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Munich Automobiles BMW Service Centre Open House (May 21 - 22)

IN BMW, Munich Automobiles, M

Munich Automobiles, the world’s first dedicated BMW M Dealer, will host a Service Centre Open House in Singapore.


Motorsports

Spengler Wins At Hockenheim

IN DTM, 2011, Hockenheim

Pole position on Saturday and race victory on Sunday: for Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), the first DTM race of the season went according to plan.


This exciting new era for Caterham will be led by the company's existing management team, headed up by Caterham Cars Managing Director, Ansar Ali. Ansar has been responsible for Caterham's exports, creating the iconic Superlight R500 and the SP/300.R sports prototype racer, the first brand new model in 15 years.
Happenings

Team Lotus Buys Caterham Cars

IN Team, Enterprise, Lotus, Caterham, Cars

Simplify, add lightness and now, Formula One technology?


Built on a rear-wheel drive platform, it offers generous interior space for four occupants with a stretched greenhouse design. The LED lighting is one of the examples of new materials, electronics and dynamic systems we could see in future Lexus cars.
Happenings

Lexus Debuts New GT Hybrid Concept

IN Lexus, LF-Gh, Hybrid, Luxury, GT, Grand Tourer

A frugal car designed to cruise long distances in comfort, it is also a teaser for a new design language.


The Pit

Monthly Giveaways! March/April 2011

IN Fast & Furious 5, UIP Singapore, Contests

Win yourself one of the five Fast & Furious 5 gift sets that consists of a pair of tickets to watch the special preview of 'Fast & Furious 5' on 4th May 2011, a poster, a water bottle and a t-shirt!


Exterior wise, the new Megane CC (I shall call it MCC from now on) looks less angular than its predecessor — it seems Renault’s designers decided to make it curvier (and more feminine too) this time around, probably to match Peugeot’s 308CC. The face has more prominence now thanks largely to the new swept back headlamps and detailed bumper (is it smiling at me?). Then, the rear looks simply beautiful, mainly due to the darkened tail lamps and the fact that its overhang is not that long to make it look, err, tilted like a duck’s rear? Oh, and those alloys are simply beautiful on the MCC — think of it as wearing the right shoe to match the dress. Ahh… you French are so fashionable.
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More For Her | Renault Megane CC

IN Renault, Megane, Coupe, Cabriolet

...that’s what the Megane CC is, with that all-smooth drive and chic interior.


More than just a new face, the rear-suspension is firmed up for better straight-line and lower body roll. Suzuki has also tweaked the wheelbase, stiffened the body and suspension mountings. There is also a nifty new variable-gear-ratio steering rack which delivers quicker response while keeping the effort needed to steer lower. Brakes have also been beefed up and the manual transmission receiving a shift assist to make gear changes smoother.
Happenings

Suzuki's Swift Takes Flight In Singapore

IN Suzuki, Swift, RJC, Award

While the previous Swift brought Suzuki awards and new fans, the new one looks set to cement Suzuki's appeal for good.


Based on the C-SportLounge concept, the DS5 is designed with smooth-flowing lines, a sleek profile and muscular wheel arches that wrap around large alloy wheels. There is an over sized air intake, a large chrome-finished grille housing the chevrons and a new LED light signature. A distinguishing feature, the DS5 boasts of a chrome-finished “sabre” inserts stretching from the top of each head lamp to the windscreen.
Happenings

Lounge On Wheels: The New Citroën DS5

IN Citroën, DS5, DS

The third model DS line is designed to be Citroën’s “Créative Technologie” flagship, combining style, performance and refinement with innovative engineering.


Let us start with the design. Volkswagen claims that its Group Design Chief, Walter de Silva and Volkswagen Brand Design Chief, Klaus Bischoff had designed the new beetle around the lines of the original 1930s Beetle. As a result, the rear section of the new car is almost identical to the original, but with bolder lines with added dynamism.
Happenings

The New Beetle, Now Sportier!

IN Volkswagen, Beetle, TSI

Prepare to see a very fast beetle scampering through the concrete jungle.


Congratulations to Entry Two (2) who came in first with a total score of 84/100!
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Singapore's Best Mitsubishi Evo | Winners!

IN Competition, Mitsubishi, Evo, Cycle & Carriage, Singapore, Evo 9, Evo X, Evo 10, Turbo

The results are out! Eight awesome Evos slugged it out and opened themselves up for scrutiny under the eyes of our judges and 7000+ Burnpavement.com readers! Here are the top three Evos you voted for!


This prototype was built specifically for the 2011 Salone del Mobile and heightens the intensity of contemporary sports luxury and the close attention to detail that is characteristic of this new Jaguar XKR. Thanks to the elegance and refinement of an upholstery that is usually dedicated to the world of interior design, Alcantara enhances the luxurious qualities of the automobile’s interior while remaining in total harmony with the sports nature of the exterior’s new look.
Happenings

Alcantara For Jaguar Italy

IN Alcantara, Jaguar, Italy

The unparalleled elegance of Alcantara style and Jaguar design come face to face in a special project: Alcantara for Jaguar Italia.


