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The new 911 is now fitted with an all-new 3.0-litre twin turbocharged flat-six engine, meaning the new base model of the range boasts a respectable 370 hp; this is 20 more than the naturally-aspirated engine. Acceleration has improved too, with smoother gear shifting to enhance the overall performance even further. One step up from the Carrera, the Carrera S delivers 420 hp and has a top speed of 308 km/h; with Sport Chrono Package, it does the 0-100 km/h sprint in only 3.9 seconds. This is the first 911 in the Carrera family to do it in under 4 seconds.
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New 911 Range in Singapore

IN Porsche, 911, Porsche 911, 991, 991.2, Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Porsche Asia Pacific, Porsche Centre Singapore

Porsche promises more driving pleasure, greater performance and higher efficiency with this new force-fed range of 911s


The organisers of the show carried out a survey among its social media followers to see which performance car would be identified as the most iconic model in Japanese car culture: And the clear winner was the Nissan Skyline, a car that first gained prominence in 1997 as the star of the Gran Turismo console game.
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Most Iconic Japanese Car: Nissan's Skyline

IN Nissan, Skyline, Nissan Skyline, JapFest, 2016, Gran Turismo, Silverstone

The Nissan Skyline has been named the 'Most Iconic Ever', ahead of Europe's biggest Japanese car celebration


According to Porsche, the Boxster Spyder is engineered to be a ‘radical return’ to the roots of the roadster. It is meant to be ‘purist, unfiltered and evocative’, to go back to a time when few choices were available. Whatever it is, us here at Burnpavement find it both stylish and svelte; at the same time, sophisticated too. Imagine showing up at exclusive events in this…
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The Ultimate Boxster For You, Sir?

IN Porsche, Boxster, Spyder, Porsche Boxster Spyder, Porsche Centre Singapore, Stuttgart, Stuttgart Auto,

Porsche welcomes the new Boxster Spyder in Singapore — lovely exterior will make even the strongest of men weak in the knees


Built to be lighter (up to 190kg less than before) and more efficient, the new feline from England has also grown up a little to attract buyers who are more rational. But it still has a dose of fun injected into its genes to stand out from the competition.
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Jaguar XF 2.0 Prestige | New Cat On The Block

The new Jaguar XF has matured a little, most of us will see that as a good thing. But does it still have that charming English 'accent'? Or has it gone all German on us?


And MPVs are known to be rather boring little boxes. You do not hear them clocking crazy timings in Sepang, nor of anyone spending two months’ worth of salary just to do some tuning to the engine and chassis.
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BMW 216d Gran Tourer | Singaporean Dad

IN BMW, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Ltd, 2 Series, 216d, Gran Tourer, GT, MPV, BMW 216d Gran Tourer

Family-oriented drivers looking for a ‘not too small, not too big’ MPV would find this compact MPV an appealing proposition


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Audi A1 Sportback 1.0 TFSI | Tiny Terror

IN Audi, A1, 1.0, Sportback, Audi A1 Sportback, Hatchback, Turbo, Facelift, Germany

The smallest member in Audi’s range gets a facelift and a new 1.0L engine - but is such a small motor really sufficient for the Audi driving experience?


Ariel’s founder, Simon Saunders said, “Our customers are hugely passionate about driving so the engine is everything. When we tell new customers that it’s a Honda they simply nod and move on to the next question. They just know that it works. Switching to Honda engines is one of the best decisions that we’ve ever made. It’s a brand that can’t be matched for performance and bulletproof reliability and we’re delighted that this success is set to continue well into the future.”
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Honda (UK) And Ariel Renews Deal

IN Ariel, Atom, Nomad, Ace, Honda, Civic Type R, Power of Dreams, I-VTEC

Deal is renewed the same time as the 1,500th Honda-powered Ariel roars out of the factory


So, as a whole, the Audi TT Roadster is fast, refined when it needs to be and handles like nothing else in the market. Some, however, may opine it is clinical and predictable. Whatever it is, this car is brilliantly packaged and does not need too much brain cells to drive; two important aspects for a buyer looking at such cars.
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Audi TT Roadster | Adds Spice To Life

IN Audi, TT, Roadster, Audi TT Roadster, EA888, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

Boring people driving boring cars in search of more excitement need to get this car


The Impreza has been completely redesigned inside and out, from upgraded in-car technology and a more spacious interior to its sleek new body design. The updated model will include signature Subaru features, such as Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a host of award-winning safety technology.
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Heard Of The New Impreza?

