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The Special Stages (SS) challenged the driving and recovery skills in the two classes of competitor teams (Modified and Special) to the maximum as they shake, rattled and rolled their machines. If the Friday Prologue SS was tough with mechanical problems and broken egos, the following two days were tougher for man and machine. On the second day, the action shifted to the banks of the Isonzo river and the hills of Farra. It was time for very technical maneuvers which required nerves of steel even from the most seasoned teams, but everyone was on full throttle with passion and played out the SS with true grit.
Motorsports

Spring Passion, Ala 4x4!

IN 4x4, SUV, Rainforest Challenge, Europe

It was action all the way from the get go for 36 well prepared 4x4 off-road warriors from Slovenia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, France (Corsica) and different parts of Italy.


After 14 punishing gravel special stages in the Jordan Valley, Ogier finished the two day event ahead of second-place Jari-Matti Latvala of Finland after trailing him in the final Power Stage, near the Dead Sea. In the end it was Ogier who came out tops as he recorded the fastest timing to best Latvala by half a second.
Motorsports

Ogier Strikes Again!

IN WRC, 2011, Jordan

Following his success in Portugal, the French man records yet another victory in the Jordan Rally.


The new XF will be equipped with the existing engines, a 238 hp three litre V6 and 385 hp five litre V8. The XFR receives a 510 hp supercharged five litre V8 that will propel the cat from zero to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The range-topper receives a more aggressive styling with three air dams that dominate the front of the car and a set of cooling vents set into the bonnet either side of the bulge. New sill extensions run down the side of the car framed by redesigned 20-inch wheels. At the rear the new lights sit above a redesigned bumper complete with a subtle diffuser.
Happenings

The Jaguar XF's New Look

IN Jaguar, XF, XFR

With fresh styling and new technology, it looks as stunning as the concept that spawned it almost four years ago.


Built on a rear-wheel drive platform, it offers generous interior space for four occupants with a stretched greenhouse design. The LED lighting is one of the examples of new materials, electronics and dynamic systems we could see in future Lexus cars.
Happenings

Lexus Debuts New GT Hybrid Concept

IN Lexus, LF-Gh, Hybrid, Luxury, GT, Grand Tourer

A frugal car designed to cruise long distances in comfort, it is also a teaser for a new design language.


On the inside, there is more interior space with improved comfort and quality despite not having a large increase in the car's exterior size. Like the current Impreza, the new car will come in four and five door variants. Both of them feature a redesigned interior to improve field of vision and heighten the sense of spaciousness.
Happenings

Subaru Launches The New Impreza

IN Subaru, Impreza, FHI

After Subaru teased us with the concept, the final product certainly looks impressive!


The Pit

Monthly Giveaways! March/April 2011

IN Fast & Furious 5, UIP Singapore, Contests

Win yourself one of the five Fast & Furious 5 gift sets that consists of a pair of tickets to watch the special preview of 'Fast & Furious 5' on 4th May 2011, a poster, a water bottle and a t-shirt!


Since we last saw them, Brian and Mia Toretto (Brewster) broke Dom out of custody and have blown across many borders to elude authorities. Now backed into a corner in Rio, they must pull off one last job in order to gain their freedom. Their mission? Assemble an elite team of top operatives made up of their family of friends to orchestrate an insane heist worth $100 million. Dom and Brian know their only shot of getting out for good means crippling the corrupt businessman (Joaquim De Almeida) who wants them dead. But he’s not the only one on the unlikely allies’ tails.
The Pit

Race In Rio | Fast & Furious Five

IN Fast & Furious 5, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Gal Gadot

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed in Fast & Furious Five.


When it comes to the luxury hybrids, there are only a few models on the market today. With the A3 having so many realistic real-world technologies, we might just get to see this car quietly slipping by on the roads in the future.
Happenings

Audi's Cutting Edge Hybrid Sedan

IN Audi, A3, E-tron, Concept

Concept status aside, this car has a lot of features that might make their way to consumers one day.


The Pit

Need For Speed: Shift 2 | Unleash The Speed

IN NFS, Need For Speed, Shift 2, Unleashed, EA Games

Need For Speed's Shift 2 - Unleashed combines violence and excitement in this racing experience.


Delivering an experience that enthralls all senses – spontaneous, voracious throttle response, easy revving, hefty torque, prodigious power and sonorous music, the free-breathing 4.2 FSI is a high performance engine that can be found in racing. Boasting not only power, the R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro with the R tronic is also efficient, consuming on average 13.5 litres of fuel per 100 km; fuel consumption with the manual transmission is 14.9 litres per 100 km. A recuperation system that recovers energy during braking comes as standard. The forced oil pump of the dry sump lubrication system features various suction and discharge stages for load dependent operation.
Happenings

The R8 Spyder V8 Spins Its Web In Singapore

IN Audi, R8, Spyder, V10, V8, Quattro

Audi has added another model to its R8 lineup in Singapore.


While Outbacks of the past look like jacked-up station wagons, the XV looks refreshingly different. Designed around the “Protren” (Professional tool and trendy design) concept, it looks good with the hexagon grille, winged motifs and hawk-eye headlights.
Happenings

Subaru Shows Its Crossover Concept

IN Subaru, XV, Concept, Boxer, Outback

From the company that gave us Symmetrical All Wheel Drive, this concept looks promising!


