RAPID RACE SIMULATOR ALLOWS DRIVERS TO TEST ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
While more and more drivers wish to bring their cars to the track to test out their modifications, they may not always be able to afford the time or money for track days. The Rapid Race Simulator is developed just for this, built from a partnership between Bamboo Engineering and Rapid Man....
HOTnews | 085.3 | 2010
RED BULL ROOKIES ALL SET FOR SEPANG 1000KM RACE
The Red Bull Rookies squad was recently introduced by Red Bull Malaysia to compete in the upcoming Sepang 1000km race. It is based loosely on the Merdeka Millennium Race (MME) series. These ladies, Carmen Lim and Lee Hui Jing will be mentored by current Red Bull Malaysia racing...
HOTnews | 085.3 | 2010
MOTOR IMAGE RACING TEAM (MIRT) EXITS APRC
MIRT’s participation in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) will come to a close after the 2009 season after it competed 3 years in the rally. MIRT had consistent podium finishes in 2009 and in its three years of participation, it bagged the Manufacturers’ Title, Driver’s and Co-Drivers...
HOTnews | 085.3 | 2010
HONDA ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION EURO CIVIC TYPE R MUGEN 200
Mugen Euro and Honda UK are partnering to produce a Euro Civic Type R Mugen. Only 200 of this Limited Edition car will be made and will feature the sorely missing limited slip differential from the standard FN2R, while the engine remains the same K20A in the Euro Type R. It will also come...
HOTnews | 085.3 | 2010
HOTstuff PROBES INTO THE HSV-010 GT
The Super GT Series saw the last of the NSX when it made its official exit late last year. Fortunately for us, Honda saw it fit to introduce a successor to the legendary NSX by giving us the HSV-010GT. Although we did a brief coverage on the HSV-010 GT in the previous issue, we thought that you...
HOTnews | 085.2 | 2010
PORSCHE GT3 R GOES HYBRID
Williams Hybrid Power is developing the Williams energy storage system for the GT3 R, which was originally built for F1 usage. It will have a front axle driven electrically by two motors supporting the 480bhp engine with 60kW of power. The rotor of the flywheel generator can spin at a speed...
HOTnews | 085.3 | 2010
NEW GAMES SECTION IN HOTSTUFFMAG.NET
Calling all loyal readers of our magazine and website! If you need somewhere to unwind at work or at home, we now have a Games section where you can put your parking skills to the test!...
HOTnews | 085.1 | 2010
MAKING THEIR MARK AT THE DUBAI 24HOURS: PETRONAS SYNTIUM TEAM
The PETRONAS Syntium Team entered the Dubai 24Hours race with the humble expectation to learn and gain as much as experience as possible from their first ever participation in the grueling event. They took home more than they expected, much to their jubilation and exaltation....
HOTnews | 084.2 | 14-16 January 2010
LF-A SNAPPED UP IN JAPAN
Only 165 LF-As are allocated for the Japanese market but it seems there is no short of buyers in the land of the rising sun as every single one of those cars already have buyers. The Japanese can buy the car at 37,500,000 yen (S$590,000) whilst cars destined for the United States will only be...
HOTnews | 084.3 | 2010
OPENING OF KARTRIGHT SPEEDWAY
Karting enthusiasts won’t have to wait any longer for a proper track in Singapore with the opening of Kartright Speedway, a 750m long circuit that is carefully planned to make full use of the limited space available. The CEO of Singapore Sports Council (SSC), Mr Oon Jin Teik, graced the occasion...
HOTnews | 084.1 | 9 January 2010
THE NEW IMPREZA GROUP N
Prodrive has prepared the Impreza N2010 that will feature a host of features that will make it a formidable machine on both the road and gravel. It uses the Prodrive developed Subaru 1994cc Boxer engine with the IHI Twin Scroll roller bearing Turbocharger with the regulation 33mm air restrictor....
HOTnews | 084.3 | 2010
HONDA’S HSV-10 GT
Although the new NSX supercar will be put on hold for now, we are fortunate that we can still see a version of it racing in the Japanese 2010 Super GT series in the GT500 class. The HSV-10 GT is closely related to the production version which was withdrawn due to the uncertain economic climate...
HOTnews | 084.3 | 2010
TEAMS TO USE NISSAN GT-R FOR 2010 FIA GT1
The UK’s Sumo Power GT team as well as the Swiss Racing Team from the FIA GT1 World Championship has signed a deal with Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) to use the R35 GT-R for competitive use in the 2010 season. It will be a rear-wheel drive car coming with a...
HOTnews | 084.3 | 2010
2010 D1 GRAND PRIX
The 2010 D1 will be an exciting event to look out for this year, as it is the 10th anniversary of D1 racing. Several specials will take place this year to commemorate this, and one of it is holding a D1 Grand Prix World Drift Forum that will serve to strive for a global standard in...
HOTnews | 084.1 | 27th March - 17 October 2010
TOMMY KAIRA COLT RALLIART
Tommy Kaira has just released images of its new styling package for the Colt Ralliart. There is a new front grille, a lower and more aggressive front bumper to allow for more airflow, stylistic red and carbon fibre strips that run throughout the car. If Tommy Kaira’s Prius kit is any...
HOTnews | 083.2 | 2010
NISMO FESTIVAL 2009 REPORT
Nissan celebrated its motorsports season this year with its very own Nismo Festival, where a number of multi-coloured Nismo GT-Rs were shown to the public. There were also several R35s, but due to some government regulations, Nissan has barred any tuned R35 GT-Rs from appearing at the...
HOTnews | 083.1 | 2010
THE MINI ASTON MARTIN – THE CYGNET
The Toyota iQ has been rebirthed and given a new name – the Cygnet – by a most unlikely manufacturer, Aston Martin. It seems unusual that Aston would build a small urban runabout of its own, but it would definitely open up a new pool of buyers for the brand and in the process, also lower its...
