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Too fast. Too furious. | Audi TT RS Roadster

IN Audi, Audi TT, RS, Premium Automobiles, Roadster, Convertible, Video

This violently potent four-wheel-drive roadster will leave the road behind you in flames and chew every corner you throw at it. All this, while making you look good.

The track was designed by the world-renowned Hermann Tilke, and incorporates local elements such as the roof of the main grandstand which resembles the eaves of traditional Korean ‘hanok’ houses. A total of 130,000 spectators will be accommodated at the circuit, with 16,000 seats in the main grandstand. The addition of the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX to the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is expected to represent a watershed for development of the motor sports industry in Korea, as well as bring economic benefits to the area.

Motorsports

Korea International Circuit On Track for Summer Completion

Construction of the Korea International Circuit, set to host the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX from October 22-24, is on schedule for completion this summer.

This year's S1K was won by Team Ultra Racing - Kegani in a 1600cc Toyota Levin machine as it sensationally upstaged the higher powered 1800cc cars from the team's more illustrious opponents such as Type R Racing Team, JC Racing, Mofaz Racing and Pentagon J’s Racing from Class 1, proving that brute force is not everything in an endurance race. Driven by Kenny Lee, Chris O’Shannessy and Hsiao Tung Wei, the Class 2 trio took eight hours 32 minutes and 1.455 seconds to complete a gruelling 181 laps of the 5.543 kilometres Sepang International Circuit.

Motorsports

Sepang 1000KM Race 2010

IN Sepang 1000KM, Red Bull Rookies, Garage R, MME

A spin-off event from the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race, the S1K Endurance Race was back for its second edition.

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A White Tie Affair | Audi R8 V8

IN Audi, R8, V8, White, Milltek

This pristine white R8 is immaculate inside and out. Clad with a deep-growling aftermarket exhaust and minor exterior enhancements, this classy unit will turn heads without being over-the-top.

Being the very latest entrant to Mercedes-Benz's lineup, the E Class Cabriolet has been further tweaked with, bearing the company's new design themes with a dash of added power, making the E Class Cabriolet a very exciting preposition, and should someone be in the market for a drop top, the E350 Cabriolet would probably be one to consider.

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Picture Me Rollin | Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet

IN Mercedes-Benz, E Class, Cabriolet, CLK, V6, E350

The all new Mercedes-Benz E Class Cabriolet is one classy boulevard cruiser that will turn heads wherever you go.

The BBC journalists also commented on Maranello's consistently growing sales and how output held steady during the year when the world economic crisis was at its most severe. Montezemolo explained this phenomenon by commenting:

Happenings

Interview with Luca di Montezemolo

IN Ferrari, 599, Luca di Montezemolo

Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo, was recently interviewed by a team of journalists for several BBC TV and radio programmes broadcast.

And they certainly learnt a lot from the chief instructor Rick Bates of Australia, a former international rally champion who now runs Bates Advanced Driving in Canberra to provide all levels of driver training, including rallying and racing. His expertise was telling, particularly in showing how things were done as he accompanied the participants through all the exercises. Just as well that the venue suited the programme, with The Plaza at the Changi
Exhibition Centre in Changi Coast Road providing the wide open space needed for such a safety event.

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Hyundai Advanced Driving Course

IN Hyundai, Komoco Motors, Advanced Driving

A total of 58 cars spun, slalomed and surged through the first Hyundai Advanced Driving Course that left the women participants gasping for more.

Like the manual STI, the A-Line is equipped with Subaru’s SI-Drive system that allows the driver to select his or her preferred mode of driving, a trend that is commonly found in most performance cars these days. With the SI-Drive, three modes are available. Push the knob downwards to select 'Intelligent' for eco-friendly driving, twist the knob left for the normal 'Sport' and right for 'Sport Sharp' if you need sharpened throttle response for spirited driving. Naturally, we had it in 'Sport Sharp' for the most part.

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An Automatic Choice | Subaru STI A-Line

IN Subaru, WRX, STI, Boxer engine, AWD

The meanest car in Subaru's lineup having a slush box? Some of you may be having a laugh, but to the masses it seems like a plan.

Will the Mosler make good this time round?

Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Round 4 Sepang | Day One

IN Super GT, Sepang, Melvin Choo, Tim Sugden, Mosler, Thunder Asia Racing

Japan's biggest racing series makes its return to the Sepang International Circuit for its fourth championship round. We give you a sneak peek of what's in store for the next two days!

Hence, on 19 September 2010, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) will be organising the Singapore Green One (Singapore G1), featuring races like the Soap Box Car Race, Eco Car Race, Buggy Race, Trishaw Race and other activities like walking, cycling and skating. SEC aims to raise awareness of the green technology available, that alternative energy options are commercially viable, and to encourage the use of cleaner and more cost-effective modes of transportation like public transport. At the same time, Singapore G1 promotes simple lifestyle changes like walking, cycling or skating.