Exterior wise, the new Megane CC (I shall call it MCC from now on) looks less angular than its predecessor – it seems Renault’s designers decided to make it curvier (and more feminine too) this time around, probably to match Peugeot’s 308CC. The face has more prominence now thanks largely to the new swept back headlamps and detailed bumper (is it smiling at me?). Then, the rear looks simply beautiful, mainly due to the darkened tail lamps and the fact that its overhang is not that long to make it look, err, tilted like a duck’s rear? Oh, and those alloys are simply beautiful on the MCC – think of it as wearing the right shoe to match the dress. Ahh… you French are so fashionable.
New

More For Her | Renault Megane CC

IN Renault, Megane, Coupe, Cabriolet

...that’s what the Megane CC is, with that all-smooth drive and chic interior.


With all pit stops completed and 16 laps remaining, Hamilton was fourth. But on lap 42, he passed Rosberg for third and then proceeded to overtake Felipe Massa two laps later to move up to second, 4.6 seconds behind Vettel. The gap between Vettel and Hamilton was soon whittled down over the next eight laps, with Hamilton eventually passing Vettel with five laps remaining.
Motorsports

Hamilton Dents Vettel's Bid Of A Hattrick

IN F1, 2011, Shanghai

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton overcame his pre-race gremlins to end Sebastian Vettel's dominance with a victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.


The interior of the Concept Universe is designed to be user-focused and uncluttered. While it is driver orientated in the front, rear passengers will be in great comfort. The controls, which includes touchscreen operation, senses the driver's hand and approaches it automatically. That brings controls within reach from the driver's seat.
Happenings

Volvo's Universe Of Concepts

IN Volvo, Concept, Universe

Is this what Volvo cars of the future will look like? Someone is certainly on a roll!


Off the blocks, a dramatic start saw Imperatori get away cleanly from pole with the trio of Keita Sawa, team mate Darryl O’Young and Avila snapping at his heels. The resulting struggle for position saw both the LKM Racing Team drivers pick up punctures, forcing them to pit. Both returned to the track, with O’Young setting the fastest lap of the race and making it up to 14th by the flag, and Sawa two places behind. Imperatori set about pulling away in front, but Avila fought to keep him in his sights, but without risking valuable championship points. The Team StarChase ace had build up a gap of more than six seconds by the flag.
Motorsports

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2011 - Rounds 1 & 2

IN Porsche, Carrera, PCCA, 2011

A double victory earns Imperatori an early championship lead!


More than just a new face, the rear-suspension is firmed up for better straight-line and lower body roll. Suzuki has also tweaked the wheelbase, stiffened the body and suspension mountings. There is also a nifty new variable-gear-ratio steering rack which delivers quicker response while keeping the effort needed to steer lower. Brakes have also been beefed up and the manual transmission receiving a shift assist to make gear changes smoother.
Happenings

Suzuki's Swift Takes Flight In Singapore

IN Suzuki, Swift, RJC, Award

While the previous Swift brought Suzuki awards and new fans, the new one looks set to cement Suzuki's appeal for good.


Based on the C-SportLounge concept, the DS5 is designed with smooth-flowing lines, a sleek profile and muscular wheel arches that wrap around large alloy wheels. There is an over sized air intake, a large chrome-finished grille housing the chevrons and a new LED light signature. A distinguishing feature, the DS5 boasts of a chrome-finished “sabre” inserts stretching from the top of each head lamp to the windscreen.
Happenings

Lounge On Wheels: The New Citroën DS5

IN Citroën, DS5, DS

The third model DS line is designed to be Citroën’s “Créative Technologie” flagship, combining style, performance and refinement with innovative engineering.


Let us start with the design. Volkswagen claims that its Group Design Chief, Walter de Silva and Volkswagen Brand Design Chief, Klaus Bischoff had designed the new beetle around the lines of the original 1930s Beetle. As a result, the rear section of the new car is almost identical to the original, but with bolder lines with added dynamism.
Happenings

The New Beetle, Now Sportier!

IN Volkswagen, Beetle, TSI

Prepare to see a very fast beetle scampering through the concrete jungle.


Congratulations to Entry Two (2) who came in first with a total score of 84/100!
Modified

Singapore's Best Mitsubishi Evo | Winners!

IN Competition, Mitsubishi, Evo, Cycle & Carriage, Singapore, Evo 9, Evo X, Evo 10, Turbo

The results are out! Eight awesome Evos slugged it out and opened themselves up for scrutiny under the eyes of our judges and 7000+ Burnpavement.com readers! Here are the top three Evos you voted for!


Unlike many concepts, Mazda has announced that it will be put into production together with the Skyactiv technologies that were featured on the Minagi concept. Designed to deliver driving pleasure with environmental friendliness, the CX-5 will deliver its power from a Skyactiv engine and transmission. The chassis will feature substantial weight reduction without sacrificing safety features.
Happenings

Mazda's New CX-5 Is Based On The Minagi

IN Mazda, CX-5, CX-7, CX-9, SUV

Based on the Minagi concept, this new car will be Mazda's compact SUV.



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