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The largest part of the McLaren Group, McLaren Automotive has a global workforce of around 2,300 people with headcount expected to remain broadly stable until 2025 across offices in the UK, US, Bahrain, China, Singapore, Japan and Spain.
Happenings

McLaren To Launch 18 New Cars By 2025

IN McLaren, McLaren Automotive, Woking, Track22, Track25, Mike Flewitt, England, UK, 2018, 2025

Between now and 2025, 18 new models and derivatives are to be launched; production to reach 6,000 units a year


The awards aim to recognise vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry, with the I-PACE Concept lauded for its beautiful and futuristic design, and was described by judge Ashly Knapp as ‘a landmark in automotive technology’.
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A Weekend of Jaguar Celebrations

IN Jaguar, Jaguar XJ220, XJ220, Concept, I-PACE, North American Concept Vehicle Awards, Silverstone Classic, Jaguar Classic Challenge

Cause for celebration at Jaguar as the I-PACE Concept takes overall prize at the North American Concept Vehicle Awards; 25th anniversary of Jaguar XJ220 production also celebrated


A short timeframe of 13 months was all it took for the chassis, bodywork and power train to move ahead for this project. According to Bonfiglioli, it was in June of 1986 when they began designing the engine of what was known back then as Project F 120 A.
Classics

Happy 30th Birthday, F40!

IN Ferrari, F40, Ferrari F40, 30 Years, Ferrari Museum, Ermanno Bonfiglioli, Leonardo Fioravanti, Dario Benuzzi

With the iconic Ferrari F40 celebrating its 30th year of existence, we see what some of the gentlemen behind it had to say


Now, Luminox is proud to introduce the new Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Nova watch features the best of two luminous technologies — Luminox’s proprietary 'Luminox Light Technology (LLT)', the famous micro borosilicate gas tubes that enable the watches to glow continuously for up to 25 years and made the brand the icon that it is today, and 'Super-LumiNova' to further maximise visibility in the dark.
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The Luminox Spec Ops Exhibition

IN Luminox, Luminox Spec Ops, Luminox Light Technology (LLT), Super-LumiNova

Swiss adventure watch brand, Luminox, commemorates its 25th anniversary as the official watch supplier for the US Navy SEALS


We begin with the most important part of the car: Uprated power. The turbocharged 2.0-litre direct-injection engine in the anniversary model delivers an output of 261 hp (+47 hp from the 'regular' version) and will come with an over-boost function (!!!) that increases power up to 286 hp simply by kicking down the accelerator.
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New Golf GTI Clubsport!

IN Volkswagen, VW, Golf, GTI, Golf GTI, Mark 7, Clubsport, Golf GTI Clubsport

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI, VW presents a special edition Golf GTI Clubsport; production version will make an appearance at IAA Frankfurt


The FXX-K has been named Red Dot 'Best of the Best' for the top design quality and ground-breaking design, while both the California T and LaFerrari were also singled out by the international jury of Red Dot Awards for the high quality of their design.
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Ferrari FXX-K Is Best Of The Best

IN Ferrari, FXX-K, LaFerrari, California T, Red Dot Award

Besides the FXX-K, both LaFerrari and California T also given recognition


The German brand had a brief stint in Singapore back in the 1990s; this time around however, it is set to stay as a service centre has also been set up, located at 30 Teban Gardens Crescent.
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Ruf Opens Singapore Showroom

IN Ruf, RUF, Ruf Automobile GmbH, Specialised Automobiles, 3800S, CTR3 Clubsport

Appointed dealer, Specialised Automobiles, offering three Ruf models for buyers looking for a unique German sportscar


“It’s incredible to see what we have accomplished in the last 15 years, but we’re not done innovating yet,” said Kazunori Yamauchi. “Gran Turismo began with an idea that we could carve a new type of racing game that pushes the boundaries of realism while inspiring the devotion of car enthusiasts around the world. To see how the franchise has evolved since then into a true automotive brand fuels Polyphony to continue defining and transforming the genre with games like Gran Turismo 6.”
Happenings

Gran Turismo 6 Is Here!

IN Gran Turismo 6, GT6, Sony, Playstation

The spirit of racing returns exclusively on PlayStation 3 to deliver the most anticipated racing experience of the year.


To mark G-SHOCK’s milestone 30th anniversary in Singapore, this year’s ‘SHOCK THE WORLD 2013’ tour in Singapore was held at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel, at the Resorts World Sentosa. In an exclusive collaboration between G-SHOCK and two of Singapore’s most talented designers, the event featured the unveiling of limited edition stylized G-SHOCK watches designed by local fashion designers.
The Pit

G-SHOCK Celebrates 30 Years Of Timepiece Innovation

IN Casio, G-Shock, 30th Anniversary

G-SHOCK marks milestone anniversary with a dance and music extravaganza and exclusive local designs that embodies its progressive design and ‘indestructible’ timepieces.


