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A Japanese summer villa which is not unlike an abandoned spacecraft in the middle of the woods kick starts a new weekly column on architecture.

Large mainstream cars have suffered over the last decade as sales of premium executive cars from Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes have soared. Fridae Auto Club looks at the best of mainstream offerings that are knocking on the doors of the premium car makers.

The struggling arm of the Daimler empire seems to be shining in the gloomy days of our current auto-recession. Driving the micro hybrid drive version of the Smart fortwo coupe continues to puzzle the Fridae office of its "Not for sale" status in Singapore.

Controversial facelift gives the SL another few years of shelf life. Would the much aggressive front treatment ruin the SL's much coveted "Grace Kelly" heritage?

Could this sleek 3-door premium hatchback be the answer for car punters who find the Audi TT coupe too impractical?

Since Feb 1, Fridae Auto Club has been bringing Fridae members a weekly review of the latest and hottest cars out there. 2008 has seen a financial crisis unfold with some of the world's largest car companies are fighting for survival. This week, we take a look at the winners and losers for 2008.

Avant is Audi-speak for estate or station wagon. With such a sleek coupe-like silhouette, the sleek A4 Avant is Audi's biggest seller in Europe. Would you still need a SUV? Fridae takes Audi's newly launched A4 Avant for a spin.

Far from being a high performance car, the Smart Fortwo Cabrio CDI has style and appeal in abundance. The second generation product is proof that one does not need speed or excessive metal for enjoyable motoring. But why is this city gem not being sold in Singapore?

How does the sexiest executive car in the world feel with a budget conscious diesel engine? Fridae takes a spin in the surprisingly well built Italian executive sports car.

The Koleos announces Renault's entry into the competitive mid-size SUV segment. Will brilliant packaging and Gallic styling be enough to beat class leaders like the Honda CRV and Volkswagen Tiguan?