HOTnews | 083.2 | 2010
MCCHIP GIVES 410HP TO THE FOCUS RS
McChip felt that the 305bhp Focus RS needed an extra boost of power so they gave it two stages of tuning. The former will bring the power up to 325bhp and increases torque to 520Nm (from 440Nm), with a top speed of about 271km/h. Stage 2 involves hardware modifications such as an...
HOTnews | 083.2 | 2010
FULL CARBON FIBRE R35 GT-R TO BE UNVEILED COME 2010
The GT-R is a quick car, no doubt. But its rather heavy curb weight – at 1740kg – does restrict the even better performance figures that the GT-R is capable of. So Japan’s Original Runduce, a tuning company, has decided to give the GTR’s body the full carbon fibre treatment. It comes with an...
HOTnews | 083.2 | 2010
POLICE CAR BASED ON THE 1-SERIES COUPE
The Association of German Car Tuners (VDAT) and the German Police, together with the German Federal Ministry for Transport have teamed up since 2005 to create the “Tune it! Safe” program. As part of the program, every year since the program started, a vehicle is converted into a police car and...
HOTnews | 083.2 | 2010
TOMMY KAIRA‘S BIG GT-R DEBUT
If what you’ve seen so far on Tommy Kaira’s blog isn’t enough to whet your appetite, then perhaps paying the man a visit personally during the Tokyo Auto Salon would be adequate. One of the big unveils the world is looking forward to is the much anticipated GT-R by Kaira. So far, through sketches...
HOTnews | 082.2 | 2009
TOKYO AUTO SALON 2010
Another round of the world’s largest auto exhibition with more than 600 vehicles on display as well as some 300 companies, associations and schools including after-market parts manufacturers, custom shops, car manufacturers, automotive businesses, and automotive vocational schools, etc is set to...
HOTnews | 082.1 | 15th - 17th January 2010
SEMA SHOW 2009
The premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (that’s not open to the public unfortunately), Sema draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000...
HOTnews | 082.2 | 2009
TIME ATTACK ‘09
The fourth installment of the highly anticipated and well received Time Attack Series will return for another round of adrenalin rush on the racing circuit. Based on vehicle setup and your personal driving skills, participating vehicles are separated into different categories by drive train...
HOTnews | 081.1 | 16 November 2009
MUGEN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE
We believe it is our policy to work with dedicated and loyal partners to promote MUGEN products which caters specifically for HONDA cars. We are not a jack of all trades unlike some others you might know of when it comes to aftermarket sports products. Since the introduction of MUGEN Engine Oil,...
HOTnews | 081.2 | 2009
2010 LOTUS EXIGE SCURA
Lotus has just unveiled their special matte black edition 2010 Exige Scura, powered by the same engine as the Exige S, the 1.8 liter supercharged and intercooled unit that develops 257 hp at 8000 rpm and 236 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm. With this powerplant under its hood, the Lotus Exige Scura is...
HOTnews | 081.2 | 2009
FORMULA DRIFT HITS MALAYSIAN SHORES
Formula DRIFT is proud to announce the inaugural Goodyear Formula DRIFT Malaysia, this event is scheduled for December 19 – 20 at MAEPS (Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang) and expect over 50 competitive drivers from across the Asia-Pacific region. Formula DRIFT Malaysia promises an...
HOTnews | 081.2 | 19th - 20th December
BMW CREATES AN M5 CSL
Celebrating 25 years of M5, BMW’s Motorsport division has created a special lightweight version of the E60 M5 that the division head, Albert Biermann, described as "the M5 CSL we never built."

The almighty 5.0 liter V10 engine has been stroked to 5.5 liters and fitted with a carbon fiber...
HOTnews | 081.2 | 2009

NISSAN LAUNCHES NEW FAIRLADY Z ROADSTER
The two time car of the year is back! Nissan recently announced the launch of the 2010 Fairlady Z line-up to the Japanese market that includes the introduction of the new Roadster model and minor upgrades for the coupe version of the JDM 370Z which also gains a “40th Anniversary” model to...
HOTnews | 081.2 | 2009
OBD TUNING
Has anyone realized that all engine controlling units embedded in cars have their sensitivity and power contained by the manufacturer? The good news is, OBD Tuning (S) Pte Ltd, a specialist in remapping the ECU of continental cars helps deliver increased performance to your European marque by...
HOTnews | 80.3 | 2009
MCR’S CRIMSON EXHAUST
Matchless Crowd Racing (MCR) is a Japanese tuning company that likes to bring serious improvements to Japanese performance cars, especially Nissans. They recently announced a new tuning package for the new Nissan 370Z which includes an improved body kit, new suspension, traction hook and most...
HOTnews | 80.3 | 2009
KRAFTWERKS’ SUPERCHARGER
How does 164 whp and 10 psi for your 2007 to 2008 Honda Fit/Jazz sound? KraftWerks knows the answer and is proud to announce its new Honda Fit/Jazz High-Boost Supercharger Kit, complete with an under-hood intercooler, cowl induction kit, and Hondata engine management. Like all KraftWerks...
HOTnews | 80.3 | 2009
NISSAN GT-R FIRE FIGHTER
Meet the world’s fastest fire fighting vehicle: Nissan’s specially modified GT-R that takes up role as an emergency response vehicle at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The fire-fighting GT-R is a gift from Nissan to the Nurburgring operator and it was created in collaboration with...
HOTnews | 80.2 | 2009
BUMBLEBEE CRUZE
Unlike the special edition Transformers Camaro which GM itself has unveiled a while ago, Cruze Bumblebee won’t be available at Chevy dealers. It will be offered exclusively by Chevrolet in cooperation with tuner Irmsher. Instead of a yellow and black theme, this Cruze features a black body with...
HOTnews | 80.2 | 2009
BLITZ DUAL-SBC
McWell Ventures is proud to introduce the latest product on their shelves, the Blitz Dual-SBC electronic boost controller. The Dual-SBC from Blitz comes packed with features such as the usage of two boost control solenoids rather than one, a built-in boost gauge, peak boost display,...
