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Sgcarmart: MCF HangOut X Volkswagen: Experience the all-new Volkswagen ID.5 ✨ Join us for a delightful high tea buffet, exclusive Volkswagen merchandise in our lucky draw, and an incredible $10,000 discount when you book an ID.5 during the event! Don’t miss out! 🚗🍰 Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with the all-new Volkswagen ID.5! The ID.5 ensures you always arrive in style with its swanky coupe SUV body and capable all-electric drivetrain. Register now! Future-ready With a total of 282bhp to deploy, the Volkswagen ID.5 is always ready for your next adventure, while its 82kWh battery, which facilitates a drive range of 556km (WLTP combined), ensures minimal disruptions as you embark along your greatest journeys or take on those everyday errands. Clever and capable There’s plenty of technology on hand as well in this SUV. Look forward to meeting IDA, Volkswagen’s new voice assistant system, housed within the car’s large 15-inch infotainment screen, enjoy your favourite tunes via the car’s 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system, or simply rest upon the ergoActive powered seats that come complete with memory and lumbar support, and soak in the ambience thanks to the ID.5’s 30-colour ambient lighting system. Safe as always And when you’re ready to hit the road again, the ID.5 comes with plenty of safety features to ensure you’re always protected. Driving at night or in bad weather? There’s the car’s LED Matrix head lights to depend on. And the ID.5 also comes with a host of driver assistance features including Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert, and Park Assist Plus with Park Distance Control. The Volkswagen ID.5 is all ready to roll for the future. Come test drive it at the next Mycarforum hangout! Register now! Event Highlights Event Exclusive: Enjoy a $10,000 discount when you book an ID.5 during the event Limited-time EV perks worth $18,000 including a Premium Charging Package, 8 years battery warranty & free servicing, and more Receive a special Volkswagen goodie bag when you RSVP to attend the event Event Details Date: Saturday, 24 August 2024 Time: 10 AM - 1.30 PM Venue: Volkswagen Showroom 247 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 159934 (Parking is provided with limited slots) Event Schedule 9:30 AM: Guest registration 10:00 AM: Start of event 10:05 AM: Welcome address by Moritz Huss, Brand Director of Volkswagen Singapore 10:10 AM: Introduction and editorial talk by Sgcarmart host 10:20 AM: ID.5 Product Presentation by Ernie Chua, Senior Trainer at Volkswagen Group Singapore 10:45 AM: Group photo session + refreshments 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM: Test drive sessions 1:20 PM: Announcement of lucky draw winners 1:30 PM: End of event Register now! Take the ID.5 for a spin! Exclusive test drives available. Don’t miss your chance to experience its innovative features and performance.

Sgcarmart: MCF HangOut X Škoda: Discover the all-new 7-seater Škoda Kodiaq 🚀 Kickstart your Saturday: Breakfast with Škoda at MCF HangOut 🍳 Join us on 14 September 2024 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Škoda Centre Singapore 🚙 Dive into the exciting world of Škoda and discover our all-new 7-seater Škoda Kodiaq. Enjoy a morning filled with interactive discussions and exclusive one-day only free accessories package worth over $3,000 on the Škoda Kodiaq. REGISTER NOW! About the new Skoda Kodiaq Now entering its second generation, Skoda’s bestselling seven-seater SUV builds on the style, space, functionality and quality of its predecessor to provide an even more compelling ride for the entire family today! New Modern Solid design language The new Kodiaq sports a more robust and sculptural design - for a more rugged appearance – but also plays up the style game in terms of exterior lighting. An eye-catching light strip cuts through its new front grille, which is flanked by LED Matrix beam headlights, while its connected LED rear lights get animated indicators! Interior: More spacious, functional and sustainable Now 60mm longer than before, the new Kodiaq offers more space not just for all seven passengers on board but also their luggage. Its boot has grown from 270-litres to 340-litres with all the seats up, and can be expanded to 845 litres with the third row down. Its completely redesigned interior includes new modern controls - including the touch- and haptic-operated operated Skoda Smart Dials, for customisable access to numerous vehicle functions. The Kodiaq also offers drivers a 12.9-inch freestanding infotainment touchscreen with a redesigned user interface. Without losing its focus on style, practicality and quality, the new interior is also more sustainable than before! Textiles in cabin contain recycled polyester, while leather used on the seat trim covers has also been tanned with a more eco-friendly alternative: Residues from coffee bean production. On the road: Safer and more efficient drives The new Kodiaq is the first Skoda to get a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine using a 48-volt belt-driven starter-generator and a 48-volt lithium-ion battery. It also features latest-generation active cylinder management technology (ACT+). Energy recovered during braking can provide extra electric power boosts, or allow the car to coast with the engine completely switched off. The new Kodiaq also comes with seven airbags - including a front centre airbag between the driver and front-seat passenger. Improved safety assistance features additionally include an enhanced Side Assist, Travel Assist (including Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control), and a Driver Alert System. The latter helps to assess the driver’s potential level of fatigue and trigger visual and acoustic warnings where necessary. REGISTER NOW! Event highlights: In-depth introduction to Škoda Kodiaq Interactive Q&A sessions with our experts Exclusive promotions for event attendees Event details: Date: 14 September 2024, Saturday Time: 10 AM - 1 PM Location: Škoda Centre Singapore, 26 Leng Kee Rd, Singapore 159104 Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity! Reserve your spot now to be among the first to experience the new Škoda Kodiaq up close, enjoy a morning filled with exciting discussions, and take advantage of exclusive offers that are only available during the event. Your Saturday morning has never looked more promising! REGISTER NOW!

