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HardwareMagMafia: Definitive Edition

RACING ELEC'TRIFIED
The PeakAn axiom that may have been coined long after the first motor race ever run remains as compelling today: “Racing improves the breed”.

Someone Call 911!
The PeakPorsche’s new sports car is criminally good.

WINNING FORMULA
The PeakA racing legend sheds his icy reserve to talk about timepieces and going the distance.

EQUILIBRIUM AFLOAT
Asia Pacific BoatingLuxurious and comfortable in both her exterior and interior areas, the recent Absolute 62 Fly boasts attractive lines and excellent manoeuvrability.

POWER & PRESENCE
TorqueVolkswagen’s new flagship model in Singapore is a burly SUV brimming with bells and whistles.

SIREN SONG
TorqueThe latest Mazda 3 won’t just lure drivers with its design – it’ll also wow them with its minimalist interior and sublime drive.

THANKS FOR THE HEADS-UP!
TorqueHaving a heads-up display not only looks cool in your car – it also improves driving safety. Continental’s HUD brings the future of driving to the present.

WHITE LIGHTNING
TorqueThe second-generation Nissan Leaf is out to electrify EV buyers with its sportier looks, improved interior and longer range.

ITALIAN GALE
TorquePacking more power and better aerodynamics than its predecessor, the Lamborghini Huracan EVO is ready to unleash a storm on both road and track.

COOL CAMRY
TorqueForget about describing it as an “uncle’s” car – the striking new Toyota Camry is no longer a fuddy-duddy.

CROSSOVER COMBAT
TorqueLet’s face it: you’re never going off-road in these cars. But what you’ll definitely want is the space, practicality and tough looks they offer.

EXECUTIVE DECISIONS
TorqueNothing says “you’ve made it” like pulling up in a superbly understated luxury sedan.

Whizz Kid
The PeakJaguar’s first electric car – and Singapore’s first electric SUV – sounds great on paper, but what is it really like to live with one?

LICENCE TO KILL
The PeakWatch out sports-car makers.

CIRCUITS OF CHAMPIONS
The PeakMotor racing experts give their take on the most challenging tracks for amateur drivers.

Aural Bliss
HardwareMagFocal Elegia.

FIVE-DOOR FUN
TorqueWe prove that fun and family can co-exist in a neat little package, as these three European hatchbacks show.

GIRLS GONE FAST
TorqueIs the W Series a boon or bane to women in motorsport?

COOL COMPACT CARRIERS
TorqueWhich of these three stylish compact MPVs has the best blend of performance, practicality and panache?

WHEEL-IN-CHARGE
TorqueWords like “steer” and “drive” suggest being in control and rightly so, because whoever takes the wheel or owns the car calls the shots.

NO LOSING THESE BUDS
HardwareMagThe problem with wireless in-ear headphones is working out what to do with them when they’re not in use.

RAISING THE A-LEVEL STANDARDS
TorqueA high-quality cabin with a technologically advanced cockpit gives this small Mercedes the appeal of an S-Class.

PREDATOR’S DRIVE
The PeakAston Martin’s latest incarnation is a racing aficionado’s dream.

ACE OF PACE
TorqueJaguar’s sharp-looking electric SUV is radically different from the rest of the company’s “cats”.

POTHOLES ON ROAD TO AUTONOMY
TorqueDriverless cars are not quite around the corner as previously thought.

BEJEWELLED BLITZKRIEG
TorqueThe three-pointed star engages the four-rings in a 2-litre battle of topless style, finesse and agility.

UNLIKELY PRINCESS CHARIOT
TorqueThe Toyota C-HR is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by ladies.

I AM AN ELITE DRIVER
TorqueThis petrolhead has graduated from the final, Elite stage of Porsche Media Driving Academy at Sepang.

AUDIO HEAVEN
HardwareMagAre you finally ready to make the jump and invest in a pair of end-game planar magnetic headphones? We rounded up the best for a listen.

CERTIFIED COOL
TorqueWith its sharper design and enhanced dynamics, the third- generation Cerato is the K-pop star of family saloons, and it’s bound to impress buyers.

FORWARD-LOOKING EXECUTIVE
TorqueThe new A6 is a mild hybrid from Audi’s high-tech stable that can be specified with up to 39 driver-assistance systems.

SUV WORLD WAR
TorqueBritish and American “armoured units” face off against a German “panzer” and a Japanese “tank” in this heated battle for suburbanites’ hearts and minds.

A HOP TO HOBBIT HOLE
TorqueOn a journey to visit “The Shire” in New Zealand, this writer drove two BMWs and formed a fellowship with three journos, the shortest of whom turned out to be a Singaporean hobbit.

The Complete Package
The PeakDiscard what you know about the Audi A6 – the 8th-generation refresh is a thing of beauty.

TORQUE SHOP #6
TorqueThis issue’s Q&A article answers three questions about parking brakes.

AURA OF THE URUS
TorqueLamborghini’s first modern sports utility vehicle delivers a high degree of sportiness and a fair amount of utility, proving a supercar-SUV hybrid can be done well.
Audio Nirvana From Japan
HardwareMagA high-resolving flagship thatsounds supremelysmooth andbalanced.