HOTnews | 80.3 | 2009
GARMIN-ASUS NÜVIFONE
ASUS Technology Pte Ltd has brought in the Garmin-Asus nüvifone navigation phone range, a product line that integrates navigation and location based services like no other phone. It is ideal for those seeking an all-in-one, LBS-centric touch screen phone, mobile web-browser and personal...
HOTnews | 80.3 | 2009
RALLY PREPPED ABARTH 500 R3T
Fiat-owned racing tuner Abarth has introduced a new, race-ready version of the Abarth 500. Based on the new Fiat 500, the Abarth 500 R3T will be used as the principal car in a promotional rally slated for 2010. Group R3T is the class for touring car racing with vehicles using turbocharged...
HOTnews | 80.2 | 2009
TOYOTA/SUBARU 86A
Rumour has it the upcoming Toyota/Subaru 086A sports car will feature a lower horsepower figure than previously expected. Apparently, the makers of the car intend to position the vehicle as a greener sports car. The 086A, which is expected to be showcased at the upcoming motor show in Tokyo...
HOTnews | 79.2 | 2009
THE ULTIMATE MOTOR SHOW
This is the month where all hell breaks loose as our sunny island plays host to the highly anticipated motor show – Super Import Nights 2009.

S.I.N 2009 brings together the best of the automotive world by incorporating the characteristics of the Tokyo AutoSalon as well as Hot...
HOTnews | 79.1 | 18th - 21st September 2009
RECARO SR-7
Exotic Tuner has just brought in the all new Recaro SR-7 seat from Japan. The SR-7 is the latest seat to join the Recaro collection of reclining seats. The SR-7 is not to be mistaken as the successor to the SR-6, but is intended to be a replacement to the vintage SR-4 (which is still popular among...
HOTnews | 79.3 | 2009
RALLIART PIT WAREHOUSE SALE
RALLIART PIT Singapore will be having their one week warehouse sale which will commence on 29th August (Saturday) till 6th September 2009 (Sunday).

Enjoy up to 70% off merchandise and car accessories with other offers that include up to 40% discount on the Mitsubishi Lancer EX and Lancer GLX...
HOTnews | 79.1 | 29th August - 6th September 2009

2009 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R WAGON BY KIDS HEART
The idea of an all-wheel-drive, 480-horsepower Nissan GT-R in the shape of a station wagon just moves things a little off-centre, and that’s what Kids Heart had in mind. This tuning shop with a name that reflects the typically Japanese enthusiasm for foreign phrases (sometimes cleverly understood,...
HOTnews | 79.2 | 2009
FORMULA ONE DRIVERS’ AUTOGRAPH SESSION
35 ticket holders to the 2009 Formula One Singtel Singapore Grand Prix will get the opportunity to attend an exclusive Formula One drivers’ autograph session on the evening of Thursday 24 September at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. To participate, 2009 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix...
HOTnews | 79.2 | 24 September 2009
NEW CALTEX DIESEL
Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd. recently announced the introduction of Caltex Diesel with Techron D, a new improved diesel, which contains the exclusive Techron D additive. Caltex Diesel with Techron D is proven to control deposits, help maintain fuel injector cleanliness and support optimum engine...
HOTnews | 79.3 | 2009
AUTOTECH
AutoTech Enterprise, a company set up to provide premier car polishes has announced that they are the sole distributor for Liqui-Tech LLC in the Asia Pacific region. Liqui-Tech makes 100% synthetic automobile polishes and cleaners, which are abrasives free and contain no wax, silicon or PTFE. They...
HOTnews | 79.3 | 2009
MOBIL 1
From now until 10 September 2009, every purchase of four litres of Mobil 1 engine oil at participating outlets comes with a scratch card. Each scratch card reveals your very own unique entry code. Visit www.mobil1.com.sg to register your unique entry code for the chance to win a pair of Singapore...
HOTnews | 78 | August - 10 September 2009
EXZESS MINI FOUR POT BRAKES
McWell Ventures is proud to announce that they have brought in the new mini four pot brakes from Exzess. Made of billet aluminium alloy and CNC machined to ensure the highest quality; Exzess’ mini four pot brakes enables superior brake modulation while improving overall pedal feel to ensure equal...
HOTnews | 78 | 2009
DEFI AND KAAZ
Representatives of Defi and Kaaz were in town recently at ST Powered to promote the latest products in the market. Among those was the latest Link Meter Advance CR from Defi which boasts of a few revisions such as easier to read gauges as compared to the previous version and a more presentable and...
HOTnews | 78 | 2009
BILSTEIN POWERS TO VICTORY
Porsche tuners, TECHART Automobildesign GmbH recently clinched an overall victory in the 17th Tuner Grand Prix. In TECHART’s Porsche GT street S with BILSTEIN-MDS suspension, driver Jörg Hardt achieved the successful average lap time of 1.08,037 minutes, with the all-wheel-drive Porsche 997 Turbo...
HOTnews | 78 | 2009
AUTOBACS ANNUAL SALE
The Autobacs Annual Sale is back for another great automotive parts and accessories sale for the month of August. Pamper you and your car with attractive offerings which include, the purchase of any oil service package that entitles you to a 15% discount off Denso Iridium spark plugs, a minimum...
HOTnews | 78 | 2009
3M CAR SKIN APPLICATION
3M has officially released its 3M Car Skin to the local automotive accessories market. Made of a high-tech and fashionable film material, this 3M Car Skin which comes in a series of samples such as the Carbon Series, Random Square Series, Fine Wood Series and Leather Series, offers car owners a...
HOTnews | 78 | 2009
SONAX COLLABORATES WITH CARREFOUR
Sonax together with Carrefour in anticipation of the upcoming Singtel Singapore Formula One Grand Prix Race, have put up a F1 Pavilion at Carrefour’s Suntec City branch. The 400 square feet display show cases an extensive range of Sonax products and shows how technology that was developed for F1 by...
HOTnews | 77.2 | 2009
MOTEC PTE LTD
Established in 2005, Motec Pte Ltd is a local garage located in the west, dealing with car and motor sports products and accessories. The company also offers various automotive services such as car servicing to its customers. For normal car owners as well as those driving Off Peak cars that are...
