionally expensive. Veyron from Bugatti made this record.

This fastest car, called the Bugatti Veyron (picture shown at 'Fastest Speed'), was the most expensive in the whole world - it's 1.7 to 2 million, in US dollars. The original hardtop variant in his bit had a price tag of $1.7 million; the new Grand Sport open-top models cost $2,027,760. Still not impressed/disgusted? The first Veyron Grand Sport sold at auction in 2008 for almost $3 million. And you thought there was a recession going on.

Last but not the least: Most Fuel-Efficient

It's the Toyota Prius, with the fuel economy of 51 mpg city/48 mph highway.



The Prius' outstanding 48 to 51 mpg rating is in no way related to the fact that the car's brakes may or may not work. The Prius has long been the standard bearer for fuel economy and environmental responsibility in the automotive world. It combines a small 1.8-liter, 98-horsepower gasoline engine with an electric motor to provide a no-compromises combination of drivability and economy via 134 net horsepower. The next-best contender for the fuel-efficiency crown — the Honda Insight — has a top EPA rating 8 mpg lower. And it doesn't hurt that the Prius is a surprisingly affordable piece of high technology, starting at $22,800.

Geneva Auto Show (Part 3)



Rolls-Royce is a luxury car full of luxury things, that's what makes this British car so expensive. However, this Ghost, which is a 2010 model, had been 'destroyed' into a sporty car, called Mansory Rolls-Royce Ghost. I don't like the colour either, because it's too bright for such a luxury car.



Aston Martin had made a very special car, or I mean a hatchback - a 2-door compact car. The Cygnet has a totally different design from other models of Aston Martin, because of it's size - it is pretty small!



Pagani had not been introducing any cars for 2 years. Finally, Pagani had introduced a new facelifted car - the Zonda Tricolor.



Two big eyes in front of me; starring at me. What's that? It's the new Nissan Juke. Very cute design, as you see two huge round lights a the front of the car. And two pieces of lights on top look like horns. A really strange, but creative design by Nissan.

There are more pictures of the other cars, which I had not written on those posts. You can go to http://editorial.autos.msn.com/autoshow/geneva to look for more if you are interested in cars!

Geneva Auto Show 2010 (Part 2)



Ferrari had introduced a car called 599 GTB Fiorano in 2008. Now in 2010, there is a new and upgraded 599, but a totally different name for this car - Ferrari Hy-KERS Hybrid Concept. It is the first hybrid car for Ferrari - it's really a supercar.



Another Citroen concept has been introduced into Geneva - Survolt Concept. It looks very sporty and conceptical, which is the objective for making concept cars. It may look big, but it is quite a small car, hence it looks quite special.



Last year, Mercedes introduced a F800 Concept in one of the auto shows. In 2010 Geneva Auto Show, the F800 Style had been renewed and the design had been upgraded and better as compared to the previous F800.



Here comes the fastest car in the world - Bugatti Veyron. Now Bugatti had upgrade its legendary car in a model called 'Grand Sport'.





Peugeot introduced two new cars in the Geneva Auto Show - the SR1 Concept and 5byPeugeot. Both are very stylish concept cars, and both are very impressive in design.



In the Detroit Auto Show, Audi introduces the new R8 Spyder. Now R8 Coupe had changed its body and its style, and its name to GTR, which means a sporty type of car. Similar to the design, R8 has been the most beautiful car in all Audi cars.





Porsche just introduced the Panamera 4-door coupe in 2010, then the Geneva pops out two sporty Panameras: one is called FAB Design Porsche Panamera, while the other one is called Mansory Porsche Panamera. The difference is that FAB Design has two doors, while Mansory had four.

Hanmann Tycoon Evo M is just like the BMW X6, just that it has added the accessories, which makes it look like a sporty SUV.



Looks like a lengendary car, isn't it? This Mercedes-Benz G-Coulture is just like a car from the past shown to look at histories of this car. From this design, this car truly looks like a legendary car in the past.

Geneva Auto Show 2010

After two auto shows, there is a auto show coming up again - the Chicago Auto Show. There are a lot of impressive cars in the auto show, including the super cars, like Ferrari and Porsche.



