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With only 74 bhp on tap, this car is no GTi. But the 180 Nm of torque it musters is not bad. You do have to spin the engine with a foot-full of revs though, but at least you know it WILL go if you really need it to.
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Stubbornly Frugal | Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion

IN VW, Volkswagen, Polo, BlueMotion, Caltex, Techron, Techron D, Diesel

Keep the revs high on this diesel supermini and you'll find that fun doesn't always have to a come at a price.


Happenings

EXCLUSIVE EVENT! Launch of New MINI Coupe

IN MINI, Coupe, Launch, Cooper S, Burnpavement LIVE!

Final call for our exclusive close-door event with MINI. In the market for a funky and zippy 2-seater? Be the first to see and drive the all new MINI Coupe with us at this exclusive event!


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.
Happenings

Peugeot Revs Up Support for MINDS

AutoFrance staff lend their hands and hearts to MINDS’ Children’s Day Celebration and Charity Car Wash.


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 unique A-shaped body allows Plantronics to incorporate three microphones. The call button is located at the top, and the voice recognition button is in the middle. Even though these buttons are flush with the overall design, they are fairly easy to press, and are far enough apart that you won't mistake one for the other. This headset is slightly thick, but it is light enough not to be noticed. A small selection of ear gels and a clear plastic ear-loop provides a comfortable fit for most ears.
The Pit

Plantronics Savor M1100

IN Plantronics, Savor, M1100

Add a touch of class to your phone with this suave Bluetooth headset.


He is joined by fellow Shell FuelSave Team members Daniel Lim, a 35-year-old curriculum planner, Arthur Foo, a 29-year-old project manager at the Nanyang Technological University, and Diana Lim, a 30-year-old mother and manager at Far East Organization.
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Having A Fuel Crisis? Be Inspired By The New Shell FuelSave Team!

IN Shell, FuelSave, Team, Green, Motoring

Four everyday Singapore drivers have emerged today as Singapore's first Shell FuelSave Team and will join Shell FuelSave Ambassador Eunice Olsen to inspire local motorists to save fuel.


Encik Azman Ismail, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd who hosted the event said, “Nowadays, more and more motorists are looking for ways to cut back on spending without compromising their lifestyle. Enriched with Shell Efficiency Improver, Shell FuelSave 95 is formulated to help motorists save up to one litre of fuel per tank. It is a lifestyle enabler which helps Malaysians stretch their ringgit. Motorists can now go further at no extra cost.” He added, “In addition to providing the best quality fuels, Shell is also committed to educating motoring communities to be more fuel efficient. The Shell FuelSave Challenge, which depicts real city driving conditions, aims to demonstrate just how far Malaysian motorists can go with Shell FuelSave 95, accompanied with simple and practical Shell FuelSave tips.”
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Shell FuelSave Challenge Crowns First State Winner

IN Shell, 1 Litre, FuelSave, Malaysia

Johorian winner clocks in 29.45 kilometres on one litre of Shell FuelSave 95.


The new Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tyre features an advanced full silica compound which reduces the friction between the tyre's rubber molecules and provides higher resistance to abrasion, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and a longer tread life. Additionally, the tyre is built with a hard base under the tread, which reduces deformation in the crown area and heat build-up. The tyre also features even pressure distribution that helps to reduce the rate of wear.
Happenings

Goodyear Launches The Assurance Fuel Max

IN Goodyear, Assurance, Fuel, Max

Not only is it designed to reduce fuel consumption, there is plenty of protective perks too.


In Malaysia, the programme will see a series of articles being run on the topic of car and road safety. It will kick off with its first
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Goodyear Launches "Women With Drive" In Malaysia

IN Goodyear, Women With Drive, Malaysia, AAM

Launched in partnership with the Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM), the programme is targeted at making women more road-savvy.


