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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry One (1)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This rare Ice Blue MINI Cooper S is one cool ride. Clean and tastefully modded with a generous splash of JCW bits, its blue-black theme speaks of cool aggression.


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.


On the outside, the car is clearly more dashing than the model it has replaced. Large kidney grilles give an X5-like appearance, while the fog lamps have been raised, just in case you decide to submerge the car two feet underwater. Looking at our recent 'excessive water' issues, that might just happen.
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Xpectations Xceeded Xceptionally | BMW X3 xDrive35i

IN BMW, SUV, X3, Xdrive35i

More handsome than its predecessor (they couldn't do worse). Packed with a three litre TwinPower turbo charged motor pushing 306 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. What's not to like?


But can it handle as well as its elder sibling? With a chassis that is not as well-balanced as the Golf GTI's, the Polo GTI does seem a bit suspect in handling when we drove it through the twisty bits. The steering of the Polo GTI as compared to its lesser Polo siblings feels a lot more weighted, giving you decent feedback, but for a car with sporty aspirations, it does seem a bit lacking. Steering the car is easy, with the car responding to directional inputs in a perfunctory manner with nary a hint of enthusiasm. This lack of enthusiasm I am afraid is unbecoming of a hot hatch. Also, with the spirited swerving came the slight body roll which can be a tad unnerving, but to be fair, the Polo GTI managed to fight the initial lean and stayed on course as directed ably. The same can also be said of the car's braking, which can be improved on as it felt 'under servoed', I am not expecting a dentures popping kind of braking, but a little more initial bite on the brakes can't go wrong for this car.
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Polo-roid Pictured | Volkswagen Polo GTI

IN VW, Volkswagen, Polo, GTI

Volkswagen's entry level hatch gets imbued with the GTI badge of honour.


Organised by ESPN STAR Sports Event Management Group, the Singapore event is the first leg of the Achilles Asian Drift Series which will be followed by one in Indonesia in October, Thailand in November, with the year-end Grand Finale in Malaysia. The Champion Team Award is a new addition to this year's event, which is determined by adding up qualifying and tandem battle points of the team's top 2 drivers.
Motorsports

In Retrospect: The VIP Formula Drift Singapore 2011 Presented by Achilles

IN Retrospect, VIP, Formula, Drift, Singapore, 2011

Drifting has always been a crowd-pleasing sport, with drivers pushing the limits and delivering fantastic (and sometimes impossible) slides. How different is this year's event?


So both Mercedes-Benz and BMW were seeing success stories. However, it was totally different for Audi - although the current A6 (still for sale in the market) is considered a relevant competitor, that aging shape didn’t go well with buyers in this segment.
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Look Who's Back | Audi A6

IN Audi, Audi A6, Quattro, 2.8 FSI, 3.0 TFSI

The E-Class and 5 Series are success stories here in Singapore, but with the new A6, will Audi get the same treatment? We head to Abu Dhabi to find out


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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!


Into the race, the leading Weider HSC-010 and S Road Mola GTR opened up a big gap between the rest of the pack, with a gap that varied from lap to lap. The action however, was behind the leaders as two HSV-010's (Keihin #17 and Arta #8) battled for the final podium position. Andre Lotterer in the Petronas Tom'S SC430 was fighting for sixth place, only to be held back by the GT-R's straight line speeds.
Motorsports

The Super GT International Series Malaysia 2011 Heats Up

IN Super, GT, International, Series, Malaysia, Sepang, Circuit

Hot battles on the track with cool events, this year's event looks like the best to date!


Motorsports

Tomczyk Wins DTM Lausitzring, Takes Points' Lead

IN DTM, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Lausitzring

DTM fans had a treat over the weekend with great duels and numerous overtaking manoeuvres.


Power aside, the Volvo S80 is all about ferrying 'towkays' around in a fair amount of comfort and style. It does this well - as it has been doing for many years now.
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Big Car + Small Engine = ? | Volvo S80 T4

IN Volvo, S80, 1.6, Turbocharged

Volvo's S80 flagship sedan has been fitted with a 1.6-litre engine. Yup. Flagship. 1600cc. We tell you how something that sounds so wrong can feel so right.


Jetex Sports Exhausts feature fully polished exhaust tips, mufflers and resonators. Full Cat-Back system with quad pipes as seen here on this Volkswagen Scirocco.
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Jetex Sports Exhaust Lands In Singapore

IN Jetex, JD Performance, Exhaust

The popular sports exhaust brand from Sweden and the UK has appointed JD Performance as the distributor, and they in turn have not wasted time by appointing dealers island wide.


The 79th 24 Heures du Mans, or widely known as the 24 hours of Le Mans has been one of the most drama filled races in recent memory. Audi's McNish and Rockenfeller were involved in two separate crashes that reduced their Audi R18 TDI cars to pieces. McNish went out in the first hour after coming into contact with a slower Ferrari, skidding across the gravel trap and slamming hard into the barriers, showering journalists and track crew with fragments of the car.
Motorsports

Audi's 10th Win At The 24 Heures Du Mans

IN 24, Heures, Du, Mans, Le, Mans

Audi won the gruelling race for the 10th time on Sunday with Andre Lotterer taking the chequered flag in the German manufacturer's R18 TDI car.


26,000 spectators flocked to Silverstone to watch the Round 5 action, which saw Michael Krumm and Lucas Luhr claim a trio of accolades for JRM Nissan – victory in the Championship Race, the Tourist Trophy and the lead in the current Drivers’ Standings. Round 6 of the FIA GT1 World Championship will take place at Navarra in Spain on the 1 to 3 July 2011.
Motorsports

2011 FIA GT1 Round 5 - Silverstone

IN FIA GT, GT1, Silverstone

JRM Nissan takes the Tourist Trophy home in Silverstone thriller!


BP: TECHART is world renowned. What are your plans to further build this brand around the globe? Thomas: We are constantly looking for international qualified dealers to serve the demand, especially in Europe and Asia. We have just opened up our own subsidiary in California, USA.
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Interview - TECHART CEO, Thomas Behringer

IN Porsche, 911, Turbo, Techart, Autovox

Ever wondered what makes a car like the TECHART GT Street so awesome? Here are some clues: Power, style, attention to detail and creativity. Qualities found in the car, and the man behind it.


For this Porsche, life started out as a standard 2008 911 Turbo (997) paired with a Tiptronic transmission, but not for long as it was soon endowed with a TECHART Twin Turbo setup and T35 Stage 3 engine modifications, cooled down by TECHART carbon air intakes and intercoolers. Being mated to the standard all wheel drive drive train of the 911 Turbo has its benefits, this ensures optimum traction for all that extra power it produces.
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TECHART GT Street

IN Porsche, 911, Turbo, Techart, Autovox

For some, having a Porsche 911 Turbo is more than enough. Not for this owner. Merely a base car, his 911 Turbo has been transformed into a super car-slaying TECHART GT Street.


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!


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.



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