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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


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Swag-on | Peugeot 308 SW 1.2 Allure

IN Peugeot, Pug, 308, 308 SW, 2015 Peugeot 308 SW, Wagon, Estate, Petrol, 308 Allure, What The Pug Say, 1.2 Turbo, Turbocharged

For those who need slightly more space and versatility over a hatchback or sedan, Peugeot’s solution here is worth a closer attention


During the first few years, I must say it was well taken care of; servicing intervals were adhered to religiously and it was sent for regular polishing. Instead now you see battle scars all over the car’s exterior (thanks to mistakes made at the track, selfish parking neighbours who leave dings and dents and lastly vandals) and washed perhaps only twice a month.
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The Caltex Techron — Burnpavement Reader Survey (Part 2)

IN Caltex, Chevron, Caltex petrols, Caltex Singapore, Techron, Techron fuels

Our Editor sample Caltex’s Platinum 98 With Techron fuel, using his ‘8 year-old jalopy’ as the test bed


The Caltex brand was created back in 1936, as a joint venture between Standard Oil Co. of California and the Texas Co., with each having equal ownership. On the contrary up to the 1950s, Caltex in Singapore was originally known as Texas Company (China) Ltd. Bet no one knew that…
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The Caltex Techron — Burnpavement Reader Survey 2015 (Part 1)

IN Caltex, Chevron, Caltex petrols, Caltex Singapore, Techron, Techron fuels

A first for Burnpavement, ourselves along with three other lucky readers sample Caltex’s Techron fuels


Perhaps this last point would steer you in the Lexus NX 200t’s way: Japanese reliability.
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All Rise | Lexus NX 200t F-Sport

IN Lexus, NX, Turbo, F-Sport, Turbocharged, Lexus NX 2.0t F-Sport, Borneo Motors

The turbocharged NX is now here, but does it have the special talents to overtake its European peers?


And for some — myself included — that simply, well, sucks; because along with the evolution, the cost of buying and maintaining one (servicing, petrol, road tax and insurance) has become expensive. A classic example is a fellow scribe who, having jumped from a humble Suzuki Ignis Sport - when his COE ended - to a Mark VI Golf GTI, ‘fainted and had to be revived with Axe oil rubbed into my nose’ (his exact words) the first time he pumped a full tank of petrol; the same thing happened when he did its second and third refuel. I’m equally sure most of you, who went through a similar jump, could associate with the similar scenario.My point is this: hot-hatches have grown in more ways than one.
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Flashback | Renault Clio R.S Sport

IN Renault, Clio, RenaultSport, R.S, Clio R.S, Sport, Wearnes Automotive

So the French is at it again giving us a playful little hatchback; but isn’t overly loud this time around


The steering feels much weightier, with feedback adequately delivered from the front two tyres. But like any other cars, there are some issues still — the steering has this strange habit of artificially correcting itself and on top of that, torque steer is present. The latter something you do not expect from a car in this class. Brakes have been given the much needed improvement — the previous model has this weird habit of lacking feel when worked hard, but with this new one, it provides more assuring bite which is useful at slowing down the car.
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Silent Hero | Ford Mondeo Titanium

IN Ford, Mondeo, Titanium, GTDI, Ford Mondeo Titanium, 2015 Ford Mondeo, Regent Motors

No, this is not a new sedan by Aston Martin — instead, it is Ford’s newest Mondeo


The WRX STI NBR 24H Challenge car, prepared by Subaru Technica International (STI) specifically for the gruelling endurance race, completed 143 laps (approximately 3,629 km) in 24 hours, 12 laps ahead of the second placed car in its class. The WRX STI NBR was entered once more in the SP3T class, for turbocharged engines up to 2,000cc, and completed the race ahead of key rivals from Audi, Ford and Seat.
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Subaru's Third Nurburgring 24-Hours Victory

IN Subaru, WRX, STI, Subaru Technica International, WRX STI NBR 24H

WRX STI finishes first in class; third class win for Subaru at gruelling 24-Hour race


During the 24 hours the lead changed 35 times — a record in the event that has been held since 1970. After the race’s midpoint, either the number ‘28’ R8 LMS or its fiercest rival was running in front, depending on the pit stop sequence. In the end, the Belgian Audi team prevailed with a concentrated performance of its drivers and solid teamwork - Audi Sport Team WRT with Christopher Mies/Nico Müller/Edward Sandström/Laurens Vanthoor was 40 seconds faster than the BMW Team Marc VDS.
Motorsports

Audi R8 LMS Wins Nurburgring 24 Hours

IN Audi, Audi R8, Audi R8 LMS, R8, R8 LMS, LMS, Nurburgring, GT3

The third Nurburgring success for Audi in four years


Speaking about the record which he set, using the standard front-wheel-drive production estate with manual transmission and Performance Pack, Spanish racing driver and Seat brand ambassador Jordi Gené, said, “It was an indescribable feeling to get the best out of this car and to be the first to achieve this record.” The sports tourer benefits significantly from the Limited Front Slip Differential (VAQ) of the Seat Leon Cupra 280 and the six-speed manual gearbox.
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It's Official: Seat Has The Fastest Estate!

IN Seat, Leon, Leon ST, Cupra, Cupra 280, Seat Leon ST Cupra 280, Nurburgring, 'Ring.

The Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 lapped the Nurburgring in 7:58.12


The Discovery Sport is now available for sale from S$239,999, with COE.
Happenings

New Discovery Sport Enters Town

IN Land Rover, Discovery Sport, Discovery, Sport, Wearnes Automotive, Jaguar Land Rover

Wearnes Automotive officially launches the all-new Discovery Sport at the Land Rover Showroom today


Motorsports

Audi Sport TT Cup Premieres

IN Audi, Audi Sport, TT, Audi TT, Audi Sport TT Cup, Cup, DTM, Hockenheim, Hockenheimring

The opening race of Audi's one-make cup at Hockenheim features some famous guest drivers; race is also part of the 2015 DTM Festival


And so the Porsche Boxster GTS is one wholesome Boxster with an ebullient driving character. It is properly sticky and responsive, and delivers all the right notes; as you can see, there’s nothing to fault and Porsche deserves a round of applause for this.
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Alter Ego | Porsche Boxster GTS

IN Porsche, Boxster, GTS, Porsche Boxster GTS, Posh, Porsche Centre Singapore, Stuttgart, Stuttgart Auto

Until any sort of news on a GT4 Boxster pops up, petrolheads with an immense love of topless driving will have to be contented with the GTS; and that’s not a bad thing either


The NX Turbo features Lexus’ first-ever turbo engine, conceptualized and perfected over a period of 10 years. The NX Turbo delivering 234 bhp, is powered by a 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine that is matched to a new six-speed automatic transmission specially tuned for the NX. The NX Turbo is designed to give drivers more power with every drop of fuel.
Happenings

Turbocharged Lexus NX Now Locally Available

IN Lexus, NX, Turbo, Turbocharged, Lexus NX 2.0t, Borneo Motors

Featuring the brand's first 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, the NX Turbo widens Lexus's offerings in the Luxury SUV segment


The team car, a V8 Vantage GT4 N430, will run in the livery of one of the brand’s technology partners, Castrol, with further support from long-term partner Immun’age. Both partners continue to offer vital backing to the brand’s race programme, allowing the car to enter both the Dunlop Britcar 24hr Race and the famous ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours later this year.  
Motorsports

Dr Andy Palmer: The Racing CEO

IN Aston Martin, Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4, GT4, CEO, Andy Palmer

Barely a year into this new appointment, Aston Martin's CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, is swapping his business suit for a race suit as he lines up alongside three fellow drivers to campaign a V8 Vantage GT4.


Based on the Veloster RM shown at last year’s Busan Motor Show, the new RM15 features a host of modifications that boost the latest model’s performance, handling and efficiency. Total weight is reduced to 1,260 kg (a saving of 195 kg compared to an all-steel structure), weight distribution is more evenly balanced (43% front, 57% rear), the center of gravity is just 491 mm from the ground and aerodynamic downforce is 24 kg at 200 km/h, aided by a competitive lift-coefficient. Integrated sub-frame (front & rear) and a WRC-inspired roll-cage add extra stiffness to the structure, providing a firm foundation for the aluminium double-wishbone suspension, enabling it to give precise responses and consistent handling characteristics. RM15 rides on stylish 19-inch diameter mono block forged alloy wheels fitted with 235/35 R19 front and 265/35 R19 rear tyres.New vertical air-intake placed ahead of the rear wheel arches increase cooling airflow within the engine bay and enhances powertrain efficiency.
The Pit

Meet Hyundai's Mid-Engined 'RM15'

IN Hyundai, Veloster RM, T-GDI, Veloster Turbo, Coupe, RM15, Racing Midship 2015

Latest concept demonstrates Hyundai Motor’s continued commitment to advanced vehicle technologies and materials; aluminum core structure with CFRP body panels minimizes vehicle weight


Mercedes-Benz was the only automobile manufacturer to make it into the final round of the awards with five vehicles. This commanding performance is unprecedented in the 11-year history of the
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C-Class Awarded World Car Of The Year

IN Mercedes-Benz, C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, World Car Awards, 2015, World Car Awards 2015, S-Class Coupe, Mercedes-AMG GT

Mercedes-Benz wins three categories in the World Car Awards 2015


Local Porsche dealer, Stuttgart Auto, has just opened the order book for this model. The Boxster Spyder has a price tag of $382,588, without COE.
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Porsche Boxster Spyder Presented At New York Motorshow

IN Porsche, Boxster, Spyder, Porsche Boxster Spyder, Boxster Spyder, Stuttgart Auto

Porsche begins the 2015 convertible season with the world premiere of the new Boxster Spyder


Occupying a total area of 6,668 square meters, the seven storey facility will be offered as a one-stop shop option for customers to view the different range of passenger and commercial vehicles distributed by Tan Chong. The new S$40 million multi-brand showroom began construction in September 2012 and is part of the company's effort to centralise and consolidate its operations. Nissan customers can also expect work bay facilities for their car servicing needs in the new showroom. At the same time, Subaru customers can expect a bigger and better showroom twice the size of the previous facility and a new STI corner where visitors can purchase premium STI merchandise.
Happenings

Tan Chong Opens New Showroom, Launches New Legacy

IN Tan Chong International Limited, Tan Chong, Nissan, Subaru, Showroom, Leng Kee Road

Built at a cost of $40 million, it offers a one-stop shop for Subaru and Nissan customers


From Zhuhai, the Cup heads to the Korea International Circuit in South Korea, prior to making its debut in Chinese Taipei, at the Penbay International Circuit. From there, the Cup travels to Malaysia in August, prior to marking another first for the series with two race weekends in support of the FIA World Endurance Championship. At Fuji from October 10 to 11 and at the Audi R8 LMS Cup season finale in Shanghai from October 31 to November 1, fans of the brand with the Four Rings will have a chance to see the Audi motorsport family unite, with the Cup and the Audi Sport WEC team racing alongside each other.
Motorsports

Season Starts For The Audi R8 LMS Cup

IN Audi, R8, LMS, Audi R8 LMS, R8 LMS, 2015

Now with added drama courtesy of 'Super Pole', standing starts and new car technology



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