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There’s plenty of apps out there that make our motoring life better, too. From the most common navigation apps such as Google Maps and Waze, to the niche apps that connect to your dashcam, everyone has a go-to set of apps in their phone. Curious to see what everyone had, I peeked in the phones of the Burnpavement team. Though there were many commonalities, here’s five apps that we thought shouldn’t be missing from the phones of every driver. #1 | Parking.SG
The Pit

Five apps in our phones’ ‘Driving’ folder

IN Apps, Driving Apps, Apple iOS, Android OS

The phrase 'there’s an app for that' is truer now than ever, and apps in our motoring life are no exception. Here’s five driving-related apps we love!


Back then, it arrived with a 1.0-lire turbocharged engine (amusingly named “Boosterjet”) that gave it an enthusiastic character and made it heaps of fun to drive, but with the revisions to Singapore’s Vehicle Emissions Scheme tax/rebate structure this year, that’s been swapped out for a hybrid model which falls into the maximum rebate tier for its green credentials.
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Toys and Joys | Suzuki Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid

IN Suzuki, Swift, Hybrid, Suzuki Swift, Swift Hybrid, Champion Motors

The perenially popular Suzuki Swift gains a tiny bit of hybrid power, but it is the lively handling and generous safety equipment that will put the biggest smile on your face.


Happenings

The different flavours of BMW Luxury

IN BMW, GKL, GKL Range, BMW 7, 7 Series, BMW 8, 8 Series, BMW X7, X7, Luxury Cars

BMW Luxury motoring is defined in 3 different ways as shown by these flagship models.


The Lamborghini Huracan STO though, isn’t one of those. Standing for “Super Trofeo Omologato” (which translates to Super Trophy Homologation), the STO is the most extreme road-going Huracan ever, and is derived from the tech and philosophy of Lamborghini’s factory race cars, the Huracan Super Trofeo and the Huracan GT3.
Happenings

The Lamborghini Huracan STO is the wildest “Baby Bull” yet

IN Lamborghini, Huracan, Supercars, New

Wild new aero tweaks, weight reduction and chassis changes are inspired by the Huracan Super Trofeo and GT3 cars.


All that said however, if you miss out on an opportunity to acquire your very own special edition MINI, fret not. Personalisation is at the core of the MINI spirit, and there are still hundreds of combinations of paint, wheel, upholstery, trim, and accessory options to ensure that no two MINIs are ever identical.
Happenings

Here’s why a MINI Special Edition could be the special addition to your motoring life

IN MINI, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, Convertible, Hatchback, Cooper S, Special ediitons, Limited editions, Eurokars, Singapore

MINIs are all about that feel-good factor, and what could feel better than knowing you’re driving a real rarity on the roads?


The Best in Show-winning Mercedes-Benz S-Type Barker ‘Boat Tail’ is based on the 1927 Mercedes S-Type; it was one of the most powerful road-going automobiles in the world during that period, developed as the perfect road-going, race capable car.
Happenings

S-Type ‘Boat Tail’ Wins Best Of Show

IN Concours of Elegance, 2018, Best of Show, Mercedes-Benz, Mercede-Benz S-Type Barker Boat Tail, S-Type

A 1929 Mercedes-Benz S-Type Barker ‘Boat Tail’ won Best In Show at Concours of Elegance


That said however, the $172k price tag (with COE) does make it sound highly attractive. Its fellow turbocharged 2.0-litre peers are priced even higher: BMW 320i at S$193k, Audi A4 at S$177k, Jaguar XE at S$177k, Lexus IS300 at S$191k and lastly the priciest of the lot, Mercedes-Benz C250 at S$229k. See what I mean?
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Infiniti Q50 2.0T | Fuss-Free Motoring

IN Infiniti, Q50, 2.0T, Infiniti Q50 2.0T, 2018 Q50, Wearnes Automotive

Can updates for this 2018 version keep it relevant?


It’s true that Kuala Lumpur is filled with lots of affordable top-class eateries, but this time around I wanted to venture slightly out of KL — to avoid the crowd, what else? - for some Western food.Hence, Me’nate Steak House in Shah Alam was my chosen destination this time around. Located at Vista Alam, Jalan Ikhtisas, 40000 Shah Alam, Malaysia, Me’nate Steak House, as its name suggests, specializes in steak. A Halal establishment, they have a variety of beef cuts available for you to choose from but at the same time also serve lamb, chicken and fish. Just in February this year, they were awarded ‘Emerging Brands Award (F&B)’ at The BrandLaureate SMEs Best Brands Award 2017-2018. (Ok to be honest, I chanced upon them in social media; based on the good review, I thought ‘why not?’)
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(GT)I Drove 3 Hours For Dinner!

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, GTI Mark 7.5, Volkswagen Golf GTI, VW, Hot-hatch, Family hatchback, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, 2018

When you have the key to a car like the Golf GTI, you really want to go everywhere further…


Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, the Velar is available with a choice of two powertrains, ranging from a responsive 247 bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol to the potent 375 bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine.
Happenings

Velar Is Most Beautiful Car In The World

IN Land Rover, Range Rover, Range Rover Velar, Velar, SUV, Jaguar Land Rover, 2018, World Car Design of the Year, New York International Auto Show

Range Rover’s Velar has been judged and named the most beautifully designed vehicle on the planet, winning the World Car Design of the Year title


Happenings

Singapore Motorshow 2018 Is Coming Next Week!