Hi Folks, What you are seeing now is a new upgrade of MCF. This upgrade is nothing aesthetic but we just update all the forum function to match with you need for a 2022 world! When you are using the forum, if you encounter any issues with the forum. Please kindly feedback to us using this thread. I will closely monitor this thread and resolve as many issue as possible. Thank you all so much for your patronage! I hope to learn more from you guys here!

Woooooo, my MCF 88,888 points, can I request to stay like this forever? HUAT AH!!!!

Any new or even old members need some myCarForum stickers for your car? Could be a new user or existing one but already changed your car or just wanna refresh those old stickers. Drop your username down below, choice of sticker color and quantity or you may PM me your name and address. Will send out by normal mail. By default I will mail out a pair for each user if quantity not stated. Please also watch the video before pasting your stickers! The recommended location is one each on your rear window (nearer to the back of it) White, Silver or Yellow. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

This poll is inspired by a car i saw earlier today, and also the recent announcement by HDB that there is no longer a need to display the season parking RFID tag any more. Some may think having too many decals and stickers is an overkill, but others may like it and do the same on their own car. For me, i have a few decals but dont like to overclutter... As some of you may know, i have MCF sticker too haha... Do post pics of the decals and stickers that you are proudest of! cheers!

Did you guys hear about the new submission feature on MCF? Seems like a good way to earn some extra moolahh 🤑 since we're all on the roads already anyway... might as well get paid for seeing interesting things Gotta pass their review to be considered for payment.. I wonder what kind of submissions they accept though?? I see on their Facebook page, they paid people already. Like good money eh? Anyone here tried already? 😶

Over 60 guests gathered at the Volkswagen showroom on Leng Kee Road last Friday, to get up close and personal with the facelifted Volkswagen Arteon. Here's the recap. A group photo together with the flagship Touareg & All-new Arteon The showroom is ready for the event! The guest is flowing in. . . Dinner time! The face-lifted Volkswagen Arteon. Car clinic conducted by Volkswagen & Sgcarmart together.