HOTnews | 77.2 | 2009
MK RACING
With the belief in providing customers with the finest engineering, highest quality and best value products, MK Racing’s main focus is to provide best performance enhancements for our customers whilst maintaining the proper well being of their vehicles. Amongst other parts and services, the brands...
HOTnews | 77.2 | 2009
MCWELL VENTURE’S LATEST OFFERING
McWell Ventures has recently brought in an assortment of accessories for the Honda Fit/Jazz, Honda Civic and Suzuki Swift/Sport. Made from real carbon fibre, these are stick on accessories and parts that do not require any form of complicated installation that requires cutting, drilling or welding....
HOTnews | 77.2 | 2009
TEAM HKS GARAGE R RACING THIRD IN CLASS
An all Singaporean Team HKS Garage R Racing completed the inaugural Sepang 1000km endurance race in third position (Class 2) becoming the only full foreign team to stand on the podium in Asia’s newest and biggest motor sports race. Held at Sepang International Circuit between the 4th to 6th of...
HOTnews | 77.1 | 2009
GOODYEAR’S FORMULA DRIFT ROADSHOW
Goodyear Singapore ignites its motor sports passion with the kick-start of the Goodyear Formula Drift road show at Shaw House, Orchard Road. Held on Saturday, 13 June 2009, from noon to 10pm, the public came up close and personal with some of the Formula Drift cars such as the Toyota Chaser, Nissan...
HOTnews | 77.2 | 13 June 2009
FEDERAL COURAGIA A/T
Horizon Auto Enterprise Pte Ltd distributor of Federal Tyres has recently announced that they will be bringing in the Couragia A/T tyres. Specifically manufactured for MPVs and SUVs, the Couragia A/T is designed to withstand all road terrains, perfect to those who pursue an enjoyment of unhindered...
HOTnews | 77.2 | 2009
FORMULA DRIFT SINGAPORE RETURNS
The official launch announcement of Formula DRIFT ProAm Series 2009 was recently held at Hotel RE! @ Pearl’s Hill, the official hotel for the event. Presented by the Singapore Traffic Police in partnership with ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) this year, the Formula DRIFT ProAm Series 2009 will take on a...
HOTnews | 77.1 | 4th - 5th July 2009
WIN F1 TICKETS FROM SONAX
With World Champion Lewis Hamilton leading Mercedes in the 2009 season, SONAX is happy to announce once again that it will be rewarding all its customers with a chance to win exclusive Pit Grandstand tickets to the 2009 Singapore Formula One GP. Last years lucky winners Mr How Tah Kung and Mr Tan...
HOTnews | 76.3 | 2009
SASCA/IASCA Competitions postponed
Due to lack of sponsorship , SASCA/IASCA Singapore has announced that both the 6K Sound Quality Competition as well as the Sound Quality Unlimited Competition that was scheduled to commence with the first heat on July, will not take place this year as originally planned. SASCA/IASCA Singapore...
HOTnews | 76.2 | 2009
PULSTAR PULSE PLUGS
CarCraft Concepts LLP, a company part of the MotoRex Performance Group, has been appointed exclusive distributor in Singapore for Pulstar’s state of the art Pulse Plugs from USA. Pulstar Pulse Plugs is not a spark plug, but functions as one through its advanced technological design. At the moment,...
HOTnews | 76.3 | 2009
OWS UBER POWER ROAD SHOW
Due to popular demand as seen in the previous road show held recently, the OWS Uber Power Road Show once again makes it return with lots of prizes to be given away. Prizes like N.A Racing oil, Performance 3-in-1, Miracle Concourse Refinisher and many more other exciting automotive products from OWS...
HOTnews | 76.3 | 11th - 14th June 2009
OPTIMA ® BATTERIES
OPTIMA® Batteries are like no other battery in the world. The unique SpiralCell design offers the most advanced technology and provides a strong and clean power source that far surpasses any of today’s filled lead-acid batteries. This patented technology is designed to be leak-proof, 15 times more...
HOTnews | 76.3 | 2009
HOCK TYRE’S ASSURANCE
Hock Tyre has recently brought in the new Goodyear Assurance Tyre featuring ArmorGrip technology. The Assurance is the first Goodyear tyre to feature the ArmorGrip Technology, which improves the gripping capabilities in the dry and wet, and it’s also more resistant against cuts, tears and road...
HOTnews | 76.3 | 2009
HOTstuff Magazine is Now the Official Magazine of Formula DRIFT ProAm Series 2009
At the recent press conference which announced the partnership of the Singapore Traffic Police and ESPN Star Sports in the Co-presentation of the Formula DRIFT ProAm Series 2009, Singapore’s one and only motor sports and performance accessories magazine, HOTstuff was unveiled to the press and...
HOTnews | 76.1 | 09th June 2009
CAR CONCEPT’S EXOTIC SHIELD
Car Concept proudly brings you their new car grooming service, known as Exotic Shield, this car grooming service uses Nano Protectant which is the latest in sealant protection for cars. Itisbond Nano Protectant is formulated using Sol-Gel Process and organic dissolvents to produce colloids with...
HOTnews | 76.3 | 2009
IASCA & EMMA Thailand
IASCA & EMMA Thailand is currently accepting applications for participation from now till 26th June to compete in their In Car Entertainment competition Hadd Yai, Thailand from 18th to 19th July.

More infomation and relevant documents concerning the competition can be found in the link...
HOTnews | 76.2 | 18th - 19th July 2009

AUTOMOTIVE LOCKSMITH CONVENTION 2009
A precedent in this region, the Automotive Locksmith Convention 2009 scheduled to be held over two days from May 5th to 6th 2009 in Singapore is a must attend event for the novice, expert and enthusiasts of the auto locksmith trade. Serving three purposes, the trade show will exhibit the latest...