You may not know what this brand is. I also don't know what car is this, because I did not see this car before. However, I know that the name of this car is Hispano Suiza. I like this car, because I like the design of this car, and it truly looks like a sports car, especially the front of the car, which looks like a monster opening its mouth.



Above picture shows the Citroen DS3 Racing. It is developed after Citroen introduced a new car, DS3(not in Singapore). The shape of this car is quite nice and cute, but the orange colour part is not very suitable for the colour, even though it is 'Racing'.



This is the Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Concept. Quite a special design on the shape, which looks like the Bugatti Veyron, and the wheels, like an F1. Having the two exhaust pipes each on by the side, that is the most special thing in this Porsche car, although the Mercedes-Benz SLR already had this.



This is an Italian car - a car which is quite an expert in design. What's so special about this design is that the number plate is not on the centre, instead of the right side of the car, when you look at the front of the car. In this auto show, Alfa Romeo introduced a new concept car - Pandion Concept.



Although there are previous problems of Hyundai's door which automatically locked even though passenger is inside, Chicago Auto Show welcomes the Hyundai iFlow Concept.



Japanese cars have serious problems because of the material they used nowadays to fight with Korean cars, which are cheaper. Honda introduced a small bike - 3-RC Concept. Looks very small among cars, this car is the cutest among the cars in here.



Lotus? It has been a very long time to wait for new cars of Lotus, because there are only three models of Lotus - Elise, Exige, and the Europa. Now in this Geneva, Lotus introduces a hybrid car - 414E Hybrid.

New Porsche Cayenne, going to be in Singapore



This Cayenne is a very special car among all the Porsche cars, together with Panamera, because they are all four-door cars. The Cayenne is actually an SUV, shockingly, among all the sport cars, which are two-doored, like the Carerra(911), Boxter, and the Cayman models.

There are quite a number of Cayenne models, like the Cayenne S Hybrid, Cayenne S, Cayenne Diesel, and the Turbo. The S hybrid and Diesel are new models for this Cayenne 2011.

The design of the Cayenne has been more conceptical and more beautiful than the previos Cayenne, which truly, looks like a SUV. This design, when you see, may have shrinked a bit, what I think, because of the design of the front and the side looks 'cute', which is truly hard to be seen in a German SUV. When you compare with German SUVs like Mercedes-Benz GLK and the M-Class, BMW X3 and X5 (X6 is quite competitive also because of its design), Audi Q5 and Q7, it is seriously much better than them in form of design.

The interior is also a very nice design, which is quite similar to the Panamera. Having a sleek design, it has raced over almost all the German SUVs, which are not very competitive in the case of design of the interior. This car's technology has been advanced, because you can just press buttons by your side, which is simple and convenient, instead of pressing them in front, which is now replaced by the GPS system.

If I am not wrong, the price of the new Cayenne will be around $258,000 to $550,000.

Below will be a video about Cayenne - some models of it and you can see how they look like. Have fun!

Learning Style Online Assignment

This online assignment, I am going to do on my strongest point - music.

I am going to let you hear the style of the music at the starting of Lamb To The Slaughter. Because it is happy, and the relationship between the husband and wife is very close, the music shall be quite cheerful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E8xMcXmI9E

Above is a video which is a happy song, I think.

Then I need to compose a rap of a song about Mary Maloney’s decision to kill her
husband and her strategies to distance herself from her crime of passion. That is a really difficult task, although I am best at music.

Maloney, so stupid,
Use a lamb instead of knife,
She don't know that knife is easier
To kill her hatred husband.

Maloney, so cruel,
Husband leaves her she murder,
No wonder, husband don't like her
F-O-R-E-V-E-R!

Why Maloney kill him?
He didn't do purposely,
So why did you "sabo" him.

Why you always want him?
Can't you make more good friends,
Instead of "sabo" him.

Police come, you so scared,
As if that you got attacked,
Police say that you murdered
Someone but you denied.

At the court, you shiver,
Made your family quiver,
In the end, death penalty,
Everyone in court shiver!

