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This new showroom and service centre, which was previously occupied by now-defunct local Mazda dealer, Mazda Motors, was revamped to a tune of S$1 million to turn it into a Volkswagen service centre with full facilities.
Happenings

VW's New Service Centre Promises Convenience In The East

IN Volkswagen, VW, Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen Centre (MacPherson), VW Centre MacPherson

With 40% of VW customers residing in the eastern part of Singapore, opening a new centre in MacPherson makes perfect sense for the brand.


Motorsports

Zerotohundred.com's TimeToAttack Is Back!

IN Zerotohundred.com, TimeToAttack, Event, Sepang

Following a phenomenal success in 2010, Zerotohundred.com's TimeToAttack is back with a vengeance. Burnpavement.com is proud to be the exclusive media for Singapore as we partner our pals at ZTH!


Pitch the new Camry round a sharp bend, and the car immediately feels different from the soft wallowy Camrys of before. Body roll is minimal and the car is well balanced throughout the corner. The car is well damped with an impressive compression and rebound rate from the suspension. This kept the chassis flat as I took on a series of left-and-rights around the slalom stage.
Happenings

Toyota Showcases New Camry's Strengths

IN Toyota, Camry, Borneo Motors

Toyota is confident the new Camry will surpass its predecessor. To prove it, they invited the media to test it in a multi-stage driving experience.


Additionally, the Carrera 2 outputs lower CO2 emission, and now thanks to the synergy with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres, the CO2 ratings get even lower. This is due to the technology driven by reduced tyre weight and a new ‘high surface’ silica grade that contributes to reduced heat generation (lowering the rolling resistance).
The Pit

Goodyear’s Tyre Technologies Pay Off.

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

In two recent news, Goodyear Tyres have bagged accolades for their breakthrough in tyre technology.


The name BRZ stands for Boxer engine, Rear-wheel drive, Zenith, which embodies Subaru’s passion to design and develop an ultimate sports car that features their core technology, the Boxer engine. Developed as a joint-project between Subaru and Toyota Motor Corporation, the BRZ realises both manufacturers’ ambitions to offer a wide range of customers a pure sports car with superior steering response and driving pleasure.
Happenings

The Subaru BRZ is here!

IN Subaru, BRZ, Motor Image, RWD

Singapore is the first city to showcase the BRZ after its launch in Japan.


Happenings

McLaren Singapore Showroom Officially Opens

IN McLaren Singapore, McLaren Automotive, Singapore, MP4-12C, Showroom

The sleek showroom with a fully equipped service centre and customer care facilities will house the MP4-12C and McLaren's range of cars in years to come.


After all, customers enjoy the alternative to the classic saloon, and it has been equally well-received as 'business class' transportation.
Happenings

VW's Latest CC Lands Here; 'Passat' Name Lifted

IN Volkswagen, VW, CC, Volkswagen CC, TSI, Sport, V6, Volkswagen Group Singapore

Now known as the CC and no longer 'Passat CC', it also features an exterior that is both sleek and sophisticated


Renault has focused on training its network, sales staff, technicians and repairers with the aim of offering customers seamless service. It even conducted a 1 million kilometer reliability test, which reaped success. Electric vehicles were first tested in 'The Sims 3' virtual community before being put through real-world trials involving more than 400 EVs and a panel of users.
Happenings

Wearnes Automotive Launches Renault's Zero Emission Cars

IN Renault, Wearnes Automotive, Zero Emission, Z.E, Fluence, Renault Fluence Z.E

An initiative to make electric cars more accessible to local motorists, two Renault models are now available for booking


Another stand-out feature of the Citroën DS4 Racing Concept is its matte grey, textured-effect paint - a first in the automotive sector. The grain of the paint catches the light differently and further enhances the body styling, while the colour is sober, modern and robust and ideally suited to a sports car. To refine the exterior aesthetic, the concept car gets a two-tone roof and specially-designed, twotone wheel rims.
Happenings

Citroën Reveals DS4 Racing Concept

IN Citroën, DS4, Photo, Photography, Competition, Cycle & Carriage France Pte Ltd, Singapore

With more than 180,000 DS line models sold worldwide since launch, Citroën is naturally keen to keep the adrenalin pumping from the success of the DS3 Racing with the DS4 Racing Concept.


Happenings

Capturing The Citroën DS4 | Photo Competition

IN Citroën, DS4, Photo, Photography, Competition, Cycle & Carriage France Pte Ltd, Singapore

In our first ever photo competition, we've partnered the Most Beautiful Car of the Year, the Citroën DS4. 3 winners will walk away with a weekend with the DS4, petrol vouchers and more!