HOTnews | 5th - 6th May 2009
MACH ACCESSORIES (S) PTE LTD
Mach Accessories (S) Pte Ltd has teamed up with local Kia distributor Cycle & Carriage Kia to launch the body kitted version of the all-new Kia Cerato Forte. Essentially an equipment upgrade exercise, the body kitted Cerato Forte will feature a sporty looking front and rear bumper, side skirts as...
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GT TYRE’S NEW IDENTITY
GT Tyre is extremely pleased to announce the launch of a new visual system and corporate identity for the GT Radial brand. Having embarked on a global brand re-positioning program, the new design delivers a cohesive and consistent brand image across all markets and provides a clear differentiation...
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GOODYEAR RACING PRESENTS FAST & FURIOUS
Organized by Binter Drift and sponsored by Goodyear Tyres in conjunction with event partners United International Pictures and Shaw Theatres, the Fast & Furious 4 road show was recently held on April 4th 2009 at the Shaw House. With the movie’s merchandise along with Goodyear Racing giveaways up...
HOTnews | 4th April 2009
SONAX’S THREE NEW PRODUCTS
Readers should all be familiar with Sonax, the German car-care product manufacturer that is partnered with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula One team. Sonax produces car-care solutions and products, which display the highest level of efficiency and technological advancement, thus they have come...
HOTnews | April 2009
REMUS 65
Available now at Kingcrimson Marketing Pte Ltd is this new exhaust system from REMUS. Developed for well selected car models the brand new REMUS 65 cat-back-system comes with a 65 mm tube diameter. They convince with power and torque increase and with one of the hottest sounds ever created in the...
HOTnews | April 2009
BODY KIT SPECIALIST
What you see is what you get. Ever wondered how all these sporty and aggressive looking body kits found on the Toyota Altis and Vios Racing as well as other exciting looking cars came about? They come from none other than Mach Accessories (S) Pte Ltd. Specializing in the manufacture of body kits,...
HOTnews | April 2009
FEDERAL TYRES
Brought to you by Horizon Auto Enterprise Pte Ltd, Federal Tyres are extremely high quality tyres offering exceptional handling and long wear for a very competitive or budget price. Fitments are available for a variety of car makes and models. Federal Tyres have also got themselves involved in the...
HOTnews | April 2009
PAINT PROTECTION PASTE
A new product from SPEC Series, Frenzy is the hardcore gloss lover’s car paint protection paste that ensures an unsurpassed depth of shine, color richness and dripping wet gloss on paint when applied. Frenzy is made from a blend of high quality Japanese polymer, American acrylic polymer, natural...
HOTnews | March 2008
RALLIART LANCER SPORTBACK
Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) is now offering a hatchback version of the Ralliart Lancer called "Ralliart Lancer Sportback". The conversion from a 3-box to 2-box body is straightforward, so straightforward that it looks like it is designed by engineers instead of stylists. 15mm longer than the sedan, the...
HOTnews | March 2009
MAZDA 3 MPS
Also known as Mazdaspeed 3, Mazda’s second-generation 3 MPS like its predecessor, features minor cosmetic modifications with the only notable features being the dual exhaust pipes, bumper design, rear spoiler, wheels and bonnet scoop. The Mazda 3 MPS competes in Europe’s highly contested...
HOTnews | March 2008
AEIMPEX CARBON PRODUCTS
Specializing in all carbon fibre products, AEIMPEX started off by importing some carbon fiber stuffs for budget minded car lovers. Through great support from their customers over the years, AEIMPEX has gradually evolved to deal directly with OEM manufacturers to design and manufacture their own...
HOTnews | March 2008
VEYRON 16.4 GRAND SPORT
The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport with a unique removable roof is Bugatti’s response to customer demands, in which significant modifications have been made to the vehicle to make possible open-top driving, adding a new dimension to this sports car. Incorporating a host of new and innovative...
HOTnews | Febuary 2008
R8 GT3 RACER
For the first time, Audi Sport will offer a racing sports car specifically developed for customer use in the form of the powerful 500 hp plus GT3 version of the Audi R8 which will be available from 2009. “The R8 is the first production Audi bearing the name and genes of a successful racing sports...
HOTnews | January 2008
EXCLUSIVE OFFER TO HOTstuff READERS!
Exclusive to HOTstuff readers, Ennyah Electronics is proud to announce a special price offer for the Arigo Mobile Power portable charger from 5th to 28th February. Originally priced at an outstanding competitive price of S$239, the Arigo Mobile Power portable charger is now available at only S$199!...
HOTnews | 5th - 28th February 2008
2009 ALFA MI.TO
Alfa Romeo has released the first pictures of Mi.To, its all-new ultra-compact, ultra-sporty small car, which will make its world debut in June 2009. The much anticipated Mini-Alfa Romeo has been touted by some motoring pundits as a replacement for the much-loved Alfasud, the benchmark small car...
HOTnews | Febuary 2008
5ZIGEN EXHAUST
Being a high performance Japanese tuner, 5Zigen has been the leader in Circuit Racing in Japan for several years. With their vast experience in racing, they are one of the leading manufacturers in exhaust systems and have designed and produced the best muffler system available in the aftermarket...
HOTnews | Febuary 2008
SUZUKI CLOSES WRC TEAM
Suzuki has decided to pull out of the World Rally Championship with immediate effect due to the world’s financial crisis. "In responding to the contraction of the automotive sales caused by recent global economic turmoil, Suzuki has been promptly taking possible countermeasures including the...
HOTnews | December 2008
SHELL LUBRICANTS
Shell, the global leader in lubricants, reinforced its leadership in product and operational excellence has launched its largest-ever revision of its full product range affirming the continued growth of its Singapore lubricants oil blending plant (LOBP) at Shell Woodlands North. Designed to meet...
HOTnews | December 2008
HAFIZ KOH’S PODIUM FINISHES
Hafiz Koh of TaraDTM marveled the spectators and competitors alike as he brilliantly handled the circuit to finish with two podium wins for Rounds 9 and 10 of the Formula V6 Asia 2008 season, during the China Formula Open. Making big waves in Shanghai to claim two podium wins in a row despite...
