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With up to 374 bhp of power and the ability to complete the century sprint in 4.9 seconds, there is no doubting its power. Jaguar owners experienced first-hand true Jaguar sports car performance as well as the highly addictive growls, snarls and exhaust back firings of the F-Type Coupé.
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Jaguar Owner Appreciation Night

IN Jaguar, Wearnes Automotive, F-Type Coupe, XJ, C-X17, Glenfiddich, Jive Talkin’

Close to 200 Jaguar owners and guests turned up for the first-ever Owner Appreciation Night on Thursday, 21 August 2014.


However when it came my turn to drive, things changed. While I attempted to drive in Eco mode for roughly 10 kilometers or so, the straight and open road was too tempting. Next I knew, SKM 3477 P was driven in Dynamic, gears were shifted via the paddle-shifter and the fastest lane was where I stayed until the Sungai Besi toll.
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The Audi A3 Fuel Efficiency Drive

IN Audi, A3, A3 Sedan, Sedan, Premium Automobiles, Audi Singapore

The task at hand was to drive the 122 bhp A3 Sedan to KL and back on just one tank — the end was an interesting twist though…


Anyway, back to the plot. The Evoque was treated with much respect (in 'Dynamic' mode, no less): late braking, hard flicks, flooring the accelerator when traffic permits, taking corners like a hot-hatch. In other words, I drove it like I just stole it, went to rob a bank and am racing towards the Malaysian border — except I am (a) no where as buffed as Channing Tatum nor (b) as bad-ass as Stallone. Every single day for half a week, I drove that way. Journey to the office has not been this fun and fast (sorry Range Rover, the M235i still blew my mind moaarr).
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Fashionable Mobility | Range Rover Evoque (Dynamic)

IN Range Rover, Evoque, Land Rover, Dynamic, Rangie, Black Design Pack, Wearnes

With a new 9-speed auto transmission, the Evoque’s desirability factor just went up a notch


Around the same time, legendary Lotus designer Colin Chapman was creating Grand Prix history of his own, embodied in Singapore this year by a Lotus 72 — the beautiful wedge-shaped racing car that was a dominant force in the first half of the seventies, winning no fewer than 20 World Championship Grands Prix.
Motorsports

Historic F1 Cars Coming To Singapore

IN Formula 1, F1, Formula One, Singapore, Singapore GP, Marina Bay Street Circuit, FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship, Masters HGP

In addition to the latest breed of Formula One cars on track, die-hard fans can also look forward to reliving some of the greatest moments of yesteryear


To achieve the FT-1’s advanced-looking, intricately detailed interior, Toyota’s CALTY design team in California compared leather thicknesses, grain sizes and textures to find the perfect combination. Raised metal mesh provides ventilation for the seats, while also lending a more textural, bold effect that compliments the cabin’s metal accents. An embossed pattern on the instrument panel leather creates a 3-D, technical look.
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Toyota FT-1: A Car Fit For Superheroes

IN Toyota, FT-1, Future Toyota, Sports Car, Concept, Toyota FT-1

New version of Toyota FT-1 sports car concept unveiled, featuring new graphite paintwork; interior inspired by modern superhero movie posters


BUT just to be clear, not for a full-fledged family of five though; more for the (a) with two young kids, (b) has only one child or (b) have a kid and a dog, that sort.
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The Bare Minimum | MINI Cooper

IN MINI, Mini, Cooper, MINI Cooper, 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, Turbocharged, Eurokars Habitat, BMW Asia

The new generation MINI Cooper now comes with a 3-cylinder, turbocharged lump; have they gone backward, or is this the latest technological marvel?


On paper, both the speed requirement and the circuit length (22 km) put the feat within the all-electric EV range Toyota quotes for Prius Plug-in, performance designed to meet the day-to-day driving demands of urban commuters. In theory, the distance could be covered without a drop of petrol being used.
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Toyota Prius Sets New Nurburgring Record

IN Toyota, Prius, Prius Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid, Nurburgring, Nordschliefe

… For fuel economy, that is. Toyota took its Prius Plug-in hybrid to the track, setting out to show how little fuel it could use on a single lap of the notorious Nordschliefe.


Out on the expressway, there’s a surprisingly good degree of comfort; this despite the car running on Renault’s revered sporty Cup chassis. And no, it will not cause passengers to barf over road irregularities.
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Now, Seriously | Renault Clio RS Cup

IN Renault, Clio, RenaultSport, RS, Clio RS, Cup, Wearnes Automotive

Renault’s latest Clio RS brings a party along everywhere it goes


On the outside, the CLA45 looks pretty much like a Sport-kitted CLA. Which is, erm, not good. I expected flared arches and a fatter bodykit, but no. Put them side by side, and you would probably be very hard-pressed to tell the difference between a CLA45 AMG and a Sport-kitted CLA200 with AMG-styled wheels. Perhaps they are saving the more aggressive look for the Black Series? Whatever the case, your $300K is not getting you a very different looking CLA.
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Rocket Sedan | Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG

IN Mercedes-Benz, CLA, AMG, Daimler, CLA45

The stylish CLA45 AMG is the fastest compact sedan around. It's even got the luxury branding of a Mercedes-Benz. Unfortunately, the price is also rather 'luxurious'.