Why Maloney kill him?
He didn't do purposely,
So why did you "sabo" him.

You deserve penalty,
Who ask you go kill him,
You regret but it's too late...

New cars in Singapore

Well, today I am going to introduce to you two new cars. One car is from Germany, and the other one is from Britain.

The first car I am going to introduce to you is the new Opel Insignia. It is a well-crafted Insignia that ends the brand's era of obscurity.



It has a 2-litre turbo engine - tax-friendly, efficient and helluva punchy. It has a six-speed automatic transmission, which is suited to the turbo's behaviour.

This car, when driving, is very smooth. Overall, it is a well-executed design that stands out quietly from sinilar sedans like Toyota Camry, and the Volkswagen Passat. Besides, the Insignia's chassis is very well sorted. This car has thrown in three-mode drive select, which allows you to modify throttle, damping, steering and shifting at the touch of a button.

The cabin is well insulated and room is adequte but not exceptional. This cabin is also pleasantlyfree from overpowering new-car smell, something that dogged previous Opels.

It is clearly more of a driver's car than models such as the Camry, Honda Accord and Nissan Teana, which are soft cushy carriages that are hard to beat in terms of space. Also, it is also better equipped and furnished than the Passat.

Price of this car will be $128,888 with COE.

The 2nd car I am going to introduce to you is the Aston Martin Rapide.



The Aston Martin Rapide is a four-door, high-performance sport saloon, which British luxury marque Aston Martin plans to introduce in early 2010 to compete with the Maserati Quattroporte and Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, along with the upcoming Audi A7, Porsche Panamera, and Lamborghini Estoque. It was first presented as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in 2006. The Rapide name is a reference to the Lagonda Rapide, a saloon car produced by Lagonda, now part of Aston Martin. The car is based on an Aston Martin DB9. The base price for the Aston Martin Rapide is $735,000 without COE and is scheduled to be available in April 2010.

Aston Martin has announced that the Rapide will be built at a dedicated plant at the Magna Steyr facility in Graz, Austria. Production will start in 2010 and the factory plans to build 2,000 per year. The production version will feature a full-length glass roof and LED light bars on the rear end, two firsts for Aston Martin.

For luxury and convenience, the Rapide's standard features include a tilt-telescoping steering wheel, bi-xenon headlamps and LED taillamps. Leather and walnut trim are standard, with metallic accents; power front seats with memory and heating; Bluetooth; satellite radio; and USB and iPod connectivity. The production version of the Rapide was shown at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Below is a video about Rapide. Enjoy!

News: Hyundai Halts Sonata(i45) Sales



I previously introduced to you the new Hyundai i45. Now there is bad news about it, and this car has to stop sales in America. Read more below...

A defective door-lock module that may lock passengers inside temporarily prompts the automaker to cease sales. Replacement parts should reach dealerships on Wednesday.

The Sonata is Hyundai's biggest-volume vehicle, with 2009 sales of 120,028 cars. The 2011 model went on sale only two weeks ago. There are currently only about 5,000 cars in U.S. inventory, and about 1,300 have been sold.

It is unclear how many of those have the faulty locks or how Hyundai will notify owners to bring in the cars for inspection.

Malfunction occurs only in situations where front-seat passengers try to open their doors from the inside while simultaneously holding down the lock button. In that circumstance, the interior door handle will not return to its normal position, and passengers cannot get out of the car. If they press the lock button again, the handle will correct itself and allow the door to open.

Hyundai engineers were trying today to determine whether the malfunction even warranted notification to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which governs product recalls.

The Sonata repair will consist of replacing the front door-lock mechanism. The replacement parts will begin reaching dealerships tomorrow, and the stop-sale will be lifted as soon as repairs are made.

Cross-Country on TODAY LIVE, @ Hwa Chong Institution

I was very excited to run in a Cross-Country, because it is my first time running for a long distance - 4km.

It was a tiring distance, I was thinking that I was unable to cope.

The race starts, and the whole bunch of runners started to run, starting from the representatives of each class, followed by the others.