UNFILTERED ESSENCE
TorqueTHE PORSCHE 911 CARRERA T AWAKENS THE DRIVER’S SENSES WITH ITS ABILITY TO DELIVER THE UNADULTERATED DRIVING PLEASURE ENTHUSIASTS CRAVE.

AURA OF THE URUS
TorqueLamborghini’s first modern sports utility vehicle delivers a high degree of sportiness and a fair amount of utility, proving a supercar-SUV hybrid can be done well.

DIVINE WIND TURBINES
TorqueBookending the soft-top sports field between heaven and mirth are Audi’s R8 Spyder and TT Roadster, windswept devices that blow you away in delightfully different ways.

BEAUTIFUL TECHIE
TorqueAudi’s new flagship fastback isn’t just pretty – it’s packed with lots of brilliant technology, too.

HUE REFLECTIONS
TorqueWhich of these brightly coloured crossovers has a character that’s true to its funky hue?

DISCERNING DRIVER
TorqueTHE MINI CLUBMAN IS THE MODERN ESTATE FOR TODAY’S GENTLEMAN DRIVER.

ONE DYNAMIC FAMILY
TorqueWITH THE LAUNCH OF THE ECLIPSE CROSS, MITSUBISHI’S SUV LINEUP IN SINGAPORE IS NOW EVEN MORE COMPLETE AND READY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VARIOUS LIFESTYLES.

Perfectly Balanced
HardwareMagFocal Clear.

A modest price for premium sound
HardwareMag1More Quad Driver In-ear Headphones By Marcus Wong

SWEDE SUBURBAN VEHICLE
TorqueVolvo’s second-generation XC60 is a medium-sized SUV with upscale attributes and high-quality amenities.

TRUE TO TYPE
TorqueThe new Honda Civic Type R is a racy hatchback for boyracers who refuse to grow up and slow down.

SACRED COWS
TorqueEdric treads among some automotive sacred cows this month.

TORQUE SHOP #6
TorqueOur mechanical engineer is here to help the average motorist in Singapore with his series of thematic Q&A articles.

CUTENESS RUCKUS
Torque“Act cute” is an automotive art form perfected by these city babies belonging to Opel and MINI, but which hatch is the better catch?

TORQUE SHOP #6
TorqueOur mechanical engineer is here to help the average motorist in Singapore with his series of thematic Q&A articles.

CUTENESS RUCKUS
Torque“Act cute” is an automotive art form perfected by these city babies belonging to Opel and MINI, but which hatch is the better catch?

INTELLIGENT ATHLETE
TorqueTHE ALL-NEW BMW 5 SERIES IS AN ACCOMPLISHED PERFORMER BECAUSE IT POSSESSES BOTH BRAWN AND BRAINS.

WHITE-HOT GREEN BATTLE
TorqueThe benchmark Toyota Prius faces off against what might be its most formidable challenger yet – the sublime Hyundai Ioniq.

DON’T PARK SO CLOSE TO ME
TorqueOur senior writer doesn’t like strangers sitting too close to him or parking their car too near to his.

Fewer Teeth, Sharper Bite
TorquePorsche’s “crocodile” coupe now has two fewer cylinders and smaller engine capacities, but higher performance thanks to turbocharging.

Positively Charged
TorqueThe Ioniq is like the Korean smartphone of petrol-electric hybrids – it looks cool and has an intuitive interface that will appeal to drivers.

Advancing Sheer Driving Pleasure
TorqueThe BMW group’s vision next 100 concept car is a glimpse into the automobile of the future.

Share my ride
Her WorldWant to save on transport fees and do your part in saving the environment? We test-drive three carpool apps to see which will best help you jump on board the bandwagon.

Sole trains
TorqueThe only MPV models currently offered by Kia and Peugeot in Singapore will attract parents searching for a punchy seven-seater to ferry their brood.

Smooth operator
TorqueA gentleman driver is not only smooth, but safe, too.

Statement of Intent
TorqueOpel’s new turbocharged 1.6-litre Insignia is a stellar all-rounder that’s designed to impress and built to fulfil every driver’s needs.

Truly hands-free driving
TorqueAudi and Lexus have special prototypes that can drive autonomously – our editor rode shotgun as their observant human co-driver.

Fire Starter Kit
TorqueThe entry point to McLaren supercar ownership is the sub-$1m 570S.

Number Booster
TorqueThis new performance number spells the end of naturally aspirated Carreras and marks the start of a new breed of iconic Porsche coupes.

Mischief Makers
TorqueThe Mercedes-AMG C63 S and CLA45 are built to go fast and cause their drivers to get up to no good.

Hot Letters
TorqueThe symbols “QV” and “GTI” are known to send pulses racing, but which one ultimately steals an enthusiast’s heart?

Party Like It’s 2025
CLEOHow incredible could your life be in 10 years’ time?

No Skidding, No Kidding
TorqueOur mechanical engineer explains how anti-skid technology helps to keep your car on a straight and safe path.

Estonia Ruf
TorqueFounded by Estonia’s fatherin- law, Alois Ruf Sr, in 1939, the eponymous German manufacturer of Porschebased sports cars is now in Singapore (again – Ruf was last represented here in the 1990s), with newly appointed dealership Specialised Automobiles

Big League Suv
TorqueAt long last, Volvo has replaced its flagship model, which is gunning for the big boys in the premium SUV segment.