Being an Infiniti, there is never any shortage of acceleration when it is needed. The 3.5-litre petrol V6 delivers 360 hp, backed up by 350 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. The electric motor is rated at 67 HP (50 kW) and provides high torque from zero rpm, peaking at 270 Nm at just 1,770 rpm, ensuring dynamic performance from standstill.
New

Infiniti's M35h Hybrid - Zero To Hero In 5.5 Seconds

IN Infiniti, M35, M35h, Hybrid, Infiniti M35h Hybrid, Infiniti Singapore, Wearnes Automotive

Infiniti's first hybrid to use a new-generation Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid technology; one electric motor with twin-clutch system to deliver linear performance and consistent rear-drive handling


A diesel engine is actually 20-30% more efficient than a petrol engine, because more power is produced as a result of the higher compression of the air/fuel mixture. The much higher compression ratio means diesel engines have to be heavier and more robust.
New

Diesel Engines Revisited. Why Should We Bother?

IN Diesel, Caltex, Techron D, Singapore

New to the Burnpavement.com team, contributing writer Dr Kevin Co revisits the diesel engine and tells you if diesels are the way to go.


Incorporating a full-width, aerodynamic spoiler for improved high speed stability, the lower bumper’s flared extremities house deeply rebated fog lamps. Both upper and lower grilles feature a sporting, F SPORT-specific mesh design.
Happenings

Face-lifted Lexus RX Range With F Sport Package To Arrive In Q2

IN Lexus, RX, F Sport, Borneo Motors

Making its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on 6 March 2012, the face-lifted RX range, consisting of the RX 270, RX 350 and RX Hybrid, is set to arrive in Singapore in Q2 this year.


Ah yes, the GPS. Garmin is offering a lifetime of map updates on the nüvi 50LM, nüvi 2575RLM, nüvi 2565LM and nüvi 2465LM. Of course, it's not just Garmin stealing the show, have a look at the list of all the GPS offers below!
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IT Show 2012: GPS and Video Recorders.

IN IT, Show, 2012, GPS, Car, Accessory

Traffic jams, parking woes, the human crush and baby strollers. But if you need to get some new toys for your car, it's worth a visit if you want to snap up these deals.


Happenings

MINI Releases News on John Cooper Works Countryman

IN MINI, Countryman, MINI Habitat, Cooper S, John Cooper Works, BMW Asia

Powered by a newly developed four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 218 hp, the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman will come standard with the ALL4 all-wheel-drive system.


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Motorsports

MegaLAP Time Attack Series 2012 Round 1

IN MegaLap, Round, 1, Time, Attack, Challenge, Series, Sepang

We brave the heat, rain and soak in the glorious sound to bring you the sights of everything great that day.


First things first, a new colour had to be picked. Using Sikkens water-based paint, AutoVox's in-house paint specialists got to work to blend a unique gun-metal hue specially for the car.
Modified

ABT R8 Project Car

IN ABT, AutoVox, Audi, R8, GT, KW Suspension

What do you get when you shed some weight, pack some muscles and get new spiffy threads to fit that toned body? Why the ABT R8 of course!


No where to drive your car hard in Singapore? Fret not, Burnpavement.com is taking you to where the roads will welcome you with open arms! Under the safety of 4 support cars, we will guide you to some of Malaysia's finest driving roads.
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Burnpavement.com PowerDrive! Presents: Highway in the Hills!

IN Performance, Drive, Event, Burnpavement LIVE!, Cameron Highlands, Volkswagen, Caltex

Registration is open for our exclusive performance drive-up! Limited to only 10 cars, it'll be a driving holiday you won't forget - sign up now!


Some 40 percent of current Volkswagen owners live in the eastern part of Singapore, and Volkswagen Centre Singapore (MacPherson) will mean easier accessibility for these customers.
Happenings

Second Volkswagen Centre Singapore Opening Soon!

IN Volkswagen, Centre, Singapore

Located at Kampong Ampat along MacPherson Road, the second centre will feature full sales and aftersales services.


The new BMW 3 Series is offered with a choice of refined, economical and muscular engines – all of which feature the new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Customers will now be able to enjoy the talents of the new turbocharged four-cylinder variant in the BMW 328i. This latest- generation petrol engine is the most powerful in a new generation of four-cylinder petrol units and is modeled on the current multi-award-winning in-line-six engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology (available on the BMW 335i), which is the benchmark in its class for dynamic power deliver and impressive efficiency.
Happenings

The New BMW 3 Series, Welcome To Singapore

IN BMW, 3, Series, Performance Motors Limited

BMW Asia today announced the launch of the all-new BMW 3 Series. The sixth generation of the world’s best-selling premium car has set new benchmarks in sporting prowess, elegance and comfort.



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