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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


And to make it an even sweeter deal, Volkswagen Singapore has also introduced class-leading warranty and service packages: All models now come with a 5 year/200,000 km (whichever comes first) warranty and, for the launch period, free servicing for up to 5 years and 100,000 km.
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More German Choices For Business Owners

IN Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, VW, Veedub, Volkswagen Centre Singapore, Caddy, Caddy Maxi, Transporter

Volkswagen revamps its commercial vehicle line-up for the local market


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.


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.


This is the first time a Swiss watch brand has brought in a giant display of a commercially viable spacecraft that will take consumers to space. Since 1989, Luminox has built up a global cult following for its Sea, Air and Land Swiss-made adventure watches for the world’s most elite military and law enforcement professionals, including the US Navy SEALS, the US Air Force, the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department), amongst others.
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Luminox Concludes Space Roadshow

IN Luminox, Luminox Space Roadshow, Lynx Mark II, XCOR, Crystal Time

Space roadshow promoting once-in-a-lifetime flight into space


Volvo will provide SCMS 2014 with a fleet of its best-selling models — the dynamic Volvo S60 sports sedan and 7-seater XC90 luxury SUV — which will be deployed as the VIP and official vehicles during race day on Sunday, 7th December. The SCMS 2014 branded Volvo cars will also be highly visible in the build-up to race day with a number of activations set to aid runners as they train towards the nation’s biggest running event of the year.
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Volvo Is Official Car Of This Year's Standard Chartered Marathon

IN Volvo, XC90, XC, S60, SUV, Sedan, 2014 Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore, 2014 SCMS, SCMS

Volvo returns to annual event as official car; big discounts offered for those keen on purchasing cars in the fleet, post race


With a carbon monocoque for a weight of less than 1,100 kg and an engine developing over 500 hp, it is able to reach a top speed of over 300 kph. From 2015, Renaultsport R.S. 01 will be one of the stars of World Series by Renault in a new championship, the Renaultsport Trophy, a springboard for the professional GT and Endurance championships.
Motorsports

Renaultsport R.S. 01 - 500 bhp, Carbon Monocoque

IN Renault, Renaultsport, R.S., R.S. 01, World Series,

Built in accordance to LMP1 2014 standards, it will compete in a new one-make RenaultSport trophy championship in the World Series from next year


Symbolising this historic day in Volvo’s 87 year history, the new XC90 will be the first of its cars to carry the company’s new more prominent iron mark, which has the iconic arrow elegantly aligned with the diagonal slash across the grille. Together with the T-shaped “Thor’s Hammer” DRL lights, the iron mark introduces an entirely new, distinctive and confident face for Volvo’s forthcoming generation of cars.
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New XC90 Unwrapped - First Volvo Under Zhejiang Geely

IN Volvo, XC90, XC, New Volvo XC90, New, Volvo Cars, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group

Offers new styling, new safety technology, premium interior, more fuel-efficient engines and room for seven on a new flexible platform


After all, the Golf is no lightweight considering its 1,184 kg kerbweight; and (on paper) it can only whip out some 104 bhp and 175 Nm (available from as low as 1,550 rpm, though) of torque. Last but not least, 10.2 seconds is needed to get from 0 to 100 km/h.
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The Singapore Car | Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI

IN Volkswagen, Golf, 1.2 TSI, VW, 1.2, Turbocharged, DSG

A full-sized hatchback with a small engine equates to a money-saving proposition — exactly what every Singaporean driver desired…


The XC90 was awarded more than 100 international awards, including
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Production Of Volvo XC90 Ends After 12 Years

IN Volvo, XC90, Volvo XC90, SUV, Sweden, Gothenburg, Volvo Car Corporation

The last XC90 out of the Torslanda plant will join the Volvo Museum Collection; plant prepares for production of the all-new XC90.


One of the most famous, Carrozzeria Zagato, celebrates its 95th birthday this year, and it is this special occasion for which the Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato was commissioned. Its commissioner is one Albert Spiess, a Swiss who already counts other well-known Zagato works such as the Alfa Romeo SZ and RZ, 1985 Aston V8 Vantage Zagato, and 2012 V12 Vantage Zagato within his stable. So what’s another one to add to the collection, eh?
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Get to the L-Z!

IN Lamborgini, Zagato, Gallardo, Concept, 5-95

Lamborghini and Zagato, two icons of Italian motoring, come together to create a striking one-off: the 5-95 Zagato Concept.