Hi all, In most forums I have visited, there are usually a thread for member to get know to each other. There used to be one here, created back in 2002, but most pages were TCSS, well almost. So here come a fresh one, and I shall start first. @Carbon82 Nick(s): Carbon82 (aka 8559 / numberman in AsiaOne Forum) Gender: F (for father) Age: Old enough to recognize cars from the '60s Marital Status: Happily married with 2 kids Occupation (official): HSE / EHS & Business Continuity Professional Occupation (unofficial): Teller, driver, cook, baker, maid, handyman, motivational speaker, tutor... basically bao gao liao Car(s) owned: 2016 VW Sharan 380TSI (Current), 2012 Skoda Superb 2.0TSI, 2008 Honda Crossroad 1.8 i-VTEC, 2004 Honda Stream 2.0 i-VTEC, 2001 ES8 Honda Civic 1.5 VTi, 1996 Subaru Vivio Dream Car(s): Mercedes-Benz GLS 63 AMG, VW Kombi T1 Favorite Pastimes: Anything related to cars, surfing the web, cooking / baking, makan, photography (non-professional level), blaming the G (well I am Singaporean you know?) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alphabetical order... A @altisowner Here's my introduction. Nick(s): Altisowner (present) I've registered a nick before in 2006 but can't remember the password and was not so active then. Gender: Male (an old man) Age: just reached 65 Marital Status: Happy married with 3 adult children and a Grandfather of 5 Occupation (official): Forestry and Agricultural Machinery Consultant (now semi-retired) Occupation (unofficial): None Car(s) owned: Present cars Lexus ES250 (just 2 weeks ago), Altis already pass on to my wife (her car just expired). My very first car was a Datsun 120Y, Ford Lancer, Mazda6, BMW320, Subaru Legacy, Camry2.2, Altis1.8. Dream Car(s): Never have any dream car Favorite Pastimes: surfing the net, watching TV, walk with my pet dog, washing car over the weekend as exercise, enjoy wine every other night at home or with friends. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B @babyblade Nick(s): (The One and Only) BabyBlade Gender: F Age: Twenties! Marital Status: Single Occupation (unofficial): Dreamer, Sleeper, Lao Sai Queen Car(s) owned: I drive but I don't own. Thank you sgCarMart. Dream Car(s): Audi TT, Nissan GTR Bike(s) owned: Honda NSR150SP, Honda MSX125 Grom, Yamaha Spark 135 (Current), Honda CBR400RR (Current), Ducati 899 Panigale (Current) Current Dream Bike: Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R Can't Do Without: Bikes, Piano, Music, Traveling Favorite Quote: "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @beanoyip Nick(s): beano Gender: Male obviously.. Age: mid 30s? Marital Status: Married Occupation (official): Enginner Occupation (unofficial): Don't have Car(s) owned: Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, VW Golf R, Audi RS3 (current) Dream Car(s): Mclaren 570S Favorite Pastimes: Gaming, sports, mountain biking, playing around with tech --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @benarsenal Might as well join in the fun too. Haha Nick(s): Benarsenal Gender: Male Age: Not young and not old Marital Status: Let's just say I can go into Tiko thread without worries. Occupation (official): Developer Occupation (unofficial): Bao ka liao Car(s) owned: Currently no car. Before that, Toyota Prius and Mitsubishi Lancer Dream Car(s): VW Golf GTI, Honda NSX, Mazda MX-5 (original with pop up headlights) Favorite Pastimes: Jiak zua at MCF, watch football (guess my favourite team. Should be obvious haha), travel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C @carloverguy2017 Wonder what kind of Intro I need to expose myself here... I'm not a young chap here, that's for sure, just by counting my cars I've owned would be suffice to determine my age group. Here goes, Daihatsu Charade Honda Civic esi Hyundai Accent Hyundai Getz Hyundai Avante Subaru WRX Hyundai Accent Next car, no plan, because no money. The only car that I didn't modified or played, is WRX, because it has all the power I wanted. I took it to the track once to experience the trill. I lost to all the Malaysian trackies. They were cheap and fast. A full time Engineer who studied the wrong course regretfully and went into a wrong industry, I prefer arts and robotics. So I love to tinker much just about anything, from broken toys to breaking toys when I am young, to photography and on recent many years ago I started to ditch the still pictures and move on to motion pictures ( filming ) as my long term passion. I approached several car magazines and Facebook pages to "beg" for a part time job and hopefully the small