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Burnpavement.com Goes Karting At The ABT Cup 2011

IN Autovox, ABT, Cup, 2011, Go Kart, Endurance

Organised by AutoVox, it was all fastest foot first at the second ABT Cup, a friendly elbowing challenge for journalists and other racing enthusiasts to show who's the best.


Loeb won the Power Stage which is the televised live stage at the end of the rally, with bonus points available to finish second overall. The three points he scored for winning the stage, combined with his 18 points for finishing second, placed him on equal footing with Ford's Mikko Hirvonen at the top of the drivers' standings after three rounds.
Motorsports

Ogier Cruises To Portuguese Win

IN WRC, 2011, Portugal

Citroen star Sebastien Ogier made up for the disappointment of crashing out in Mexico by defending his Rally of Portugal which he won last year.


At the front Dumbreck was pressurising the leading Nissan of Bernoldi, while Martin was close behind the second placed JR Motorsport Nissan. For lap after lap the three cars circulated in formation, each trying to push the other into a mistake. Their battle allowed Winklehock and Piccione to close up to make it a five way battle for the lead as the pitstops approached. On lap 13 Martin finally got past Dumbreck's Nissan at T18 for second place just as the pit window opened.
Motorsports

2011 FIA GT1 Round 1 - Abu Dhabi

IN FIA GT, GT1, Abu Dhabi

Race win for Aston Martin after action packed race.


Order this C 63 AMG with the AMG performance package and power goes up to 487 hp. Available as an option, this package improves acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h to 4.4 seconds, with technology transferred from the SLS AMG responsible for the increase in output. The optional package also includes a beefier braking system with composite front discs, red painted brake callipers all round, carbon fibre spoiler lip on the boot lid and a steering wheel made from nappa leather and Alcantara.
Happenings

Mercedes-Benz Launches The C 63 AMG

IN Mercedes-Benz, C, 63, AMG

Four doors good, two doors better! The new C 63 AMG coupe joins the AMG family of coupes which consists of the CLS 63 AMG and the CL 63 AMG.


Motorsports

Loeb Wins Rally Mexico

IN WRC, 2011, Mexico

Sebastien Loeb has taken the victory on Rally Mexico, the second round in the 2011 WRC.


Motorsports

Hirvonen Triumphs In Sweden

IN WRC, Sweden, 2011

Finland's Mikko Hirvonen held off the challenge of six-times champion Sebastien Loeb to clinch victory in the season opener in Sweden.


Under the concept of “Speed and Intelligence,” the EDIFICE line of analog metal watches evokes a sense of velocity and energy with the movement of its hands and a distinctive watch face. With the electronics technology that Casio has developed over many years, the lineup featuring innovative chronographs that measure time in many ways using multiple moving hands and disk-shaped indicators has been created. The EQS-1100DB, released this year, is a high-performance solar-powered analog chronograph that also features a 1/1000-second stopwatch function with a distinctive multi-dimensional design. Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal, Christian Horner said, “We are delighted to continue the partnership between Red Bull Racing and Casio, and to build an even stronger cooperative relationship than last year. We pursue a high level of technology development, innovative ideas, and speed in everything we do. I’m confident that collaborating with a brand that embodies these concepts will bring benefits to both Casio and the Red Bull Racing team.” Red Bull Racing not only has a youthful image and energy, but also strives to achieve the fastest speed for its race cars through outstanding technology development capabilities. It also pursues the strategy of obtaining victory by leveraging the collective wisdom of the team. Casio believes that these qualities are a perfect match for the EDIFICE brand concept, and has been an official partner of Red Bull Racing since 2009. The company is honoured to be able to support the drivers Sebastian Vettel, who is the current world champion, and Mark Webber, and the rest of the Red Bull Racing team, for the third consecutive year.
Happenings

Casio Continues Official Partnership With Red Bull Racing

IN Casio, Edifice, Red Bull, F1

Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today that it will continue its partnership with the Red Bull Racing Formula One team throughout the 2011 season.