IN Subaru, Impreza, 2017 Subaru Impreza, Fuji Heavy Industries, FHI, 2016 New York International Motorshow, MotorImage

Completely redesigned 2017 Impreza will debut at New York


In town driving, you rarely catch the car out of breath, sprinting from one junction to the other without embarrassingly feeling underpowered or breathless. While it feels willing to go all the way to its 6,500 rpm redline, it does seem to be highly vocal anywhere past 4,500 rpm. By the way to make it more engaging, a subtle ‘Sport’ switch is also placed just below the gear-shifter; no, it won’t transform the Mazda 2 into a GTR, but what it does is hold the gears longer for you to overtake or, while being a wee bit naughty, prevents the transmission from shifting up prematurely as you throw it from one corner to the other.
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Mazda 2 Sedan (Deluxe) | When Value And Style Meets

IN Mazda, 2, 2 Sedan, Mazda 2 Sedan, Deluxe, Zoom Zoom, Kodo Soul of Motion, SkyActiv, Trans Eurokars, Compact sedan, Honda City, Suzuki Ciaz, Nissan Almera, Mitsubishi Attrage, Toyota Vios

For young drivers looking for their first, worry-free mode of transportation, the Mazda 2 Sedan has a lot going on


Maybe it’s the badge it’s wearing. Or perhaps it’s the combination of luxury and comfort it delivers. Then again, there’s no denying how grand it looks even from a distance.
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BMW 740 Li M-Sport Package | Super 7

IN BMW, 7 Series, 740 Li, 740, BMW 740 Li, Singapore, 7 er, M-Sport, Beemer, Performance Motors, BMW Asia

The latest 7 Series packs a whole lot of punch, and in this M-Sport guise, we reckon it could potentially be the limousine to have


That said, there is no denying how the completely reworked and redesigned MX-5 now has a more aggressive stance: The hood slopes forward to a narrow cross-section front end that features the car’s blacked-out grille, which is then combined to a pair of restyled headlight cluster (featuring LED running lights).
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Mazda MX-5 2.0 (A) | That Same Feeling

IN Mazda, MX-5, Mazda MX-5 2.0, Miata, Auto, Roadster, Trans Eurokars

We've sampled the well-balanced manual version previously, but we needed a second opinion - hence we got our Doc, an ex-owner himself, to give us his impression


And this came after, just recently, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced that production of the Phantom Drophead Coupé (and Phantom Coupé) will come to an end. Since 2007, customers in Singapore have been commissioning the flagship Phantom Drophead Coupé, the vast majority personalised.
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Rolls-Royce Dawn Rolls Into Singapore

IN Rolls-Royce, RR, Dawn, Drophead, Convertible, Cabriolet, Open Top, Four-seater Luxury Open Top, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

With this tiny red dot recognised by the brand as the 'centre for the super luxury', the Dawn made its Southeast Asian debut in Singapore


This is the first time Continental is running the programme in South East Asia. The structured programme, which will run for a minimum period of nine months, will encourage second-year SIDM students to conceptualise and develop creative ideas to enhance the user experience for future vehicles. These students, enrolled in the diplomas in Interaction Design, Digital Game Art & Design and Game Development & Technology, can look forward to an enriching experience and potentially even have their ideas implemented by leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who have a close working relationship with Continental.
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Continental And Nanyang Polytechnic Collaborates

IN Continental, Nanyang Polytechnic, School of Interactive & Digital Media, Trend Antenna, South East Asia

Nanyang Polytechnic students are first in South East Asia to work on ideas for Continental's 'Trend Antenna' program


