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Sizzling Hot New Wheels From DPE

IN USA, DPE, Wheels, Rims, Race In Peace Customs, Dynamic Performance Engineering

Looking for some flashy big wheels for your ride? Have a look at these USA-made wheels from DPE.


The IPS version of the Evora allows the driver to switch between manual paddle shift and automatic drive modes. The driver also has the option of selecting ‘sport’ mode which showcases the Lotus sport driving experience allowing the driver to really feel each gear shift and be in complete control of the transmission. Lotus Chief Executive Officer Dany Bahar said: “The Evora IPS is set to broaden the appeal of the Evora and reach out to a wider market and we hope it will be popular with established automatic locations such as Asia. It’s been a while since Lotus created an automatic and we’ve spent a great deal of time refining this one to make sure that it perfectly complements the Evora drive experience.” Khun Seree Rakvit, President of Niche Cars Lotus, and sole authorised dealer for Lotus in Thailand, commented: “We are honoured to present the Evora IPS to the region at the Bangkok Motor Show. Having an automatic version of the popular Evora model is a great addition to the portfolio as it complements the current Lotus range perfectly.”
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Asian Debut For The New Evora IPS At The Bangkok Motor Show

IN Evora, Lotus, IPS, Bangkok Motor Show

The Evora IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) and the Evora Enduro GT concept have made their first appearance in Asia at the 32nd Bangkok Motor Show.


The uncomplicated overall design is accentuated by a number of striking key details, such as the wrap around windscreen and asymmetric sunroof design, the front and rear dot-style LED head and positioning-lamps. This juxtaposition of simple and complex is a common trait of many traditional Korean art and craft. Asian Celadon-style pottery, in particular, was a major influence on the car’s styling – with the pottery’s asymmetric form lending itself to the sunroof design, and the typical jade coloring giving Naimo its unique exterior finish. Kia’s design team also made use of innovative technology features to give the car a premium feel and to ensure the car’s exterior remained uncluttered. For example, Naimo has no traditional wiper blade on the windscreen – instead it employs a high-intensity air jet at the base of the windscreen that performs an ‘air wiper’ function. Conventional door mirrors have also been replaced with miniature cameras installed in the A-pillars.
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Kia Naimo Electric Concept Stars In Seoul

IN Seoul, Motor Show, Kia, Naimo, EV

Making its world premiere at the Seoul Motor Show, the Kia Naimo electric concept car combines Korean heritage with innovative modern features.


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Tyrexpo Asia 2011

IN Tyres, Tyrexpo Asia, 2011, Rims

Held for three consecutive days from 29th to 31st March at the Singapore Expo Centre, Tyrexpo Asia 2011 featured more than 160 exhibitors worldwide in the region's longest established trade event.


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Burnpavement.com Goes Karting At The ABT Cup 2011

IN Autovox, ABT, Cup, 2011, Go Kart, Endurance

Organised by AutoVox, it was all fastest foot first at the second ABT Cup, a friendly elbowing challenge for journalists and other racing enthusiasts to show who's the best.


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An Evening Of Saab-stance

IN Saab, Eurokars, Burnpavement LIVE

With more than 30 Burnpavement.com readers turning up at the inaugural Burnpavement LIVE event, it certainly was a great night learning more about the Swedish brand as well as its lineup of cars.


Loeb won the Power Stage which is the televised live stage at the end of the rally, with bonus points available to finish second overall. The three points he scored for winning the stage, combined with his 18 points for finishing second, placed him on equal footing with Ford's Mikko Hirvonen at the top of the drivers' standings after three rounds.
Motorsports

Ogier Cruises To Portuguese Win

IN WRC, 2011, Portugal

Citroen star Sebastien Ogier made up for the disappointment of crashing out in Mexico by defending his Rally of Portugal which he won last year.


At the front Dumbreck was pressurising the leading Nissan of Bernoldi, while Martin was close behind the second placed JR Motorsport Nissan. For lap after lap the three cars circulated in formation, each trying to push the other into a mistake. Their battle allowed Winklehock and Piccione to close up to make it a five way battle for the lead as the pitstops approached. On lap 13 Martin finally got past Dumbreck's Nissan at T18 for second place just as the pit window opened.
Motorsports

2011 FIA GT1 Round 1 - Abu Dhabi

IN FIA GT, GT1, Abu Dhabi

Race win for Aston Martin after action packed race.


Order this C 63 AMG with the AMG performance package and power goes up to 487 hp. Available as an option, this package improves acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h to 4.4 seconds, with technology transferred from the SLS AMG responsible for the increase in output. The optional package also includes a beefier braking system with composite front discs, red painted brake callipers all round, carbon fibre spoiler lip on the boot lid and a steering wheel made from nappa leather and Alcantara.
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Mercedes-Benz Launches The C 63 AMG

IN Mercedes-Benz, C, 63, AMG

Four doors good, two doors better! The new C 63 AMG coupe joins the AMG family of coupes which consists of the CLS 63 AMG and the CL 63 AMG.


Motorsports

Loeb Wins Rally Mexico

IN WRC, 2011, Mexico

Sebastien Loeb has taken the victory on Rally Mexico, the second round in the 2011 WRC.


Motorsports

Hirvonen Triumphs In Sweden

IN WRC, Sweden, 2011

Finland's Mikko Hirvonen held off the challenge of six-times champion Sebastien Loeb to clinch victory in the season opener in Sweden.


