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Singapore's Best Mitsubishi Evo | Entry Two (2)

IN Mitsubishi, Evo, Cycle & Carriage, Singapore, Evo 9, Evo X, Evo 10, Turbo

Tearing up the track circuits in the region is this tasty OHLINS-themed Evo X. Definitely eye-catching, there's even a matching helmet to boot!

In the sports car category the readers of

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The S-Class And SLS Are The Best Cars Of 2011

IN Mercedes-Benz, S Class, SLS, AMG

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the best car in the luxury class, and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the best sports car.

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Singapore's Best Mitsubishi Evo | Entry One (1)

IN Mitsubishi, Evo, Cycle & Carriage, Singapore, Evo 9, Evo X, Evo 10, Turbo

Here's a drool-worthy entry to kick things off for our sure-to-be-awesome Evo competition - a fully decked-out Evo X with a refreshing colour theme. It's yummy inside and out!

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WRX Competition Winners Slug It Out At Hobby East

IN Best WRX, WRX, Subaru, Singapore, Contest, Modified, Hobby East

It was a fun-filled afternoon as the winners of our WRX competition met up to compete on a different playing field altogether - this time, it was on a slot-car race track.

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Maserati GranTurismo Goes Mentale!

IN Maserati, GranTurismo, MC, Stradale, GT4, Trofeo,

Inspired by Maserati's GT4 and Trofeo race cars, the GranTurismo MC Stradale is the maddest road-going Maser to date.

Now let's begin with the exterior. Shy, retiring types who like to keep their feet firmly on the ground should look elsewhere, for what we have here is a soft-roader that is very big, very bold and very, very in your face. The X6M is deeply aggressive from the front, with its big air intakes and angry-looking headlamps. With those bumps on the bonnet, subtlety does not figure greatly in the overall design philosophy of this SUV. From the side, it looks rough and tumble and you can know that BMW's designers subdued themselves to not go overboard with the bodywork. Details are definitely well planned, with each and every crease functional in reducing drag at high speeds. You then get a set of 20-inch M alloys, wrapped in grippy-but-stiff Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport rubbers (275/40 R-20 front, 313/35 R-20 rear) to complete the package.

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To Infinity And Beyond...

IN BMW, X6, M

Who would be odd enough to come up with a performance SUV? Surprisingly, BMW - and here's their staggeringly out-of-this-world X6M.

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Singapore's Best VW Golf | Entry Eight (8)

IN VW, Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, R32, Entries, Singapore, GT, TSi

Our final entry is a unique Caractere kitted TSI with a pile of other expensive goodies that make it a one-of-a-kind Golf.

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Detroit Motor Show 2011

IN NAIAS, Detroit, Michigan, Motor, Show

A good sign of the recovering economy, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) features an impressive exhibitor's list.

So what's stopping us from buying a diesel? Other than the prohibitively high and punitive road tax targeted at private diesel car owners, there's still a perception that diesel cars have high pollution levels and don't perform as well as petrol powered vehicles. However with modern day technology that can be found in the cars featured below, one would have to think otherwise. Here's a selection of nine cars that'll change your mind about diesel cars, complete with horsepower and torque ratings.

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Driving Towards A Low CO2 Singapore

IN Diesel, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen

Fear this, hybrids and electric cars... modern diesel technology may have pipped you in being the answer to a greener future.

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Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010

Despite a year's delay, the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2010 boasts record-breaking visitor numbers.

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Singapore's Best VW Golf | Entry Seven (7)

IN VW, Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, R32, Entries, Singapore, GT, TSi

This fully decked-out ABT GTi Mk6 has a clean but aggressive demeanor. Complimenting its handsome looks is a brawny ABT-tuned engine to match.

Motorsports

Roal Motorsport Returns With Coronel

IN Roal Motorsport, BMW, 1.6 Turbo, Coronel, WTCC

Italy-based ROAL Motorsport will come back to the FIA WTCC, fielding one BMW 320 TC car powered by the new 1.6-litre turbo engine for Dutch driver Tom Coronel.

In summary, of course there are other grouses that we could pick on such as the sound quality right down to the performance tuning, but those aside, it is the incredibly detailed imagery of the game that keeps us addicted as well as the fact that we are just hardcore racing gamers, and we're glad that nothing has diluted the pure racing experience. There’s no denying that the beautiful GT5 has set the bar for racing sims to an all-new high and we are looking forward to more nights of racing in the comfort of our office lounge.

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Gran Turismo 5 | Only The Hardcore Need Apply.

IN Gran Turismo, GT5, Sony, Playstation 3

It has been years since Gran Turismo 4 stormed the racing simulator world in 2004.

