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Every customer gets personalised one-to-one attention from a member of a Volkswagen Exclusive sales team, from the initial greeting to the specially tailored car delivery ceremony.
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Volkswagen Singapore's New Sales Program

IN Volkswagen, VW, Volkswagen Exclusive, VeeDub, Volkswagen Singapore

Customers to have more personal attention at Volkswagen Exclusive


The event was viewed live around the world on YouTube as well as by approximately 10,000 fans gathered in the Dubai Downtown area, overlooking the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. “Today we planted the Ford flag in the Middle East & Africa, an exciting, vibrant region that represents the final frontier for growth in the auto industry,” Bill Ford said. “We also sent a message to the world that Mustang is going global after 50 years as America’s greatest motoring icon.”
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Mustang Unveiled At The Burj Khalifa

IN Ford, Mustang, Ford Mustang, Burj Khalifa, Dubai

With industry sales in Middle East and Africa expected to grow by 40 percent to 5.5 million by 2020, Bill Ford inaugurate Ford's latest business unit


On a Saturday night and when you have the urge to play Lewis Hamilton, the C250 remains capable. It thrusts forward with dignity, it overtakes on the expressway without feeling breathless and in a slalom we created, it changes directions in an assuring manner.
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I C What You Did There | Mercedes-Benz C250 AMG Line

IN Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, C-Class, C250, AMG Line

The main question here: Is it any better than the 328i and A4 2.0 TFSI?


The BMW 2 Series Convertible will be available with a choice of four engines, including a new 2.0-litre diesel for the 220d and, for the first time in a BMW convertible, an M Performance variant, the M235i. Fuel economy improvements over the previous model average 18 per cent. The 2 Series Convertible also brings significant improvements in passenger space and access, acoustic comfort, style, dynamism and equipment, while the ConnectedDrive services for the first time include wireless updating of navigation data.
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Meet BMW's New 2 Series Convertible

IN BMW, 2 Series, BMW 2 Series Convertible, Convertible, 220i, 228i, M235i, 220d

You have to wait for the first half of 2015 to get one though; Sport, Luxury and M Sport trim levels will be made available to broaden appeal


With up to 374 bhp of power and the ability to complete the century sprint in 4.9 seconds, there is no doubting its power. Jaguar owners experienced first-hand true Jaguar sports car performance as well as the highly addictive growls, snarls and exhaust back firings of the F-Type Coupé.
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Jaguar Owner Appreciation Night

IN Jaguar, Wearnes Automotive, F-Type Coupe, XJ, C-X17, Glenfiddich, Jive Talkin’

Close to 200 Jaguar owners and guests turned up for the first-ever Owner Appreciation Night on Thursday, 21 August 2014.


Symbolising this historic day in Volvo’s 87 year history, the new XC90 will be the first of its cars to carry the company’s new more prominent iron mark, which has the iconic arrow elegantly aligned with the diagonal slash across the grille. Together with the T-shaped “Thor’s Hammer” DRL lights, the iron mark introduces an entirely new, distinctive and confident face for Volvo’s forthcoming generation of cars.
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New XC90 Unwrapped - First Volvo Under Zhejiang Geely

IN Volvo, XC90, XC, New Volvo XC90, New, Volvo Cars, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group

Offers new styling, new safety technology, premium interior, more fuel-efficient engines and room for seven on a new flexible platform


Following the success of the Audi A8 limousine shuttle service held at the end of last year, Audi Singapore and Premium Automobiles, its exclusive partner, continue to surprise and delight Audi car owners. Customers, selected at random, were presented with an exclusive Audi Sport Service Shuttle experience when they brought their Audi vehicles for servicing at the Audi Aftersales facilities located at 55 Ubi Road 1.
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Customers Surprised With Audi Sport Service Shuttle

IN Audi, Audi Singapore, Audi R8, R8 V10, Audi Sport Service Shuttle

A follow up to the limo shuttle service and other initiatives rolled out in recent years, the surprise is Audi's commitment to 'customer delight'.