In the world where superlatives are easily thrown around, the 9-3 strangely sets out, because it feels like the guy/girl who lives next door. It is not show-off material like its rivals for instance, instead opting for an understated style that has matured nicely with a little bit of mid-life botox injection. Blending just about the right amount of elements to deserve the “sport” in its name and most importantly, it is living proof that being special doesn't mean having to be the best in class.
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Unbroken Progression | The Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0t

IN Saab, 9-3, Linear, 2.0t, Turbo

With Spyker announcing a new 9-3 in 2012, it's about time that we have a look at Saab's venerable sedan and see how far it has evolved.


Based within a lovely Mediterranean locale of the island of Ibiza, exotic cars to drive and the amalgam of Grand Theft Auto and Gran Turismo's playing dynamics, TDU 2 in my opinion does have the makings of a truly enjoyable multiplayer racing game.
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Test Drive Unlimited 2 | Drive Your Pleasure

IN TDU, Test Drive Unlimited, Namco Bandai

Test Drive Unlimited 2 gives the player the best of both worlds by combining the single player and multi player experiences in a dynamic world of flashy cars and racing.


Under the concept of “Speed and Intelligence,” the EDIFICE line of analog metal watches evokes a sense of velocity and energy with the movement of its hands and a distinctive watch face. With the electronics technology that Casio has developed over many years, the lineup featuring innovative chronographs that measure time in many ways using multiple moving hands and disk-shaped indicators has been created. The EQS-1100DB, released this year, is a high-performance solar-powered analog chronograph that also features a 1/1000-second stopwatch function with a distinctive multi-dimensional design. Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal, Christian Horner said, “We are delighted to continue the partnership between Red Bull Racing and Casio, and to build an even stronger cooperative relationship than last year. We pursue a high level of technology development, innovative ideas, and speed in everything we do. I’m confident that collaborating with a brand that embodies these concepts will bring benefits to both Casio and the Red Bull Racing team.” Red Bull Racing not only has a youthful image and energy, but also strives to achieve the fastest speed for its race cars through outstanding technology development capabilities. It also pursues the strategy of obtaining victory by leveraging the collective wisdom of the team. Casio believes that these qualities are a perfect match for the EDIFICE brand concept, and has been an official partner of Red Bull Racing since 2009. The company is honoured to be able to support the drivers Sebastian Vettel, who is the current world champion, and Mark Webber, and the rest of the Red Bull Racing team, for the third consecutive year.
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Casio Continues Official Partnership With Red Bull Racing

IN Casio, Edifice, Red Bull, F1

Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today that it will continue its partnership with the Red Bull Racing Formula One team throughout the 2011 season.


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Stuttgart Auto Triple Celebrations; Donates $250,000 For Needy Students

IN Porsche, 911, Carrera, GTS

Local Porsche dealer sets new sales records, celebrates 25th anniversary as Porsche dealer and unveils the all-new 911 Carrera GTS.


In the real world, both feel equally sprightly on the road. Especially out on the expressway and Orchard Road traffic, where both doesn’t seem to have any issues keeping up with traffic or overtaking.
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Alfa Romeo MiTo Or Citroen DS3? We Revisit The 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals.

IN Alfa Romeo, MiTo, Citroen, DS3, Italy, France

It was 10 July 2006. A moment of madness from Zinedine Zidane sees him head butt Italian defender Marco Materazzi in extra time of the 2006 World Cup Final which cost France the title...


The new TT RS now comes with a seven-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission, as compared to its predecessor that only received six gears. The top speed is still electronically limited to 250km/h, but it takes the coupe 4.3 seconds to do the 0-100km/h sprint, as opposed to 4.6 seconds.
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The Audi TT RS's Seventh Heaven

IN Audi, TT, TT-RS, Coupe, Roadster, TFSI

One extra gear for the TT, one big step for fuel efficiency.


For starters, the races will be screened at various locations in the heartlands, from shopping malls to food outlets. Keeping up with the pace of technology, races will be broadcast in full high-definition and 3D formats.
Happenings

SingTel: Fast Is Amazing

IN SingTel, F1, 2011, Formula, One

After making the announcement that they will continue as Title Sponsor for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for two more years, what does Singtel have in store for us this year?


In the Yokohama Trophy, Kristian Poulsen took the lead despite an accident in the second race that marked the first victory for the Spanish rookie Javier Villa who was able to master his BMW car despite the total lack of testing until Saturday morning. His even younger compatriot Pepe Oriola was also able to shine and is now leading the new Jay-Ten Trophy. The championship will resume at Zolder, Belgium, on April 24th for rounds 3 and 4.
Motorsports

Chevrolet Opens WTCC Turbo Era With Two Wins

IN WTCC, Curitiba, Round 1 & 2

The Chevrolet team opened the turbo era in WTCC in style at Curitiba that also meant a great start to the season in which they aim to defend their world titles.


The wet tyre is used in case of heavy rain, while the intermediate is for a damp or drying track. The supersoft provides plenty of speed at the expense of durability, while the soft tyre lasts a bit longer but is still more biased towards performance. The medium tyre is a balanced compromise, while the hard tyre is the most durable of all. Seeing how the teams use the different characteristics of these tyres as part of their strategy will provide a vivid spectacle this year, designed to please the crowds.
Motorsports

Pirelli Shows Its Colours Heading To Australia

IN Pirelli, Tyre, F1

Italian firm Pirelli embarks on the first season of a three-year agreement to supply Formula One with tyres, has revealed the six different tyre colours that will be used throughout the season.



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