The uncomplicated overall design is accentuated by a number of striking key details, such as the wrap around windscreen and asymmetric sunroof design, the front and rear dot-style LED head and positioning-lamps. This juxtaposition of simple and complex is a common trait of many traditional Korean art and craft. Asian Celadon-style pottery, in particular, was a major influence on the car’s styling — with the pottery’s asymmetric form lending itself to the sunroof design, and the typical jade coloring giving Naimo its unique exterior finish. Kia’s design team also made use of innovative technology features to give the car a premium feel and to ensure the car’s exterior remained uncluttered. For example, Naimo has no traditional wiper blade on the windscreen — instead it employs a high-intensity air jet at the base of the windscreen that performs an ‘air wiper’ function. Conventional door mirrors have also been replaced with miniature cameras installed in the A-pillars.
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Kia Naimo Electric Concept Stars In Seoul

IN Seoul, Motor Show, Kia, Naimo, EV

Making its world premiere at the Seoul Motor Show, the Kia Naimo electric concept car combines Korean heritage with innovative modern features.


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Burnpavement.com Goes Karting At The ABT Cup 2011

IN Autovox, ABT, Cup, 2011, Go Kart, Endurance

Organised by AutoVox, it was all fastest foot first at the second ABT Cup, a friendly elbowing challenge for journalists and other racing enthusiasts to show who's the best.


The new TT RS now comes with a seven-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission, as compared to its predecessor that only received six gears. The top speed is still electronically limited to 250km/h, but it takes the coupe 4.3 seconds to do the 0-100km/h sprint, as opposed to 4.6 seconds.
Happenings

The Audi TT RS's Seventh Heaven

IN Audi, TT, TT-RS, Coupe, Roadster, TFSI

One extra gear for the TT, one big step for fuel efficiency.


The X3 is available in two variants, the xDrive28i and xDrive35i. While the straight six-cylinder petrol engine in the former features Valvetronic and Double-Vanos, the latter gets BMW's TwinPower Turbo, direct injection and Valvetronic technologies. As such, the xDrive35i produces 306bhp and 400Nm of torque while the xDrive28i generates 258bhp and 310Nm.
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BMW's New X3 Launched In Singapore

IN BMW, X3, F25, XDrive28i, XDrive35i

BMW claims that the new X3 is more agile, efficient and comfortable than the previous X3.


On the move, the driving characteristic of the MiTo isn’t what it seems to be. You may opine initially that the ride sways more towards the soft side, but when you set its DNA system from “Neutral” to “Dynamic”, you can feel the MiTo stiffen up and provide a reasonable amount of grip that is both sharp and rather precise. Pity the factory-fitted Bridgestone Turanza ER300 tyres that don’t seem to cooperate as they tend to screech and struggle for grip when pushed hard, killing your enthusiasm when shooting in hard into a corner. When it comes to the brakes, the anchors on the MiTo — standard with ABS and EBD - are assuring and offers respectable stopping power with no feeling of brake fade which is useful at hauling all that 1,145kg to a complete halt.
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Ciao Di Nuovo | Alfa Romeo MiTo Multiair TCT

IN Alfa Romeo, MiTo, TCT

If you are a loyal fan of hot hatches, you would have noticed how this particular car segment is sometimes on a roll, but in most instances just plain quiet.


Motorsports

Biggest Field In History For Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

IN Porsche, 911, Carrera, PCCA, 2011

The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia is set for a record-breaking ninth season with an unprecedented 28 drivers signed for the region’s most prestigious GT championship.