The Q3 gets two 2.0 TFSI petrol engines variants: 170 bhp or 211 bhp. While the 177 bhp Q3 comes with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission, the 211 bhp TFSI will have Quattro (all wheel) drive with a seven-speed S tronic gearbox.
Happenings

Audi's New Compact SUV

IN Audi, Q3, SUV

Slated to make its public appearance at Auto Shanghai 2011, the Audi Q3 looks promising.


Inside both cars however, it is the Countryman that shows more personality than the Juke, with colours to choose from for the trim and seats, while the Juke's interior is only offered in one colour. Pop the boot lids and the Juke shows less swallow space than the Countryman. The Countryman's boot space space may look smaller than the Juke, but it has less suspension intrusion into the boot space itself and has extra storage space below it. As far as ergonomics go, the Juke's more “traditional” layout will bode well with simpletons, whereas the Countryman's switch layout will take some getting used to.
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Mini Cooper S Countryman Vs Nissan Juke DIG-T

IN Mini, Cooper S, Countryman, Nissan, Juke, DIG-T

What happens when two crossovers cross each other's path? Well, we just had to find out which is the better crosser.


Last but not the least, we introduce the Black Vue, a
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Gizmos Galore At Wow! Gadgets

IN Black, Vue, Vehicle, Black, Box, Wow! Gadgets, Wow!, Security Alarms

Looking for nice accessories for your car? Here's one that will satisfy all your needs.


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An Epitome Of Style And Class | Rolls-Royce Ghost

IN Rolls-Royce, Ghost

They say in life, you have to work hard in order to succeed. And once you have achieved success, you buy a Rolls-Royce...


With this vehicle, BMW M GmbH once again furnishes evidence of its exceptional competence in developing and building high-grade, individual dream cars. With a high-revving V8 engine at the front, a generously sized load area behind and a removable Targa roof above, driver and passengers in the BMW M3 Pickup will relish an unprecedented take on the familiar M feeling. Yet this spectacular new development is unmistakably recognisable as a member of the BMW M3 model family.
Happenings

Step Aside HSV Maloo. Here Comes The M3 Pickup!

IN BMW, M, Pickup

Happy April's Fool Day! Following the BMW M3 Coupé, BMW M3 Convertible and BMW M3 Sedan, a fourth body variant of this sports car is about to cause a stir...well, not really.


Readers' Rides

Thinking Big | Daihatsu Copen

IN Daihatsu, Copen, Kei

Our guest writer David, ponders about the cute little Daihatsu Copen.


The IPS version of the Evora allows the driver to switch between manual paddle shift and automatic drive modes. The driver also has the option of selecting ‘sport’ mode which showcases the Lotus sport driving experience allowing the driver to really feel each gear shift and be in complete control of the transmission. Lotus Chief Executive Officer Dany Bahar said: “The Evora IPS is set to broaden the appeal of the Evora and reach out to a wider market and we hope it will be popular with established automatic locations such as Asia. It’s been a while since Lotus created an automatic and we’ve spent a great deal of time refining this one to make sure that it perfectly complements the Evora drive experience.” Khun Seree Rakvit, President of Niche Cars Lotus, and sole authorised dealer for Lotus in Thailand, commented: “We are honoured to present the Evora IPS to the region at the Bangkok Motor Show. Having an automatic version of the popular Evora model is a great addition to the portfolio as it complements the current Lotus range perfectly.”
Happenings

Asian Debut For The New Evora IPS At The Bangkok Motor Show

IN Evora, Lotus, IPS, Bangkok Motor Show

The Evora IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) and the Evora Enduro GT concept have made their first appearance in Asia at the 32nd Bangkok Motor Show.


The uncomplicated overall design is accentuated by a number of striking key details, such as the wrap around windscreen and asymmetric sunroof design, the front and rear dot-style LED head and positioning-lamps. This juxtaposition of simple and complex is a common trait of many traditional Korean art and craft. Asian Celadon-style pottery, in particular, was a major influence on the car’s styling — with the pottery’s asymmetric form lending itself to the sunroof design, and the typical jade coloring giving Naimo its unique exterior finish. Kia’s design team also made use of innovative technology features to give the car a premium feel and to ensure the car’s exterior remained uncluttered. For example, Naimo has no traditional wiper blade on the windscreen — instead it employs a high-intensity air jet at the base of the windscreen that performs an ‘air wiper’ function. Conventional door mirrors have also been replaced with miniature cameras installed in the A-pillars.
Happenings

Kia Naimo Electric Concept Stars In Seoul

IN Seoul, Motor Show, Kia, Naimo, EV

Making its world premiere at the Seoul Motor Show, the Kia Naimo electric concept car combines Korean heritage with innovative modern features.


Loeb won the Power Stage which is the televised live stage at the end of the rally, with bonus points available to finish second overall. The three points he scored for winning the stage, combined with his 18 points for finishing second, placed him on equal footing with Ford's Mikko Hirvonen at the top of the drivers' standings after three rounds.
Motorsports

Ogier Cruises To Portuguese Win

IN WRC, 2011, Portugal

Citroen star Sebastien Ogier made up for the disappointment of crashing out in Mexico by defending his Rally of Portugal which he won last year.



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