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In actual fact, a quick look at the current list of contenders in this segment will reveal a rather long one. There is the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Nissan Teana, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima K5, Ford Mondeo and even Chevrolet Malibu.
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Forget Me Not | Subaru Legacy 2.5i-S

IN Subaru, Legacy, 2.5i-S, Subaru Legacy, Sedan, MotorImage, Subaru Legacy 2.5i-S

In a segment currently dominated by the Mazda 6, we take the new Legacy out to see whether it deserves more attention


Noticeably from the third tankful onwards, the engine needed less effort to move off and I could shift up at 3,500 rpm instead — even with two additional passengers. On top of that while cruising along the expressway, the engine seem less coarse than before. As a whole, it definitely feels more effortless to drive now — something I highly appreciate, as this daily driver of mine is somewhat providing additional comfort to make driving a less tedious affair. Caltex definitely delivered what was said on their label with this one.
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The Caltex Techron — Burnpavement Reader Survey

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

We share our honest findings after several tanks full of Caltex Platinum 98 with Techron.


Ford Motor Company, as automotive sponsor of EAA's AirVenture Oshkosh air show, has been doing its part to help inspire children to become the next generation of aviation pioneers: since 2009 the company has been producing one-off Mustangs to be auctioned off at AirVenture Oshkosh - the largest annual aviation event in the world — with proceeds benefiting EAA's youth programmes.
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Fly Me To The Moon

IN Ford, Mustang, Ford Mustang, GT, Apollo, Edition, Special, Custom, Charity, Auction, 2015

What happens when you want to celebrate and pay tribute to the coolest aviation icons in a four-wheeled package? You come up with something like the Ford Mustang GT Apollo Edition.


This year, Volvo expects to sell 750 Polestar versions of the V60 wagon and S60 sedan globally. Polestar sales are forecast to increase, between 1,000 and 1,500 cars a year, in the medium term under Volvo’s ownership. The Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar feature a 350 horse power T6 engine, making the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.9 seconds, and an extensively developed chassis. The car demonstrates Volvo’s and Polestar’s engineering philosophy of delivering an engaging, precise and confident driving experience.
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Polestar Now 100% Volvo's

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Volvo Polestar, V60 Polestar, S60 Polestar

Volvo Cars has acquired 100 percent of Polestar, the Swedish high performance car company, including the Polestar brand; Polestar will now be used as the model name for special high performance Volvo


The production-based, 330 bhp concept car is assembled in accordance with TCR Regulations and is intended to allow Volkswagen to evaluate a possible customer racing programme as of the 2016 season. In order to accelerate the development process, the new Golf will be tested under competitive conditions in the TCR between now and the end of the season.
Motorsports

TCR-prepped Golf wins at its debut race.

IN Singapore, Golf, TCR, Touringcar Racer International Series, Volkswagen, Pol Rosell

The race Golf we reported about last week made headlines by winning its debut race, claiming its first victory at the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) in Austria.


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Ferrari’s 458 Italia replacement lands here in Singapore.

IN Ferrari, Singapore, 488 GTB

Now with a pair of turbochargers, Maranello’s V8-powered 488 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) is a hark back to the old wall poster-worthy 308 GTB.


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I Bought One: Lotus Elise 1.8 (M)

About six months ago, we decided to swap our Golf GTI for this sexy little number. Here's a quick intro to the car we got.


In fact, partner Liqui Moly Team Engstler will be running two cars at the eighth round of the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg (A). This will be the first competitive test for the car. “The newly created TCR category provides a promising platform for customer racing — on a national and international level. With exciting races, production-based technology and reasonable costs, it offers a new outlook for private racing teams,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito.
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A Golf for the racetrack.

This TCR-ready (Touringcar Racer International Series) Golf concept is one mean wide-bodied hatchback on steroids.


The inaugural programme started with a camp held from 22 to 25 June 2015, participated by 320 lower secondary school students from 13 secondary schools in the Central Singapore District. They embarked on a learning journey to Universal Studios Singapore (USS) and were introduced to the mechanics and physics behind the construction of a theme park ride. Through guided tours and briefings conducted by trained facilitators at USS, the students picked up new knowledge on STEM principles. They were then given a chance to put what they learnt to the test.
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Fuelled To Go Further.

