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As a whole, the BMW M4 Coupe is one heck of a firecracker. It delivers fun by the bucket loads, besides just being a style mobile for the daily commute. If you’re living in depression, buy one. If you’re single and in dire need of a life partner, buy one. If you grasp the concept of YOLO, buy one.
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That New Kid On The Block | BMW M4 Coupe

IN BMW, M, M4, Coupe, M4 Coupe, Munich Automobiles

The day is finally here: BMW’s highly regarded two-door M3 has now (a) been renamed M4 Coupe and (b) also turbo'd. Good or bad? Read on…


Numbers you don’t normally associate with an SUV.
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Push It Real Good | Porsche Macan Turbo

IN Porsche, Macan, Turbo, Porsche Macan Turbo, Stuttgart, Porsche Centre Singapore

The highly successful Cayenne’s younger sibling gets the turbo treatment — big question here is whether it’s worth the premium over the Macan S


Both front and rear bumpers are highly detailed, with the front’s getting LED lights as standard. The rear spoiler is standard too, mind you.
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All That Jazzy Stuff | Honda Jazz RS

IN Honda, Jazz, RS, Honda Jazz RS, Earth Dreams, 1.5 RS, Kah Motor

Honda’s highly loved compact mini is back, but is it a case of a little too late when the Europeans are already at the forefront?


Which is the biggest case of oh-how-unfortunate. The Veloster is a very interesting car; the Picasso of coupes, if I may be bold. Sure it’s a three-door coupe, a concept Mini already came up with in the form of their Clubman. But the thing is this: the Veloster has the extra rear door at the right place, and the rear can actually accommodate passengers easily and comfortably.
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Forgotster | Hyundai Veloster GDI Turbo

IN Hyundai, Veloster, GDI, Veloster Turbo, Coupe, Komoco Motors

Hyundai’s turbocharged Veloster is a gem of a car that is just, unfortunately, forgotten


And then you start to look around. “Hmm… Still a Cooper”, you thought.
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This Could Be The One | Mini One

IN Mini, One, MINI One, 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged, Eurokars Habitat, BMW Asia

Mini’s entry-level model may sound diminutive, but how it performs is in no way small at all.


Whatever. It’s their loss as they’re uninformed and clearly missing out on the good things that are on offer.
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Reality Bites | Kia Cerato Koup GDI-T

IN Kia, Cerato, Koup, Kia Cerato Koup, GDI, GDI-T, Turbo, Turbocharged, Cycle & Carriage Kia

Kia’s concept of style without costing an arm and a leg is presented in the latest iteration of their Koup


Even on the dinner table, I was caught using the chopstick to eat pratas and then, without a care of the people around, sipped soup straight from the bowl bypassing the creation called a spoon or even the engineering marvel known as a straw.
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Boring No More | Mercedes-Benz C200 Avantgarde

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, Merc, C-Class, C 200, Cycle & Carriage

No longer dull and now satisfying to drive - someone did their research very well, and the end product is a far cry from its predecessor


Just recently, she took time off her busy schedule to talk to Burnpavement about her involvement with the brand and the car she was presented with by Mercedes-Benz as part of her 'duty' as ambassador: the CLA 200. And of course, we even slotted in some 'bonus' questions; let's just say we're impressed (like how we equally could not stop looking at her smile)…
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Exclusive Interview: Rebecca Lim

IN Mercedes-Benz, CLA 200, Mercedes, CLA, Rebecca Lim, Brand Ambassador

Part of being a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, Rebecca Lim was presented with a CLA 200. In this exclusive, we ask her about her new car and also assess her saleswoman-ship.


Which is a good thing, in my humblest opinion. When you drive a car like this, you sometimes do not need the attention; you do not want to be labeled a poseur just for driving with the roof down. After a long day at work, sometimes all you need is just the natural air, with the wind blowing in your hair, knowwadimean?
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No Need For Attention | BMW 435i Convertible

IN BMW, 4 Series, 4 Series Convertible, Convertible, 435i, Beemer

BMW’s 4 Series Convertible looks more upmarket than the 3 Series, and should go down well with executives looking for a car to cruise around in after a hard day’s work…


And it now feels friskier to drive, more apparent if you’re the sort who enjoys participating in traffic light grand prix. Floor the accelerator and you can feel the XC60 pulling away without much hesitance, despite the fact it still weighs in close to a hefty 1.8-tonne. It does the 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.2 seconds, which is good enough to keep up with sports sedans whose drivers would normally think lesser of SUVs. (“How on earth can that tank keep up with me? No way! Hahaha. Wait, what? How come it’s inching closer… and… passing me?!”)
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Trusty Swede | Volvo XC60 T5 Drive-E

IN Volvo, XC60, T5, Drive-E, Volvo XC60, SUV, Wearnes Automotive

If you’re looking for a trusty and solid SUV, look no further than Volvo’s updated XC60.