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Race for Green with Singapore Environment Council

Green transportation issues continue to have major relevance in Singapore today, because of the need to position the city as an eminently livable location that is well connected to the world.

As an additional highlight, the BMW 3 Series CoupÃ© and Convertible now feature
headlights with newly designed contour lines, a modified structure, and innovative LED light technology. New paintwork colours, an updated range of leather upholstery, make a further contribution to the elegant looks of both models and the supreme driving experience they have to offer.

Happenings

New BMW 3 Series CoupÃ© and Convertible

IN BMW, 3 Series, Performance Motors

The new BMW 3 Series CoupÃ© and Convertible, elegant style and sporting performance at their best.

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Monthly Giveaways! June 2010

IN Blur, New Era Singapore, Contests

Win a set of 'Blur' the game courtesy of New Era Singapore! All you have to do is register yourself as a member of Burnpavement.com and answer a simple question below to qualify.

'Blur' is basically an amalgam of 'Need for Speed Underground' and 'Super Mario Kart'. I started off the game by playing in 'Career' mode, with grandiose notions of being Mad Max assailing my mind. The game play is pretty straightforward as I progressed through a series of race events that required me to defeat my rivals on the streets and taking their vehicles. The ultimate aim is to get into the 'One-on-One' mode, but I must first fulfill a series of tasks that consists of a certain number of criteria as I competed in other events that included 'Race', 'Destruction' and 'Checkpoint'.

The Pit

Blur | Powered-Up Racing Game

IN New Era Singapore, Blur, Xbox 360, Racing game

Activision's 'Blur' is a fast-paced racing game that requires decisions to be made in the blink of an eye.

At first glance, if one can get past the looks and drive this car proper, he or she will be amazed at what the Octavia vRS can offer. What we have here is a near clone of Volkswagen's highly sought after hot hatch, in fact you can call it a Golf GTI in guises of either a sedan or an estate, each offering more boot space than a hatchback with the latter being the roomiest of them all.

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Czech It Out! | Skoda Octavia VRS

IN Skoda, Octavia, VRS, Harvest Automobiles

Back in 2000, we drove Skoda's 150bhp Octavia 1.8T - which was a real riot! 10 years on, the riot's turned into a full-on violent rampage in the form of this Octavia vRS!

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Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience 2010

IN Mercedes-Benz, Driving Experience, Defensive driving, Advanced driving, Safety, Cycle & Carriage, C & C

Guided by professional driving instructors, 'The Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience' provided participants with an exclusive opportunity to drive an almost complete range of Mercedes-Benz models.

Apart from showcasing the two new MINIs, visitors to MINIFESTO 2010 also had the opportunity to participate in activities like a miniature 'gymkhana circuit' Driving Challenge, remote controlled car challenge, go karting as well as seeing the legendary MINI rally champion Rauno Aaltonen perform in a MINI which he did with gusto on the handling course demo runs despite his age.

Happenings

Minifestation Of Fun

IN MINI, Cooper, Loft, Stratford, MINIFESTO

The 2010 MINIFESTO is Singapore's very own official MINI festival. Now let's celebrate all things MINI with a Hidey Hidey Hidey Ho!

Each fuel purchase receipt entitles customers to only one chance and one prize. Customers are required to check their receipt at the point of purchase and present the original receipt immediately to the cashier, who will then issue them the Prize Collection letter.

Shell estimates at least 100 winners per month in this promotion.

The 13-week promotion is part of Shell's ongoing drive to help motorists

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Spot ‘1000’ to win S$1,000 worth of Shell fuels

IN Shell, Petrol, 95, 98, V-Power, Fuels

Shell is offering its customers a chance to win up to S$100,000 worth of fuel monthly just by spotting numbers on their fuel receipts.

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Honda Prelude 2.3A

She's a pretty 18 year-old with a curvaceous hot body and a voluptuous rear-end. They sure don't make coupÃ©s like they used to.

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Double Dose | A Pair of EVO GSRs

IN Evo, GSR, Yellow, White

What's interesting about these cars is that they belong to the same owner. Many people have two or more cars, but rarely does a person buy the same model, twice! It simply shows how great the Evo is.

Exige S Type 72 features enlarged roof scoop (compared to the standard Exige S) and Lotus variable traction control and Lotus launch control.

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Lotus Exige S Type 72

The Lotus Exige S Type 72 is a celebration of the most successful F1 car of all time, the Lotus Type 72 Formula One car, which achieved 20 Grand Prix victories between 1970 and 1975.