HOTnews | December 2008
ALCOSAFE
TECHPRO Alcosafe line of breathalyzers is produced in partnership with Kotex Development Holdings Ltd (KOTEX), the world’s leading OEM manufacturer for top breathalyzer brands in the U.S since 1988. With nearly 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing alcohol testers, KOTEX only...
HOTnews | December 2008
XTREME INTERNATIONAL AUTOSHOW
The Kelab Autoshow is back at the Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil from 26 to 28 December and they’re bigger, better and more colorful than ever! Malaysia’s premier auto show organizer has gone international. Get ready for the biggest ever gathering of extreme modified cars in Malaysia as they present to...
HOTnews | 26th - 28th December 2008
TYREPAC
Tyrepac, an online retailing website for tyres have just gone live, though at a stage still undergoing upgrades and further data population. The website offers an exhaustive listing of brands, with price transparency, and conveniently located fitting stations throughout Singapore. Not only that,...
HOTnews | November 2008
SINGAPORE GP SCOOPS AWARD
The 2008 FORMULA 1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix celebrates yet another success, with the event and the Marina Bay circuit being awarded the title of world-wide Motor Sport Facility of the Year. The first-ever floodlit night race venue in Formula One™ history, won the accolade at the Professional...
HOTnews | 11th November 2008
SILENT FESTIVE SEASON SALES EVENT
Singapore’s largest one-stop automotive solutions, Silent Pte Ltd will make their presence felt amidst this great festive season as they bring their range of automotive and motor sports accessories and services to the heartlands at the Ten Mile Junction from the 12th of December till 26th December...
HOTnews | 12th - 26th December 2008
LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO CUP CAR
The Super Trofeo race car is based on the Gallardo LP 560-4, powered by the new 5.2 litre V10 direct injection ’Iniezione Diretta Stratificata’, engine, generating an increased output of 419 kW (570 hp). Its power flows through the e.gear six-speed robotized gear box to the permanent all-wheel...
HOTnews | November 2008
SINGAPOREAN IN WTCC
Team Singapore driver, Melvin Choo is the first Southeast Asian driver to compete in the annual Championship, organized by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). Choo, who will be competing in the Thunder Asia BMW 320si, has signed up for two rounds of the Championship - the 3.7km...
HOTnews | 14th - 16th November 2008
STEP UP MOTORS ROADSHOW
Come down to Suntec City Entertainment Center Atrium 20th NOV-23th NOV 2008 for StepUp Motors roadshow special promotions.

Featuring the new Civic TypeR 2009 facelift!...
HOTnews | 20th - 23th November 2008

CIVIC ONE-MAKE RACE
Mention Wan Kok Kiong’s name and car enthusiasts and racing industries in Singapore and Malaysia would have heard of this name in connection with touring car and saloon car racing in the region. The lead driver for Team N2CS, Kiong, as he is known to his friends, has been working closely with...
HOTnews | 25th - 26th October 2008
CUSCO SUSPENSIONS
Fresh for their recent podium finish at the Johor APRC rally in which they finished second, the Cusco APRC rally team of mechanics and driver was in town recently to conduct training sessions for Mcwell Ventures Pte Ltd on the Japanese methods of installing the Cusco suspension parts as well as...
HOTnews | October 2008
BOLDER TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD
A wholly-owned subsidiary of GP Batteries International Limited, Bolder Technologies Pte Ltd develops, manufactures and distributes innovative high power technology products based on its proprietary Thin Metal Film (TMF) technology originally researched and developed in the US and is patented in...
HOTnews | October 2008
TORO ROSSO WINS
Scuderia Toro Rosso (STR)’s Sebastian Vettel became the youngest ever driver to stand right on top of the Formula One Champions podium. As he led the race from start to finish, Vettel’s excellent performance left 1st runner up, Heikki Kovalainen trailing in his wake. This amazing feat from...
HOTnews | 12th - 15th September 2008
OWS EVERYTHING
The OWS racing team competed in the recent ninth edition of the Petronas Primax 3 Endurance Race 2008, finishing in a creditable 6th position on their debut which was a remarkable achievement. Using OWS Uber Power racing oils for their Honda Civic EK4, the car’s engine endured a grueling 12 hours...
HOTnews | September 2008
3RD FOR GARAGE R
Team Garage R Racing came in third in Class A. The Team took part in this year’s competition in a Honda Integra Type R (DC5) that has been specifically customized in-house by the company’s group of 11 technical specialists. The Singaporean team had spent two years in preparation for this race and...
HOTnews | 28th - 30th August 2008
SINGAPORE’S RACERS IN THE FAST LANE
September’s inaugural 2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX’s official support race the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, will see no fewer than seven of the 19 entries lining up in identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars that are closely connected to Singapore: Racing for Team Porsche Club Singapore...
HOTnews | September 2008
IMPORTRIDES @ FABULOUS
IMPORTrides in conjunction with local automotive specialty importer Fabulous Automobile recently held an Auto Expo car show at the Suntec City Tropics Atrium from 20 to 24 August 2008. The road show featured a wide range of new 2008 car models of various makes and visitors saw a wide array of cars...
HOTnews | 20th - 24th August 2008
FORMULA DRIFT Rd 5: BREAKING POINT
Seattle USA, – August 11, 2008 – Formula DRIFT entered Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington for Round 5: Breaking Point and former Formula DRIFT Champion Rhys Millen takes home his 2nd victory this season. Samuel Hubinette takes over the lead in the chase for the Castrol SYNTEC Power Cup with a...
HOTnews | 11th August 2008
THE SCIENCE OF F1™
As the nation gears up to make sporting history by hosting the world’s first Night Race at the 2008 F1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, the Science Centre Singapore unveils its thrilling new Exhibition, “The Science of F1™.” The Exhibition showcases the technology and innovation behind one of the...
