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The new car boasts 450 bhp from an all new LT1 GM V8, making it the most powerful ‘base model’ corvette of all time. It also has 65Nm more low-end torque than the outgoing model. The exhausts are also less restrictive than the previous Corvette; the four exhausts each measuring 2.75 inches, compared to 2.6 inches on its predecessor. This results in improved air flow of up to 13%. All this adds up to a century sprint time of less than 4 seconds.

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Redefining the Corvette

IN Corvette, Stingray, Chevrolet, Detroit Motor Show

After many months of repeated teasing, Chevrolet has finally unveiled the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray a day before the 2013 Detroit Motor Show officially opens.

But I have a feeling BMW is thinking more 'mean' than 'green' here. You see, manufacturers have also found that slapping a battery does produce a useful dose of extra power and torque for the car, which almost always ends up with them marketing the car as a bit of a performance car as well. Which has always been our slant here at Burnpavement.com anyway. Well, we're happy to say that the ActiveHybrid 7 is a rather enjoyable 'barge' to drive, BMWs in general tend to be.

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Seventh Heaven? | BMW ActiveHybrid 7

IN BMW, 7 Series, Performance Motors, Hybrid, Active Hybrid, 740i

BMW's answer to Lexus' LS600hL is the ActiveHybrid 7, a large premium hybrid that offers both luxury and performance. From our time with the car, it seems to have succeeded in fulfilling both claims.

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2014 Nissan GT-R Engines Get Enhanced

IN Nissan, GT-R, Turbo, GTR, New, 2014

As if it needs more power and 'improved throttle and acceleration feel' - the Nissan GT-R still gets it anyway. That, and an aluminum nameplate with the name of the engine constructor.

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MINI John Cooper Works Paceman

IN MINI, Cooper Paceman, Paceman, John Cooper Works

MINI's first compact Sports Activity CoupÃ© gets the full John Cooper Works treatment with a punchy 218 bhp power-plant!

The Cayman S runs on a 3.4-litre flat-six cylinder engine with 325 bhp, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds with Sport Chrono package and PDK, with a top speed of 281 km/h. CO2 figures for the PDK is at 188 g/km.

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New Porsche Cayman Is Lighter And Faster

IN Porsche Cayman, Cayman S, PDK, Porsche Asia Pacific, Eurokars

Following the launch of the new Boxster, Porsche is rolling out the new Cayman shortly after. The new german mid-engine coupe promises to be lighter and more fun to drive.

Top-of-the-line Lamborghinis have always and will remain to be roadsters, and thus will not have a folding soft top like its smaller sibling the Gallardo Spyder. The two-piece roof is made entirely from carbon fiber using various technologies such as RTM and Forged CompositeÂ®. These technologies guarantee maximum aesthetic performance and stiffness although each component is extremely light, weighing less than 6 kg.

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Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster

IN Lamborghini, Aventador, LP700-4, Roadster

Unveiled at a special preview here in Singapore by Stephan Winkelmann, President & CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, Lamborghini presents the new Aventador LP700-4 Roadster.

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New Maserati Quattroporte

IN 2013 Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati, V8, Hong Seh

The Italian car-maker plans kick-off a 50,000 units per year production plan by 2015. The 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be the first of three models to help them achieve that.

Let's take a closer look at the exterior, there's a beefed-up new bumper with integrated front fog lights, black honeycomb inserts with silver guards and silver roof rails, all of which have become a signature for the Cross range.

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The Angry Car | Volkswagen CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

IN Volkswagen, Polo, CrossPolo, 1.2 TSI

Launched at a time of high COEs, the trendy and well-packaged Volkswagen CrossPolo misses out on being found in more homes. You can see why it's not too happy about that.

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Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport | Entry Seven (7)

IN Suzuki, Swift Sport, Singapore, Caltex, Competition, Champion Motors

Seventh heaven can be found in this pristine blue Sport - a sporty and athletic unit with the right balance of goodies and modifications!

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Singapore's Best Suzuki Swift Sport | Entry Three (3)

IN Suzuki, Swift Sport, Singapore, Caltex, Competition, Champion Motors

With a long list in handling bits, you know this car is driven hard in the corners! Kudos to en-three no. 3!

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Lamborghini Aventador Gets New Wheels And More

IN Wheelsandmore, Lamborghini Aventador, Wheels,

German exotic tuner Wheelsandmore fettles with the Lamborghini Aventador and brings up the already mad Italian one notch higher!

No where to drive your car hard in Singapore? Fret not, Burnpavement.com is taking you to where the roads will welcome you with open arms! Under the safety of 4 support cars, we will guide you to some of Malaysia's finest driving roads.