Happenings

Stuttgart Auto Triple Celebrations; Donates $250,000 For Needy Students

IN Porsche, 911, Carrera, GTS

Local Porsche dealer sets new sales records, celebrates 25th anniversary as Porsche dealer and unveils the all-new 911 Carrera GTS.


The X3 is available in two variants, the xDrive28i and xDrive35i. While the straight six-cylinder petrol engine in the former features Valvetronic and Double-Vanos, the latter gets BMW's TwinPower Turbo, direct injection and Valvetronic technologies. As such, the xDrive35i produces 306bhp and 400Nm of torque while the xDrive28i generates 258bhp and 310Nm.
Happenings

BMW's New X3 Launched In Singapore

IN BMW, X3, F25, XDrive28i, XDrive35i

BMW claims that the new X3 is more agile, efficient and comfortable than the previous X3.


Motorsports

Biggest Field In History For Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

IN Porsche, 911, Carrera, PCCA, 2011

The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia is set for a record-breaking ninth season with an unprecedented 28 drivers signed for the region’s most prestigious GT championship.


This year, the judges bestowed the awards on the Kia Sportage compact CUV and Kia Optima sedan. The new mid-size Kia Optima sedan was also awarded the 2011 red dot “best of the best” title. These latest wins bring the number of Kia models to receive a Red Dot award to four – with the Kia Venga winning in 2010 and the Kia Soul in 2009. The Kia Optima and the new Sportage also won 2011 iF product design awards in December.
Happenings

Kia Wins Two Red Dot Design Awards

IN Kia, Optima, K5, Magentis, Sportage, Red Dot, Awards, 2011

Kia Motors was awarded top honours in two categories at this year’s Red Dot product design competition in Germany.


The last time that a Red Bull Racing showcar performed in Singapore was back in February 2008 as a special item in that year’s Chingay Parade. It was the first time that the Singapore public had experienced the thunderous engine note of a F1 car, months before the inaugural Singapore night race took place in Marina Bay. But even then, it was a mere sneak peek as the F1 car segment lasted barely five minutes before the Chingay Parade proper. This time round, the Red Bull Speed Street events will be fully fledged standalone showcar events lasting about an hour each, in which the public can expect manoeuvres such as short sprints, burnouts, engine breaks and donuts, which one won’t get to see often in actual F1 races. This will mark the first time that Red Bull is organising a F1 showcar event in Malaysia as the blue and silver Red Bull was previously unavailable for sale in the country. The showcar event in Malaysia will take place along the entire stretch of Jalan Bukit Bintang starting from the Pavillion Mall to the Jalan Pudu junction, while the Singapore event will stretch from the Orchard Link junction to the Buyong Road intersection near the Istana. The Austrian energy drink company, which is fast gaining in popularity amongst F1 aficionados thanks to the double championship winning feat of Red Bull Racing in 2010, is expecting crowds upwards of 100,000 spectators to line the 1km stretches along both shopping streets. To ensure that the safety of the audience is not compromised, safety measures and precautions will be in place in accordance with Red Bull Racing’s safety team. A series of pre-event activations and tie-ups with retailers and malls in both countries can also be expected in the lead up to the events. Red Bull is also working closely with Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) to organise the event in Singapore.
Happenings

Red Bull Racing's F1 Showcar To Race Down Singapore And Malaysia

IN Red Bull, Racing, F1

Red Bull Speed Street events in April featuring former F1 driver David Coulthard will mark the first time that Orchard Road and Jalan Bukit Bintang will be closed for a motor sports event.


But I think your car has strabismus. Your engineers said that it helps to provide better aerodynamics and apparently they are the only ones who think so. And I reckon I’m right because your blokes at Malvern Link rectified the eye problem four years ago. We were all spot-on except you because being cross-eyed was never a gift especially when you have a recessed nose. It makes driving in the night a grueling task and you can’t have auto headlights as a factory option. That’s the precision you get with hand-built cars.
Readers' Rides

Oh Morgan! | Morgan Aero 8

IN Morgan, Aero 8

Our writer pens a 'letter' to Morgan as he reflects on his encounter with their bespoke supercar, the one and only, defectively flawless, Morgan Aero 8.