This is the first time a Swiss watch brand has brought in a giant display of a commercially viable spacecraft that will take consumers to space. Since 1989, Luminox has built up a global cult following for its Sea, Air and Land Swiss-made adventure watches for the world’s most elite military and law enforcement professionals, including the US Navy SEALS, the US Air Force, the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department), amongst others.
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Luminox Concludes Space Roadshow

IN Luminox, Luminox Space Roadshow, Lynx Mark II, XCOR, Crystal Time

Space roadshow promoting once-in-a-lifetime flight into space


However when it came my turn to drive, things changed. While I attempted to drive in Eco mode for roughly 10 kilometers or so, the straight and open road was too tempting. Next I knew, SKM 3477 P was driven in Dynamic, gears were shifted via the paddle-shifter and the fastest lane was where I stayed until the Sungai Besi toll.
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The Audi A3 Fuel Efficiency Drive

IN Audi, A3, A3 Sedan, Sedan, Premium Automobiles, Audi Singapore

The task at hand was to drive the 122 bhp A3 Sedan to KL and back on just one tank — the end was an interesting twist though…


Anyway, back to the plot. The Evoque was treated with much respect (in 'Dynamic' mode, no less): late braking, hard flicks, flooring the accelerator when traffic permits, taking corners like a hot-hatch. In other words, I drove it like I just stole it, went to rob a bank and am racing towards the Malaysian border — except I am (a) no where as buffed as Channing Tatum nor (b) as bad-ass as Stallone. Every single day for half a week, I drove that way. Journey to the office has not been this fun and fast (sorry Range Rover, the M235i still blew my mind moaarr).
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Fashionable Mobility | Range Rover Evoque (Dynamic)

IN Range Rover, Evoque, Land Rover, Dynamic, Rangie, Black Design Pack, Wearnes

With a new 9-speed auto transmission, the Evoque’s desirability factor just went up a notch


Handling wise, there is no surprise that the M235i possesses an exceptionally high level of grip — even more than the slightly tweaked M135i I reviewed before. You could feel the traction control holding the car together as you attack tightening corners (read: Tampines Avenue 5 into PIE, Xilin Avenue into ECP, Bedok South Avenue 1 into ECP), and that adds an extra sense of confidence; this is complimented further by the positive and meaty steering even nearing the limits. And oh, credit should also be given to the low-profile 225/30 R-19 front and 245/30 R-19 rear Pirelli P Zero rubbers fitted.
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235-35-35, Special Delivery | BMW M235i

IN BMW, M, M235i, Coupe, 2 Series, Munich Automobiles, Pizza Hut

It is properly fast; Pizza Hut should perhaps invest in a fleet for super speedy delivery service


After all, the Golf is no lightweight considering its 1,184 kg kerbweight; and (on paper) it can only whip out some 104 bhp and 175 Nm (available from as low as 1,550 rpm, though) of torque. Last but not least, 10.2 seconds is needed to get from 0 to 100 km/h.
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The Singapore Car | Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI

IN Volkswagen, Golf, 1.2 TSI, VW, 1.2, Turbocharged, DSG

A full-sized hatchback with a small engine equates to a money-saving proposition — exactly what every Singaporean driver desired…


But when you think of opulence, you do not associate it with diesel as diesel is always seen as “a poor man’s fuel” in a country full of snobbish dieselphobes like ours. Which is why diesel powered cars are still not being widely embraced, and mostly limited only to taxis and commercial fleets.
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A Touch Of Class | Range Rover Vogue TDV6

IN Range Rover, Range Rover Vogue SDV6, Diesel, Wearnes Automotive, Land Rover

A diesel Range Rover was probably unheard of here, but it actually works well; with class.


Those set of big brakes on the X5 M50d sure works brilliantly; there were several instances while going way past the highway-legal speeds, where I was cut off by slower traffic on the fastest lane. Without fail, it managed to slow the car down every single time. Plus due to the stiffer suspension system, it does not nosedive rudely to make you look silly like a nervous amateur racer on his debut…
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A Different Kind of Vitamin | BMW X5 M50d

IN BMW, M, X5 M50d, X5, Diesel, Munich Automobiles, SUV

While there is no denying this is no full-blown M X5, the tri-turbo’d SUV offers the best of both worlds


BUT just to be clear, not for a full-fledged family of five though; more for the (a) with two young kids, (b) has only one child or (b) have a kid and a dog, that sort.
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The Bare Minimum | MINI Cooper

IN MINI, Mini, Cooper, MINI Cooper, 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged, Eurokars Habitat, BMW Asia

The new generation MINI Cooper now comes with a 3-cylinder, turbocharged lump; have they gone backward, or is this the latest technological marvel?


Although the second-generation Cayenne remains highly sought after, Porsche was not contented. They knew that a smaller, cheaper SUV model would provide more appeal for the brand. Tadaa… Meet the Macan.
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Making A Case | Porsche Macan S

IN Porsche, Macan, Porsche Macan, Macan S, Eurokars Group, Porsche Centre Singapore, Stuttgart Auto Pte Ltd

Porsche’s Cayenne is a big seller in Singapore; it looks like the new Macan - particularly the Macan S - is set to follow suit


Out on the expressway, there’s a surprisingly good degree of comfort; this despite the car running on Renault’s revered sporty Cup chassis. And no, it will not cause passengers to barf over road irregularities.
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Now, Seriously | Renault Clio RS Cup

IN Renault, Clio, RenaultSport, RS, Clio RS, Cup, Wearnes Automotive

Renault’s latest Clio RS brings a party along everywhere it goes



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