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What's more, the ML features an array of new chassis developments and innovative dynamic handling control systems which further enhance both driving enjoyment and handling safety. A distinctive body design and a variable interior with a high wellness factor add to the richness of the driving experience in the new M-Class.

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Mercedes-Benz Brings New M-Class Here

IN M-Class, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz ML 350, Cycle & Carriage, ML, ML 350

The third generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class scores particularly highly on outstanding energy efficiency, and on average, the new model range consumes 25 percent less fuel than the previous models.

A range of tyres consisting of the Asymmetric 2, Directional 5, Efficient Grip and Assurance Fuel Max were tested in this program.

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Goodyear's Influencer Program Kicks Off!

IN Goodyear, Tyres, Technology, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

How do you get feedback from users of your products? Why you engage them of course! Goodyear did just that with this new program with drivers of a variety of cars.

F Sport package will be outfitted with a sport front bumper and rear lower valence, rear lip spoiler, unique F Sport mesh grille inserts and F Sport badging. Will there be a GS-F? Mr. Sato could only say that it was not information that he could share openly with us, as that is

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Lexus Launches Highly Anticipated New GS

IN Lexus, GS, F-Sport

Lexus bags more than 200 orders of its new GS even before the car's official launch. With the impressive specs, we're not surprised.

The name BRZ stands for Boxer engine, Rear-wheel drive, Zenith, which embodies Subaru’s passion to design and develop an ultimate sports car that features their core technology, the Boxer engine. Developed as a joint-project between Subaru and Toyota Motor Corporation, the BRZ realises both manufacturers’ ambitions to offer a wide range of customers a pure sports car with superior steering response and driving pleasure.

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The Subaru BRZ is here!

IN Subaru, BRZ, Motor Image, RWD

Singapore is the first city to showcase the BRZ after its launch in Japan.

Intelligent lightweight design, even including the use of magnesium in the hood, ensures less weight and more sportiness, lowers fuel consumption and provide greater comfort.

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Topless 911 Finally Lands In Singapore

IN Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Carrera, 911, 991, Porsche, PDK, Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Porsche Centre Singapore

Porsche is doubling the driving fun by now putting a Cabriolet variant alongside the Coupe

But before we get all carried away shooting this GTi (yes, with a small ‘i’ to not be confused with the other GTI) down, let’s put this into perspective: a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Sounds good. 200 bhp and — here’s the better part — all that 275 Nm worth of torque kicking in from as low as 1,700 rpm.

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I Spy With My (Not So) Little i | Peugeot 308 GTi

IN Peugeot, Peugeot 308 GTi, 308, Pug, GTi, AutoFrance

We know the big question ringing in your head: Is Peugeot’s latest GTi a vain effort to capture a slice of VW’s pie, or is it a really competent competitor?

If looks alone could sell, we could see the 4th generation CR-V outselling its previous model, of which almost 2,400 units ply our roads today. In a nutshell, the new CR-V is more powerful, comfortable, quieter, stiffer and Eco-friendlier.

Happenings

Kah Motor Introduces The All-New Honda CR-V

IN Honda, CR-V, Kah, Motor

The all-new CR-V looks set to claw out a good slice of the SUV pie.

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Audi Launches New A5/S5 Range In Singapore

IN Audi, Audi Singapore, A5, S5, Sportback, Premium Automobiles

Just when the svelt and sexy A5 was beginning to look dated amongst its competitiors, Audi reveals the updated and face-lifted model.

Incorporating a full-width, aerodynamic spoiler for improved high speed stability, the lower bumper’s flared extremities house deeply rebated fog lamps. Both upper and lower grilles feature a sporting, F SPORT-specific mesh design.

Happenings

Face-lifted Lexus RX Range With F Sport Package To Arrive In Q2

IN Lexus, RX, F Sport, Borneo Motors

Making its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on 6 March 2012, the face-lifted RX range, consisting of the RX 270, RX 350 and RX Hybrid, is set to arrive in Singapore in Q2 this year.

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Apple to Apple? | Audi A1 Vs Mini Cooper S

IN Mini, Cooper S, Mini Cooper S, Audi, A1, Audi A1 185bhp

The A1 is said to be Audi’s answer to BMW’s Mini, but what came out of this comparison was far more telling of these two car’s differences...

Our casual but very insightful chat concluded with Oliver sharing with us how this is the truly the future for KW Suspension,

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Interview | KW Suspension Export Sales Director Oliver Scherbaum

IN KW suspension, KW, Volkswagen, DDC, Oliver Scherbaum, Autovox

KW's Export Sales Director Oliver Scherbaum shares with Burnpavement.com the company's exciting new range of products that will take suspension tuning to the next level.

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.

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!

The refurbished Peugeot 308 CC sports a refined exterior, outfitted with a smaller front grille and piano black front bumper finish. Equipped with energy-saving LED Daytime Running Lights and Automatic Swivelling Xenon Headlights, the front headlights are set in black housing and the foglights of the new 308 CC have been redesigned for a sportier look.

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Peugeot Unveils the New 308 CC

IN Peugeot, 308 CC, Convertible, Coupe-Cabriolets

The inventor and leading maker of Coupe-Cabriolets breathes new life into the well-loved 308 CC for a sleeker, sexier and safer ride.

The Volvo S60 T6 R-Design is an excellent package. Handsome, sporty, well-built and really quick to boot. It may not have started out wanting to crush the competition, but if Volvo can give us more feedback and a meatier steering feel, they might just be able to.

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Brutally Honest | Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

IN Volvo, S60, T6, Turbocharged, R-Design, Sedan, Swede

Stupendously rapid and yet relaxing to drive and be in, the Volvo S60 T6 now gets an even sportier makeover from the company's R-Design wardrobe.

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.

Happenings

IN BMW, Performance Motors, 640i, 650i, 6 Series, Turbo

The BMW 6 Series is now available in CoupÃ© guise. The lighter and more rigid variant promises to be a sharper drive than its already fantastic Convertible sibling.

Suspension tweaks have been made to the rear axle subframe, which is bolted firmly in position and the suspension features adjustment threads on the dampers for individual variation of the inbound and rebound strokes.

Readers' Rides

Vitamin Boost | BMW M3 GTS

IN BMW, Munich Automobiles, M3, M3 GTS

Long overdue, our exclusive feature of this mad orange BMW M3 GTS is finally on our pages. Once again, words cannot express our love for this car, so we'll let our photos speak their thousand words.

The rear lamps also embody the new direction Volkswagen is taking with their characteristic M-shaped lights. A convenient feature we all can appreciate is the remote tail-gate function that can be opened from the key fob, very useful when you have your hands full.

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Sports-Purpose Vehicle | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI DSG

IN VW, Volkswagen, Sharan, 2.0 TSI, MPV

The Volkswagen Sharan feels like a overgrown hot-hatch. Which is a good thing, because this 7-seater is made for the grown-up who doesn't want to ... er ... grow up.