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Swift Club Singapore Special Meet

IN Suzuki, Swift, Swift Sport, Champion Motors,

Ever seen a horde of Suzuki Swifts thunder down the highway? Last saturday was one such day that saw more than 70 Suzuki Swift and Swift Sport owners convoy down the ECP for a rather special meet-up.


All fueled up and ready to go! Yummy, look at that road snaking from the top of the hill! All lanes on this highway are wide enough to accommodate two cars on each direction - but we won't be doing any overtaking maneuvers during the actual trip though!
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Performance Drive Recce Trip | Part Two

IN Performance, Drive, Event, Burnpavement LIVE!, Cameron Highlands, Volkswagen, Caltex

It's been a busy start to the year, which explains the late update of the second part of our performance drive recce. Well, you know what they say, better late than never!


The conceptual harmony characteristic of M Automobiles also incorporates the specific features of the two models’ body structures. The new BMW M6 Coupe has a dynamically contoured, lightweight roof made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic.
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BMW M6 Coupe & Cabriolet Break Cover!

IN BMW, BMW Asia, M, M6, Coupe, Convertible

Mixing luxury and sports in one potent cocktail, is the new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible. both will use the company's 560 bhp V8 powerplants.


To date, an estimated 2,000 VIPs have been transported in BMW limousines for numerous high-level events since 2006.
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BMW Is The Official Car For Singapore Airshow 2012

IN BMW, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited, Singapore Airshow 2012, BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X1

Performance Motors Limited confirms its sponsorship of renowned aviation event, for the third time running


In 535i form, the car is of course, really powerful. Which makes it more than a regular load-lugger - this is essentially a sports-wagon. A Q-car. Something other road users will not expect to be a threat. That's exactly why I love it all the more.
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Real Estate | BMW 535i Touring

IN BMW, 535i, Touring, 5 Series, Performance Motors

Singapore's best-selling model for 2011 now comes with more space and a funky twin-boot. We drive the 535i Touring and see how it measures up as a sports-wagon.


“The 8th Generation Honda Civic was the most successful Civic model in Singapore. In its model life, Kah Motor sold almost 17,000 units,” says Mr Nicholas Wong, General Manager of Kah Motor. “The all new 9th generation builds on this tremendous success, offering new technologies and a higher level of style and refinement.”
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Singapore, The New Honda Civic Is Here

IN 2012, Honda, Civic, Hybrid,

The all new 9th Generation Honda Civic 4-door sedan continues the innovative Civic lineage with a new level of user friendliness and eco-consciousness.


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Breaking News: BMW M5 Launched in Singapore!

IN BMW, M5, Singapore

BMW Asia today announced the launch of the new BMW M5 in Singapore.


By now, you might be asking “is this pricier than a regular GTI?” Good news for you then, because you'll be getting an E35 if you order a GTI today — at no extra cost.
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Happy Birthday Golf! | Volkswagen Golf GTI E35

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, E35, 2.0, TSI, Edition 35

The Edition 35 is Volkswagen’s way of celebrating 35 years of the evergreen Golf GTI. But is it the perfect anniversary present?


The brakes are well equipped with a host of technology as well - DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), ABS (anti-lock braking system), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control) and DBC (Dynamic Braking Control) - makes you wonder if you need to do anything braking yourself at all! Truth is, all that technology helps to keep you out of trouble when you do 'silly' things at inappropriate speeds.
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All-New BMW 1 Series Drive - Singapore to Kuala Lumpur

IN BMW, 1 Series, 118i, 116i, Efficient Dynamics, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur

We test BMW's EfficientDynamics award-winning technology with a drive from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur with the all-new BMW 1 Series.


We tank up our cars with Techron 98 Platinum petrol at Caltex's Jurong West station. It's a perfect place to start off any trip up north as it is within close proximity to Tuas checkpoint.
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Performance Drive Recce Trip | Part One

IN Performance, Drive, Event, Burnpavement LIVE!, Cameron Highlands, Volkswagen, Caltex

Come March 2012, Burnpavement.com, with the help of our good sponsors Caltex and Volkswagen, will be organising an epic Performance Driving Holiday to the twisty hills of Cameron Highlands.


The body of the new BMW 1 Series is 85 millimetres longer than its predecessor at 4,324 millimetres, while the wheelbase has widened by 30 millimetres to 2,690 millimetres. The car also looks more powerful because its overall width has increased by 17 millimetres to 1,765 millimetres, while its height remains unchanged at 1,421 millimetres. The rear seats have 21 millimetres more legroom, and the luggage compartment has expanded by 30 litres to 360 litres.
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BMW Officially Launches New 1 Series In Singapore

IN BMW, Performance Motors, 1 Series, 118i, 116i

Performance Motors held the official launch of the all-new BMW 1 Series at their showroom this evening. The car will be available in two variants; BMW 116i and BMW 118i.