income can fund my passion and moving forward to be able to see if I can work on something in the video filming genre to gain more recognition. In person, I am very open minded and straight forward. I can be very blunt and honest in my opinion too. Due to my star sign. LOL. So my post sometimes carries a hate mail .. haha. I give my intro 10/10. Swee ! As to my nickname and logo..that's a twist .. Car Lover Guy or Carl Over Guy , you decide. T4 is the acronym for my Youtube channel which means The Terrible Terri Talks, four tees , thus T4 As for the nickname, It''s suppose to be the former, I not gay. LOL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @chaosmyth Looking to start a topic but I'm short of posts so I thought why not. Nick(s): ChaosMyth My username is from a song by ONE OK ROCK - a Japanese rock band formed in 2005. One of their most popular singles goes to "Wherever You Are". I like them for their alternative rock and pop rock songs. And most notably the vocals of lead singer Takahiro Moriuchi. Not to mention he is cute. Haha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IGmFM40A1Y Gender: F Age: Does it matter? Age is just a number. Haha. Mid twenties. Marital Status: Single Occupation (official): I'm in the maritime industry Car(s) owned: Honda Accord euroR (First, and only one for now) Dream Car(s): Don't really have one. I'm all for practicality but if I have to choose, maybe a Porsche Boxster. Favorite Pastimes: Mahjong for sure And if you're wondering why I'm on the forum, I just bought the euroR off sgcarmart so I'm here to fish for some info. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @chryst hi~ am new here! Nick(s): chryst Gender: female Age: need to scroll year selection at least twice during sign up Marital Status: not married Occupation (official): content creator and decision influencer Occupation (unofficial): maid, clown, ATM, purveyor of unnecessary leather goods Car(s) owned: 2004 WRX STI, 2006 Sonata, Lancer, Fit, Altis, Chevy Optra (Current) Dream Car(s): Another rex, the new brz, forester, bugatti veyron Favorite Pastimes: my furkid, bimbo stuff, buying bags, read/write (for real even though i sound like a primary school kid), eating, discovering hacks, blackmailing people nice to meet all of you --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E @enye since my bff TS complained i make fun of him...i also better support his thread by introducing myself Nick(s): Enye Gender: Sensitive information Age: Sensitive information Marital Status: Sensitive information Occupation (official): Storeman/Caretaker/Office boy Occupation (unofficial): None Car(s) owned: Peasant cars but now bus mrt and walk Dream Car(s): Cannot afford any dreams Favorite Pastimes: No time no money --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F @fitvip Nick(s): fitvip (the one and only) Gender: Man. Age: 2 digits only, can't buy 4-D. Marital Status: Happily married. Was penalised for having the third child. Occupation (official): Eatwestnorthwind Occupation (unofficial): Househusband, people/nature watching. Car(s) owned: Honda CB350Four, Daihatsu Charade XG, Nissan Sunny VIP, Honda Fit GD, Honda FIT GE. Going to drive as long as it is FIT and contribute extra $ to feed monkeys. Dream Car(s): Never dreamt of cars! Favorite Pastimes: Visit mcf, etc, visiting the parks, getting sea view, putting 2 two-cm strokes on an A5 paper once every few years to keep them in check! Favorite Quote: Respect has to be earned! When tired, retire! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- H @hoseyboh Nick(s): Hoseyboh Gender: Another old man Age: Next year collecting cpf Marital Status: DINK Occupation (official): Going to be jobless soon.... Occupation (unofficial): sgcarmart stalker Car(s) owned: Vitara, Odyssey, 330i, X3, XC90, X5, WRX STI, Golf GTI, A1(Wife), Forester 2.0XT (Wife), S class (current) Dream Car(s): Occasional wet dream Favorite Pastimes: sucker for whiskey.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- K @kdash Nick(s): kdash Gender: Male Age: 30s Marital Status: Married. Occupation (official): Engineer Occupation (unofficial): Bao Ga Liao Car(s) owned: Toyota Sienta Dream Car(s): DeLorean DMC-12 Favorite Pastimes: no pastime cos need to take care of young kids... 请多多指教！ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @kobayashigt Someone in the forum asked me to participate too. Nick: KobayashiGT Gender: M (Masculine) Age: reaching 30 Marital Status: Not yet married. Occupation (Official): Conman. Some fools buy, some fools sell. Occupation (Unofficial): bathroom singer, trying-to-be-homer-Simpson, professional-drinking-buddy and Grabhitch-Mei-Mei-Driver. Car(s) owned: Suzuki Carry, Suzuki Every, Honda Accord. Dream car(s): Porsche 911 GT3, Toyota 86 and Nissan GTR R32. Favourite Pastimes: Netflix-ing, youtube-ing and trying to annoy my dog and see if she will bite me a not. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P @pchou Nick(s): Pchou Gender: Female (i forgive those that always call me bro :p) Age: Sensitive information Marital Status: Sensitive information Occupation (official): MCF Fulltime Staff Occupation (unofficial): Don't have Car(s) owned: Not driving Dream Car(s): Mini Cooper Favorite Pastimes: Makan, cycling, badminton, running, SHOPPING! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @philipkee Those who met me I have already introduced myself and also in this forum also. 1) my nick is my real name 2) I roughly introduced myself in the health forum "I'm a nurse. Ask me anything about nursing." My photo also in this forum but thread might be gone liao. 3) drove an avante and now a manual hyundai accent. 4) single and available. Any young pretty mcfer can pm me. No problem. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @Picnic06-biante15 OK just joined in to waste time (15 minutes more) whilst waiting to 'pang kang' Nick(s): Picnic06-Biante15 Gender: M (all rounder some say balloon) Age: born in the late 50's Marital Status: Married Occupation (official): Cho Sai Kang aka everything under the sun Occupation (unofficial): cho lang tulang Car(s) owned: two wheelers to 4 wheelers - Eagle, Rally, Shimano, Honda Cub, Vespa, Suzuki Kartana, Yamaha V-Max, Datsun FII, Nissan Sunny, Ford Laser, Kia Mentor, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Picnic and Mazda Biante Dream Car(s):Volvo XC90, Mazda CX8, Jaguar XJ, Audi Q7 Favorite Pastimes: Food --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S @sotong07 Sorry that I did not browse enough to realise this thread from the day I joined which was couple of months ago. <paiseh hor> hope all seniors 多多包涵， Nick: Sotong07 (becos my friends say i damn blur one) Gender: M Age: late 40's Marital status: married with 2 kids. Occupation (official): 1 leg kick Occupation (unofficial) : something trendy and interesting Cars owned: 1st car was swift, 2nd car GLXi, now 3rd car K3. Before 1st car rode bike for 10+ years. Dream cars: dare not to dream now. after retired got time then dream. kekeke. Favorite pastimes: candycrush level 26&&, surfing net, sleep, housework. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @SUNNy Nick: Sunny Sex: As much as i can get Age: above 40 liao Marital status: married with 2 kids. Occupation: bao ka liao Cars owned: 1st car was nissan sunny (that's why this nick) Dream cars: many till dont dare dream due to no budget..... wet dreams r better Favorite pastimes: candycrush, disturb Enye the elite, sleep (related to above 2nd line sentence) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T @terrylmt Nick(s): terrylmt Gender: 公 Age: Aged Marital Status: Delisted Occupation (official): Sales Operations Management by working day; son, father, husband, and brother at all times Occupation (unofficial): Domestic helper, defacto food consumer, ATM, piggyback-piggy Car(s) owned: Subaru Legacy, Nissan Bluebird, BMW E36, Hyundai Accent LC2, Hyundai Getz, Toyota Vios, Toyota Altis, Fiat Bravo 198, BMW F10 Dream Car(s): Was the BMW E36, then Fiat Bravo 198, now BMW M5 and Maserati GranCabrio Favorite Pastimes: Too many to list... plus too lazy... so i guess, being lazy ba! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @thaiyotakamli Nick(s): thaiyotakamli Gender: Male in the day Age: forever young Look: about the same as my DP Occupation (official): jobless Occupation (unofficial): driver, bellboy, maid, cleaner, slave Car(s) owned: camry 2.0, e250, a8, rx450, e200, f10, f02, now back to toyota hairy Dream Car(s): merc GLS, RR sport Hobby: watch movie, sleep, eat, watch movie, sleep, eat and travel also swim abit to lose some weight --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @theoldjaffa Nick(s): theoldjaffa Gender: Same as the capital of Maldives Age: Gen X Marital Status: Married. Occupation (official): salesman Occupation (unofficial): semi retired table wiper, data entry clerk Car(s) owned: Kia Sephia 1.5, Nissan Sunny N16 1.5, Mitsubishi Lancer CS3 1.6, Honda Crossroad 1.8, Alfa Romeo 159 2.2, Alfa Romeo GT 3.2V6, Volvo S60 2.0t, Lexus IS200t Dream Car(s): Used to be the 159. Now, Porsche 911 (base 991 will do)