At 4,767 mm long, the saloon is two millimetres shorter than the previous model, while the wheelbase is 79 mm longer at 2,791 mm and therefore the body overhangs significantly shorter. At the same time, the Passat is 14 mm lower at 1,456 mm, and 12 mm wider at 1,832 mm.
Happenings

Meet The New Passat

IN Volkswagen, VW, Passat, New Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen unveiled the all-new Passat, slated for public launch in October this year


The new GLA rounds off the extensive SUV portfolio from Mercedes-Benz. With five model series (GLA, GLK, ML, GL and G), the company currently offers the widest range of any European premium manufacturer, meeting the wishes of its customers. At the same time, the GLA-Class is the fourth new compact model from Mercedes-Benz.
Happenings

New GLA: A Notable Option For Urbanites

IN Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, GLA, GLA 200, GLA 200 CDI, GLA 250 4MATIC, CDI, 4MATIC

If you want to stand out in the already crowded office carpark, Mercedes-Benz's latest GLA is definitely for you


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.
Happenings

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


The new car replaces the MP4-12C and can accelerate from 0 to 200km/h in just 8.4 seconds. More than half a second quicker than its predecessor. 0 to 100km/h takes just 3.0 seconds, faster than its immediate rivals, the Lamborghini Huracan and the Ferrari 458 Speciale. It is also a full second quicker than the iconic McLaren F1 road car.
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Owners to Take Delivery Of Their New McLaren 650S Supercars In April!

IN McLaren, P1, MP4-12C, 650S, V8, Wearnes Automotive

With deliveries as early as April this year, it is clear that Singapore is an important market for McLaren. Its latest 650S debuts here the same time it is showcased at the Geneva Motor Show.


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


And I am not exaggerating. Really. Just how on earth did Audi manage to come up with this scheme? By planting a highly tuned 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder lump under the bonnet, and then pair it to a 6-speed S-tronic ‘box. The rest, as they would say, is history: 276 bhp at your disposal and then 380 Nm available from as low as 1,800 rpm. Jaw-dropping stuff.
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The Super Hatch For The Super Man | Audi S3 Sportback

IN Audi, S3, Hot-hatch, Hatchback, Audi S3 Sportback, Sportback, A3

If you’re the sort who moves around a whole lot but do not possess the super power of the man with the red cape (and underwear outside), then read this


We have carefully selected and picked six different cars that we feel are truly special in 2013. Individually, they all answer to different classes of consumers, but when you look at them closer, they are all cars that were built also to provide the most fun for their respective price tags. We have it all here: from a 1.6-litre all the way to a monstrous 4.4-litre. Without any further delay, here they are, Burnpavement's Best Picks of 2013 (left to right, clockwise direction): BMW M5 Competition Pack, Mercedes-Benz CLA200, Lexus IS F-Sport, Renault Megane RS265, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Porsche Cayman.
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Best Picks Of 2013

IN Best Picks of 2013, 2013, Best Picks, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Renault, Lexus, Porsche, BMW, Audi, M, M5, RS, RS4, GTI, Golf GTI, CLA, RenaultSport, RS265, Cayman

So 2013 was an eventful year for the local motoring industry: An introduction and implementation of new policies, changes in classification of new cars, and the list goes on.


Looks wise, the V40 R-Design is truly an exciting car that screams
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Designed By A Rebel | Volvo V40 T4 R-Design

IN Volvo, V40, R-Design

Volvo’s answer to Audi’s S-line and BMW's M Sport turns the nondescript V40 into an able performer with the looks to boot.


“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.”
Happenings

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.
Happenings

Something Speciale This Festive Season!

IN Ferrari, 458, Speciale

The Ferrari 458 Speciale makes its debut in Singapore!


With this mildly refreshed model, the 5 now sports an updated front and rear. The main difference is in the front apron, where it's now a bit more chiseled and shapely, giving the 5 a stronger, more aggressive face. On our 535i test-car, a set of elegant 19-inch rims filled the huge wheel arches perfectly - for the 5, I think nothing less than 19-inch wheels will do.
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BMW 535i Sedan Luxury

IN BMW, 5 Series, 535i, Sedan, Performance Motors

What you see here, is the latest face-lifted BMW 5 Series. No, really it is! I know the changes are subtle (maybe a bit too subtle), but as the saying goes: Don't fix it if it ain't broke.



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