IN Singapore Motorshow, 2018, Singapore Motorshow 2018, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

Split over two levels, visitors can expect up to 24 brand new models to be showcased at this yearly event


Happenings

Singapore Motorshow back for the fourth time

IN Singapore, Singapore Motorshow, Singapore Motorshow 2018, Suntec Singapore

Singapore’s largest motoring event vrooms back in 2018


Classic roadster design cues are featured on the Concept Z4, such as a long wheelbase, low-slung and stretched silhouette and a compact rear end. The outline of the car follows a wedge shape, with a shorter bonnet and crisp overhangs at the front, and large domes that integrate the rollover bars stretching out rearwards — allowing the Concept Z4 to exude dynamism even when standing still.
Happenings

BMW’s roadster tradition, reloaded

IN BMW, BMW Z4, Concept, Roadster, Design study

BMW presents its Concept Z4 design study that offers a look at next-generation Z4


Well this isn’t BMW’s first attempt at luring more buyers towards their diesel 5 Series model. Both E60 and F10 generations were offered with a diesel option — 520d — but unfortunately, interest is small. Probably the clattering at idle was too embarrassing; or it could be due to the fact that it lacks the refinement when driven over longer distance.
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BMW 520d Luxury | So, so talented

IN BMW, 5 Series, 520d, BMW 520d, Luxury Line, G30, G30 520d, G30 BMW 520d Luxury Line, BMW Asia, Performance Motors LTd

If you’re highly attracted to the new BMW 5 Series and cannot decide which variant to get, read this…


The carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis retains the same strength and structural rigidity as the 570S Coupé, allowing it to be developed without apprehensions pertaining to steel or aluminium structures.
Happenings

Open air exhilaration

IN McLaren, McLaren Singapore, McLaren 570S, 570S, 570S Spider, Spider, Sports Series, Convertible

McLaren introduces open-air motoring to the Sports Series portfolio


But let’s make no mistake about this - Jeeps are cool and the Wrangler sits on the throne of that coolness scale. But the Wrangler is definitely not the most luxurious thing on four wheels. The Grand Cherokee on the other hand, is a premium SUV that offers more luxury and comfort than it’s iconic sibling. Yet, it bears the badge and credentials of a Jeep, which make it a capable off-roader as well.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit | King Of The Hill

IN Jeep, Grand Cherokee, Summit, Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit, SUV, Luxury, Pentastar, Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore, 2017

This is my first drive in a Jeep. After eight years of being a motoring journalist, I've finally gotten behind the wheel of an all-American off-roader and I am rather pleasantly surprised.


Mazda MX-5 RF - Want the open-top driving thrills from the world’s best-selling roadster ever, but also want the refinement and insulation of a metal roof? Don’t worry, Mazda’s got you covered. Meet the MX-5 RF, a retractable targa-roof version of the company’s little sports car, and one of BP’s most hotly-anticipated launches of the entire show. The metal roof and origami-like folding mechanism do add 45kg of weight over the standard fabric roof, but with an overall kerbweight of 1125kg, we have no doubt the MX-5 RF will still be an absolute hoot to drive.
Happenings

Singapore Motorshow 2017 — Part 2

IN Singapore, Singapore Motorshow 2017, Motorshow 2017, Motorshow, 2017, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Motor Traders Association of Singapore, Mediacorp, MTA

The annual Singapore Motorshow returns with a host of new models - we highlight some here!


Just like this new Volvo V40 T2. While the Swede calls it a hatchback, the exterior style clearly meant it deserves to be called a wagon instead. So for those of you wanting a hatchback with the general style of a sporty-looking pseudo wagon, this should be right down your alley.
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Wagon Special 1: Volvo V40 T2

IN Volvo, V40, T2, Petrol, Turbocharged, Volvo V40 T2, Wearnes Automotive

The most affordable Volvo money can buy right now, it opens the door to premium motoring — does it work like what the label says though?


Previous successes in the World Car of the Year awards for Honda include taking the World Green Car of the Year crown in 2006 (Civic Hybrid) and then 2009 (FCX Clarity).
Happenings

Civic Type R In Top 5

IN Honda, Civic, Civic Type R, Hot-hatch, Honda Civic Type R, Swindon, UK, Honda of the UK Manufacturing, H, R

Honda's British-built Civic Type R is among the final five for the prestigious World Performance Car of the Year 2016 title; also the first Honda to have ever made it into the final


The latest 'ND' generation MX-5 was launched in Singapore at Eurokars' new $28 million Mazda Flagship Centre at Ubi, which will be a one-stop shop for customers with sales, servicing and spare parts services.
Happenings

A Sports Car Named Desire

IN Mazda, MX-5, Sports, Roadster, ND, New, KODO

The world's most popular sports car, the Mazda MX-5, is back in its fourth generation, with a promise to return to the basic joys of motoring.


And so the Porsche Boxster GTS is one wholesome Boxster with an ebullient driving character. It is properly sticky and responsive, and delivers all the right notes; as you can see, there’s nothing to fault and Porsche deserves a round of applause for this.
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Alter Ego | Porsche Boxster GTS

IN Porsche, Boxster, GTS, Porsche Boxster GTS, Posh, Porsche Centre Singapore, Stuttgart, Stuttgart Auto

Until any sort of news on a GT4 Boxster pops up, petrolheads with an immense love of topless driving will have to be contented with the GTS; and that’s not a bad thing either



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