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As a whole, the BMW M4 Coupe is one heck of a firecracker. It delivers fun by the bucket loads, besides just being a style mobile for the daily commute. If you’re living in depression, buy one. If you’re single and in dire need of a life partner, buy one. If you grasp the concept of YOLO, buy one.
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That New Kid On The Block | BMW M4 Coupe

IN BMW, M, M4, Coupe, M4 Coupe, Munich Automobiles

The day is finally here: BMW’s highly regarded two-door M3 has now (a) been renamed M4 Coupe and (b) also turbo'd. Good or bad? Read on…


With every $50 gross petrol purchase, customers will be entitled to participate in Caltex’s Everyday Winners promotion, offering customers the opportunity to win fuel vouchers, Star Mart vouchers, and be in the running for the grand prize of LG’s newest 55-inch Curved Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Television set.Every $50 gross petrol purchase entitles customers to one sure-win ‘Everyday Winners Scratch Card’. Customers will be able to scratch and win either a $1 fuel voucher, $2 fuel voucher or a $1 Star Mart voucher (valid with a minimum spend of $10 on Star Mart items), redeemable during their next purchase.Every $50 gross petrol purchase also entitles customers to a lucky draw chance, and the opportunity to be one of three lucky winners to drive away with the grand prize of LG’s newest 55-inch Curved OLED Television set. The Grand Draw will be held on 11 December 2014, and three lucky Caltex customers will be able to add LG’s newest technology to their home.
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Scratch And Win At Caltex Everyday!

IN Caltex, Chevron, Caltex petrols, Caltex Singapore, Scratch & Win

Caltex Singapore rewards its customers with a new sure-win promotion and the chance to be one of three lucky winners to drive away with LG’s newest 55-inch Curved OLED TV


Numbers you don’t normally associate with an SUV.
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Push It Real Good | Porsche Macan Turbo

IN Porsche, Macan, Turbo, Porsche Macan Turbo, Stuttgart, Porsche Centre Singapore

The highly successful Cayenne’s younger sibling gets the turbo treatment — big question here is whether it’s worth the premium over the Macan S


This means the Boxster GTS now has an output of 330 bhp while the Cayman GTS delivers 340 bhp. Nominal torque has also been increased, with 370 Nm available from 4,500 rpm to 5,800 rpm for the Boxster GTS and 380 Nm from 4,750 rpm to 5,800 rpm for the Cayman GTS. This boost in performance also drives the power-to-weight ratio of the Cayman GTS below the four kg per hp barrier; the Boxster GTS is also close to this barrier.
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Boxster GTS And Cayman GTS Order Books Open

IN Porsche, GTS, Boxster GTS, Cayman GTS, Boxster, Cayman, Mid-engine, PDK, Porsche Centre Singapore

Stronger, faster, more dynamic - new top models of Porsche's two-seaters arrives


The new NX is available in two model variants, the 2.5-litre NX Hybrid and the 2.0-litre NX Turbo; the latter is Lexus’ first-ever turbocharged offering, and will only be introduced in the first quarter of 2015.
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Bold Lexus NX SUV Launched Locally; Turbo Model To Arrive In 2015

IN Lexus, Borneo Motors, Hybrid, NX, NX Hybrid, Borneo Motors

Widening Lexus’ offerings in the Luxury SUV segment, the Lexus NX makes its Singapore debut, unveiled to guests and media partners at the KF1 Karting Circuit


Both front and rear bumpers are highly detailed, with the front’s getting LED lights as standard. The rear spoiler is standard too, mind you.
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All That Jazzy Stuff | Honda Jazz RS

IN Honda, Jazz, RS, Honda Jazz RS, Earth Dreams, 1.5 RS, Kah Motor

Honda’s highly loved compact mini is back, but is it a case of a little too late when the Europeans are already at the forefront?


Adequate tread depth is important for safety in wet conditions as the tread grooves help to remove the water from the contact patch between the tyre and the road surface. As the tyre’s tread depth wears down, its ability to remove water from the road decreases meaning that grip levels are reduced and stopping distances are extended. In extreme circumstances when the tyre has insufficient tread depth to clear the water properly, increased water pressure causes the tyres to lift on top of the water surface and lose contact with the road surface. During this dangerous aquaplaning situation any input from the driver such as pressing the brake or turning the steering wheel has no effect on the vehicle, leaving it at an increased risk of being involved in an accident.
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Aquaplaning Dangers Highlighted In Online Movie

IN Tyre, Rubber, Tyre care, Aquaplaning, Danger, Online movie

A new online movie has been launched, to educate drivers about the risks associated with aquaplaning


Which is the biggest case of oh-how-unfortunate. The Veloster is a very interesting car; the Picasso of coupes, if I may be bold. Sure it’s a three-door coupe, a concept Mini already came up with in the form of their Clubman. But the thing is this: the Veloster has the extra rear door at the right place, and the rear can actually accommodate passengers easily and comfortably.
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Forgotster | Hyundai Veloster GDI Turbo

IN Hyundai, Veloster, GDI, Veloster Turbo, Coupe, Komoco Motors

Hyundai’s turbocharged Veloster is a gem of a car that is just, unfortunately, forgotten


The runner-up’s spot and third place in the drivers’ championship were secured by Audi as well. The two-time DTM champion Mattias Ekström in the Red Bull Audi RS 5 DTM of Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline celebrated his second victory in succession and finished the season as the runner-up. Last year’s champion Mike Rockenfeller in the Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM of Audi Sport Team Phoenix on clinching second place advanced to third place in the drivers’ standings. Jamie Green in the Hoffmann Group Audi RS 5 DTM of Audi Sport Team Rosberg in third place made for drivers from all three Audi Sport Teams mounting the podium in the season finale. 
Motorsports

Audi Is Best Manufacturer In 2014 DTM

IN Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hockenheim, DTM, Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters

Audi beats BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the manufacturers’ championship


And then you start to look around. “Hmm… Still a Cooper”, you thought.
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This Could Be The One | Mini One

IN Mini, One, MINI One, 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged, Eurokars Habitat, BMW Asia

Mini’s entry-level model may sound diminutive, but how it performs is in no way small at all.


