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Sensuously sexy and compact in size, the latest MX-5 reminds me of my old flame, a first generation MX-5 (NA) I owned for awhile. I had never driven the new model (NC), but heard that this latest iteration is a rather worthy successor to the very first sweet handling model.
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Still The One | Mazda MX-5

IN Mazda, MX-5, MX5, Roadster, Convertible, Trans Eurokars, Eurokars

After finding out that the Mazda distributorship in Singapore had changed hands, we decided to give our good friends at Eurokars Group a call to see if we could get acquainted with the brand again.


By now, you might be asking “is this pricier than a regular GTI?” Good news for you then, because you'll be getting an E35 if you order a GTI today — at no extra cost.
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Happy Birthday Golf! | Volkswagen Golf GTI E35

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, E35, 2.0, TSI, Edition 35

The Edition 35 is Volkswagen’s way of celebrating 35 years of the evergreen Golf GTI. But is it the perfect anniversary present?


Road-holding and handling are areas that the French have always done reasonably well. The 308 CC is no different. While it may not be the grippiest car out there, the McPherson type front suspension and rear suspension with torsion beam setup do well to keep the car planted as it powers through corners, the Continental CSC3 wrapped 17
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French Open | Peugeot 308 CC

IN Peugeot, 308 CC, Convertible, Coupe-Cabriolets

With a new chiseled front-end, the new Peugeot 308 CC is less pretty but more handsome. Is the assertive look going to win more male buyers?


The brakes are well equipped with a host of technology as well - DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), ABS (anti-lock braking system), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control) and DBC (Dynamic Braking Control) - makes you wonder if you need to do anything braking yourself at all! Truth is, all that technology helps to keep you out of trouble when you do 'silly' things at inappropriate speeds.
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All-New BMW 1 Series Drive - Singapore to Kuala Lumpur

IN BMW, 1 Series, 118i, 116i, Efficient Dynamics, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur

We test BMW's EfficientDynamics award-winning technology with a drive from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur with the all-new BMW 1 Series.


Bring the top up (it only takes 9 seconds), and you'll be surprised at how quiet the cabin is. For a soft-top convertible, the Golf manages to shut out most of the exterior ambient noise. Buses and heavy vehicles that rush by will still be very much audible though. But still very livable on a day-to-day basis.
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Drop That Top | Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

IN VW, Volkswagen, Golf, Cabriolet, Convertible

After a 9-year hiatus, the Golf Cabriolet is back! With a quick soft-top that retracts in 9 secs, this car is fast in more ways than one.


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The Golf GTI’s 35th birthday party

IN Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, E35

Volkswagen Singapore celebrates the iconic car's birthday and launches the fastest ever production Golf GTI too!


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Burnpavement LIVE! Movie Giveaway!

IN BMW, UIP, Movie, Vision, EfficientDynamics

The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car is in Singapore for the very first time! See it live at the BMW Fascination Roadshow. Plus, win tickets to catch the car in action on the big screen now!


It's funny how some cars define their owners' character. Locally, being in an E-Class earns you the
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E for Eco | Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

IN Mercedes-Benz, E250, CDI, BlueEFFICIENCY, Coupe

How well will svelte coupé style blend with diesel power? We just had to find out.


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Kah Motor Announces The Honda CR-Z

IN Honda, CR-Z, Hybrid

The 2012 Honda CR-Z has officially landed in Singapore, featuring sleek styling, sporty handling and a unique hybrid powertrain, its a unique proposition in the sports coupe segment.


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MINI Coupe Launch | Burnpavement LIVE! Post Event Report

IN MINI, MINI Coupe, Burnpavement LIVE!, Event, Mini, Eurokars, MINI Habitat

In an exclusive close-door event held by MINI and Burnpavement LIVE! at the MINI Habitat, 50 of our readers got to see, smell, and drive the fastest and best handling MINI, the all new MINI Coupe.


The slight increase in front axle load rating compared with the MINI increases traction at the front wheels and helps to ensure that the engine power is effortlessly translated into sporty acceleration. The rear gets extra bodyshell stiffening too, which translates to a higher overall torsional rigidity of the body than the standard MINI Cooper.
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MINI Launches The New Coupé

IN MINI, Singapore, Coupe, Cooper, S, JCW

The two-seater MINI promises more driving fun than before!


So what made Marcio pick up a Chevette 2-door sedan? Like most of us, he was looking for a better way to getting around than walking. Of course, the choice of engines wasn't spectacular — neither was the power.
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Marcio's Ride | 1992 Chevrolet Chevette

IN Chevrolet, Chevette, Volkswagen, Engine swap, Tuned

Why are we so interested in an eco small sedan? Like they say, beauty is only skin deep...