The test car that we have, happens to be the exact antithesis that the purists loathe. But just in case you're one of those touchy purists who is about to fly into a rage and smash your fist into your computer screen as you read this review, let me just tell you more about this car's saving grace. This pristine white E90 M3 is not just another one of those entry level M3s, but a car equipped with BMW's Competition Package option, which is a set of performance oriented enhancements to quench the enthusiast's yearning for the CSL to make its return. CSL by the way stands for Coupe, Sport, Lightweight, the very three alphabets that represent the purest driver and most track oriented cars BMW has to offer. And with the Competition Package, this E90 M3 is the closest one can get to a CSL, save the M3 GTS due to its price point in comparison.

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On Competing Terms | BMW M3 Competition Sedan

IN BMW, M3, V8, Competition, Sedan

With the BMW M3 Competition Package, this is possibly BMW's modern iteration of the CSL.

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Singapore's Best | Mitsubishi Evo

IN Competition, Mitsubishi, Evo, Cycle & Carriage, Singapore

The results are out! Eight awesome Evos slug it out and open themselves up for scrutiny under the eyes of our judges and 7000++ Burnpavement.com readers! Here are the top three Evos in Singapore!

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Singapore's Best VW Golf | Entry Six (6)

IN VW, Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, R32, Entries, Singapore, GT, TSi

This contrasty white Mk5 GTi on glossy black rims packs a Stage 2 punch and whole list of go-fast mods.

While the Cerato Forte and Forte Koup were equipped from Day One with the latest generation features to exceed the expectations of discerning drivers, Kia is going one better with the addition of even more equipment for all available versions. The wide stance and athletic lines of both models are tastefully enhanced with the addition of LED indicator repeaters on the wing mirrors. These not only improve the already dramatic looks of the Forte duo, but add to an already long list of safety features by better communicating the driver’s intention to change direction. The cockpit environment also receives new features in both cars. A new boot-type wrap adds a dash of class and style to the transmission lever, for starters. Drivers of the enhanced Forte duo will also be delighted to find a set of Bluetooth controls on the steering wheel, for seamless operation of compatible hands-free mobile phone headsets. These not only take Bluetooth integration to new levels, but are yet another important safety feature, ensuring that the driver’s hands never stray far from the steering wheel, where they belong.

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Forte Duo Stay Ahead Of The Rest

IN KIA, Cerato, Forte, Koup

Less than two years after transforming itself into a heavyweight player on the local motoring scene with the launch of the Cerato Forte, Kia is taking another leap forward.

Build quality and design aside, how does the car fare in performance? Using the very same engine found in the 308 hatch back and SW, the 308CC’s 1.6-litre turbo charged engine paired with a responsive and smooth shifting slush box churns out 156 horses and 240 Nm worth of torque and performs ably, going from zero to 100 in 9.5 seconds, which is a reasonable time for its class. The car however should not be misconstrued as an all out performance car as it is more of a boulevard cruiser than a tarmac bruiser. In terms of handling, the 308CC feels like a relatively large sedan that needs to be eased around bends. The steering is a tad light weight but offers decent feedback which is perfect when driving at low speeds, but should you prod the accelerator hard, the drive becomes less confidence inspiring, which is why you should never thrown it round a corner. But on the daily get go, the 308CC does offers a pliant and comfortable ride, with its suspension taking the road irregularities well in its stride. Scuttle shake however is still existent, but that is just a typical trait found in convertibles.

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Gallic Sun Kiss | Peugeot 308CC

IN Peugeot, Coupe, Cabriolet, 308, CC

Pioneering the art of folding roofs since 1930s, Peugeot has never lost its desire to give drivers the libertÃ© to drive in either the coupÃ© or cabriolet configuration.

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Rotora Brakes Launch At AutoVox

IN Rotora, Brakes, AutoVox, Singapore, Ceramic

AutoVox, regional distributor for Rotora launched their hottest range of brakes systems at the AutoVox showroom. Guests were the first in the world to be privy to Rotora's lightweight ceramic rotors.

Munich Automobiles is an authorized service partner for all BMW and BMW M vehicles, and also an authorized distributor of the entire range of genuine BMW parts needed for repair, performance boost, and aesthetic improvement. The new Munich Automobiles Service Centre will be providing service and maintenance, spray painting, body repair, car care, and all related motor vehicle needs of your BMW. The facilities include eight service work bays, one spray booth, two paint prep booth and four panel repair bays including latest body repair jig.

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World's First M Showroom Opens Full Service Centre For BMW Cars

IN M, BMW, M Showroom

Munich Automobiles, the world's first exclusive BMW M dealer, officially opened a full service centre for BMW cars on 18 December 2010.