HOTnews | 28th August 2008
SILENT’S UBI MEGASTORE
Silent opens up another new branch which is the Ubi Megastore offering vehicle owners yet another alternative location to shop for car accessories and other services. Following its opening of the Turf City branch, the Ubi Megastore located at the Comfort Delgro Building is now fully operational and...
HOTnews | August 2008
NISSAN QASHQAI
Tan Chong Motor Sales Pte Ltd is proud to announce that its latest SUV model, the Nissan Qashqai (Cash – Kai) is now available for booking. Combining the outstanding dynamics of an SUV and the drivability and agility of a hatchback, the Nissan Qashqai is expected to arrive soon in the months of...
HOTnews | August - September 2008
HOTSTUFF WEBSITE COMMENT FEATURE!
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HOTnews | August 2008
ASTON MARTIN TO DEBUT MME
The power of the stylish Aston Martin cars will be put to test for the first time this year at the prestigious 12-hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance race (MME), which will be held from August 28 to 30 at Sepang Circuit.

The ninth edition of the MME this year is likely to witness the grand...
HOTnews | 28th - 30th August 2008

AUDI S5
The sporty S5 was unveiled by Audi on 27 June to the media and invited guests. Sporting a sleek silhouette inspired by the Nuvolari concept study showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003, the car features a sleeker version of Audi’s trademark single frame grille and slim rectangular headlamps...
HOTnews | August 2008
SONAX MALAYSIA
Since establishing the brand back in the 1950’s, the company SONAX GmbH & Co. KG has moved into pole position amongst the producers of car care products. Millions of motorists in Germany and around the world trust the expertise of this company from Neuburg. The SONAX brand is represented in 70...
HOTnews | June 2008
MOTUL AND MIRT
Motor Image Rally Team, the reigning Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) title holder extended its sponsorship agreement for a second year running with MOTUL for the 2008 season of APRC. With the sponsorship agreement, MOTUL will continue to support MIRT in its effort at winning the 2008 season...
HOTnews | June 2008
MOBIL 1 ULTIMATE RUSH CHALLENGE
Held in Singapore from March to August, the Mobil 1 Ultimate Rush Challenge is a series of events from March to August. It consists of a Simulator Challenge where registered car club members battle it out on 4 simulator pods. The top 12 drivers who clock the best timings by August will battle it...
HOTnews | March - August 2008
NEW LOTUS ELISE SC
The much awaited super-charged Lotus Elise was unveiled to an excited crowd at the Hort Park on 2 June 2008 by Eurosports Auto. Adding a Lotus designed, Magnuson produced super charger to its existing Toyota 1.8 litre 2-ZZ VVTL-I engine, the new Elise now has a trail blazing output of 218...
HOTnews | June 2008
WIN FORMULA ONE TICKETS
To give more Singaporeans the chance to witness the world’s first night race, and to celebrate Shell’s exclusive technical partnership with Ferrari of more than 60 years, Shell will be giving away one free pair of tickets to the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix every day from 13 May 2008 to 14 July 2008....
HOTnews | 13th May - 14th July 2008
TESTING TIME FOR MELVIN CHOO
Singapore driver Melvin Choo completed his first test in the Thunder Asia BMW 320si car that he will drive in this year’s Asian Touring Car Series and the two last rounds of the FIA WTCC at Okayama and Macau. During a three day testing on Sepang’s Grand Prix circuit’s north course, Choo clocked...
HOTnews | June 2008
TECHPRO’S CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
Techpro Electronics recently launched its COPROTECTOR™, the world’s first Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Detector specially designed for use in cars. Accidental exposure to carbon monoxide is the number one cause of gas poisoning deaths in cars around the world. Continued exposure to low but...
HOTnews | June 2008
MERDEKA MILLENNIUM ENDURANCE RACE
The ninth edition of the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MME) had reduced the quota for less powered racing cars while higher powered ones benefited from the review with an increase in the number of entrants. The review of the race regulations also witnessed some changes in the eligibility of...
HOTnews | June 2008
SUPER GT AT SEPANG
Sepang International Circuit (SIC), promoter of the Super GT International Series Malaysia 2008, announced a 50 percent discount on the race tickets for the first 10,000 purchases. “This offer is to kick off our promotions for the race, which will be held in June. The offer is limited to the first...
HOTnews | 20th - 22nd June 2008
SG TRACKIES TIME ATTACK
The SG Trackies will hold their third ever successive tracking event at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) in Malaysia. Time Attack 2008 will be held on 7 July, Monday from 9 am to 4 pm. The first three hours would be devoted solely to the Trackies for practicing before breaking for an hour’s...
HOTnews | 7th July 2008
REDBULL LA FORMULA UNA PROGRAM
With Formula One arriving at Singapore come September, Singaporeans will not only experience the world’s most glamorous sport for the first time, they will also encounter the delights of Red Bull’s La Formula UNA program, “Formula One Lady” in Italian. This annual event to select a girl befitting...
HOTnews | May 2008
RECORDS FOR AAC
Cody Enterprises received three awards from the Indonesian Book of Records for its ACCELERA AUTO CONTEST (AAC) 2008 SERIES held in Surabaya on 28-30 March 2008. Having amassed 170 cars for its opening series, this event was registered in the Indonesian Book of Records as the ‘Organizer for...
HOTnews | 28th - 30th March 2008
MITSUBISHI CHALLENGE
Channel 5 presents the “Mitsubishi Challenge” the latest and most exciting reality show to hit the tv screens. Premiering on 1 April 2008, Tuesday 9 pm, catch 8 teams of 2 engaging in a driving adventure in Malaysia hosted by Max Loong and Rosalyn Lee. These teams will race against each other...
HOTnews | 1st April 2008
CARLINGUAL ROADSHOW
Singapore car parallel importer CarLingual will be holding a road show from the 23 of April to the 27 of April at Novena Square. The road show features a wide range of new 2008 car models of various makes and visitors will get to see cars that are not usually seen in other road shows. Potential car...