Powering the new 911 GT3 RSR is a particularly efficient six-cylinder boxer engine with a four-litre capacity. With a mandatory air-restrictor, it generates 460 hp (338 kW) and drives the 310 millimetre wide rear wheels. The diameter of the front wheels has increased by 30 mm to now measure 680 millimetres. The Porsche sequential six-speed gearbox is operated via paddle shifts on the steering wheel.
Motorsports

New customer sport top model for 2012 race season

IN Porsche, 911, GT3 RSR, Racing, Race, Porsche Motorsport

The S$870,000 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR from Porsche Motorsport’s customer racing vehicles is ready to race for the 2012 season!


The body of the new BMW 1 Series is 85 millimetres longer than its predecessor at 4,324 millimetres, while the wheelbase has widened by 30 millimetres to 2,690 millimetres. The car also looks more powerful because its overall width has increased by 17 millimetres to 1,765 millimetres, while its height remains unchanged at 1,421 millimetres. The rear seats have 21 millimetres more legroom, and the luggage compartment has expanded by 30 litres to 360 litres.
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BMW Officially Launches New 1 Series In Singapore

IN BMW, Performance Motors, 1 Series, 118i, 116i

Performance Motors held the official launch of the all-new BMW 1 Series at their showroom this evening. The car will be available in two variants; BMW 116i and BMW 118i.


From the rear, the new Tiguan immediately looks more 'manly' with the new tail-lamps. The curvy ones have made way for a simpler, but better design that feature VW's signature L-shape LEDs.
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King Of The Hill | Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TSI

IN Volkswagen, VW, Tiguan, 2.0, TFSI, TSI, DSG, SUV, Sport

Back in the 90's, the Subaru Forester was an SUV that stood out from the rest. Grippy, fast and sweet to drive, it was the best sporty SUV out there. Now though, there's a new king of the hill...


Looks familiar? You will have to really squint to spot the difference between the new Forester and last year's model. Other than a tweaked grille design, we too couldn't spot any major changes when we managed to park our test car next to last year's model.
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Living With A New Heart | Subaru Forester 2.0X

IN Subaru, Forester, 2.0X, Boxer, Next-generation

The third generation Forester receives a new heart three years into it's life. Will it keep it competitive in the growing crossover market?


All that hard work has shown its results. To date, Elfaeza is among the few Malay artists from Suria to cross over to MediaCorp's English channel, Channel 5. For now, you can watch her in the legal-eagle drama series 'The Pupil' on Channel 5, alongside more established actors Adrian Pang and Lim Kay Tong. In this drama, Elfaeza plays Nisa Muhammad Nor, a young, intelligent and steadfast lawyer.
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Celebrity's Dream Car | Elfaeza with MINI Cabrio

IN Elfaeza Ul-Haq, Elfa, MINI, MINI Cooper Cabriolet, Cooper, Cabriolet, The Pupil

She was once involved in a serious car accident, but survived, and now clearly supports good driving - meet Elfaeza Ul-Haq from TV's 'The Pupil'.


“Eurokars years of extensive sales and after-sales services over the last 26 year and serving luxury marquees like Porsche and Rolls-Royce have certainly raise our service standards and we are confident that we can provide a high level of services to all Mazda owners. “We would also like to take this opportunity to assure all current Mazda owners that all written warranties under the Mazda brand will be honored, and all service agreements will be carried out by Eurokars Group.” explained Mr Karsono Kwee, Executive Chairman, Eurokars Group.
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Eurokars Group Appointed Mazda Cars Distributorship in Singapore

IN Mazda, Eurokars Group, Singapore

Eurokars Group, synonymous with premium and luxury automotive brands has been appointed sole distributorship of Mazda cars in Singapore.


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MINI Puts A Cheeky Spin On Halloween

IN MINI, Singapore, Halloween, Cooper, S, Countryman

What makes Halloween special? Pumpkins? Dressing up like zombies? Check out what MINI has in store!


The Volvo S60 T6 R-Design is an excellent package. Handsome, sporty, well-built and really quick to boot. It may not have started out wanting to crush the competition, but if Volvo can give us more feedback and a meatier steering feel, they might just be able to.
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Brutally Honest | Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

IN Volvo, S60, T6, Turbocharged, R-Design, Sedan, Swede

Stupendously rapid and yet relaxing to drive and be in, the Volvo S60 T6 now gets an even sportier makeover from the company's R-Design wardrobe.



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