I was quite fine while running the first half of the race, then my legs started to ache at the second half. However, I still continued to run despite my body was already quivering with all the sweat on my face.

Our class, very fortunately, got second, which is a silver, in the whole Secondary One classes. I felt very proud of myself, and the representatives, like Jia Yi, Sebastian, and Yi Heng, who done our class proud.

Then, all of us went to drink Milo van to drink Milo. Being very thirsty, I think I drank ten cups of Milo. It is cold and very refreshing. I drank too much, because I was very full when I already drank the 6th cup.

Much more interesting about this event is that saga seeds started to drop on us, and my head. I then started to collect saga seeds. In the end, I collected more than ten seeds. Then I gave my classmates, until I was left with 9 seeds!

That's the end of the Cross-Country. I must cherish this event, because next will not hold this event, because the MRT is doing a project on making the Downtown Line.

Special Quattroporte coming to Geneva
Maserati Sport GT S Awards Edition glitters for reveal.



The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition will be revealed at the Geneva motor show. Maserati is celebrating six years of awards and raves for the sport sedan with its own special edition.

The car is covered in a Quarzo fuso finishing, which is a striking metallic grayish gold color, accented by 20-inch multi-trident dark grey rims.

The brake system comes from the Quattroporte Sport GT S and is upgraded with hand-polished chrome calipers.

Inside is leather and Alcantara combined in a new pattern, as well as brushed aluminum doors sills and piano black satin-finish wood moldings. There's also a special Awards Edition plate on the sheetmetal.

The car goes on sale in the latter half of this year as a 2011 model.

Here is a video about that Maserati Quattroporte.



McLaren Unleashes its New Round of MP4-12C Test Prototypes



McLaren released film on Tuesday of two versions of the new testers, called the XP8 and the XP10, which it says are in the "beta phase" of development. They move the project closer to production guise with a new version of the M838T twin-turbo engine, transmission with new gear ratios, an improved cooling package, new suspension geometry and upgraded electrical architecture. The 3.8-liter V8 is expected to make about 600 hp and work in tandem with a seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox. The weight should come in at less than 3,000 pounds. The car goes on sale in 2011.

Below is a video for you to watch - the 2011 Mclaren MP4-12C.

The differences and similaritiy between 'Lamb To The Slaughter' and 'The Way Up To Heaven'

*This is nothing to do with cars!*

In LTTS, Mary Maloney killed her husband by murdering after knowing that he does not love her anymore. Patrick shows no love for his wife anymore. The time taken for the murder was much story than the other story, 'The Way Up To Heaven'. Mary kills her husband in one blow with the lamb leg.

Mr. Foster died worse than Patrick - hence Mrs Foster is more cruel than Mary Maloney, because Mrs Foster let her husband die slowly after he was trapped in the lift, instead of calling the technician.

I think the similarity between the two stories is that both wives are cruel - however, the wives actually loved their husbands, but the male characters showed little or no love to them. the wives just do not care how much love they gave, or how well they treated themselves, the wives still love them. However, both of them also initiated the murder, and they do not love their husbands anymore - the conflict has totally changed.

New Hyundai i45



i45 represents a modern approach to the traditional mid-size sedan segment incorporating Hyundai's new 'fluidic sculpture' design and luxury features, combined with Hyundai's value proposition.

In the U.S., the all-new mid-sized sedan, built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, is setting new standards in the mid-size car category, with best-in-class fuel economy rating thanks to the new 2.4-litre Petrol Direct Injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine, new six-speed manual and automatic transmissions and highly refined aerodynamics.

The car is already setting the standard for residual values in North America. The entry trim model fitted with the six-speed automatic transmission received an impressive 36-month residual value of 54 percent of manufacturer's suggested retail price (known as Manufacturer's List Price in Australia) from Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), the U.S. benchmark for residual value estimates, and a leading provider of data and consulting services to the automotive industry.

The residual value of the all-new Hyundai mid-sized sedan topped popular competitive 2010 models from Toyota, Nissan, Ford, and Chevrolet, in addition to premium brands such as Lexus, BMW and Mercedes, representing the lowest depreciation in the U.S. mid-sized car segment.