IN Caltex, Chevron, Central CDC, Singapore, STEM

Caltex partnered Central Singapore CDC to bring “Fuel Your School”, a global Chevron community initiative, to Singapore for the first time.


At the same time, the Wraith recorded a speed of 171 km/h as the car crossed the finish line, beating the Company’s previous Goodwood Hillclimb record that was set in 2014. The Wraith was driven by champion mountain and hillclimb driver, Joerg Weidinger.
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Sweet Success For Rolls-Royce At Goodwood 2015

IN Rolls-Royce, RR, Ghost Series II, Rolls-Royce Wraith, Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015, Goodwood FOS 2015, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited

Rolls-Royce celebrated a successful Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend


An exciting newcomer to the world motor racing stage, the TCR International Series is for production touring cars, bringing major manufacturers such as Ford, Honda, Opel, Seat and Volkswagen together in a keenly-contested 11-round global series.
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Touring Cars Are Coming To Singapore!

IN TCR, TCR International Series, Formula One, F1, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

New TCR International Series joins Porsche Carrera Cup Asia as official support race at this year's Formula 1


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


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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


Based on the SLS, the GT S is lighter and has room in the boot for golf bags and luggage. It doesn't have gullwings though and has been designed and priced to go head-to-head with the Porsche 911, instead of the more exotic kind like its predecessor did. But the 911 seats four (well, sort of), while the GT S is a two-seater. Oh well, we'll know more when (and if) we get to drive one.
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Mercedes-AMG GT S and C 63 S Rumbles Into Town

IN Mercedes-AMG, GTS, C63, AMG, V8 Bi-turbo, Mercedes Benz, Daimler Chrysler, Cycle & Carriage

With more than 1,000 bhp between them, the new Mercedes-AMG GT S and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S flex their twin-turbo V8 muscles for their official launch at the Grand Hyatt.


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


Which is why Rolls-Royce conducts their very own driver training programme. This exclusive three-days programme teaches chauffeurs - usually sent by their employer - everything they need to know about the Rolls-Royce brand and history, followed by practical know-hows. Rolls-Royce’s ‘White Glove Programme’ initiative was first introduced in 2013; it teaches chauffeurs driving etiquette and best handling practices to deliver the brand’s exclusive ‘magic carpet ride’ to their employers, who obviously want the best comfort on the road their money could buy.
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BP Exclusive - The Rolls-Royce White Glove Programme

IN Rolls-Royce, RR, Ghost Series II, Rolls-Royce White Glove Programme, White Glove, Chauffeur, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited, BMW Asia

The Rolls-Royce chauffeurs are of a different breed — we went through a crash course to learn all about it


Ahh… Enter the new Audi TT then.It largely retains the bulbous profile of its predecessor, but in case you can’t mark out the differences, the obvious ones would be the sleeker headlamp with matching aggressive front grill and detailed bumper, LED head lamps, redesigned tail-lamps and a rear bumper diffuser that houses a pair of exhaust tips.
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Total Eclipse Of The Heart | Audi TT Coupe

IN Audi, TT, Coupe, Audi TT Coupe, EA888, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

Does the new TT has the substance to impress coupe buyers?


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


After seven days driving and exploring Darwin and its national parks, it is time to return to Singapore. A lovely experience for sure, and I hope you would give it a shot too - I assure you even a well-travelled, seasoned driver would love the driving here! Plus, with the June school holidays around the corner, you could even consider bringing the kids for a unique adventure.Just don’t expect any shopping here though. However, the closest you could get are souvenirs and momentos...
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BP Road Trippin' - Good Day, Darwin!

IN Darwin, Australia, Northern Territory, Top End, Australia, 4WD, Road trip, Burnpavement Road Trips, Kakadu National Park, Nitmiluk National Park, Litchfield National Park, Darwin City

We headed to Darwin, Australia for a road trip… Wieee!



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