Whatever. It’s their loss as they’re uninformed and clearly missing out on the good things that are on offer.
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Reality Bites | Kia Cerato Koup GDI-T

IN Kia, Cerato, Koup, Kia Cerato Koup, GDI, GDI-T, Turbo, Turbocharged, Cycle & Carriage Kia

Kia’s concept of style without costing an arm and a leg is presented in the latest iteration of their Koup


Features over 380 colour photos, advertising literature and interviews with key Honda personnel in order to tell the real story of the NSX.
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New E-Book On All Things NSX

IN Honda, Acura, NSX, Japanese, Supercar

Includes full year-by-year coverage of all production models, including limited editions; Japanese, American and European markets covered superb detail 


The name of the 625C refers to the power output of the highly efficient derivative of the 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 powerplant — 625PS (616bhp). ‘C’ stands for ‘Club’, highlighting a more accessible and less extreme model in terms of character. However, the McLaren 625C enjoys a number of the technical advances already debuted on the McLaren 650S.With a power output of 616 bhp, enhancements have been made to driveability and efficiency with engine torque of 610 Nm. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h takes just 3.1 seconds, while 200 km/h is reached in 8.8 seconds for the Coupé. Despite the lower power of the 625C, maximum speed mirrors that of the 650S, at 333 km/h (329 km/h for Spider), and CO2 emissions remain the same, at 275 g/km.
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650S-based 625C For Asian Market

IN McLaren, 625C, McLaren 625C, 650S, McLaren 650S, McLaren Automotive

A new more refined and more accessible McLaren 625C created for the increasingly important Asian market; Coupe and Spider models available from launch


Even on the dinner table, I was caught using the chopstick to eat pratas and then, without a care of the people around, sipped soup straight from the bowl bypassing the creation called a spoon or even the engineering marvel known as a straw.
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Boring No More | Mercedes-Benz C200 Avantgarde

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, Merc, C-Class, C 200, Cycle & Carriage

No longer dull and now satisfying to drive - someone did their research very well, and the end product is a far cry from its predecessor


Just recently, she took time off her busy schedule to talk to Burnpavement about her involvement with the brand and the car she was presented with by Mercedes-Benz as part of her 'duty' as ambassador: the CLA 200. And of course, we even slotted in some 'bonus' questions; let's just say we're impressed (like how we equally could not stop looking at her smile)…
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Exclusive Interview: Rebecca Lim

IN Mercedes-Benz, CLA 200, Mercedes, CLA, Rebecca Lim, Brand Ambassador

Part of being a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, Rebecca Lim was presented with a CLA 200. In this exclusive, we ask her about her new car and also assess her saleswoman-ship.


So enter the new Renault Captur, the latest mini-SUV-crossover to hit the block after the Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008.
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Captur-ing Attention

IN Renault, Captur, SUV, Launch

No longer content with offering just your run-of-the-mill hatchbacks and sedans, Renault is now looking for new niches to fill.


Which is a good thing, in my humblest opinion. When you drive a car like this, you sometimes do not need the attention; you do not want to be labeled a poseur just for driving with the roof down. After a long day at work, sometimes all you need is just the natural air, with the wind blowing in your hair, knowwadimean?
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No Need For Attention | BMW 435i Convertible

IN BMW, 4 Series, 4 Series Convertible, Convertible, 435i, Beemer

BMW’s 4 Series Convertible looks more upmarket than the 3 Series, and should go down well with executives looking for a car to cruise around in after a hard day’s work…


And it now feels friskier to drive, more apparent if you’re the sort who enjoys participating in traffic light grand prix. Floor the accelerator and you can feel the XC60 pulling away without much hesitance, despite the fact it still weighs in close to a hefty 1.8-tonne. It does the 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.2 seconds, which is good enough to keep up with sports sedans whose drivers would normally think lesser of SUVs. (“How on earth can that tank keep up with me? No way! Hahaha. Wait, what? How come it’s inching closer… and… passing me?!”)
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Trusty Swede | Volvo XC60 T5 Drive-E

IN Volvo, XC60, T5, Drive-E, Volvo XC60, SUV, Wearnes Automotive

If you’re looking for a trusty and solid SUV, look no further than Volvo’s updated XC60.


To celebrate this unique partnership, Boss presents a popup store at the atrium of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Level 1, which will be retailing the Boss McLaren 2014 Fall/Winter Collection. It also showcases racing paraphernalia from past and present McLaren drivers, including the driver’s kit of both Jenson Button and McLaren’s newest driver Kevin Magnusson.  
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Hugo Boss And McLaren Collaborate For F1 Weekend

IN Hugo Boss, McLaren, Formula One, F1, Boss, 650S, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Boss McLaren 2014 Fall/Winter Collection

Fashion and Formula 1 has no link, you say? Well, you might want to learn a few things at the Hugo Boss popup store...


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Mulsanne Speed: World's Fastest Road Barge

IN Bentley, Mulsanne, Mulsanne Speed, Speed, Flagship, Bentley flagship, Crewe

New Bentley flagship offering pinnacle of luxury and performance: 6¾‑litre V8 engine advanced to deliver 1,100 Nm of torque and 13% more efficiency, with new sports suspension and steering



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