Unchanged is the 370Z's exceptional 3.7-litre V6 engine, as found in the latest units, it comes with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology, developing 328PS and an impressive 363Nm of torque. It is coupled to a short throw six-speed sports manual gearbox or a seven-speed automatic.
Happenings

Nissan 370Z GT Edition

IN Nissan, 370Z, GT

At first glance, you'd probably think that the new 370Z GT Edition is nothing but a standard 370Z with decal stripes plastered on the side... look again.


Modified

Singapore's Best Mitsubishi Evo | Entry Seven (7)

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

This legendary Kawasaki Green Evo IX is certainly hard to miss. Then again, this 2-time Johor Circuit Drag-race champion is so fast, it MIGHT just be too quick for your eye. Monster? You bet!


From the diagram above, we can now see why Car One is more likely than Car Two to hit X and this hypothesis is taken with the assumption that the driver has a normal average reaction time. If the driver is distracted or driving under the influence of alcohol, then he or she will have a longer than average reaction time to knock X down without having any chance of applying brakes at all.
Happenings

The Dangers Of Speeding

IN Speeding, Traffic Police

Have you ever wondered why speed traps and covert operations conducted by the Traffic Police are in place? That is because inappropriate speed is a danger on public roads.


Hitting the Sport mode button boosts electrical power to a maximum 650v, increasing overall power train output. Engine revs are held higher, and throttle and steering settings are modified to give a faster response to driver inputs.
Happenings

Lexus' First Compact Luxury Hybrid

IN Lexus, CT, 200h, Hybrid, Luxury, Compact

Promising refinement and driving pleasure, the new CT 200h is geared for the young, highly discerning and environmentally-conscious customers.


The Audi A3 concept is a four-seat notchback sedan. It measures 4.44 metres long and 1.84 metres wide, but just 1.39 metres high – proportions that underscore its dynamic character. The design represents the typical Audi language of sporty elegance. The single-frame grille is integrated into the front end, giving it a sculptured look. Its frame is made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), and the transversely mounted, three dimensional aluminum louvers create a visual effect that emphasises the showcar’s width. The headlights merge with the beveled upper corners of the single-frame, forming a transition that marks the starting point of the prominently accentuated lines of the engine hood. The headlights represent a new stage of evolution in LED technology, a groundbreaking innovation from Audi. They become broader as they extend outward, and a line underneath them makes them seem to float on air. Above the front spoiler is a full-length air intake, also made of CFRP, framed by a metal clasp. The spoiler features a splitter that raises the down force on the front wheels.
Happenings

Concentrated Technical Expertise - All In The Audi A3 Concept

IN Audi, A3, Concept, Geneva

At the Geneva Motor Show, Audi unveiled an attractive technical study – the A3 concept.


Andre Roy, Group Managing Director, Wearnes Automotive, said, “We are delighted to be appointed as Infiniti’s official dealer in Singapore. Wearnes Automotive has successfully represented premium automotive brands in the region since 1906, and we share Infiniti’s passion to provide customers not only with luxury performance cars, but also an exceptional and individualised customer service experience.”
Happenings

Infiniti's New Dealer In Singapore

IN Infinity, Wearnes, Automotive, Performance, Luxury

Shortly after clinching the Mclaren dealership, Wearnes Automotive has been named as Infiniti's official dealer in Singapore.


I like the RCZ's sleek looks. The rear seats are really small and cramped, but the boot's impressive for a car of this type. I found the steering wheel a little on the small side. The cabin's nice and the controls are a bit stiff, but the locations of the steering-mounted controls for cruise control and quite strange.
New

Peugeot RCZ Panel Of Professionals (P.O.P.) Session

IN Peugeot, RCZ, Coupé, P.O.P.

For our second P.O.P session, our panel of professionals get an exclusive one-on-one with the sexy Peugeot RCZ. We pen down their thoughts and serve them up raw!



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