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Volkswagen Centre Singapore Expanded

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.

Cool weather was better appreciated and much preferred over having the scorching hot sun.

Happenings

Miata Club Singapore Gymkhana Session

IN Miata, MX-5, Gymkhana, Roadster

Focused on learning more about their cars while having fun, the local Miata club guys set out with their roadsters to the Nusajaya Flight Park last Saturday. We join them to bring you this story.

Happenings

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.

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.

Happenings

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...

Happenings

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!

Based on the findings of the report and the search for Asia’s Smartest FuelSaver, Shell has extended its effort to help drivers save 10% or more fuel. Now the focus is how to mobilise the 42% of the world’s drivers who are not currently saving. The Report suggests that fuel saving behaviours stick best when advice is shared by ‘Expert FuelSavers’ so Shell is establishing a global panel of Expert FuelSavers, starting with John and Helen Taylor, the Shell FuelSave Ambassadors and the finalists of Europe and Asia’s ‘Smartest FuelSavers’.

Happenings

Shell FuelSave 1 Litre Challenge

IN Shell, 1 Litre, FuelSave

A Thai actress and business owner has been crowned Asia’s Smartest FuelSaver at the first Shell Eco-marathon in Asia.

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.

The track was designed by the world-renowned Hermann Tilke, and incorporates local elements such as the roof of the main grandstand which resembles the eaves of traditional Korean ‘hanok’ houses. A total of 130,000 spectators will be accommodated at the circuit, with 16,000 seats in the main grandstand. The addition of the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX to the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is expected to represent a watershed for development of the motor sports industry in Korea, as well as bring economic benefits to the area.

Motorsports

Korea International Circuit On Track for Summer Completion

Construction of the Korea International Circuit, set to host the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX from October 22-24, is on schedule for completion this summer.

The champion wins a pair of Green Room hospitality suite tickets worth S$7,490, a 5D4N stay at Pan Pacific Singapore valued at S$3,297, exclusive passes to the Drivers’ Autograph Session during the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX race week, and round trip economy airfare for two. The first and second runners-up will also each win a 4D3N hotel stay, roundtrip economy airfare for two, a pair of Bay Grandstand tickets (worth S$1,796) and a pair of Stamford Grandstand tickets (worth S$596) respectively.

Happenings

First “Asia’s Biggest F1 Fan” Cyber Game

IN Singapore GP, F1, Night Race

With just 12 weeks to the world’s only FORMULA ONE night race, Singapore GP is launching the region’s first Asia’s Biggest F1 Fan cyber game across 25 countries.

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.

Next was the slalom course in the mid-engined Boxster S. Each driver was timed and the winner walked away with a prize at the end of the day.

Happenings

Porsche World Roadshow (PWRS)

IN Porsche, Driving experience, Defensive driving, Advance driving, Stuttgart

There is no better way to experience the excitement of a Porsche than to drive one. For the Porsche World Roadshow, one gets the chance to drive, not one, but a wide range of Porsches for a day.

The BBC journalists also commented on Maranello's consistently growing sales and how output held steady during the year when the world economic crisis was at its most severe. Montezemolo explained this phenomenon by commenting:

Happenings

Interview with Luca di Montezemolo

IN Ferrari, 599, Luca di Montezemolo

Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo, was recently interviewed by a team of journalists for several BBC TV and radio programmes broadcast.

Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Race Day

IN Super GT, Sepang, Race queens, Racing

The energy at a race never fails to get me pumped up - the people, the cars, the sounds - everything is focused at getting the crowd fired up. And it works...

Simply beautiful. The car's not that bad too.

Motorsports

Super GT 2010 - Team 365 ThunderAsia | Race Day

IN Super GT, 365 Thunder Asia, Melvin Choo, Racing

We had the privilege of spending an intimate weekend with Singaporean team 356 ThunderAsia with drivers Melvin Choo and Tim Sugden along with their gorgeous Mosler MT900 race car.

Carbon ceramic brakes on a Ferrari F430 with Sud wheels.

Happenings

Super GT 2010 - Car park shoot | Race Day

IN Super GT, Carpark, Candid, 350Z, WRX, Caldina, Integra

At every event we attend, we like to scour the car park for cool cars. Here are some beauties we spotted.