The DB11 showcases a fresh and distinctive design language, pioneering aerodynamics and a potent new in-house designed 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine. Built upon a new lighter, stronger, and more space efficient bonded aluminium structure, DB11 is the most powerful, most efficient and most dynamically gifted DB model in Aston Martin’s history. As such it is the most significant new Aston Martin since the introduction of the DB9 in 2003.
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Singapore Gets Aston Martin's DB11

IN Aston, Aston Martin, DB11, Aston Martin DB11, New, Wearnes

Besides a suave bodywork, the highlight of the DB11 includes the twin-turbocharged V12 heart


The most powerful production Fiesta ever, the Fiesta ST200 will sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7sec, and will feature an exclusive specification including a unique Storm Grey exterior, distinctive machined matt black alloy wheels and special interior detailing. Production of the Fiesta ST200 starts from June with customer deliveries this summer. “The Fiesta ST is truly beloved by owners and critics. The ST200 takes this special drivers’ car to a new level of power and performance,” said Joe Bakaj, vice president, Product Development, Ford of Europe. “I think it’s a future classic in the making.”
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Ford's Hot And Compact ST200 Unveiled

IN Ford, Fiesta, ST200, Fiesta ST200, EcoBoost, Ford EcoBoost, 1.6-litre, Turbocharged

The most powerful production Fiesta in Ford's history also features exclusive specification with unique Storm Grey exterior, matt black alloy wheels and special interior detailing


The Huracán LP 580-2 has been engineered and tuned for an essential driving experience. With its naturally aspirated V10 5.2-litre engine sending 580 hp to the rear axle, the Huracán LP 580-2’s dry weight is just 1,389 kg; this is 33 kg lighter than the four-wheel-drive version.
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LP 580-2 Now Available For Local Orders

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Huracan, LP 580-2, Huracan LP 580-2, Lamborghini Singapore

0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, top speed of 320 km/h, rear-wheel drive - sounds like much fun?


The F-Type SVR is based off the quickest variant, the “R”, and is available either as a coupe or convertible. To ensure there’s no mistaking the SVR’s status as as the fastest Jaguar on sale, an extended front bumper with larger intakes looks the business and improves cooling and reduce drag. The wider front end is complimented by a front splitter and vented fenders while a new rear undertray and spoiler help reduce lift and create a purposefully aggressive look. Redesigned forged 20 inch wheels and “SVR” engraved exhaust tips finish off the exterior.
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Fastest Production Jaguar Roars to Life

IN Jaguar, F-Type, Coupe, Roadster, V8, V6, SVR, SVO, Special Vehicles, Britain, British

Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations have comprehensively revised the F-Type to be faster and more focused; predictable results ensue.


ALPINA has also invested considerable expertise in the engine. The highly-responsive, direct injection V8 uses two specially-developed twin-scroll turbochargers located between the cylinder banks, operating in parallel to deliver up to 1.2-bar with minimum inertia. An indirect intercooler system (air/water/air) further improves both power and responsiveness, with a main intercooler feeding the two large-volume close-coupled intercoolers. Together with additional radiators, the system ensures the thermodynamic stability of the V8 Bi-Turbo engine at all times, even under the highest sustained loads and most aggressive ambient air temperatures.
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Behold: The Epitome Of 'Super Saloon'

IN Alpina, B7, Bi-Turbo, BMW, Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo, Super Saloon, Geneva

New 600 hp Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo super saloon to be launched at Geneva - performance, ultimate luxury, comfort and quality all in one package


'V12 SVR' left the factory on the 21st of December 1999, immediately before Lamborghini shut down for the Christmas break and their celebrations to mark the end of the Century. For the previous few months, the Volkswagen Group had been in financial control of the company but the end of that year marked a turning point. From the beginning of 2000, German efficiency began to replace the magic of Italy in terms of the bloodline, style and general madness of the Italian brand.
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A Last True Lambo Up For Auction

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Diablo, SV, Diablo SV, Sant'Agata, Lamborghini Singapore

A special 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV, believed to be the very last Lamborghini to leave the Sant'Agata factory before Volkswagen took full ownership, will be auctioned at Silverstone Auctions’ sale



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