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With Future Retail, the BMW Group has a number of objectives namely increase customer satisfaction, strengthen customers’ knowledge of products and technologies and improve efficiency. This entails a whole range of initiatives and tools that BMW has implemented in hopes of setting new standards for retail in the automotive industry.
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Revamped Home For BMW

IN BMW, Performance Motors Limited, BMW Asia, BMW Group, Sime Darby Performance Centre, Alexandra Road, BMW Genius, Virtual Product Presentation

Local distributor promises better customer experience with their renovated showroom


An engineering feat here is the completely new active aerodynamics profile, which is concealed almost invisibly in the underbody in front of the engine. At a speed of 80 km/h in Race mode, this carbon component, weighing only about two kilograms, automatically moves downward by about 40 millimetres and changes the airflow considerably. This process results in what is known as the Venturi effect, which additionally
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Meet The New Ultimate AMG!

IN Mercedes, AMG, Mercedes-AMG, GT R, Mercedes-AMG GT R, AMG green hell magno, Green Hell

Development largely based on motor-racing experience in AMG GT3 customer sport and the German Touring Car Masters - we take a closer look at Mercedes's new focused machine


Recently - and quietly too - a nameplate that was once a local favourite has returned: The Ford Focus.
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King Of The Crop | Ford Focus Hatch 1.0 EcoBoost

IN Ford, Ford Focus, EcoBoost, Focus, Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.0, Turbocharged, 3-cylinder, Hatchback, Regent Motors

Ford returns, now with a new force-fed powerplant that should put a smile on budget-conscious buyers — but can it steal the limelight from the Golf?


BP — Would you be as effective with another driver or is there a sort of chemistry between you guys? MA — I think it depends mostly on how well you can cope with the system of a particular driver, because normally every driver has his own preference and the co-driver must adapt himself and understand what the driver needs. There are several co-drivers who have been successful with several different drivers, so I think that one driver can be successful with many co-drivers, but for a co-driver to be successful he needs a very talented driver. BP — Jari-Matti, has there ever been a case where you found yourself expecting more of Miikka? JML — No, not really. Its only been a few times where if Miikka has been a little bit late or going a little too early then I will just tell him to wait a moment, or just telling him ”next note, next note
Motorsports

An Intimate Interview with Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila | Part 1

IN VW, Volkswagen, WRC, Rally, World Rally Championship, Polo, Polo R, Motorsport, Latvala, Jari-Matti, Anttila, Miikka, Finland

Meet motorsport’s highest-flying Finns as they talk Group B, co-driving, and their intra-cockpit relationship.


Concluding the dialogue, AC Sam said
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Singapore Ride Safe 2015 - A Dialogue With Traffic Police

IN Singapore Ride Safe 2015, Use Your RoadSense, Traffic Police, Singapore Police Force, 2015, Road Safety

With approximately 145,000 motorcyclists in Singapore, the Traffic Police wants to do more to reach out to this group of road users


We all want a Porsche - well, who doesn’t? But forking $190k deposit, paying $23k on interest and then a monthly installment of more than $3.5k for the next five years, is undeniably a real stretch. These figures may not be precise, but you should know what I’m going at here…
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More Than Meets The Eye | Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Shooting Brake

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, CLA, Shooting Brake, CLA Shooting Brake, CLA250, 250, Wagon, CLA250 Shooting Brake

The CLA250 Shooting Brake sounds like another segment-filler for Mercedes-Benz, but is it talented enough to actually work?


Italdesign Giugiaro issued a statement saying Giorgetto Giugiaro leaves
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Giugiaro Quits Company, Audi Takes Full Control

IN Giugiaro, Italdesign, Italdesign Giugiaro, Giorgetto Giugiaro, Audi

Legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro leaves the design institution that bears his name


He added “ Motor racing is a fascinating universe, we need to educate today’s youth to love it. Look at the car, it’s powerful, outstanding and disruptive.” In fact Nissan NISMO arrives with key technological innovations, with a front-engined, front wheel drive car that is powered by a V6 3-litre twin turbo petrol engine and a kinetic energy recovery system.
Motorsports

TAG Heuer Partners Nissan At The 24 Hours of Le Mans

IN TAG Heuer, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Nissan, Singapore, Le Mans, Nismo, GT-R

As the 83rd 24 Hours of Le Mans revs up for the big race day on June 13th, TAG Heuer has announced that it will be the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch Partner of Nissan NISMO.


