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First exclusive BMW M Showroom opens its doors in Singapore

IN First BMW M Showroom, BMW, M3, M5, X6M, X5M, Munich Automobiles

Singapore is now home to the world's first BMW M Showroom. We drop in with the who's who in the industry to witness the launch of the sleek new Munich Automobiles Showroom and Service Centre.

Why The Last Frontier? Well, the disused logging tracks with its thick jungle canopies and rugged terrain are places never visited by anyone in the 4x4 before especially the Swamp Thing, Hot Spring Predator, The Terminator of Keluang and the Twilight Zone.

Motorsports

RFC 2010 Presents "The Last Frontier"

IN Rainforest Challenge, SUV, Jungle

After the completion of Rainforest Challenge (RFC) 2009, it was, at last mission accomplished to RFC's 'Unfinished Business of 2007 and 2008.'

With appropriate optimization in engine technology, the maximum output of the 3.0-litre power unit is increased to 340 hp with peak torque at 450 Nm, increasing briefly with the Overboost function to 500 Nm. The outstanding power and performance of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is is expressed in particular by the significant increase in pulling power and muscle to be clearly experienced in all situations, accelerating from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds.

Happenings

BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Combining classic proportions with modern sportiness, the new BMW Z4 has reached the top of its market segment almost overnight.

Happenings

Volkswagen Centre Singapore Expanded

IN VW, Volkswagen

More than 1,300 Volkswagen customers packed the newly expanded Volkswagen Centre Singapore in celebration of its official opening on the evening of 16 July 2010.

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Mitsubishi Suntec City Road Show

IN Mitsubishi, Cycle & Carriage, Road Show

Visit the Mitsubishi Road Show for some exciting activities and promotions at the Suntec City Entertainment Atrium!

The Pit

Monthly Giveaways! July/August 2010

IN Plantronics, Voyager Pro, Contests

Win a set of the Voyager Pro hands-free kit courtesy of Plantronics! All you have to do is register yourself as a member of Burnpavement.com and answer a simple question below to qualify.

Firstly let's take a look at the aesthetics of this nifty little toy. At first glance, you might mistake the Voyager Pro to be an earpiece of a telemarketeer and it's hard not to think that way, but as we go through the gadget, bear in mind that this product is function over form, and after taking a few more glances, I am sure you will start to like it gradually. In terms of colour scheme, Plantronics has opted for a more sedate approach with the usage of black and gray, giving it a more business like look. As for overall design, the Voyager Pro is nowhere as compact as some other hands-free kits in the market such as the Plantronics Discovery 975, but compactness was never tops on the Voyager Pro's design team's list, but this is where functionality comes into play as the Voyager PRO is designed to cling snugly to the area behind your ear which is why it is a tad larger than other hands-free kits. The two main reasons for the Voyager Pro's design are firstly, the fitment of a battery as large as possible for usage durability and secondly, provide comfort during prolonged use.

The Pit

Plantronics | Voyager pro

IN Plantronics, Voyager Pro, Blue tooth, Ear Piece, Handsfree

Unless you’re a telephone operator, you’re unlikely to think the Plantronics Voyager PRO as discreet, but function over form is the name of the game.

With the new 458 Challenge, Ferrari is offering its sportier clients — professional and gentlemen drivers alike - a car that is extremely responsive, with great performance and superb handling. This mid-rear V8-engined berlinetta will allow Ferrari Challenge participants to enjoy to the full the exhilarating cut and thrust of the race weekends on the world’s leading circuits, as well as the passion that has always been an integral part of Ferrari’s one-make championship.

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458 Challenge's Maranello Debut

IN Ferrari, 458 Challenge, Maranello

The 458 Challenge has made its world debut in Maranello during the Annual Dealer Meeting, an event that brings together the international sales representatives of Ferrari.

AutoExe SE-03 front bumper has a smiley kink on the corner of the air dams, sets it apart from the rest.

Projek

Growing fonder...

IN Projek, Mazda, RX-8, Rotary

I've been driving SJN6173C a lot these days. Despite its height being so very low, it has not posed a problem around town, though higher humps need more careful negotiation...

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We're 3 months old!

