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Oettinger S350 based on the Audi S3

[ Thursday, January 8, 2009 | 0 comments ]

Unfortunately we don't have the Audi S3 in the U.S., but our base A3 hatchback does share the basic structure of the S3's 2.0-liter four cylinder engine (although it makes 65 less horsepower stateside). So if the German tuner Oettinger can boost the S3 from 265 hp to 350 hp, maybe it can push the the 2.0-liter in U.S.-spec A3s past the top-of-the-line A3's 250 hp V6. Even if that's not possible, having 350 hp is a lot to have on tap in a small car, lucky Europeans. Just so the Oettinger (...)


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Southeast Asia’s Top 10 Hotels

[ Tuesday, November 18, 2008 | 1 comments ]
Southeast Asia’s Top 10 Hotels


1. Oriental Bangkok, Thailand (World: No.3 / Asia: No.2). The legendary and one of the world’s most luxurious hotel, the Oriental Bangkok has been the favorite of royalties, dignitaries and distinguished travelers since 1879. Located on the banks of the majestic Chao Phraya River, this prestigious hotel has 393 guest rooms and suites.


2. The Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand (World: 12 / Asia: 5)






3. Four Season’s Resort Chiang Mai, Thailand (World: 19 / Asia: 6)









4. Ritz Carlton Millenia, Singapore (World: 33 / Asia: 7)











5. The Strand Yangon, Burma (World: 34 / Asia: 8)








6. Raffles Hotel, Singapore (World: 40 / Asia: 10)









7. Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, Thailand (World: 46 / Asia: 11)







8. Fullerton, Singapore (World: 77 / Asia: 13)






9. Shangri La Bangkok, Thailand (World: 89 / Asia: 17)










10. Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore (World: 91 / Asia: 18)












Although Thailand, Singapore and Burma are the only countries on the SE Asia’s Top 10 – Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia made it to Asia’s Top 50.

Indonesia, Brunei, Laos and the Philippines did not make it to any list.
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