Is there a bug of some sort on MCF? I have been experiencing these on all of the pages......

O O back liao 😅

How come always slow n broken on wkend one?

Hi all! In order to better identify the problem some of the users currently facing. I would like you guys to share with us what have you been experiencing. We need your help to shorten the IT timing to find out what is the issues. So you guys can "complaint" inside here regarding any difficulties or slowness you have been experiencing in MCF. We will read your comments and try to work on it! Thanks in advance and you guys can start off with Using: Desktop (Mac OS Catalina) Problems: Homepage is slow in loading. The blog thumbnail image isn't loading the same time as the rest of the content.

MCF Bingo Challenge! To entertain and amuse MCFers, The Mods have come out with a MCF Bingo Challenge. The challenger should circle/cross those words/terms that you can associate with. Save this image! Go Try it! See how many you can cross out! ❌ We will choose one lucky winner by the end of 2359 of today! Winner will win a set of The Singaporean Dream Card Game and will mail to your house! 🙂 Give it a try! Let's see how MCF you are! Special thanks to @Carbon82 @RadX @Spring @Jman888 @BabyBlade @pChou Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are just for fun. They do not necessarily reflect any political opinion. 🙂

Over 30 MyCarForum (MCF) members gathered at The Karting Arena located at The Grandstand at Turf Club Road on Saturday morning for the MCF Markdown with Skoda, with the opportunity to get up close and personal with the full Skoda lineup of cars, as well as to try their hands at a little go-kart action. Unfortunately, the weather proved to be a bit of a downer, as the non-stop rain meant that the MCF members were not able to head out onto the go-kart track. Nonetheless, there were still plenty to see and do during the MCF Markdown. Claire Jedrek and Yuey Tan, two of Singapore's premier motor racing drivers, were on hand to share their experience driving their new family SUV - the Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI Laurin & Klement. Together, they highlighted how the Kodiaq delivers when it comes to practical family needs, important as they now have two children. The car's ample safety features ensure that all passengers are well taken care of, while the seven-seater configuration also means that it can easily accommodate the whole family, parents and in-laws included. Convenience features like the hands-free tailgate allows easy loading of groceries, important for Claire as during grocery runs, she always tends to carry so much in one go that her hands are always full. However, the couple also highlighted how the Kodiaq still delivers when it comes to driving dynamics and sporty performance. This is important as the Kodiaq also allows them to partake in adventures up North, including a recent off-road experience. There, the Kodiaq was spacious enough to easily fit both of their mountain bikes, while the car's all-wheel drive system allowed them to easily tackle the dirt tracks along the way. Also, one aspect of the Kodiaq that Yuey especially enjoys is the driving modes - out on the open road, the Sport mode firms up the cars suspension, increases steering weight and sharpens throttle response, allowing him to engage in spirited driving befitting of his racing credentials. The discussion panel was moderated by sgCarMart Senior Automotive Journalist Desmond Chan, who also took the opportunity to share with the MCF members in attendance about his recent week-long holiday in Scotland where he had driven a Skoda Superb. While the rain meant that guests were unable to head out onto the track, thankfully the eight racing simulators ensured that everyone was still thoroughly occupied. The many youngsters in attendance were especially competitive when it came to sim racing, and even had the chance to race against Claire. Members also has plenty of opportunity to test drive all of the Skoda models, including the Kodiaq, the Karoq, the Superb, the Octavia, as well as the Octavia RS 245. Of course, attractive prizes were given out during the MCF Hangout, with the lucky draw winner winning four The Karting Arena Grand Prix vouchers worth $110 each. MCF members had ample opportunity to test out the full range of Skoda models. The Octavia RS 245 proved highly popular among all those in attendance. Claire and Yuey shared about their experience driving the Skoda Kodiaq. Everyone got behind the wheels of the racing simulators to try to set the overall best lap time. One lucky individual walked away with the grand prize of four The Karting Area Grand Prix vouchers!

OK, time for a tutorial session. Many have suggested to have a thread to showcase how to navigate and use the carious functions on the new MCF platform. We hear you! I will share what I know here (just like you, I am still exploring things), but seek your understanding that I am not able to post everything over a short period of time, as after all, I can only do it when I have some free time. Aside to @pChou @kobayashiGT @BabyBlade, do let me know if I have shared any incorrect information (especially if a particular function is only available for use by moderators ). For a start, this is how to search for post / topic made my a particular member. Go to the member's profile and click on the "See their activity" tab on the right hand side of the member's profile page.  You will see a list of option on the left hand side of the screen. Click on "Topics" to see threads started by the member Click on "Posts" to see posts made by the member

Over 30 MCF members with their loved ones arrived at the Subaru showroom in Leng Kee last Saturday, in the latest edition of MCF Hangout in partnership with Motul and Subaru. The hangout with French lubricant brand Motul and Subaru isn’t a random occurrence. Motul and Motor Image, exclusive distributor of Subaru cars in Singapore, has held a partnership for many years. In 2008, Motul, along with Motor Image Rally Team (MIRT) developed the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) Team Racing Oil. 100% fully synthetic, the APRC Team Racing Oil is specially made for MIRT’s cars racing in hot Asian climates. Just earlier this year, Motul and Motor Image announced that it will supply an exclusive line of lubricant products to its customers. Developed in Japan, the new Subaru engine oils by Motul are specially tailored for the brand’s boxer engines. MCF members also got a chance to learn more about Subaru’s range of cars on offer, as well as Subaru’s EyeSight safety assistance systems at the event, too. Member of the Editorial team at sgCarMart, Idris Talib, shared his experience using Motul’s 5W-30 engine oil for his Subaru Forester XT after a service at Motor Image. Idris mentioned that he was previously running 5W-40 oil, based on recommendations from friends and workshop owners. “Many have told me to use 5W-40, as turbocharged engines run hotter and require thicker oil. But upon using Motul and Subaru’s 5W-30 offering, I was getting better performance, improved fuel consumption and never had issues with engine oil temperatures” At the event, Senior Manager - Regional Product Planning at Motor Image Enterprises Pte Ltd, David Ting, shared more on the benefits and abilities of EyeSight Technology. He also answered questions on the technology from MCF members. EyeSight’s Driver Assist Technology includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management, as well as Lane Departure Warning. According to David, these systems can function to alert and mitigate collisions from speeds as slow as 1km/h, up to a top speed of 200km/h. After the sharing session, MCF members also had a chance to experience the safety assistance systems at work with a live demonstration, using a Subaru Forester equipped with EyeSight. Later in the day, MCF members were also treated to a lucky draw session, where three members walked away with limited edition Subaru WRX STI collectible models worth $50.

