He is joined by fellow Shell FuelSave Team members Daniel Lim, a 35-year-old curriculum planner, Arthur Foo, a 29-year-old project manager at the Nanyang Technological University, and Diana Lim, a 30-year-old mother and manager at Far East Organization.
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Having A Fuel Crisis? Be Inspired By The New Shell FuelSave Team!

IN Shell, FuelSave, Team, Green, Motoring

Four everyday Singapore drivers have emerged today as Singapore's first Shell FuelSave Team and will join Shell FuelSave Ambassador Eunice Olsen to inspire local motorists to save fuel.


Stopping power is supplied by disc brakes all round (fully floating self-ventilated at the front, cross drilled at the rear), complete with Brembo M4x40 front callipers. Uprated Abarth springs and Koni FSD dampers are fitted front and rear, which results in a lower ride height. A six-speed manual gearbox provides the transmission, and the car features Abarth’s switch to transfer from
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Abarth’s Punto Evo Further Boosted

IN Abarth, Punto, Evo, Esseesse

The beefed-up 180 hp 1.4-litre turbocharged engine is only the beginning...


The winning entry will be decided based on the level of creativity and entertainment value of the video (to be determined by a panel of judges) and by the number of “likes” on the Facebook page. The contest will run from 23 July 2011 to 21 August 2011.
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Are You The Biggest WRC Fan In Singapore? You Might End Up At Rally Australia!

IN WRC, Fan, Citroën, Cycle & Carriage

Cycle & Carriage France (CCF) will be sending one lucky fan to Coffs Harbour to experience the thrills and excitement of the WRC!


There is room to seat five adults in comfort with generous head, leg and shoulder room throughout. A large 359 litre boot increases to 385 litres with the under floor storage. The cabin design includes a raised centre console with a cooled, illuminated and protected compartment that holds up to four 50-cl bottles and houses a connectivity area with a USB port and a 12-volt socket.
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Citroën's New DS4 In Detail

IN Citroën, DS4, THP, Coupé, Coupe

Citroën’s DS line breaks new ground with the arrival of the new DS4, a mid-size coupé with its unique blend of bold design, elegance and versatility.


“At SingTel, we constantly look out for the latest technologies that deliver unique experiences to Singaporeans. The upgraded race simulators are a perfect example of our belief that amazing things happen when we think big,” said Mr. Derrick Heng, Director of Brand Experience, SingTel.
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SingTel Debuts The World’s First Race Simulator With Six Degrees Of Freedom

SingTel, Title Sponsor of the Formula 1â„¢ Singapore Grand Prix unveiled a new race car simulator that heightens the racing experience by introducing three additional motion cues.


Power once again comes from the trademark six litre W12 twin-turbo engine, but tuned up to give 567 hp and 700 Nm of torque in the new car. New 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel drive system reduces under steer when powering out of bends and enhances the coupé's cornering abilities by “throttle steering
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Bentley's Grand Tourer Unveiled In Singapore

IN Bentley, Continental, GT, Coupé

It might look similar to the predecessor, but the new body has a sharper and more defined appearance.


The S$114,800 Comfort variant adds 16 inch “Navarra” alloy wheels, a sprinkling of chrome on the radiator grille as well as front fog lamps. On the inside, the upgraded package comes with more storage pockets and leather trims, as well as cruise control, rain sensing wipers and electrical folding mirrors.
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Volkswagen's All-New Jetta Has Landed!

IN Volkswagen, VW, Jetta, Sport

Promising first class motoring, the new Jetta isn't just a Golf with a boot stuck onto it.


Andre Roy, Group Managing Director, Wearnes Automotive, adds, “Infiniti was established in North America more than 20 years ago. We are pleased that right-hand drive Infiniti cars are now available. We look forward to the launch of the new model line-up which offers consumers stylish choices befitting their needs and lifestyles. Combining strong design cues and the highly regarded VQ37 engine, Infiniti vehicles will provide customers with excellent handling and an exhilarating driving experience.”
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Sales Of Infiniti Range To Start In Fourth Quarter Of 2011

IN Infiniti, Wearnes Automotive

Wearnes Automotive, Infiniti’s Singapore dealer, will commence sales of the initial Infiniti range which includes a performance sedan, a sports convertible and two sport crossovers.


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Catch It While You Can!

IN BMW, Munich Automobiles, Event, 1 Series M Coupe

Burnpavement LIVE! members, you're invited to a private viewing and test drive of the new BMW 1 SERIES M COUPE. Register now, this event is limited to 50 participants only.


Compact sized BMW 1 Series M Coupe is at home in this tight circuit.
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BMW 1 Series M And M3 GTS Attack The Track

IN BMW, Munich Automobiles, M3, M3 GTS, 1 Series M Coupe

Munich Automobiles invited media and new owners to drive the 1 Series M Coupe round the Pasir Gudang Circuit, with bonus taxi rides in the two tangy M3 GTS track machines!