One look at the car and immediately you get the sense that this is no ordinary 335i. Suited with the full Aerodynamics Kit, the lower front bumper instantly adds aggression to the otherwise standard 3-Series front end. Blacked-out kidney grills also give the car a no-nonsense attitude.
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Bavarian Brute | BMW Performance 335i

IN BMW, Performance Motors, 335i, Power Kit, BMW Performance, 3 Series, Turbo

Fact: 9 out of 10 car enthusiasts will modify their car. Stock is never enough for these carnuts, and it's only a matter of time before they look to making their ride look and go faster.


On 8th October, a fleet of Peugeot cars driven by AutoFrance staff supported the Ritz-Carlton charity car wash, where a team of beneficiaries from MINDS were stationed at SPC Telok Blangah Petrol Station from 9am to 4pm. For every Peugeot car which participated in the car wash, AutoFrance made a donation of $50 to MINDS.
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Peugeot Revs Up Support for MINDS

AutoFrance staff lend their hands and hearts to MINDS’ Children’s Day Celebration and Charity Car Wash.


After staying from the night before, we head off fresh early in the morning from our hotel at Novotel Ploenchit, Bangkok. Teams of three journalists get a car each to share over the 700km. We were designated the first car in the convoy.
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BMW Efficient Dynamics 1-Tank Challenge

IN BMW, BMW Asia, Thailand, Efficient dynamics, Event, 730d

We set out to complete the Ultimate challenge - Bangkok to Chiang Mai in one tank of gas in BMW's award-winning 730Ld luxury sedan. After 700km, here's our story!


I'm certain I'm not alone in finding the new Cayenne much easier on the eye. The softer, more svelte form helps cut the tall and imposing stature. The 19
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Fuel Speed Ahead | Porsche Cayenne Diesel 3.0 V6 TDI

IN Porsche, Cayenne, Stuttgart Auto, Diesel

'Economy' and 'performance SUV' are not words you would usually use in the same sentence. But this turbocharged 3.0 V6 diesel will serve 100km/h in 7.6 seconds and a 7.4l/100km range.


The RS 3 Sportback differs from its S3 cousin with flared front fenders made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), prominent sill panels, exterior-mirror casings in matt aluminium look and a large roof spoiler. A high-gloss black diffuser insert and two elliptical exhaust tailpipes on the left accentuate the styling at the rear.
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Audi Launches The RS 3 Sportback

IN Audi, RS 3, Sportback

Small, practical and fast. Sounds like the perfect family car!


The Fiesta ST Concept combines eye-catching, muscular and sporty styling with a dynamic sports chassis and a high-performance powertrain capable of delivering impressive fuel economy with low CO2 emissions. A global Fiesta ST would continue the proud, 35-year Fiesta history of delivering high performance thrills to small car customers. Iconic past models have included the Fiesta XR2 and XR2i, Fiesta RS1800 and RS Turbo.
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Is A 'Fiesta ST' Coming Our Way?

IN Ford, Ford Fiesta ST, ST, Fiesta ST, ST Concept, IAA Frankfurt

Ford unveils exciting new Fiesta ST Concept at 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, indicating the future direction for a high-performance Fiesta


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Porsche Launches Turbo S And Hybrid Models for Its Panamera

IN Porsche, Panamera, Stuttgart Auto, Turbo S, Hybrid

Stuttgart Auto, distributors of Porsche in Singapore launched two new Porsche Panamera variants, the Panamera S Hybrid and the Panamera Turbo S at the Pavilion at Customs House yesterday.


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Caltexâ„¢ & Burnpavement.com Caltexâ„¢ Techron Car Decal Program Final Drive!

IN Caltex, Chevron, Techron, Clean, Fuel

We conclude our Caltexâ„¢ Techron car decal program with a final convoy down the bustling lanes of Orchard Road, just before breaking for dinner at East Coast Parkway!


The number ‘eight’ is a symbol of luck in Asia, whilst also resembling the mathematical sign of infinity and the automaker’s badge when rotated on its side.
Motorsports

Bell & Ross And Infiniti Introduces Limited Edition Watch

IN Bell & Ross, Infiniti, Bell & Ross Limited Edition Watch

Only two units of this exclusive watch will be made available for sale.



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