HOTnews | 23rd - 27th April 2008
BMW HYDROGEN 7
BMW officially announced the Hydrogen 7. The car is touted as the first hydrogen-drive luxury performance automobile for everyday use. The BMW Hydrogen 7 will be built in a limited series, and sold to select customers in the U.S. and overseas in 2007. The engine in the Hydrogen 7 is a derivative of...
HOTnews | March 2007
New GT-R For Super GT
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd and Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO) recently announced that they will enter the all-new GT-R into the premium Japanese motorsport series, SUPER GT. 2008 marks the return of GT-R to racing, following the transition from the R34 model to the Z five years ago....
HOTnews | February 2008
Most Powerful Racing 911
The Porsche GT3 RSR launches into the new model year with extensive modifications. The most powerful race car based on the Porsche 911, which last year scored wins at the 24 hour races of Le Mans and Spa as well as overall victory at the Nuerburgring 24 hours, competes in the GT2 class at...
HOTnews | February 2008
John Cooper Works
Sets your heart racing. Introducing John Cooper Works Accessories. It features a host of thrilling options to boost the look and performance of the MINI – as well as the adrenaline level of its driver. For the MINI enthusiast, we introduce John Cooper Works Tuning. Combining unbridled passion and...
HOTnews | February 2008
All-New Accord
Completely redesigned for 2008, Honda’s all-new 2008 Accord moves the world of mainstream transportation in a refined, dynamic and sophisticated direction with an expanded range of innovative technologies designed for more power, greater efficiency and enhanced safety across the all new 3-model...
HOTnews | February 2008
OWS ANNUAL DINNER
OWS (Singapore) Pte Ltd recently celebrated its 7th year of operations in Singapore by hosting a lavish Annual Dinner celebration at Sheraton Towers Ballroom 1 and 2 on 18 January 2008. Over 100 invited guests attended this appreciation event and were treated some of the very latest OWS products...
HOTnews | 18th January 2008
MITSUBISH CHALLENGE
Cycle & Carriage Automotive (CCA) recently ran a recruitment drive for its upcoming new reality series at Galleria Dome, Suntec City. The recruitment, taking the form of a live audition, met with overwhelming response with queues forming an hour before the audition started. Over 300 hopefuls signed...
HOTnews | 12th & 13th January 2008
MUGEN’S “LITTLE MONSTER”
Mugen recently unveiled this “Little Monster” at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Called the F154SC, this Honda Fit Concept is based on the 1.5 Fit RS Manual which has been given a substantial dose of Mugen Power like a Mugen-optimized intake and exhaust system, a special Mugen-designed supercharger,...
HOTnews | January 2008
RAINFOREST CHALLENGE 2007
Hardcore off-road enthusiast have just completed the most awesome challenge of the RFC decade; the Rainforest Challenge 2007. International participants all admitted that the rain came down with a vengence which will not be forgotten by them for a very long time. The monsoon won the battle and once...
HOTnews | 1st - 10th December 2007
2008 GT3 CUP
The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is entering the 2008 motorsport season with engine output increased to 420 bhp. The car will be raced in the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup, the world’s fastest international brand trophy, and worldwide in national Porsche Carrera Cups and GT3 Cup Challenges. 265 units of this...
HOTnews | March 2008
FORMULA DRIFT
Created by Slipstream Global Marketing, Inc. in August of 2003, the Formula Drift Championship made history by bringing the first ever Japanese professional event to the United States. After the success of that event, the Slipstream team saw the need for a viable North American professional...
HOTnews | Early 2008
ASTON MARTIN ASIA CUP 2008
Aston Martin, the car that is synonymous with James Bond, will take to the race tracks of Asia in 2008 for the marque’s’ first ever one-make series. Based on FIA GT4 regulations, the Aston Martin N24 Vantage GT Racing car used in the The Aston Martin Asia Cup will feature a stunning front...
HOTnews | December 2007
TARADTM @ WORLD FINALS
Singapore’s only Formula Racing Team, TaraDTM will head to Valencia, Spain for the Formula BMW World Final scheduled from 24-25 November 2007. The Team Manager, Singaporean Formula V6 driver Hafiz Koh, also mentor and manager to Zahir Ali for the Formula BMW series will accompany Ali to compete in...
HOTnews | 24th - 25th November 2007
SUPRA GT HYBRID
Macau Grand Prix spectators were treated to a spectacular demonstration as Macau driver Andre Couto drove the Denso Toyota Supra HV-R Hybrid SuperGT race car around the tight and winding Macau street circuit for the first time. Its 4,480cc 3UZ-FE race engine has just won the 2007 Race Engine of The...
HOTnews | November 2007
MANILA AUTO SALON
From wild body kits and paint to racing accessories, radical engine tuning and modification, the 2007 Manila Auto Salon has become the benchmark for quality customizing in the Philippines. This year, its event organizer, Tradeshow International, Inc., has added the 1st Mobile Electronics and...
HOTnews | November 2007
A1GP SEPANG
The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08 title race is hotting up, despite just two of 10 rounds having been held so far this season. After a five week break, the thrilling championship heads east to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur for the third round of the season on...
HOTnews | 23rd - 25th November 2007
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HOTnews | 23rd November 2007
NEW GEELY MK
After bringing in the Geely CK that has proven itself in the Singapore market to be the largest single model China car, Group Exklusiv now brings to Singapore, Geely MK, a superior Geely model that has proven itself across the world as the most affordable feature-loaded sedan. Luxury items such as...
HOTnews | October 2007
CAITA 2007
On 8 October 2007, 27 participants in their left-hand drive foreign-registered cars (25 from China and 2 from Malaysia) convoyed into Singapore via the Tuas Checkpoint escorted by members of the Auxiliary Police, to Sentosa for the Singapore leg of the China-ASEAN International Touring Assembly...
HOTnews | 8th October 2007
AERO GP
The Black Sea resort town of Constanta was transformed into an aerial race track for the 2007 AERO GP Constanta Challenge. Over 100,000 people on Mamaia Beach were entertained by some of the most spectacular gravity-defying displays of skill of some of the best pilots in the world. After each...
HOTnews | October 2007