“Volkswagen Group car buyers choose their car because the cost/performance/image ratio is superbly balanced,” says TDI-Tuning owner Graeme King. “However, if a little performance and economy is good, more is better!” 
The Pit

Simple Solution For Petrol And Diesel VW Group Cars

IN Volkswagen Group, TDI, TDI-Tuning, Tuning

UK tuning box designer and developer caters for VW Group models; Tuning equipment can be re-programmed for over 4,000 different vehicle models


The latest version of the 4.4-litre engine at the heart of the X6 xDrive50i increases the predecessor model’s maximum output by 10 percent, to 450 bhp (+43 bhp), yet posts a 22 percent drop in average fuel consumption. The engine’s suite of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology now welcomes Valvetronic variable valve timing alongside its two turbochargers and High Precision Direct Petrol Injection, endowing the eight-cylinder engine with improved responsiveness and pulling power and also giving it extra efficiency.
Happenings

New X6 Arrives In Singapore

IN BMW, X6, XDrive50i, XDrive35i, XDrive30d, BMW X6, BMW Asia, Performance Motors

Second generation controversial X6 gets a new mature face and a host of improvements


“Most importantly, Android Auto is completely voice-enabled, so that you can keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road,” Patrick Brady, director of engineering for Android, said during Google I/O, Google's annual developer conference in San Francisco.The interface, known as Google Auto Link during development, is the first product to emerge from the Open Automotive Alliance, a Google-led group that includes Audi, GM, Honda, Hyundai and chipmaker NVIDIA Corp.At the same time however, it also challenges both Apple and Google to help reduce the risk of distracted driving.
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Google Reveals Android Autos

IN Google, Android, Android Autos, Apple, CarPlay, Interface

Google's Android Auto in-car control system for smartphones set to compete with Apple's CarPlay interface


Because what we have here are an extensive list of cars, introduced in 2013 itself, that we feel will never go out of style; those that will remain on our roads even in the distant future all thanks to their stylish exterior that will never, well, get out of style. However, as this is Burnpavement and we take performance seriously, we have picked a total of nine (yes nine, your eyes aren’t playing any tricks) different cars that drives admirably well AND looks oh-so-beautiful. So let’s not delay any further and let us introduce to you: The Fashionable Cars of 2013. Meet (clockwise from left to right) the Peugeot RCZ, BMW 435i, Jaguar F-Type S V8, BMW M6 Gran Coupe, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz E250 Cabriolet, Volkswagen CC R-Line, Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet and MINI Cooper S Paceman.
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Fashionable Cars Of 2013

IN Fashionable, Cars, 2013, Peugeot, BMW, Jaguar, BMW, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, MINI, M

2013 was indeed a tough year for the local industry, but that aside, some very stylish cars still manage to make their way here.


Special LEGO premiums will be given out with every test drive during the promotion period. Customers who buy a new Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Touran or Sharan will each receive a three-item LEGO gift pack worth over S$150, containing an item exclusive to Volkswagen — the LEGO DUPLO Train Activity Set. Two contests with great LEGO prizes on offer will feature on Volkswagen Singapore’s Facebook page, starting this weekend. The first — ‘Tag the Wagen’ — will see LEGO Legends of Chima Speedorz sets worth S$29.90 each being given out daily to winners from 16 November to 1 December 2013. This will be followed up by a ‘Guess the number of LEGO minifigures’ contest running from 5 to 15 December 2013, for which the grand prize is a LEGO Volkswagen T1 Camper Van set worth $199.90.
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Volkswagen Singapore And LEGO Singapore Build A Partnership For Christmas

IN Volkswagen, Lego

Car buyers will have an extra reason to visit Volkswagen Centre Singapore (Alexandra) from 16 November to 1 December 2013.


Against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Volvo V40 and BMW 1-Series hatchback, the Audi A3 puts up a pretty good fight. Well-built (as always), blending sportiness and luxury through both design and technology, it makes for a very convincing package indeed.
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Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

IN Audi, Audi Centre, A3, 1.4 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI, Premium Auto, Sportback

Audi's sportiest A3 offers space, power and style. But is it riveting enough a package to lure buyers away from the sportier Golf GTI and the more stylish Volvo V40? We find out.


