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As well as its all-new body shape, the new Forte Hatchback (the official name for the 5-door model) introduces styling, equipment, refinement and technical improvements, which are also featured on the new 2011 Forte sedan and two-door Koup models introduced last December. These include six-speed transmission with paddle shifters, boot-type gear shift, LED side repeaters, and integrated blue-tooth. Technically similar to its sedan and Koup sister cars, the new Forte hatchback has the same overall width, height and wheelbase as the sedan. The difference lies in the reduction of 190 mm in the rear overhang, therefore the five-door model is 4,340 mm long. Despite its more compact dimensions, the hatchback’s cargo volume of 385 litres (VDA) is highly competitive in its class.
Happenings

Kia Adds Stylish New Forte Hatchback To Line-up

IN Kia, Cerato, Forte, Koup, Hatchback

The addition of third body style to Kia’s best selling model is set to attract a broader range of customers.


The Q3 gets two 2.0 TFSI petrol engines variants: 170 bhp or 211 bhp. While the 177 bhp Q3 comes with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission, the 211 bhp TFSI will have Quattro (all wheel) drive with a seven-speed S tronic gearbox.
Happenings

Audi's New Compact SUV

IN Audi, Q3, SUV

Slated to make its public appearance at Auto Shanghai 2011, the Audi Q3 looks promising.


Happenings

Shell Opens In Punggol

IN Shell, Punggol, Road Safety

More than greater convenience, it also marks a push for safer roads.


Which brings me to the BMW 320i coupe. Driving it is like being in the small pool. It is fun to be in. Like many models that came out of the Bavarian marque's production line, it handles brilliantly, and thanks to its handsome and stylish lines it feels sporty enough to make you feel like you're piloting something quite special.
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First Stroke To Style | BMW 320i Coupé

IN BMW, 320i, Coupé

BMW straps their entry-level four-cylinder engine to their handsome 3 Series Coupé. But does it still deliver a full BMW experience without their signature six-cylinder powerplant?


The Austrian energy drink company, which is fast gaining in popularity amongst Formula One aficionados thanks to the double championship winning feat of Red Bull Racing in 2010 and the perfect start to the 2011 campaign by world champion Sebastian Vettel, is expecting crowds upwards of 50,000 spectators to turn up for this show car event. On 22 April, motor sports enthusiasts can also expect the festivities to start at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, where the Red Bull Speed Street event will be based. One can expect Audi and Infiniti cars on display, as well as Red Bull Racing merchandise on sale, while Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Singapore will be setting up a gaming area featuring the Red Bull X2010 super car in its PS3 game GT5 alongside four units of F1 simulators courtesy of Singapore GP, making the event a real motor racing extravaganza.
Happenings

Formula One Is Coming To Orchard Road This April!

IN F1, Singapore, Orchard Road, Red Bull

The public can now catch a first glimpse of the F1 show car outside the Singapore Marriott Hotel this weekend.


In celebration of this milestone, Harvest Automobiles will host a series of celebratory promotions ending with a big anniversary bash in July. Beginning this week, all Å koda models will be going at an exceptional price. To highlight one of the special promotions, the Å koda Superb will be going at a celebratory price of S$139,106. Also in time for this celebration is the arrival of the new Å koda Fabia RS 1.4 TSI and Å koda Fabia Combi 1.2 TSI, both fitted with an automatic seven-speed DSG transmission.
Happenings

Celebrating 106 years Of Automotive History

IN Harvest Automobiles, Skoda

Harvest Automobiles commemorates the 106th anniversary of Å koda automotive history.


What you need to take note of however is the uninspiring note coming from the bonnet. If you are the sort who is used to hearing the warble of V8s or whirr of force-fed power plants, you might probably just drop your jaws… in amusement. But hey, it is a hybrid after all – the smoothness and seamless operations (both lump and box) is a given. The fact that it starts and idles quietly is also pretty amazing. By the way, the CT200h can be driven solely on a fully charged electric motor at speeds of up to 45km/h before the petrol engine actually kicks in, vibration-free.
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Surprise Of Sorts | Lexus CT200h

IN Lexus, Hybrid, CT200h

A Lexus hatchback? Hybrid? Nope, your eyes are not playing any tricks...


Inside both cars however, it is the Countryman that shows more personality than the Juke, with colours to choose from for the trim and seats, while the Juke's interior is only offered in one colour. Pop the boot lids and the Juke shows less swallow space than the Countryman. The Countryman's boot space space may look smaller than the Juke, but it has less suspension intrusion into the boot space itself and has extra storage space below it. As far as ergonomics go, the Juke's more “traditional” layout will bode well with simpletons, whereas the Countryman's switch layout will take some getting used to.
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Mini Cooper S Countryman Vs Nissan Juke DIG-T

IN Mini, Cooper S, Countryman, Nissan, Juke, DIG-T

What happens when two crossovers cross each other's path? Well, we just had to find out which is the better crosser.