Police has breathed new life into the label by pairing iconic brand elements with new design features. Frames are crafted from acetate and ultra-light aluminium in trendy pop art colours, and the Police logo reinterpreted with a gothic style trim applied on metal inserts or as the iconic winged 'P'.
The Pit

Police Launches 2013 collection

IN Poice, Aviator, Shades, Lifestyle

Sin Kwang Optical has launched the 2013 Collection of sun glasses from Police.


With this new car come a couple of milestones for the Aston brand. Not only is it the most powerful soft-top Aston ever to leave the gates at Gaydon, it is also the stiffest, thanks to its all-carbonfibre bodywork, another Aston first. Happily, the company has eschewed the current folding hardtop trend and gone for a traditional triple-skin fabric roof that takes just 14 seconds to fold. Roof up or down, the Volante has 279 litres of bootspace, 50% more than the outgoing DBS Volante.
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V Is For Victory

IN Aston, Martin, Aston Martin, Vanquish, Volante, Convertible, V12

Aston Martin’s 100th anniversary celebrations continue with another V12 beauty


As before, two engine options will be available, with a choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK gearboxes. The base Cayman has a 2.7-litre flat 6 with 275 bhp, while the S shares its 3.4-litre engine with the 991 Carrera, albeit in a different state of tune, producing 325 bhp. Thanks to stop-start and direct injection, Porsche claims a 15% improvement in fuel efficiency, bringing the figures to 7.9km/l and 8.4km/l for the base and S models.
Happenings

Arrival Of The New Cayman

IN Porsche, Cayman, S, PDK, Boxster, Coupe

Evolution is once again the name of the game at Porsche, with the launch of the 2nd-gen Cayman and Cayman S.


Now, I can bet with you that Lamborghini would like to be known as the manufacturer that makes wild supercars again. At the Geneva Motor Show, they made sure that that nickname stuck by launching the Lamborghini Veneno. Underneath the radically styled carbonfibre body, lie the chassis and the running gear of the Aventador.
Happenings

Ultra Rare Aventador-Based Supercar Launched!

IN Lamborghini, Veneno, Anniversary, V12, Geneva

Lamborghini builds the insane Veneno to celebrate its 50th anniversary.


Motorsports

Zerotohundred.com's TimeToAttack Is Back!

IN Zerotohundred.com, TimeToAttack, Event, Sepang

Following a phenomenal success in 2010, Zerotohundred.com's TimeToAttack is back with a vengeance. Burnpavement.com is proud to be the exclusive media for Singapore as we partner our pals at ZTH!


On the interior, the BMW M3 Coupé Competition Edition adds black extended Novillo leather with palladium silver accents and stitching on front seats, headrests, door trim panels and handles, centre console, and centre armrest, along with an Alcantara-covered steering wheel and a BMW M3 Chequered Flag logo inlay featured on the door sills. The carbon trim on the dashboard and centre console further complete the interior upgrades.
Happenings

M3 Coupé Competition Edition arrives in Singapore

IN BMW, M3, Competition, Munich Automobiles

Built in commemoration of the BMW M GmbH’s 40th anniversary, 450 units of the limited-edition car have been produced worldwide with just eight of them made available here.


By now, you might be asking “is this pricier than a regular GTI?” Good news for you then, because you'll be getting an E35 if you order a GTI today — at no extra cost.
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Happy Birthday Golf! | Volkswagen Golf GTI E35

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, E35, 2.0, TSI, Edition 35

The Edition 35 is Volkswagen’s way of celebrating 35 years of the evergreen Golf GTI. But is it the perfect anniversary present?


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


Despite the scorching weather, more than 1,000 enthusiasts flocked to the event with their families in tow. Mihai Boldijar, Regional Director, Automotive Aftermarket (Southeast Asia) of Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd said, “this year, we are taking the opportunity to do something meaningful for the community, coinciding with the celebration of the 125th anniversary of Bosch and continuing our 88 years of presence in Singapore.”
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Bosch Automotive Carnival 2011

IN Bosch, Automotive, Carnival, 2011

Find out what drew more than 1,000 people to this year's event!


Starting from 1 August 2011, Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd will run a 40-day long national retail promotion leading up to a grand prize of approximately five years’ worth of fuel for one lucky Caltex customer. This “Scratch & Win!” retail promotion is designed to thank customers for their support for the Caltex brand for the past 75 years, with a total of $750,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.  In this sure-win promotion, all customers who qualify to participate will definitely win a prize.
Happenings

Caltex Sure-Win Retail Promotion Celebrates With Singapore

IN Chevron, Caltex, Caltex Singapore

Caltex launches 75th anniversary activities with $750,000 worth of prizes for motorists


In celebration of this milestone, Harvest Automobiles will host a series of celebratory promotions ending with a big anniversary bash in July. Beginning this week, all Å koda models will be going at an exceptional price. To highlight one of the special promotions, the Å koda Superb will be going at a celebratory price of S$139,106. Also in time for this celebration is the arrival of the new Å koda Fabia RS 1.4 TSI and Å koda Fabia Combi 1.2 TSI, both fitted with an automatic seven-speed DSG transmission.
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Celebrating 106 years Of Automotive History

IN Harvest Automobiles, Skoda

Harvest Automobiles commemorates the 106th anniversary of Å koda automotive history.



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