Over 40 MyCarForum (MCF) members gathered at the INFINITI showroom on Leng Kee Road last Saturday, to get up close and personal with the new INFINITI All-New QX50. Particularly unique about the All-New QX50 is that it offers INFINITI’s VC-Turbo engine, the world’s first variable compression engine in a mass production car. To get MCF members to know more, Isaac Tan, Product Specialist of INFINITI, was on hand to chat a little bit more on how it all works, including sharing about its other advanced features such as its Active Torque Rod vibration cancelling engine mounts, and the All-New QX50’s safety assistance features. Idris Talib, from sgCarMart’s Editorial Team, also shared his experience driving the INFINITI QX50, and how it fares against other mid-sized SUVs in the market. Aside from checking out the QX50 and the rest of the range INFINITI has to offer, MCF members at the event also stood a chance to win attractive lucky draw prizes. MCF members also checked out the QX80, a large SUV with a lot of road presence. Isaac shared how the All-New QX50's Active Torque Rod works to cancel out vibrations from transmitting into the cabin, with a strategically placed active engine mount. Idris also shared his experience driving the All-New QX50, and how the car offers a spirited drive despite having a CVT transmission. That wasn't all the activities at the showroom. Participants also played a round of Bingo! One lucky MCF member walked away with the grand lucky draw prize, a weekend driveaway with the INFINITI All-New QX50, worth $1,000.

I noticed that there are a few MCF-ers here who have left our sunny island and gone to the Motherland, for work or other opportunities. To tell you guys a secret, I am now also one of them. I started a new job in January and am now based in Shanghai, It's been quite an interesting experience so far living and working in China (although Shanghai is not very much diff from Singapore, other than the cold winter weather) I'm guessing this can be a thread for all of us who are based in China, to gather, talk cock, chit chat and share tips. Not sure if this is the appropriate place to put this though.

The most modern technology used in internal combustion engines currently is Variable compression ratio engine ( VCR ). As the name suggests, the motor may alter the compression ratio under operating circumstances. The technology had existed as a prototype for the previous few years. Currently, Infiniti (the luxury brand of Nissan) is prepared to display its VCR engine, the first ready-to-produce VCR engine, to be exhibited in the 2016 Paris Motor Show. 2016 Paris Motor Show by Maxime Joly, on Flickr Why need a VCR engine? Generally, a traditional petrol engine makes more power from a specified engine size using a turbocharger. In a Diesel engine, Turbocharging's approach looks excellent, as they operate heterogeneously injecting more fuel into denser air. On the other hand, petrol engines do not have the flexibility like diesel engines; a petrol engine's mixing power impacts engine efficiency. Detonation and knocking prevail when the turbocharger boosts over specific concentrations as the general compression ratio rises (piston compress + turbo-added pressure).The first solution to the issue may be to use a reduced engine compression ratio so that more dense air can deliver to the turbo. However, the downside is that lowering the percentage of compression can affect the economy of petrol. Hence the designer must trade-off some Compression ratio for power and rest for the economy. A variable compression ratio engine The main characteristic of the engine is to use a compression ratio of 14 at the lower throttle and low speeds while cruising. So you can achieve the highest fuel economy. The compression ratio of the cylinder falls to about 8:1 during acceleration or high-velocity acceleration, this is also the case when the turbo kicks in. Turbo, therefore, rams more air into the engine, making it more powerful. Infiniti patented such systems at the end of 2001. It is also possible to operate the VC-T (Variable Compression Turbo) motor on Atkinson cycles. Currently, the VC-Turbo engine is paired in INFINITI QX50, a luxury compact SUV that can rival the likes of Lexus NX, Volvo XC40 and Mercedes Benz GLC. "It's currently one of the most affordable premium mid-sized SUV in the market right now" - Julian Kho, Editor of sgCarMart. Join MCF HangOut with Infiniti and Stand a chance to win attractive prizes total worth $1,300! Join MCF HangOut and enjoy attractive savings and discount! Saturday 24th August, 10 am – 1 pm.

