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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Five (5)

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

This cool little MINI is a lip-smacking Cooper S with a custom paint job - and also claims to be the ride of The Stig! Some say it might be lying... all we know is, this is entry no.5!


BMW Performance sports brakes come with extra-large vented brake discs cross-drilled at the front and upgraded by slots in the discs for optimized cooling.  The six-piston fixed-caliper brakes on the front axle, in turn, come in brilliant BMW Performance Yellow and bear the words “BMW Performance”.
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BMW Performance Range

IN BMW, BMW Group, BMW Asia, Performance, Suspension, Aerodynamics, Accessories

BMW Asia now offers the full range of the BMW Performance product line, which includes accessories for the drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics and cockpit components for a range of BMW cars.


First, we look at the 508's hungry pride mates with gaping grilles - that design highlight that seem so synonymous with Peugeot is gone. If you keep staring at it hard enough, you can also see the similarities of this new car to the older 406. We feel that the 508 has pretty “restrained” looks, which does make it a good-looking car.
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The Glamour Of The Pug | Peugeot 508 Turbo Allure Plus

IN Peugeot, 508, 1.6A, Turbo, Allure, Plus

Can this new lion on the block challenge the current crop of executive sedans? Or will it be destined to be the second runner up?


Nokian Tyres is one of Europe’s premium tyre brands, known worldwide especially for their winter range tyres. It is the only tyre manufacturer in the world that focuses on products and services that facilitate safe transportation in Nordic conditions. The company's innovative passenger car, van and heavy-duty machinery tyres are mainly marketed in areas that have snow, forest and changing seasons that make driving conditions demanding. Now, what about summer tyres?
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Tyrepac Adds Nokian Tyres To Its Portfolio

IN Tyrepac, Nokian Tyres, H, V, Z, G2, SUV

Nokian Tyres, a premium European tyre brand now has an exclusive dealer in Singapore.


Lunch break was a fine spread of good food and with Ice Cream Chefs providing their signature desserts to beat the heat from the sun. Red Bull was on site too, handing out their energy drink to keep everyone refreshed and on their toes following the next lesson, the reverse flick.
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The Burnpavement Defensive Driving Course - Post Event Report

IN MINI, Defensive Driving, Course, Burnpavement Live!, Event

Singapore Turf Club was filled with the sounds of screeching tyres, as participants for our first driving event gained a deeper understanding of their cars.


Porsche sets the heartbeats ticking faster with an exclusive series of collectibles and apparels – Porsche Design Driver’s Selection – engineered for the avid brand enthusiast. The luxury sports collection is designed with the finest qualities of Porsche – refined technology, increased comfort, enhanced performance and sharpened design. The brand’s impeccable eye for details and precision is evident in the collection which consists of stylish polo tops (for men and women), brilliantly compartmentalised trolley cases to fun accessories like colourful key rings and caps embossed with the distinctive Porsche crest.
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Porsche accessories for all F1 fans!

IN Porsche, Porsche Design Driver’s Selection, Formula One.

Porsche ups the ante this Formula One season with an exclusive selection of luxury collectibles and apparels, engineered for the avid brand enthusiast


“This vehicle will mark the launch of the first volume-produced car featuring bodywork largely made of carbon. It’s a revolution in automotive design,” stressed Klaus Draeger, Member of the Board responsible for Development. The application of this new CFRP technology allows a weight reduction, compared to a conventional electric car, of between 250 and 350 kilos, and that means more dynamic handling coupled with a greater range. The BMW i3 does the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in less than eight seconds, while a high-speed charger achieves an 80% battery charge in just an hour.
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BMW Group presents mobility of the future

IN BMW, BMW Group, I3, I8, Electric, Mobility, Concept

BMW Group showcases its visions of future mobility in the shape of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept studies, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the BMW i8 in 2014.


Have the rising oil prices affected VP Racing Fuels? Bruce had this to say: “The racing fuel market is affected. But its affected in different ways. Sometimes oil prices could come down and racing fuel prices go up because there are a lot of things we use. Some of the fuels come from the chemical side of the market and that industry certainly doesn't follow the oil market. They are two different markets. But generally speaking...”
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The force behind VP Racing Fuels.

IN VP, Racing, Fuels, Bruce Hendel, Johnny Wong, Best, Chemical

Our latest interview brings us face-to-face with Bruce Hendel and Johnny Wong with an insight into the racing world.


Starting from 1 August 2011, Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd will run a 40-day long national retail promotion leading up to a grand prize of approximately five years’ worth of fuel for one lucky Caltex customer. This “Scratch & Win!” retail promotion is designed to thank customers for their support for the Caltex brand for the past 75 years, with a total of $750,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.  In this sure-win promotion, all customers who qualify to participate will definitely win a prize.
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Caltex Sure-Win Retail Promotion Celebrates With Singapore

IN Chevron, Caltex, Caltex Singapore

Caltex launches 75th anniversary activities with $750,000 worth of prizes for motorists


The dashing new S60 is not all that new, but the engine that is mated to this T4 variant, makes it even more appealing. First found in the V60 T4, then on the S80 T4, the 1.6 GTDi (No it's not a diesel, it stands for Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) is a potent 180 bhp powerplant that delivers a surprisingly sporty drive.
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Swede As Honey | Volvo S60 T4

IN Volvo, S60, T4, Turbocharged, 1.6, Sedan, Swede

Well-appointed, handsome and a pretty quick steer. Volvo's sportiest drive is about to show you why it is the perfect car for the Singaporean who wants everything.