Happenings

David Coulthard Thrills Bukit Bintang Shoppers

IN Red Bull, David Coulthard, F1, Sepang, 2011

The Red Bull Speed Street event marked the first time that a F1 car sped down Malaysia's main shopping strip.


The JK Racing Asia Series consists of 18 races on six weekends in the 2011 season. On three occasions the JK Racing Asia Series will support Formula One Grand Prix, in Malaysia, Singapore and the newly built circuit in India. Two weekends will be held during the Asian Festival of Speed (AFOS) in Malaysia and Indonesia, with one weekend held in Guangdong during the Hong Kong Autosport Challenge (HKAC).
Motorsports

JK Racing Asia Series Driver Lineup And Mentor Announced

IN Formula BMW Pacific, JK Racing Asia, 2011

The JK Racing Asia Series is off to a flying start after the introduction of the 2011 Driver lineup ahead of the Season Opener this weekend in support of the 2011 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix.


Being heavier and taller, the Countryman unlike its normal Cooper sibling does not possess a go-kart like drive. Instead, it feels more like a sporty sedan. The steering is noticeably heavy at low speeds but it is quick and gives a good amount of feedback on the road once you get going at higher speeds. For more demanding drivers, hitting the sports button increases the steering effort and slightly sharper throttle response. However, body roll is not very pronounced in the corners, and it has brakes that feel very progressive.
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Fun? We Are All4 It! | Mini Cooper S Countryman

IN Mini, Cooper, S, Countryman

The first-ever four door Mini is not just an up-sized Mini. It is their first cross-over and also quite possibly, the most controversial Mini of all time.


The two DTM newcomers Filipe Albuquerque and Edoardo Mortara from Audi Sport Team Rosberg will be driving A4 DTMs in light blue hues of television magazine
Motorsports

Audi Spices Up DTM With More Colours

IN Audi, A4, DTM, Colours, 2011

Ever found that DTM races looked dull, despite all the roaring engines and souped up track burners? Not any more, once the 2011 season kicks off.


Last but not the least, we introduce the Black Vue, a
The Pit

Gizmos Galore At Wow! Gadgets

IN Black, Vue, Vehicle, Black, Box, Wow! Gadgets, Wow!, Security Alarms

Looking for nice accessories for your car? Here's one that will satisfy all your needs.


Despite all those nuances, the V60 responds nicely to corners with lots of grip. Go hard on the brakes, dive into the corner, exit with your foot on the accelerator and let the stability control figure out where to send the power to. Or, if you are feeling brave, enter the vehicle settings menu and turn the stability aid off. While this makes the car break away in predictable under steer once the limit is breached, it is a bit hard to get it to behave again.
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Hello Vogue Wagon! | Volvo V60 T4

IN Volvo, V60, T4, Station, Wagon, Estate

Once shunned, now gaining popularity, especially with young men who like cars to be practical and at the same time stylish. Now, how about a four-door coupe-like station wagon?


Happenings

Burnpavement Live Goes Faster!

IN Burnpavement LIVE, Faster, Cathay, Sony Pictures

Burnpavement.com recently held a movie preview of Faster starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to thank the readers and industry partners for the support shown thus far.


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An Epitome Of Style And Class | Rolls-Royce Ghost

IN Rolls-Royce, Ghost

They say in life, you have to work hard in order to succeed. And once you have achieved success, you buy a Rolls-Royce...


With this vehicle, BMW M GmbH once again furnishes evidence of its exceptional competence in developing and building high-grade, individual dream cars. With a high-revving V8 engine at the front, a generously sized load area behind and a removable Targa roof above, driver and passengers in the BMW M3 Pickup will relish an unprecedented take on the familiar M feeling. Yet this spectacular new development is unmistakably recognisable as a member of the BMW M3 model family.
Happenings

Step Aside HSV Maloo. Here Comes The M3 Pickup!

IN BMW, M, Pickup

Happy April's Fool Day! Following the BMW M3 Coupé, BMW M3 Convertible and BMW M3 Sedan, a fourth body variant of this sports car is about to cause a stir...well, not really.


Readers' Rides

Thinking Big | Daihatsu Copen

IN Daihatsu, Copen, Kei

Our guest writer David, ponders about the cute little Daihatsu Copen.


Motorsports

Sebastian Vettel Victorious At Melbourne

IN F1, 2011, Melbourne

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel started the new Formula One season with a flawless race from pole to finish to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.


The Pit

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.



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