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Bring the top up (it only takes 9 seconds), and you'll be surprised at how quiet the cabin is. For a soft-top convertible, the Golf manages to shut out most of the exterior ambient noise. Buses and heavy vehicles that rush by will still be very much audible though. But still very livable on a day-to-day basis.
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Drop That Top | Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

IN VW, Volkswagen, Golf, Cabriolet, Convertible

After a 9-year hiatus, the Golf Cabriolet is back! With a quick soft-top that retracts in 9 secs, this car is fast in more ways than one.


Happenings

The Golf GTI’s 35th birthday party

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, E35

Volkswagen Singapore celebrates the iconic car's birthday and launches the fastest ever production Golf GTI too!


Kia has decided that it's cheaper to learn from the mistakes of others. So the Koup is an honest car. Convincingly striking yet subtle with its strong angular lines, it is sultry in a quiet way. Included in the package for the face-lifted version, is the full bodykit you see here. Complete with the chunky front bumper add-ons, side skirts and rear bumper.
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Honestly Good | Kia Forte Koup 1.6 SX

IN Kia, Forte, Koup, Coupe

Kia's sportiest drive has been a success on our roads since its launch two years ago. The new face-lifted version sports a new bodykit and a smooth 6-speed gearbox. We drive the 'better' Kia Koup!


Happenings

Burnpavement LIVE! Movie Giveaway!

IN BMW, UIP, Movie, Vision, EfficientDynamics

The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car is in Singapore for the very first time! See it live at the BMW Fascination Roadshow. Plus, win tickets to catch the car in action on the big screen now!


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White Hot | Maximus Racing Mercedes C63 AMG

IN Maximus Racing, Mercedes, AMG, C63, Akrapovic,

We take a look at Maximus Racing's latest handiwork, an enhanced Mercedes AMG C63. Added power and subtle styling upgrades are enough to make this otherwise standard AMG 'White Hot'!


He has bought and sold numerous cars over the years. To make way for the CLS 350 you’re seeing here, he had to let go of a Bimmer. “Saw it once, and I just fell in love with it immediately”.
Readers' Rides

Subtle And Clean Cut | Mercedes-Benz CLS 350

IN CLS, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedec-Benz CLS 350, CLS 350, Brabus, DPE

The new generation CLS by Mercedes-Benz is rare; finding a kitted one - like this fine example here - is just like finding a needle in a haystack


Happenings

Kah Motor Announces The Honda CR-Z

IN Honda, CR-Z, Hybrid

The 2012 Honda CR-Z has officially landed in Singapore, featuring sleek styling, sporty handling and a unique hybrid powertrain, its a unique proposition in the sports coupe segment.


Headquartered in Kempten, Germany, ABT is opening the showroom to cater to consumers’ growing demand and appreciation for high-powered, sporty premium cars in Singapore, despite rising COE prices. All ABT cars are supported by the official Audi after-sales service.
Happenings

ABT Sportsline Opens Showroom In Singapore

IN ABT, Sportsline, Showroom, Singapore

ABT invests over S$1.5m to meet growing demand for customised premium cars in Singapore despite rising COE prices


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.


Straight-up, you'll still be faced with the boxy looks. No swoopy rooflines and eye-pleasing curves - just the good 'ole 3 box design. Like the Range Rover we reviewed earlier, this fine example has been face-lifted with some snazzy LED daytime running lights and more LED business in the rear. Not quite our cup of tea for a vehicle which you can drive through a flood, but driving along a posh shopping belt means plenty of attention — may it be flooded or not.
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The Disco Inferno | Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE

IN Land Rover, Discovery 4, SDV6, HSE, Caltex, Techron, Techron D, Diesel

Discover the wonders when a big SUV meets a small 3.0 litre engine!


Happenings

MINI Coupe Launch | Burnpavement LIVE! Post Event Report

IN MINI, MINI Coupe, Burnpavement LIVE!, Event, Mini, Eurokars, MINI Habitat

In an exclusive close-door event held by MINI and Burnpavement LIVE! at the MINI Habitat, 50 of our readers got to see, smell, and drive the fastest and best handling MINI, the all new MINI Coupe.


The slight increase in front axle load rating compared with the MINI increases traction at the front wheels and helps to ensure that the engine power is effortlessly translated into sporty acceleration. The rear gets extra bodyshell stiffening too, which translates to a higher overall torsional rigidity of the body than the standard MINI Cooper.
Happenings

MINI Launches The New Coupé

IN MINI, Singapore, Coupe, Cooper, S, JCW

The two-seater MINI promises more driving fun than before!


So what made Marcio pick up a Chevette 2-door sedan? Like most of us, he was looking for a better way to getting around than walking. Of course, the choice of engines wasn't spectacular — neither was the power.
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Marcio's Ride | 1992 Chevrolet Chevette

IN Chevrolet, Chevette, Volkswagen, Engine swap, Tuned

Why are we so interested in an eco small sedan? Like they say, beauty is only skin deep...


The iconic Golf GTI is all about fun and excitement for everyone, so this birthday bash will be no different.
Happenings

35th Anniversary Of The Golf GTI - VW Singapore Is Inviting You!

IN Golf GTI 35th Anniversary, Golf GTI, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Singapore, VW

Yes, the Golf GTI is 35 years old this year, and yes, VW Singapore wants you to join in the celebration!


With only 74 bhp on tap, this car is no GTi. But the 180 Nm of torque it musters is not bad. You do have to spin the engine with a foot-full of revs though, but at least you know it WILL go if you really need it to.
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Stubbornly Frugal | Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion

IN VW, Volkswagen, Polo, BlueMotion, Caltex, Techron, Techron D, Diesel

Keep the revs high on this diesel supermini and you'll find that fun doesn't always have to a come at a price.


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EXCLUSIVE EVENT! Launch of New MINI Coupe

IN MINI, Coupe, Launch, Cooper S, Burnpavement LIVE!

Final call for our exclusive close-door event with MINI. In the market for a funky and zippy 2-seater? Be the first to see and drive the all new MINI Coupe with us at this exclusive event!


Powering the new 911 GT3 RSR is a particularly efficient six-cylinder boxer engine with a four-litre capacity. With a mandatory air-restrictor, it generates 460 hp (338 kW) and drives the 310 millimetre wide rear wheels. The diameter of the front wheels has increased by 30 mm to now measure 680 millimetres. The Porsche sequential six-speed gearbox is operated via paddle shifts on the steering wheel.
Motorsports

New customer sport top model for 2012 race season

IN Porsche, 911, GT3 RSR, Racing, Race, Porsche Motorsport

The S$870,000 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR from Porsche Motorsport’s customer racing vehicles is ready to race for the 2012 season!


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.
Happenings

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.


From the rear, the new Tiguan immediately looks more 'manly' with the new tail-lamps. The curvy ones have made way for a simpler, but better design that feature VW's signature L-shape LEDs.
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King Of The Hill | Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TSI

IN Volkswagen, VW, Tiguan, 2.0, TFSI, TSI, DSG, SUV, Sport

Back in the 90's, the Subaru Forester was an SUV that stood out from the rest. Grippy, fast and sweet to drive, it was the best sporty SUV out there. Now though, there's a new king of the hill...


Looks familiar? You will have to really squint to spot the difference between the new Forester and last year's model. Other than a tweaked grille design, we too couldn't spot any major changes when we managed to park our test car next to last year's model.
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Living With A New Heart | Subaru Forester 2.0X

IN Subaru, Forester, 2.0X, Boxer, Next-generation

The third generation Forester receives a new heart three years into it's life. Will it keep it competitive in the growing crossover market?



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