The GFRP spring (left) next to a 'traditional' steel type Whereas a steel spring for an executive class model weighs nearly 2.7 kilograms, a GFRP spring with the same properties weighs approximately 1.6 kilograms. Together, the four GFRP springs reduce the weight by roughly 4.4 kilograms, half of which pertains to the unsprung mass, helping the suspension to react more quickly to changes in the road surface and to absorb imperfections more effectively.The core of the springs consists of long glass fibres twisted together and impregnated with epoxy resin. A machine wraps additional fibres around this core - which is only a few millimetres in diameter - at alternating angles of plus and minus 45 degrees to the longitudinal axis. These tension and compression plies mutually support one another to optimally absorb the stresses acting on the component.The GFRP springs can be precisely tuned to their respective task, and the material exhibits outstanding properties. It does not corrode, even after stone chipping, and is impervious to chemicals such as wheel cleaners. Last but not least, production requires far less energy than the production of steel springs.
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Newsflash: Audi's New Lightweight Springs

IN Audi, Vorsprung durch Technik, Lightweight springs, Glass fibre-reinforced polymer, GFRP

Audi is investing heavily in travelling lightly to boost efficiency with new polymer suspension springs


GrabCar operates on the same mobile application platform as GrabTaxi, while ensuring a seamless experience for customers wanting the choice between booking taxis or premium cars.
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GrabCar Accelerates Into Singapore

IN GrabCar, GrabTaxi, App, Singapore

Consumers now able to grab an on-demand driver in a premium car - without hassle and cost of ownership.


“Most importantly, Android Auto is completely voice-enabled, so that you can keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road,” Patrick Brady, director of engineering for Android, said during Google I/O, Google's annual developer conference in San Francisco.The interface, known as Google Auto Link during development, is the first product to emerge from the Open Automotive Alliance, a Google-led group that includes Audi, GM, Honda, Hyundai and chipmaker NVIDIA Corp.At the same time however, it also challenges both Apple and Google to help reduce the risk of distracted driving.
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Google Reveals Android Autos

IN Google, Android, Android Autos, Apple, CarPlay, Interface

Google's Android Auto in-car control system for smartphones set to compete with Apple's CarPlay interface


Despite still being in just its debut year, the Conti GT3 has already proven to be a race winner (on home turf no less) at the Silverstone round of the Blancpain Endurance Series – the brand’s first UK race in 84 years. To celebrate, Bentley has announced a sharper, gruntier model, “inspired” by the racer – the GT3-R. Only 300 will be produced, hand-built and then finished by the boys at Bentley’s Motorsport division.
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Bentley’s Belting Brawler

IN Bentley, Motorsport, Continental, GT, V8, GT3-R, GT3, Race

Previously taken up only by Porsche, the GT3 moniker now gets applied to Crewe’s most hardcore model ever.


One of the most famous, Carrozzeria Zagato, celebrates its 95th birthday this year, and it is this special occasion for which the Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato was commissioned. Its commissioner is one Albert Spiess, a Swiss who already counts other well-known Zagato works such as the Alfa Romeo SZ and RZ, 1985 Aston V8 Vantage Zagato, and 2012 V12 Vantage Zagato within his stable. So what’s another one to add to the collection, eh?
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Get to the L-Z!

IN Lamborgini, Zagato, Gallardo, Concept, 5-95

Lamborghini and Zagato, two icons of Italian motoring, come together to create a striking one-off: the 5-95 Zagato Concept.