The Hyundai outperformed Honda,depreciating US$640 less over a three-year period than a comparably-equipped 2010 model year Accord. Strong residuals add to the value equation, indicating higher trade-in value for buyers and lower monthly payments for lessees.

Australian bound i45s will be produced in South Korea.

"We are very excited to be launching the all-new i45 mid-sized sedan in Australia in the coming months, said Oliver Mann, Hyundai Motor Company Australia's Marketing Director. "Already breaking records in South Korea and receiving awards in the U.S., i45 is going to make a considerable impact in the competitive Australian mid-sized segment."

2010 Hyundai Tucson (Already selling in Singapore)



Hyundai has given its compact SUV an all-new face for 2010.

With more and more consumers shying away from gas-hungry, full-size sport-utility vehicles, almost every carmaker is jumping on the crossover bandwagon, causing the segment to swell in number of offerings faster than, well, the SUV segment did back in the early '90s when fuel efficiency wasn't even a blip on most car buyers' radars.

To keep its Tucson fresh amid a sea of capable competition, Hyundai has grown the smallish utility vehicle in overall size and given it an efficient 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that's good for up to 31 mpg on the open road. Throw in optional all-wheel drive and the choice of a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission and the Tucson is well-worth the $18,995 base price (US dollars).

Inner Space


Excellent leather seats provide space for up to five occupants, and there's plenty of room behind the rear seats for cargo.


You'll find plenty of room inside for a driver and three passengers — four if they know each other really well. The Tucson boasts 101.9 cubic inches of passenger space, which is just a little more than what's available from the more expensive Honda CR-V.

New cars in Singapore

1. BMW 5-series (535i)



The all 535i is considerably longer and wider but not as tall as the previous model. Its wheelbase is 2968mm.

Its sheet metal poses no surprises - no zanny kinks or dramatic swishes on the car to distract the eye from its sporty and sleek design. It looks more formal as compared to the older model, and for the first time, the 5-series does away with the conventional handbrake for an electric switch. Unlike the current 335i, 535i's unit has just one turbo featuring something called twin-scroll design to do the same job without burning as much fuel.

Specifications

Engine: 2979cc 24-valve inline-6 turbocharged
Transmission: 8-speed automatic with manual select
Power:306bhp at 5800rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 1200-5000rpm
0-100kn/h: 6.1 seconds
Top speed: 250km/h
Fuel Consumption: 8.4 litres/100km (city-highway)

2. Audi A1



This car is by 3950mm by 1740mm of stylishly pressed metal. It can have an ultra-efficient 1.2 TFSI, or a 1.4 TFSI. This supermini can be equipped with automatic stop-start, brake recovery and S-tronic transmission.

3. Porsche 911 Turbo S



Just months after it unleashed the 911 Turbo, Porsche surfaces the 911 Turbo S This is model is fully equipped: seven-speed PDK transmission with paddle shift, dynamic all-wheel-drive, dynamic engine mounts and PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring) witha mechanical limited rear differential.

4. Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet



This looks like another design coup for the French marque. It has forward position windscreen and a fixed glass rear reflector. Besides, it also has a stiffer chasis, new electric power steering system and dua-clutch transmission.

5. Audi A8



The new A8 challenges establishment with shove and gadgety. Its 4.2-litre V8 turbo diesel and a massive 800Nm of torque. The TDI model clocks 5.5 seconds, while the FSI clocks 5.7 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited of 250km/h. The fuel consumption of the TDI will be 10.2-litres, while the FSI will be 13.2-litres per 100km. Transmission will be 8-speed Tiptronic.

6. Ford Galaxy GHIA 2.3



The price of this car is $110,000 with COE. It has a 2.3-litre, 2261cc 16valve inline 4 engine, and 6-speed transmission. The top speed will be 191km/h and the speed for 0-100km/h is 11.7 seconds. 13.8-litres/100km is the fuel consumption for the car(city).

The Toyota Vios and Corolla Altis will also be faceliftedthis year. Beyond minor cosmetic changes. The Corolla will have a dual-VVTi engine, giving it even more efficiency.