90 days after we started spreading the word, we've garnered hits from all over the the nation and even a following from across 62 countries!

The symbolic occasion was attended by the industry's representatives and media of well over 200 guests who were treated to a special race-day themed spectacle of drifting, providing a preview of what could be expected in the future when the Changi Motorsports Hub is completed.

Motorsports

Changi Motorsports Hub Construction Commences

IN SG Changi, Singapore Track, Motorsports

SG Changi, developers of Asia's premier motor sports hub presents its plans to the industry and media.

With the kick-off of the event in Asia on the 8th of July 2010, the Shell Eco-marathon has finally achieved the status of being a truly global event for the first time with 80 per cent of the teams making it on to the track for the inaugural Shell Eco-marathon ASIA 2010 which is comparable to teams who participate in Europe and the United States. This competition has been running in Europe since 1985 and the United States since 2007 and the objective of the competition is to challenge students to design, build and drive a vehicle that can travel the furthest distance on the least amount of fuel.

Motorsports

Shell Eco-marathon ASIA 2010 - Sepang

IN Shell, Eco-marathon 2010, Sepang

Held at the Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, teams from Thailand and Singapore emerged tops amongst 81 teams from 10 Asian countries.

Fastest way to have your hair blown dry.

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Too fast. Too furious. | Audi TT RS Roadster

IN Audi, Audi TT, RS, Premium Automobiles, Roadster, Convertible, Video

This violently potent four-wheel-drive roadster will leave the road behind you in flames and chew every corner you throw at it. All this, while making you look good.

This year's S1K was won by Team Ultra Racing - Kegani in a 1600cc Toyota Levin machine as it sensationally upstaged the higher powered 1800cc cars from the team's more illustrious opponents such as Type R Racing Team, JC Racing, Mofaz Racing and Pentagon J’s Racing from Class 1, proving that brute force is not everything in an endurance race. Driven by Kenny Lee, Chris O’Shannessy and Hsiao Tung Wei, the Class 2 trio took eight hours 32 minutes and 1.455 seconds to complete a gruelling 181 laps of the 5.543 kilometres Sepang International Circuit.

Motorsports

Sepang 1000KM Race 2010

IN Sepang 1000KM, Red Bull Rookies, Garage R, MME

A spin-off event from the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race, the S1K Endurance Race was back for its second edition.

Readers' Rides

A White Tie Affair | Audi R8 V8

IN Audi, R8, V8, White, Milltek

This pristine white R8 is immaculate inside and out. Clad with a deep-growling aftermarket exhaust and minor exterior enhancements, this classy unit will turn heads without being over-the-top.

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Porsche launches all-new Cayenne

IN Porsche, Cayenne, Stuttgart

More dynamic and more efficient, more spacious inside and lighter overall, pointing into the future of technology and in sporting, elegant design — the new Cayenne is more Porsche than ever before.

Motorsports

Super GT Live Updates from Sepang

IN Super GT, Sepang, Melvin Choo

We head off tomorrow to Sepang Circuit to cover one of the most glamorous and exciting races, the Super GT. We'll bring you same-day updates from qualifying to race-day highlights and results.

The Pit

Monthly Giveaways! June 2010

IN Blur, New Era Singapore, Contests

Win a set of 'Blur' the game courtesy of New Era Singapore! All you have to do is register yourself as a member of Burnpavement.com and answer a simple question below to qualify.

At first glance, if one can get past the looks and drive this car proper, he or she will be amazed at what the Octavia vRS can offer. What we have here is a near clone of Volkswagen's highly sought after hot hatch, in fact you can call it a Golf GTI in guises of either a sedan or an estate, each offering more boot space than a hatchback with the latter being the roomiest of them all.

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Czech It Out! | Skoda Octavia VRS

IN Skoda, Octavia, VRS, Harvest Automobiles

Back in 2000, we drove Skoda's 150bhp Octavia 1.8T - which was a real riot! 10 years on, the riot's turned into a full-on violent rampage in the form of this Octavia vRS!

The teams are from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) West, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

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Making its debut in Asia in July 2010, the Shell Eco-Marathon is an educational project that challenges student teams to design and build the most energy-efficient vehicles to compete with each other.