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There’s the M4 as well, but its aggressive exterior might ruin your suit and tie image. And your boss might think you’re getting paid too much, while ladies won’t see you as the one for the long haul.
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Silent Killah | BMW Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe

IN Alpina, BMW, B4, BMW Alpina B4 Coupe, Coupe, B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe, Bi-Turbo

If a 435i Coupe isn’t special enough and an M4 looks too ludicrous for you, Alpina’s B4 sounds like the most appropriate solution


After a month of using Caltex petrol with Techron, Jason was ready to share his thoughts. We caught up with him to get his verdict; and he was rather excited to say the least.
The Pit

THE CALTEX TECHRON — BURNPAVEMENT READER SURVEY

IN Caltex, Chevron, Techron, Singapore, Toyota Wish

We catch up with our second panelist, Jason Lie, who tested a month's worth of Caltex petrol with Techron.


Officially, the M4 GTS is still a Concept, but don't let the moniker fool you; BMW's recent history is littered with dozens of 'concepts' that are nigh on identical to their eventual production versions — this latest one should be no different.
Happenings

Changing 4tunes — BMW M4 GTS Concept

IN BMW, M4, 4-series, GTS, Track, Concept

Two's company and three's a crowd; four's a party and five’s not allowed — if this saying is anything to go by, the latest special edition M car should be quite the hoot…


Visitors were treated to a range of informative displays, family-friendly activities, and a multitude of mouth-watering Porsche cars both new and old. History buffs and car enthusiasts could trace the evolution of the iconic 911 model from its genesis in the 356, via 5 generations of classic 911 and right up to the current '991' generation, while motorsports and racing enthusiasts were enthralled by the actual 1998 Le Mans 24H race-winning Porsche 911 GT1, as well as a replica of the Porsche 919 Hybrid that won the 2015 race. In addition, Earl Bamber, New Zealand racing driver and co-winner of this year's Le Mans race, was also on hand to sign autographs and answer questions from fans of Porsche Racing.
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The Porsche Circuit celebrates SG50 as well as 30 years of Porsche in Singapore

IN Porsche, Singapore, Stuttgart Auto, SG50, 911, GT3 RS, Turbo, Cayenne

The event also heralded the debut of the 911 GT3 RS, Targa 4S GTS, and two limited-edition SG50-themed cars.


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All-new XC90 heralds a new beginning for Volvo

IN Volvo, XC90, Sweden, Wearnes, SUV, Launch, Luxury, Family

Gothenburg's maiden SUV finally gets a replacement, and it's much more important to the company than you might think


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


Billed as a ‘race car for the road’, the new Honda Civic Type R is the most extreme and high-performing model to ever wear the acclaimed red 'H’ badge. With a high-revving all-new 2.0-litre VTEC Turbo engine, advanced new suspension systems, stand-out function-led styling and a new +R track mode it is set to bring new standards to Europe’s high-performance front-wheel drive hatchback segment. Peak power output is 306 bhp, with the engine red-lining at 7,000 rpm, delivering a class-leading top speed of 270 km/h.
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First Type R Rolls Out Of Swindon

IN Honda, Civic, Civic Type R, Hot-hatch, Honda Civic Type R, Swindon, UK, Honda of the UK Manufacturing, H, R

Production and management staff from Honda’s European car manufacturing facility in Swindon, UK, joined invited guests to celebrate the first production models of the hotly-anticipated Civic Type R


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…
The Pit

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


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?


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.


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
Happenings

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


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.
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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


The intricately designed dihedral doors, a McLaren design signature since the iconic F1, possess a three dimensional form including a ‘floating’ door tendon which houses a discreet door button. This unique feature divides the airflow, channelling it into the side intakes and underneath the flying buttresses. This architectural structure ensures drag is minimised along the profile of the 570S, while also optimising levels of cooling and downforce.
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New McLaren 570S Finally Debuts

IN McLaren, Mac, 570S, 570S Coupe, Sports Series, New York International Auto Show, NY

After teasing for months, McLaren reveals its first model in their 'Sports Series', the 570S Coupé


The FXX-K has been named Red Dot 'Best of the Best' for the top design quality and ground-breaking design, while both the California T and LaFerrari were also singled out by the international jury of Red Dot Awards for the high quality of their design.
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Ferrari FXX-K Is Best Of The Best

IN Ferrari, FXX-K, LaFerrari, California T, Red Dot Award

Besides the FXX-K, both LaFerrari and California T also given recognition


The German brand had a brief stint in Singapore back in the 1990s; this time around however, it is set to stay as a service centre has also been set up, located at 30 Teban Gardens Crescent.
Happenings

Ruf Opens Singapore Showroom

IN Ruf, RUF, Ruf Automobile GmbH, Specialised Automobiles, 3800S, CTR3 Clubsport

Appointed dealer, Specialised Automobiles, offering three Ruf models for buyers looking for a unique German sportscar


Which is a little unfortunate for other brands, to be sidelined by silly Singaporeans who are more brand-conscious than value-conscious; because, if they are really value-conscious, Volvo’s S60 would definitely spring to mind first. And why so? Very simply, this Swede offers so much for not so much moolah.
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Have It All | Volvo S60 T5 Drive E

IN Volvo, S60 T5, Volvo S60 T5 Drive E, Drive E, S60, Sedan, Wearnes Automotive

The T5 engine makes an appearance in the S60 sedan now, and we think it’s a genuinely sweet proposition


With that, I’m off to pay for my speeding ticket; the other thing M3 owners are too familiar with. This here encourages you to drive fast and it’s bloody hard to resist…
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Speed, You Know What I Mean | BMW M3

IN BMW, M, M3, Sedan, BMW M3, Munich Automobile

BMW’s M3 might have drawn some flak for going the force-fed route initially, but after spending time with it (and slapped with a speeding ticket), there’s so much to love…


“We have certainly been pleasantly surprised by the number of visitors to the Singapore Motorshow. Breaking our record for the 2008 show which was held over ten days is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved,” said Glenn Tan, President of the Motor Traders Association of Singapore. “We also made the effort to make this year’s Motorshow more family-oriented by working with our various sponsors and exhibitors to bring in different activities and they have certainly paid off.
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Singapore Motorshow 2015 Saw More Than 52,000 Visitors

IN Singapore Motorshow 2015, Singapore, SG, Motorshow, 2015, Motorshow 2015

More than 52,000 visitors (children excluded) came to experience more than 150 cars on display at the recently concluded Singapore Motorshow 2015.


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Bag Of Surprise | BMW 435i Gran Coupe M-Sport

IN BMW, 4 Series, 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 er, 435i, Beemer, BMW Asia, Performance Motors Limited

BMW is filling every possible segment they could - this Gran Coupe is really worth a closer look


The new car features subtle but key differences to refine yet further the overall package. At the front, a new lower apron with larger air intakes and a horizontal bar combines with reshaped BMW kidney grilles and new headlamps that feature LED daytime driving lights as standard on all models. For the first time, full LED headlamps with low and main beam have been added to the options list, with Adaptive LED headlamps a further option. These follow the path of the road ahead, and also adapt their beam according to the type of road and conditions at any given moment. At the rear, new tail lamps with a familiar BMW ‘L’ shape design adopt striking LED technology.
Happenings

New 1 Series for 2015

IN BMW, 1 Series, 2015 1 Series, 1, 118i, 120i, M135i, 116d, 118d, 120d, 125d

BMW's successful hatchback receives a more stylish exterior and new engines



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