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Called the Jetta Special Edition, the car gets a full bodykit for the front, rear and sides, 18-inch Preston alloy rims, chrome tailpipes, tinted windows and aluminium pedals. Mechanically it’s identical to the Jetta and Jetta Sport, with a choice of 122 or 160 bhp 1.4 TSI engines, mated to the familiar 7-speed DSG gearbox. The $10,000 CEVS rebate applies for the Jetta SE too.
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Hitting The Gym And Working Out

The Jetta’s always been a competent performer, with this sporty new variant, Volkswagen is hoping to enhance its appeal and win new hearts.


A mismatch though it may be, the engine is still a great unit. It produces just 94bhp, which admittedly isn’t fantastic, but makes up with 230Nm of torque. That’s more pulling power than some NA 2.4-litre engines! An even bigger selling point though, is its cleanliness — just 99g/km of CO2. Perhaps this why only this engine is being imported here — it gets the maximum $20,000 CEVS rebate, a useful saving in Singapore’s problematic car market. And naturally, being a diesel, fuel consumption is excellent too; I managed just under 17km/l over 370km of not-particularly-economic driving.
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Call Of The Jungle… | Peugeot 208 e-HDi

IN Peugeot, 208, 1.6 e-HDi, Diesel

… The urban one, that is. Peugeot’s latest baby has landed and, curiously for this end of the market, it’s a diesel!


No need to hunt for a parking lot or wonder where to go, the Basement 2 car park is dedicated to receive you. Just pull up at the service reception bay and a service advisor will attend to you promptly. He will then run through the areas that your car will be worked on for the day, and proceed to give you a cost estimate.
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Audi Service Excellence 'Test Driven'

IN Audi, Audi Centre, Aftersales, Service, Premium Auto

They could have sent out a press release saying that they've got a great aftersales service program. But Audi went one better and invited us to experience it for ourselves.


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Lexus Flagship LS Lands On our Shores

IN Lexus, LS, V8, 460, 600 Hybrid, Borneo Motors

The new Lexus LS model range, now in its fourth generation and spanning across 23 years, includes the LS 460, LS Hybrid and for the first-time, an all new LS 460 F SPORT.


But I have a feeling BMW is thinking more 'mean' than 'green' here. You see, manufacturers have also found that slapping a battery does produce a useful dose of extra power and torque for the car, which almost always ends up with them marketing the car as a bit of a performance car as well. Which has always been our slant here at Burnpavement.com anyway. Well, we're happy to say that the ActiveHybrid 7 is a rather enjoyable 'barge' to drive, BMWs in general tend to be.
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Seventh Heaven? | BMW ActiveHybrid 7

IN BMW, 7 Series, Performance Motors, Hybrid, Active Hybrid, 740i

BMW's answer to Lexus' LS600hL is the ActiveHybrid 7, a large premium hybrid that offers both luxury and performance. From our time with the car, it seems to have succeeded in fulfilling both claims.


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2014 Nissan GT-R Engines Get Enhanced

IN Nissan, GT-R, Turbo, GTR, New, 2014

As if it needs more power and 'improved throttle and acceleration feel' - the Nissan GT-R still gets it anyway. That, and an aluminum nameplate with the name of the engine constructor.


A hefty 100 kg has been shaven off the new car. The weight savings were taken off from various parts of the car, making it a total re-look at the car's performance and weight distribution.
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Singapore First to Get Golf Outside Of Europe

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Golf, 1.4 TSI, TDI, DSG, Mk 7, 7, 1.6 TDI

Singapore is the first market to get the new Volkswagen Golf outside of Europe since its first appearance in September. We tee-off with a quick look at some important facts of this all-new model.


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Volkswagen Announces TDI Lineup To Meet CEVS Head-On

IN Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, TDI, DSG, Diesel, CEVS

Always ready to seal their lead in market share for premium German cars, Volkswagen has prepared a sweet lineup of diesel-powered cars that will guarantee you rebates when CEVS kicks off in 2013.


Firmly committed to the local market, the Audi Centre Singapore is a key building block in taking Audi’s position in Singapore to the next level. The brand with the four rings will up the ante in terms of service, offering the most premium experience at all levels — from the moment the Audi customer/owner steps into the showroom to the aftersales experience — both at the Audi Centre, as well as the Audi Customer Service Centre on Ubi Road.
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Audi Centre Singapore Opens Its Doors

IN Audi, Audi Centre Singapore, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

A new icon of progress, the Audi Centre Singapore was unveiled today on the premium automotive belt in Alexandra Road and Leng Kee Road area.


Walking up to our cars, we notice that not much has changed on the exterior, to be honest. The front headlamps are new and give the car a sleeker face, while sharpening the presence of the car.
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BMW 7 Series In Borobudur

IN BMW, 730d, 7 Series, Performance Motors

We drive the tranquil BMW 7 Series around the equally serene town of Magelang, Central Java, where the 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple Borobudur resides in.


The Paceman will come in quite a powerful engine line-up, with standard lowered sports suspension that will lend to the trademark MINI go-kart feel.
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MINI Paceman At A Glance

IN MINI, Cooper Paceman

MINI presents the seventh model in the brand family. The MINI Paceman is the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé in the premium small and compact vehicle segment.


