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The recent 2008 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition saw two of the world's leading premium automakers unveiling to the world their forthcoming compact off-roaders; the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes Benz GLK. Linus Leow was in Beijing for the show.

What's a Mercedes Benz R-Class? An 'Estate'? A SUV? Well, somewhere between the two. Meet the Grand Sports Tourer.

First produced in 1966 and widely regarded as a design classic, the new Alfa Romeo Spider continues to be a head turner, as Linus Leow finds out.

Armed with five doors, the Mini Clubman is the most practical variant yet to be added to the Mini family. And Tinkerbell should be able to hop on to the Mini Cooper S Clubman's rear compartment without troubling Ms Hilton, notes Linus Leow.

This week, Fridae's car correspondent Linus Leow pits the new Subaru Impreza 1.5R against Nissan's Latio Sport.

The Mercedes SL 63 AMG is expected to be launched in the last quarter in Singapore, Linus Leow journeys back in time and traces the last five incarnations of the dazzling SL models since 1954.

Colours are the second biggest element to determine the looks of a car after its design. Fridae Auto Club investigates the shades that would suit your ride best.

This week, Linus Leow slides into the new Volkswagen Eos and finds out if the hardtop convertible - named after the Greek Goddess of dawn and wind - is indeed living up to its name.

Fridae car correspondent Linus Leow has a look at new arrivals and what's available in 2008.

If you are looking to buy a new car, and want more luxury than the average make and more room than a convertible or coupe, Fridae's car correspondent Linus Leow highlights the sporty looking Mercedes Benz C230 - a good value entry-level offer from the German carmaker.