The last time that a Red Bull Racing showcar performed in Singapore was back in February 2008 as a special item in that year’s Chingay Parade. It was the first time that the Singapore public had experienced the thunderous engine note of a F1 car, months before the inaugural Singapore night race took place in Marina Bay. But even then, it was a mere sneak peek as the F1 car segment lasted barely five minutes before the Chingay Parade proper. This time round, the Red Bull Speed Street events will be fully fledged standalone showcar events lasting about an hour each, in which the public can expect manoeuvres such as short sprints, burnouts, engine breaks and donuts, which one won’t get to see often in actual F1 races. This will mark the first time that Red Bull is organising a F1 showcar event in Malaysia as the blue and silver Red Bull was previously unavailable for sale in the country. The showcar event in Malaysia will take place along the entire stretch of Jalan Bukit Bintang starting from the Pavillion Mall to the Jalan Pudu junction, while the Singapore event will stretch from the Orchard Link junction to the Buyong Road intersection near the Istana. The Austrian energy drink company, which is fast gaining in popularity amongst F1 aficionados thanks to the double championship winning feat of Red Bull Racing in 2010, is expecting crowds upwards of 100,000 spectators to line the 1km stretches along both shopping streets. To ensure that the safety of the audience is not compromised, safety measures and precautions will be in place in accordance with Red Bull Racing’s safety team. A series of pre-event activations and tie-ups with retailers and malls in both countries can also be expected in the lead up to the events. Red Bull is also working closely with Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) to organise the event in Singapore.
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Red Bull Racing's F1 Showcar To Race Down Singapore And Malaysia

IN Red Bull, Racing, F1

Red Bull Speed Street events in April featuring former F1 driver David Coulthard will mark the first time that Orchard Road and Jalan Bukit Bintang will be closed for a motor sports event.


But I think your car has strabismus. Your engineers said that it helps to provide better aerodynamics and apparently they are the only ones who think so. And I reckon I’m right because your blokes at Malvern Link rectified the eye problem four years ago. We were all spot-on except you because being cross-eyed was never a gift especially when you have a recessed nose. It makes driving in the night a grueling task and you can’t have auto headlights as a factory option. That’s the precision you get with hand-built cars.
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Oh Morgan! | Morgan Aero 8

IN Morgan, Aero 8

Our writer pens a 'letter' to Morgan as he reflects on his encounter with their bespoke supercar, the one and only, defectively flawless, Morgan Aero 8.


From the diagram above, we can now see why Car One is more likely than Car Two to hit X and this hypothesis is taken with the assumption that the driver has a normal average reaction time. If the driver is distracted or driving under the influence of alcohol, then he or she will have a longer than average reaction time to knock X down without having any chance of applying brakes at all.
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The Dangers Of Speeding

IN Speeding, Traffic Police

Have you ever wondered why speed traps and covert operations conducted by the Traffic Police are in place? That is because inappropriate speed is a danger on public roads.


There's also a further discount if one purchases tickets in bulk, with at least four tickets reserved in a single booking. This special scheme offers savings of up to 10 percent for four tickets. Those who book eight or more enjoy a bigger discount of up to 16 percent off. The Group Booking Special is limited to the the first 40 percent of the grandstand seats only. For this year's race entertainment line-up, American rock band Linkin Park will be belting out the tunes on race day, 25 September 2011 at the Padang main stage. Mr. Michael Roche, Executive Director, Singapore GP Pte Ltd, said, “Our announcement of Linkin Park is just the start of another stellar line-up of artistes for 2011.” Tickets will be available for sale online via the Singapore GP website, ticketing hotline as well as appointed travel agents.
Happenings

Singapore GP Tickets On Sale Soon

IN 2011, Formula, 1, Singtel, Singapore, Grand, Prix, GP

Catch a piece of the action with lower ticket prices through the new group booking special.


Upon getting into her and turning her on, she comes alive immediately, purring with great pleasure, her raspy engine note serenading to you in sweet seduction. Sitting in the electric sports seat shod in luxurious and supple Nappa leather, it sets you up for an intimate feeling of being in perfect harmony with the RCZ. On the move, this lioness with her turbo charged engine mated to a smooth shifting six speed automatic transmission churning out 156 horses and 240Nm worth of torque sends you into sheer automotive ecstasy in nine seconds with strong in-gear acceleration. And should you try to be blatantly unfaithful to her on the road by attempting to chase down an even more beautiful Italian 'super model', she shows her displeasure with her caterwauling engine screaming
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Peugeot's Belle Époque | Peugeot RCZ

IN Peugeot, 1.6 Turbo, RCZ, Coupe

The date was set for a rendezvous, a tryst that bordered on sheer adultery. As I got on my way, a thought came to mind, how can something so wrong feel so right?



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