As an alternative to the standard bi-xenon light, the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are the first vehicles in their respective segments to be fitted standard with adaptive LED headlamps. Their bright white light ensures optimum visibility, while their high-quality appearance represents a new interpretation of the brand's hallmark twin circular headlamps. The three dimensionally shaped luminous rings of the adaptive LED headlamps are strikingly levelled off both at the top and bottom and are overlaid at the upper edge by an LED-fed accent light. The light sources for low and high beam light are LED units positioned on a horizontal bar at its centre, feeding their light into the reflectors in front.
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New BMW X5 M & BMW X6 M

IN BMW, X5 M, X6 M, Munich Automobiles

BMW Asia has introduced the new BMW X5 M & BMW X6 M, both of which have now been given striking accentuations at the front and rear, with new adaptive LED headlamps as standard.


All HSBC card holders will also be eligible for a special limited edition redemption. When you accumulate $150 in a maximum of three receipts during the promotion period, customers can redeem a limited edition Ice Age 4 Sunvisor for their cars. The promotion at Caltex stations will run from 18 June - 22 July 2012.
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Cool Off At Caltexâ„¢ With ‘Ice Age 4’

Feeling the heat? Make a trip to any Caltex service station for a little icy cold action! Starting 18 June, everyday journeys will be made memorable for parents and children through a five-week promo.


What's more, the ML features an array of new chassis developments and innovative dynamic handling control systems which further enhance both driving enjoyment and handling safety. A distinctive body design and a variable interior with a high wellness factor add to the richness of the driving experience in the new M-Class.
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Mercedes-Benz Brings New M-Class Here

IN M-Class, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz ML 350, Cycle & Carriage, ML, ML 350

The third generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class scores particularly highly on outstanding energy efficiency, and on average, the new model range consumes 25 percent less fuel than the previous models.


Audi Singapore will also offer the A1 Sportback with Audi's new 140bhp “Cylinder On Demand” engine and also diesel variants at a later date, giving buyers looking at this particular model more options.
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New Audi A1 Sportback Debuts In Style

IN Audi A1, Audi A1 Sportback, A1, A1 Sportback, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

Audi continues its success in the premium ‘A0’ segment with increased practicality and distinctive style in the new A1 Sportback


The new 900-square metre Bentley centre, which will be green-mark certified, features elements of dynamism and transparency, showcasing Bentley’s dedication to distinctive design and handcrafted luxury. Its double-volume complete glass façade allows natural light in, transforming the plush spatial composition inside into a jewel box, with the spotlight on the automotive art of the Bentley models. On display are the Bentley Mulsanne, Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT W12 as well as the two newly-revealed Continental GTC W12 and Continental GT V8.
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A New Home For Bentley; Two New Bentleys Introduced

IN Bentley, Continental GT, Continental GTC, Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Continental GTC, W12, V8, Wearnes Automotive

Bentley revealed their new home here last week and also unveiled two new models said to attract a new group of buyers


“In true Mini style, the new Mini Roadster is the first small premium car of its kind that comes with an irresistible open-top two-seater design. Coupled with inspiring handling, powerful engines and sophisticated chassis technology, the new MINI Roadster will appeal to a targeted group with a penchant for elegant sportiness,” said Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.
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Very Open: Mini Roadster Is Now Here

IN Mini, Mini Cooper S, Cooper, Roadster, Mini Cooper S Roadster, Mini Roadster, John Cooper Works, JCW

Mini Asia launches the new Mini Roadster, the first open-top two-seater in the brand’s history, which is now retailing at Mini Habitat.


The new BMW 3 Series is offered with a choice of refined, economical and muscular engines — all of which feature the new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Customers will now be able to enjoy the talents of the new turbocharged four-cylinder variant in the BMW 328i. This latest- generation petrol engine is the most powerful in a new generation of four-cylinder petrol units and is modeled on the current multi-award-winning in-line-six engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology (available on the BMW 335i), which is the benchmark in its class for dynamic power deliver and impressive efficiency.
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The New BMW 3 Series, Welcome To Singapore

IN BMW, 3, Series, Performance Motors Limited

BMW Asia today announced the launch of the all-new BMW 3 Series. The sixth generation of the world’s best-selling premium car has set new benchmarks in sporting prowess, elegance and comfort.


The conceptual harmony characteristic of M Automobiles also incorporates the specific features of the two models’ body structures. The new BMW M6 Coupe has a dynamically contoured, lightweight roof made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic.
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BMW M6 Coupe & Cabriolet Break Cover!

IN BMW, BMW Asia, M, M6, Coupe, Convertible

Mixing luxury and sports in one potent cocktail, is the new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible. both will use the company's 560 bhp V8 powerplants.


One groundbreaking option from Audi are the new features that are combined under the keyword 'Audi connect'. With its UMTS module, the Bluetooth online car phone delivers the Internet to the A6 Avant. Special services are available in collaboration with Google. The graphics card in the navigation system, for example, integrates images and information from Google Earth with the navigation route. A Wi-Fi hotspot provides contact to mobile devices on board.
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Audi's A6 Avant Now Available Locally

IN Audi, A6, Avant, Audi A6 Avant, 2012 Audi A6 Avant, Premium Automobiles, Audi Singapore

The latest wagon in Audi's local stable promises an array of options; available in both 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter guises



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