Hey everyone! Grab this rare chance to sharpen up your driving skills and have a ball of a time too!
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MINI Defensive Driving Course

IN Burnpavement LIVE, Events, Mini, Driving,

Burnpavement Live! presents our very first driving event, and it's a Defensive Driving Course aimed at making you a better driver - it's an awesome experience not to be missed!


The Cayman R is capable of a top speed of 282 km/h with a manual gearbox and 280 km/h with PDK. Its combined fuel consumption is 9.7 L/100km with the manual and 9.3 L/100km with PDK.
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Cayman R Arrives in Singapore, Priced To Undercut M3 Coupe Competition

IN Porsche, Cayman R, PDK, Porsche Centre Singapore

The range topping 330 bhp Porsche Cayman R arrives, with a surprising sub- S$400k price tag.


Inside, everything has been redesigned and looks futuristic and cool. In the brief night drive we had, the dashboard was bathed in a soft blue glow and the car feels punchy too. Powered by an all-new 130 hp Gamma 1.6 MPI engine with Dual CVVT, power is fed to the wheels though a new six-speed automatic transmission with manual override.
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Hyundai's Best Seller Has A New Old Name

IN Hyundai, Elantra, Avante

Move aside Avante, say hello to the new fifth-generation Elantra!


The new car will have power and torque figures that range from 122 hp/160 Nm of the Cooper, to the Cooper S with 184 hp/240 Nm and all the way up to the 211 hp/260 Nm John Cooper Works.
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BMW Releases Details Of The Mini Coupe

IN Mini, Coupe, Cooper, S, JCW

Aimed at maxing driving pleasure, this coupe will be the first two-seater in the line-up.


Encik Azman Ismail, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd who hosted the event said, “Nowadays, more and more motorists are looking for ways to cut back on spending without compromising their lifestyle. Enriched with Shell Efficiency Improver, Shell FuelSave 95 is formulated to help motorists save up to one litre of fuel per tank. It is a lifestyle enabler which helps Malaysians stretch their ringgit. Motorists can now go further at no extra cost.” He added, “In addition to providing the best quality fuels, Shell is also committed to educating motoring communities to be more fuel efficient. The Shell FuelSave Challenge, which depicts real city driving conditions, aims to demonstrate just how far Malaysian motorists can go with Shell FuelSave 95, accompanied with simple and practical Shell FuelSave tips.”
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Shell FuelSave Challenge Crowns First State Winner

IN Shell, 1 Litre, FuelSave, Malaysia

Johorian winner clocks in 29.45 kilometres on one litre of Shell FuelSave 95.


From the early stages during the off-season, the team’s Formula One car is developed entirely in Siemens' NX software, based on functional requirements and the ever changing Formula One regulations. The model proceeds to outline structure where the Red Bull Racing design team has approximately 150 workstations running NX, to develop geometric part models for the entire vehicle. The NX system gets even more crucial during the race season, as performance-enhancing modifications to the car have to be produced in as little as one week.
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Siemens PLM Software And Red Bull Racing

IN Siemens, PLM, NX, Teamcenter

While drivers battle on the race track, what gives race teams the overall upper hand?


The innovative 12C is unique in the core segment of the sports car market. This two-seat, mid-engine model features a revolutionary one-piece, carbon-fibre chassis structure, the carbon MonoCell. It is the first time a car has featured a one-piece, carbon fibre structure; a strong and lightweight engineering solution that comes straight from the world of motor sports where McLaren introduced this technology to Formula 1 in 1981.
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McLaren's Highly Anticipated Sports Car Reaches Singapore

IN McLaren, MP4-12C, Wearnes Automotive

MP4-12C sets its sight on moneyed high-performance car fans.


From the start of the 2011 Formula One season, Infiniti has joined the Red Bull Racing team as a major partner and features prominently on the race-winning RB7 driven by Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. Like many in the Red Bull Racing team, Sebastian has been driving products from the Infiniti range, both as his personal car but also at the different races around the world.
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Sebastian Vettel Is Infiniti's New Global Brand Ambassador

IN Red Bull Racing Team, Infiniti, F1, Sebastian Vettel

F1's young star driver pairs up with luxury car brand Infiniti.


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A Night Of Citroen Innovation!

IN Citroen, Innovation, Lush, DS3, C5

Citroen, together with Lush 99.5FM, threw a party filled with cutting edge creativity, innovation and style.


“It is important and crucial for women to be able to take care of themselves and their families in their cars and on the roads. This workshop is a great opportunity for women to come together in a familiar, interactive and safe environment to better understand their vehicles. This free community workshop is open to all and should not be missed.” said Ivy Peng, Sales Director of Goodyear Malaysia. Goodyear will be running two more “Survival Training” workshops in the third and fourth quarter of the year. Those interested to participate can register and find out more information on the programme on Goodyear Malaysia’s official website.
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Goodyear's Survival Training Workshop

IN Goodyear, Survival, Training, Women

After successfully launching their first ever women oriented program last month, Goodyear has kicked off their first “Survival Training” workshop held at the Nusajaza Goodyear Autocare Centre.



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