Handling wise, the Golf R is pinpoint sharp and definitely feels one notch higher than the GTI. Thanks to the 4Motion four-wheel drive system, ever alert traction control and XDS cross differential lock, you can enter tight corners at speed and also flick the car into a turn without worrying about any understeer. In fact, you might even feel the rear about to throw itself into a drift but like magic, the car will just correct itself. That said, body-roll is still obvious; it’s not the sort that throws you off, but the type that adds more sensation into your drive. If you want something that is more focused on all out grip and controlled body movements, then you might want to look at Renault’s Megane RS instead…
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Rock On | Volkswagen Golf R

IN Volkswagen, VW, Golf, Golf R, R, Veedub, Volkswagen Group Singapore

VW’s ultimate Golf returns – for all family men, there is still hope for non-boring motoring…


Orange Eye also alerts drivers to renew their road tax and insurance and allows them to share videos via social media.
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NTUC Income Launches Free App To Combat Insurance Fraud

IN NTUC Income, NTUC, Free App, Orange Eye, Orange Force

Orange Eye, a first of its kind mobile application, aims to encourage drivers to submit video footage in the event of an accident


Mr Andre Roy commented, “This new system complements our monthly customer feedback survey and allows us to act immediately. We have noticed that a lot of times, customer dissatisfaction stems from misunderstandings that can be easily resolved on the spot. This system alerts us to this so that any service lapse is addressed before customers leave the service centres.
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Wearnes Introduces Unique Customer Feedback System

IN Wearnes Automotive, CORE, Wearnes CORE, Automotive

First automotive distributor to develop a propriety software programme for instant customer feedback; rolls out in seven markets


But as of late however, more brands are offering oil-burners as alternative. The most interesting proposition? Significantly lower fuel consumption, translating to lower running costs. After all as a family man, every cent counts.
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Happy Pack | Volkswagen Touran TDI

IN Volkswagen, Touran, TDI, Diesel, MPV, Volkswagen Centre Singapore

One of Singapore’s best-selling MPV gets the diesel treatment, but is it VW's vain effort to fill up as much segment or is it really beneficial for Singaporean drivers?


In our test though, we left it on the dashboard to charge. With just over an hour of direct sun, we could easily fully charge our iPhone 5. That's almost as fast as plugging it into the wall! It's versatile at the same time and can be charged via the sun, wall or USB connector.
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Sun Power | mPowerpad 2

IN Solar power, Charger, IPhone, IPad, MPowerpad 2, Thirdwave power

In a recent drive up to Malaysia, we brought along a rather interesting gadget to aid our multiple-phone charging woes. A solar-powered charger that worked remarkably well!


The only catch is this; it's not quite ready for sale. Clickdrive's creators have gone the way of sourcing for crowd funding to begin mass production. So if you're keen on having one, visit the link above to learn more and be a part of this pioneering technology now! Lookout for more updates on our Facebook page too, we'll keep you readers posted on the latest developments with Clickdrive!
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Forget The Smartphone. Here's To The Smartcar!

IN Clickdrive, Device, OBD, Technology, Smartphone, Apps

There's a new device in town and it promises to make your car smarter than it already is.


We have carefully selected and picked six different cars that we feel are truly special in 2013. Individually, they all answer to different classes of consumers, but when you look at them closer, they are all cars that were built also to provide the most fun for their respective price tags. We have it all here: from a 1.6-litre all the way to a monstrous 4.4-litre. Without any further delay, here they are, Burnpavement's Best Picks of 2013 (left to right, clockwise direction): BMW M5 Competition Pack, Mercedes-Benz CLA200, Lexus IS F-Sport, Renault Megane RS265, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Porsche Cayman.
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Best Picks Of 2013

IN Best Picks of 2013, 2013, Best Picks, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Renault, Lexus, Porsche, BMW, Audi, M, M5, RS, RS4, GTI, Golf GTI, CLA, RenaultSport, RS265, Cayman

So 2013 was an eventful year for the local motoring industry: An introduction and implementation of new policies, changes in classification of new cars, and the list goes on.


Looks wise, the V40 R-Design is truly an exciting car that screams
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Designed By A Rebel | Volvo V40 T4 R-Design

IN Volvo, V40, R-Design

Volvo’s answer to Audi’s S-line and BMW's M Sport turns the nondescript V40 into an able performer with the looks to boot.



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