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Burnpavement.com PowerDrive! Presents: Highway in the Hills!

IN Performance, Drive, Event, Burnpavement LIVE!, Cameron Highlands, Volkswagen, Caltex

Registration is open for our exclusive performance drive-up! Limited to only 10 cars, it'll be a driving holiday you won't forget - sign up now!

The new BMW 3 Series is offered with a choice of refined, economical and muscular engines — all
of which feature the new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Customers will now be able to
enjoy the talents of the new turbocharged four-cylinder variant in the BMW 328i. This latest-
generation petrol engine is the most powerful in a new generation of four-cylinder petrol units and
is modeled on the current multi-award-winning in-line-six engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology (available on the BMW 335i), which is the benchmark in its class for dynamic power
deliver and impressive efficiency.

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The New BMW 3 Series, Welcome To Singapore

IN BMW, 3, Series, Performance Motors Limited

BMW Asia today announced the launch of the all-new BMW 3 Series. The sixth generation of the world’s best-selling premium car has set new benchmarks in sporting prowess, elegance and comfort.

So here is the new Focus then, in its third and - what must probably be - the finest iteration. It’s not merely a facelift, mind you; it’s a major rework. Updated engine, new transmission, new exterior and even a new antenna. Well the chassis remains largely similar to the second generation, only points to note are strengthened mountings, improved bushings and steering, and better brakes.

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Properly Focused | Ford Focus Sedan

IN Ford, Focus, Ford Focus, 2012 Ford Focus, Regent Motors, Titanium

Now into its third generation, has Ford finally found its sweet spot in the mid-size sedan segment here?

We tank up our cars with Techron 98 Platinum petrol at Caltex's Jurong West station. It's a perfect place to start off any trip up north as it is within close proximity to Tuas checkpoint.

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Performance Drive Recce Trip | Part One

IN Performance, Drive, Event, Burnpavement LIVE!, Cameron Highlands, Volkswagen, Caltex

Come March 2012, Burnpavement.com, with the help of our good sponsors Caltex and Volkswagen, will be organising an epic Performance Driving Holiday to the twisty hills of Cameron Highlands.

The new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 also features Goodyear's renowned FuelSaving Technology, which aids reduced fuel consumption. The TÃœV SÃœD Automotive test also confirmed that the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
delivers top-class rolling resistance in its category, with a 7 percent better rolling resistance compared to the average performance of three leading competitors. Also, the tyre's optimized block design and optimized 4 Pitches Sequence with 64 blocks on the outside and 72 blocks on the inside help reduce noise output levels. Goodyear internal performance tests also showed that the Asymmetric 2 outperforms its predecessor with more than 10% improvement in mileage.

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Goodyear Launches 2nd generation Eagle F1 Asymmetric

IN Goodyear, Eagle F1, Asymmetric, Asymmetric 2, Tyre, ActiveBraking

Goodyear launches the successor to the award-winning Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric, a tyre still highly rated by media and consumers, with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 with ActiveBraking Technology.

Drive Safely - DriveSafely reads text and email messages aloud so you can keep your eyes on the road. The paid pro version lets you chat by sending text responses by voice and use voice commands such as “repeat message”, or “call back sender”.

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Blackberry Apps For Drivers

IN Blackberry, Apps, For, Drivers, App, World

Have a BlackBerry? Snazz it up with these useful driving-centric applications!

The headlights have also been updated. Their lower edge forms a wave; their interior has been restructured. With the optional xenon plus headlights, the LED daytime running lights form a narrow, homogenous clasp framing the headlight. Audi also offers the adaptive light system with dynamic cornering light and turning light. The rear lights have also been redesigned and are optionally available with continuous LED light strips. The bumper includes a number of additional design details.

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Audi Refreshes The A5

More distinctive than ever, improved technical specifications lie under the new skin too.

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Up Close: Lamborghini's CEO and the Aventador

IN Aventador, LP, 700-4, Mr., Stephan, Winkelmann, New model

We have seen them in pictures and videos, but nothing will ever beat the real thing.

He is joined by fellow Shell FuelSave Team members Daniel Lim, a 35-year-old curriculum planner, Arthur Foo, a 29-year-old project manager at the Nanyang Technological University, and Diana Lim, a 30-year-old mother and manager at Far East Organization.

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Having A Fuel Crisis? Be Inspired By The New Shell FuelSave Team!

IN Shell, FuelSave, Team, Green, Motoring

Four everyday Singapore drivers have emerged today as Singapore's first Shell FuelSave Team and will join Shell FuelSave Ambassador Eunice Olsen to inspire local motorists to save fuel.