Let’s not forget McLaren. Ok, you would have probably heard the news that McLaren has ceased production of the 12C to make way for the new 650S. Which should be good news for some, as that simply means prices for that 12C you’ve been eyeing will go down (ask Wearnes Automotive, they have some units for sale too). Still thinking and contemplating? On the fence? Cannot decide? Well, let us give you 10 reasons why you should buy one.
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10 Reasons Why The 12C Is An Awesome Supercar

IN McLaren, 12C, McLaren 12C, Wearnes Automotive, Supercar

Don’t want to join the Lamborghini and Ferrari crowd, but still want something equivalent with a little bit more exclusivity? Tadaa…


It is equipped with 20-inch Carrera S wheels in Black with contrasting rim flange in Guards Red, full-colour Porsche Crest wheel centres and Bi-Xenon main headlights in black including Porsche Dynamic Light System. The outer appearance of the 911 Carrera S Exclusive Edition is completed with electronically folding exterior mirrors and model designation on doors painted in Guards Red.
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A 911 Specially Tailored For Singapore

IN Porsche, 911, Porsche 911, 991, Carrera, Carrera S, Exclusive Edition, Singapore, 911 Carrera S Exclusive Edition

Porsche Singapore introduces the attractive 911 Carrera S Exclusive Edition


Members of the public can visit www.singaporegp.sg/revupsingapore for more information on how to participate in these free programmes.
Motorsports

Rev Up, Singapore!

IN Singapore, Singapore GP, 2014 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore Airlines, Marina Bay Circuit, 2014

Race promoter Singapore GP’s 'Rev Up Singapore!' campaign is back for its second year, with new and enhanced initiatives to share the excitement of Formula One across the island.


Paired to a six-speed auto transmission (no change here), it now whips out 151 bhp and 191 Nm of torque; despite now 15 bhp and 6 Nm down, the upside here is you get improved fuel consumption. According to Hyundai, it has a combined cycle of 8.4 litres/100 km (or 11.9 km/L) compared to the previous 11.4 litres/100 km (or 8.8 km/L). Oh, even the CO2 emission has dropped from 209 g/km to 200 g/km now; we can hear Green Peace giving a sigh of relief…
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Predictably Good | Hyundai Tucson GLS

IN Hyundai, Tucson, Fluidic Sculpture, Nu MPI, Komoco Motors, Hyundai Tucson

It obviously needs no introduction, but this revamped Tucson is surprisingly good


Well, they may not be your average supercars, but they are all sporty enough to give any big-engined, bank-breaking engineering feats on four wheels quite a hard time on our roads. Simply put, a lot of performance for not a lot of money. Meet (in clockwise direction) the BMW M135i, MINI John Cooper Works, Volkswagen Touareg TDI R-Line, Volvo V40 R-Design, Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG and Audi S3 Sportback. That’s a combined 1,592 bhp and 2,350 Nm of torque…
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Surprises Of 2013

IN 2013, Surprises, BMW, MINI, Volkswagen, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, M135i, JCW, R-Line, R-Design, AMG, S3, A45, V40, Touareg, Clubman

An exciting and unforgettable year it was, made even more memorable thanks to the arrival of these wheels


As many enthusiasts would know, a JCW model is the result of an overall concept developed on the back of the brand’s many years of motor sport experience. The precise interplay of ultra high performance powertrain and chassis technology, with the car’s aerodynamically optimised exterior features ensures that the agile and surefooted handling - or also known as the 'go-kart feeling' - shines brightly in extremely sporty driving situations as well. The result is hardcore driving fun, taken into a new dimension by this new MINI John Cooper Works Concept.
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Sneak Peek - MINI's John Cooper Works Concept

IN MINI, Mini, John Cooper Works, JCW, F56, Cooper, Cooper S

The MINI John Cooper Works Concept offers a look into the next generation MINI sports model.


The new Audi RS 6 Avant offers superior performance and groundbreaking efficiency, providing practicality for everyday use and leisure. Made out of high-tech steel and approximately 20 percent aluminium, the new and improved model weighs nearly 100 kilograms lesser than its predecessor. The new Audi RS 6 Avant boasts a twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 560 hp and a constant 700 Nm of torque, accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.9 seconds. Lighter and more efficient than the previous models, Audi has created a sporty, top-of-the-line vehicle that supersedes its predecessors in performance in every parameter possible.
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Absolute Power Doesn't Corrupt! It Excites!

IN Audi, RS 6 Avant, SQ5, S3 Sportback

The new Audi RS 6 Avant, SQ5 and S3 Sportback storms Singapore!


“It’s incredible to see what we have accomplished in the last 15 years, but we’re not done innovating yet,” said Kazunori Yamauchi. “Gran Turismo began with an idea that we could carve a new type of racing game that pushes the boundaries of realism while inspiring the devotion of car enthusiasts around the world. To see how the franchise has evolved since then into a true automotive brand fuels Polyphony to continue defining and transforming the genre with games like Gran Turismo 6.”
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Gran Turismo 6 Is Here!

IN Gran Turismo 6, GT6, Sony, Playstation

The spirit of racing returns exclusively on PlayStation 3 to deliver the most anticipated racing experience of the year.


Many of the sophisticated solutions being applied for the very first time to an in-range car in the 458 Speciale, including its advanced active aerodynamics, will become a standard feature of all new Ferraris in the future. Flanked in the Maranello marque’s range by the multi-award-winning 458 Italia and 458 Spider, the new mid-rear-engined V8 berlinetta was designed to boost both performance and driving emotion to unprecedented levels, yet simultaneously guarantee smooth, effortless control in all kinds of situations.
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Something Speciale This Festive Season!

IN Ferrari, 458, Speciale

The Ferrari 458 Speciale makes its debut in Singapore!



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