The Philips GoPure Automotive Clean Air purification system contains advanced filtering technology which removes up to 99.9% of harmful gases, viruses, bacteria and fine particles, thereby improving the quality of air in the car and enhancing people’s health and well-being on the go.
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Philips Introduces New Comfort And Safety Accessories

IN Philips, Automotive, Lighting, GoPure, LED, DayLight

Keep the air clean and be easily seen while on the go!


Visually, the Maserati GranCabrio Sport is characterized by a more-pronounced dynamic look. This look begins with the GranCabrio's distinctive nose and continues with a host of small, perfectly integrated changes throughout the body and the interior.
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Maserati Rolls Out New GranCabrio Sport

IN Maserati, GranTurismo, GT, GranCabrio

With more power, a faster gearshift and a distinctively aggressive look, Maserati has taken the GranCabrio convertible to a new level of performance with the new Maserati GranCabrio Sport.


Beautiful isn't it? No ungainly straps that flap around at speed, no roof racks to spoil the nice curves of that roof and most importantly, it is not that difficult to use. Best of all, you won't be pulled over by the cops because your lights and number plates are still fully visible.
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The Hitch-Biker | Opel Astra Turbo 1.4T

IN Opel, Astra, 1.4, T, Turbo, Ecotec, Hatchback

In the overcrowded market of family hatchbacks, how well will the Opel stand out? In this case, very.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Four (4)

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

This simple and funky Cooper S has a red hot interior and some yummy performance bits, all thrown in to make it a spicy little number!


The 6.3 litre V8 engine shares components from the more expensive SLS AMG cousin, receiving the lightweight forged pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft. With a new engine control unit, the Black kicks out 517 hp and a torque of 620 Nm. The 0-100 km/h is over in an estimated 4.2 seconds.
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Mercedes-Benz Announces The C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series.

IN Mercedes-Benz, C-Class, C 63, AMG, Coupé, Black, Series

If you thought the C63 AMG was mad enough, say hello to the most powerful C-Class ever!


Look out for more “Burnpavement Live!” events coming your way. To all those who have successfully registered, we will see you at the Turf Club tomorrow for our first ever Defensive Driving Course, jointly organized with MINI!
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Catch It If You Can! BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Post Event Report

IN BMW M, M, Munich Automobiles, Burnpavement Live!, Event

Music, food, an array of prizes, good company and a range of BMW M cars all raring to go - it doesn't get any better than this!


The A1 e-tron contains technology that Audi’s development engineers are using to study the mobility requirements for such a future-oriented concept. The technological basis includes an electric motor with a maximum output of 75 kW that is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The battery features a 12 kWh capacity and can be completely charged in 30 minutes (quick charge), or in less than three hours (standard charge). It offers a range of 50 kilometres. To prevent drivers from being stranded by an empty battery, the A1 e-tron also comes equipped with a combustion engine, which can charge the battery as needed. The one-disc rotary engine (254 cc) is located under the trunk floor; it provides 15 kW of output intended solely to charge the battery, rather than to directly power the wheels.
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Audi A1 E-tron Wins Silvretta Electric Car Rally

IN Audi, A1, E-tron, Silvretta, Electric, Car, Rally

A total of 32 electric vehicles entered, but Audi outshone everyone at the second Silvretta Electric Car Rally in Austria’s Montafon region.


Now let's talk about what it has. The MC Stradale generates 10 bhp more from the 4.7-litre V8 engine than the GranTurismo S. Torque is also up with a further 20 Nm improvement at 510 Nm. This allows the car to accelerate from nought to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, all the way to a 300 km/h top speed. Let this be official - this car is FAST! Maybe it's the sound that enhances the sense of speed, but the MC Stradale accelerates angrily through every gear and every rev input given.
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Gentleman's Racer | Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

IN Maserati, GranTurismo, GT, MC Stradale

While the term 'Gentleman's Racer' might sound like an oxymoron, that's exactly what the MC Stradale is. Maserati's edgiest drive is hardcore yet still perfectly chivalrous around town.


The car offers an initial impression of what the BMW M3 DTM will look like when it lines up at the start of the 2012 season. However, the vehicle was not the only star of the evening at BMW Welt: BMW Motorsport also presented the first two drivers to be confirmed as wearing the company colours in the DTM as of next season - Andy Priaulx (GB) and Augusto Farfus (BR).
Motorsports

BMW Presents The M3 DTM Concept Car

IN BMW, M3, DTM, Concept Car

It has been two decades since BMW raced in DTM. However, things are about to change in 2012...


Drive Safely - DriveSafely reads text and email messages aloud so you can keep your eyes on the road. The paid pro version lets you chat by sending text responses by voice and use voice commands such as “repeat message”, or “call back sender”.
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Blackberry Apps For Drivers

IN Blackberry, Apps, For, Drivers, App, World

Have a BlackBerry? Snazz it up with these useful driving-centric applications!



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