BP: Hi Mr Winkelmann, first and foremost could you tell us more about Lamborghini's motorsports initiatives and how it could benefit the company's branding and customer relations efforts? SW: In terms of motorsports, Lamborghini has moved beyond just having driving experiences on the race tracks. We have recently initiated a double pronged approach worldwide, with two different levels. One of them is known as the Esperienza, which quite simply translates into an experience. This is for our prospects - potential customers and fans that dream of owning their very own Lamborghini one day, and through the Esperienza, their dreams of driving one is instantly fulfilled. The Esperienza allows them to experience the brand and the cars, and to understand how easy it is to drive these cars. The other one is the Lamborghini Academy, which is a customer program that allows us to impart a slew of driving skills that range from safety driving to discovering a potential race car driver to participate in the Super Trofeo series, which is a one make race for gentleman drivers. Through these two initiatives, the prospects and customers learn much more about the cars and what they can do with it than by driving it themselves. These initiatives also create a family atmosphere for the existing Lamborghini owners, and help forge a bond between the company and its customers, thus enhancing the relationship. What we aim to do is tell customers and prospects that it is all about the emotion and the passion for the brand and the products when it comes to owning a Lamborghini. And as mentioned earlier, the Super Trofeo allows one to drive a Lamborghini race car on a F1 track while being watched by family, friends and other spectators, and this series is being held in three regions of Northern America, Europe and Asia. Last but not the least; we have our own GT3 initiative, which is a development of a race-ready Gallardo GT3 that will be driven by professional drivers to compete in FIA’s new GT3 category.
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In Conversation With Stephan Winkelmann

IN Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann, Super Trofeo

We recently had the privilege to sit down and have a chat with Stephan Winkelmann, president and chief executive officer of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. about Lamborghini at the Fuji Speedway.


He continued, “At the same time, BMW is using the new nomenclature to latch onto the fine tradition established by its older sibling like the BMW 6 Series Coupé, which is a top-class coupé known for its stunning design, athletic elegance and driving dynamics.”
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BMW's 4 Series Set To Wow Local Buyers

IN BMW, 4 Series, Coupe, New, 435i, 428i

At an exclusive launch event held at the Red Dot Museum last Thursday, BMW Group Asia takes the cover off the new 4 Series


And this is the targeted buyers in the sights of BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz; handsomely-paid, up and coming young executives upgrading to their first executive sedans; this bunch consists of Volkswagen Golf/Jetta, Lancer EX and FD Honda Civic owners who are always on the lookout for good deals (read: upgrade) in the segment.
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IS This It? | Lexus IS250 F-Sport

IN Lexus, IS250, F-Sport, Executive sedan, Borneo Motors

Lexus surprises the executive sedan world with its aggressive IS250 F-Sport. But can executives warm up to it in a German dominated market?


Renault Group owes this performance to the recent rejuvenation of its model ranges, notably including five models that return less than 100g of CO2/km (Twingo, New Clio, Captur, Mégane and Dacia Sandero). Indeed, in the small five-seater diesel car sector, New Clio Energy dCi 90 eco² is the class leader with 83g of CO2/km. Overall, the New Renault Clio range emits 18.5g of CO2/km less than the model’s previous generation.
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Renault Group - Number One In Europe For Low CO2 Emissions

IN Renault, Low Emissions

Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of low CO2 emissions based on its sales of passenger cars over the first half of 2013.


With a ready-stock of USD$5million worth of tyres, they look set to be crowned one of the biggest players in the tyre-replacement market. A quick look at their portal revealed a simple and easy-to-navigate website. Some of the tyre brands we found include well-known names like Continental, Pirelli, Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Yokohama, Toyo and Kumho. While newer brands like Westlake are also available.
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Is This New Tyre Portal Going To Rule The Market?

IN Tyrequeen, Tyrequeen.com, Tyres, Portal, Online, Wheels

A new tyre portal has been launched. With more than 20 different brands in stock, TyreQueen looks ready to supply a wide range of tyres to anyone who needs them.


In a short presentation to the local motoring journalists, Wing Commander Andy explained about the lead up towards being a land speed record holder, as well as his ambition to break his own record - a project which is currently in the works. The aim is to set a new record of 1,000mph (1,609km/h)in comparison to his current record of 1,227.99km/h which he set back in 15th October 1997 in the Thrust SSC.
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Bentley Visionary - Andy Green

IN Andy Green, Bentley, Visionary, Land Speed Record

Wing Commander Andy Green of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) recently made a return trip to Singapore as a guest of Bentley Singapore.



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