Over 60 MyCarForum (MCF) members, together with their partners and families, gathered at Singapore Recreation Club on Saturday afternoon to attend the MCF Hangout with Follow Me Japan. The event, a unique collaboration between sgCarMart and FMJ, offered MCF members insights into the many interesting sights and attractions in Ishikawa, Japan. During the event, sgCarMart Senior Automotive Journalist Desmond Chan spoke about some of his personal experiences driving overseas, as well as some key tips on how to best plan and enjoy a road trip. He also briefly touched on some of the unique road conditions and peculiarities when it comes to driving in Japan. Additionally, Mr. Yuta Abe from FMJ also presented on the many unique attractions that Ishikawa offers. Ishikawa Prefecture, located 500km away from Tokyo, is bordered on three sides by the Sea of Japan, and by Mt. Hakusan on the fourth. This allows visitors to enjoy the best of both mountainous and sea-facing scenery. Ishikawa is especially beautiful in the Autumn, with bountiful harvests making for delectable cuisine, and spectacular scenery thanks to beautiful natural sights. Ms. Mandy Tay, an award-winning photographer, also shared with MCF members her experience travelling in Ishikawa. She shared some of her culinary highlights, such as incredibly fresh oysters, as well as the ample hospitality and kindness of the people of Japan. FMJ Managing Director Ms. Risa Nishimura talks about how her experience in planning exciting journeys to Ishikawa Prefecture. sgCarMart Senior Automotive Journalist Desmond Chan speaks about his experiences with drive trips. Ms. Mandy Tay talks about her experience travelling in Ishikawa, and shared some of the photos taken there. Head over to her Instagram account to check out more of Mandy Tay's work. A specially curated guide to car rental journeys in Ishikawa has extensive information on unique attraction, beautiful scenery and ideal driving routes. Guests had the chance to sample snacks from Ishikawa. Lucky draw prizes include a selection of unique Japanese snacks, as well as car rental vouchers. To see more photos from the event, click here.

Don't worry, we are not making it compulsory for all to adopt a dog, or crowdfund to build a bridge, but just something very simple, and doable by most, if not all MCFers. Of late, it have came to our attention that makan thread has been showcasing non-edible stuff, hobby thread slowly transforming into an advertising platform, piak piak and vulgarities becoming a norm in almost every other thread, and even cat fight going on in a thread created for pet lovers. You know what (and who) I am referring to... I would like to remind you that MCF is an open forum for members from all walk of life to share their knowledge / experience, raise meaningful queries, and be engaged in healthy discussions. Rules are to be followed, so that every members can have an enjoyable time with MCF. Thus, I urge all of you to revisit the thread below, which was created by the admin some 10 years ago, to understand what are the do's and don'ts in MCF. Let help to make this forum we loved, a better place to be for all new and existing forumers. Thanks in advance for your understanding and look forward to your fullest cooperation. Forum Rules & Guidelines

More than 75 MyCarForum (MCF) members, together with their partners and family, gathered at the Skoda showroom at 26 Leng Kee Road on Saturday for yet another entertaining MCF MarkDown with Skoda. It was during this time when everyone present got the opportunity to get up close and personal with the comprehensive range of Skoda cars, such as the Octavia and the Karoq. Given that young families and several enthusiastic fans of MCF MarkDown made up the crowd that morning, it was natural to see them so eager to learn more about the cars from the Czech Republic carmaker. sgCarMart Editor, Julian Kho, also took this opportunity to share with the guests his experience with the Skoda Octavia and the Skoda Karoq. More importantly, he gave his honest opinions about how he feels about the Octavia. “With its well-engineered and well-thought out development, the Skoda Octavia may have discovered its own spectrum of remarkability. It’s the sort of car that’s made by the common people, for the common people,” Julian said. More excitingly for the guests, they were given the opportunity to test drive a number of Skoda models, such as the Octavia 1.4, Octavia RS245, Karoq, Kodiaq and even the Rapid Spaceback - all done to allow them to have a personal touch and to let the guests have a feel of the cars themselves. Skoda has proven to be a suitable brand for families. Needless to say, like all MCF Hangouts, guests were treated to a mouth-watering buffet spread, as well a variety of activities to spice up the day, including quizes. Guests also took back a goody bag to remember the event by.

Saw this on the top of my browser in bold red fonts... click in saw a lot of goodies... but never say must pay or no need pay... if no need pay now... how long? lifetime ah?

More than 50 MyCarForum (MCF) members and Perodua guests, together with their partners and family, gathered at the Perodua showroom in Ubi on Saturday for another MCF Hangout with Perodua, and got up close and personal with the all new Perodua Myvi hatchback. With a wide-ranging crowd consisting of older adults, young families and even excited children, guests were eager to check out and learn more about the latest model from the Malaysian manufacturer. sgCarMart Editorial Team member Idris Talib also shared with the guests his experience driving the new Myvi, which he says "will appeal to buyers looking for a cheerful car on a budget, thanks to its generous space and perky drive". Along with test driving the new 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre Perodua Myvi, guests were also treated to an extensive buffet spread, as well a variety of games and activities to spice up the day. In addition, there were attractive shopping vouchers to be won as well. Getting a closer look at the first car from the Malaysian carmarker that is almost completely engineered in-house! Despite being a compact hatchback, the Myvi offers generous room all around. Guests excitedly head out on their test drives! And of course, what's an MCF Hangout without a sumptous meal to fill the tummies?