Look Who's Back | Audi A6

The E-Class and 5 Series are success stories here in Singapore, but with the new A6, will Audi get the same treatment? We head to Abu Dhabi to find out.

After the A4, the A6 is Audi’s next important model. Think about it - without a medium-sized luxury sedan, Audi will not be able to compete with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series. Models that are very popular in the market, especially like ours. When the current generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class arrived two years ago, it was so popular that demands exceeded supplies, so much so that some buyers had to wait longer than expected just to get their cars. Well, the same also happened when the F10 BMW 5 Series arrived last year…

So both Mercedes-Benz and BMW were seeing success stories. However, it was totally different for Audi - although the current A6 (still for sale in the market) is considered a relevant competitor, that aging shape didn’t go well with buyers in this segment.

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MINI Defensive Driving Course

Burnpavement Live! presents our very first driving event, and it's a Defensive Driving Course aimed at making you a better driver - it's an awesome experience not to be missed!

Where?
Singapore Turf Club
1 Turf Club Avenue. Singapore Racecourse. Singapore 738078

When?
Saturday, 23rd July 2011. 8:00am to 5:00pm

What will you learn?
Defensive driving techniques, guaranteed to prepare you for whatever the road throws. Join us!

What are the requirements to join?
1) You hold a valid driving license.
2) You have a car to drive for the course (open to all types and makes - it doesn't have to be a MINI!).
3) You are prepared to learn about the finer things in driving techniques.
4) You're good friends with the steering wheels and pedals.

Who are the instructors?
Local racing veterans Sylvester Lim, Terence Chua, Rushdi Arshad and Cheng Tau Sin.

What is the price?
$299 per participant. ($50 off if you register before 15th July) Price includes breakfast, lunch, dessert and unlimited cans of Red Bull!
Non-driving partners/friends are welcome to join you at $25. This covers their meals, dessert and drinks.

I want to sign up! How do I do it?
E-mail your details to rsvp@burnpavement.com, with "I want to participate in the MINI Defensive Driving Course!" as the subject. State your (1) Full name, (2) NRIC number, (3) Date of birth, (4) Age, (5) Driving license Date of Issue, (6) Car make and model, (7) Number of non-driving friends coming along.

When is the closing date?
Monday, 20th July 2011

Cayman R Arrives in Singapore, Priced To Undercut M3 Coupe Competition

The range topping 330bhp Cayman R arrives, with a surprising price tag.

Porsche Centre Singapore today introduced the latest high-performance Porsche churned out of Stuttgart - the Cayman R. This top-of-the-range version in the Cayman line-up promises race-car like performance capability through a sporting concoction of speed, agility and efficiency.

Through an extensive weight reduction of 55 kg over the more regular Cayman S, the driving dynamics in the Cayman R has been significantly improved, with the car's agility and acceleration capabilities honed to deliver a precise driving experience.

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Singapore - First In Southeast Asia To Preview BMW Concept M5

Back in April, we released news about the new M5 making an appearance here. Last night, Munich Automobiles, the first M Showroom in the world, previewed the awesome BMW Concept M5 über saloon.

Don't be fooled too much by the 'concept' label, this car is likely to be very close to the final product. Initial media photos gave the impression that the latest M5 was not going to look as aggressive as its predecessor - but seeing it in the flesh is a whole different story. The purposeful front air dams, rear lip spoiler, gargantuan brakes and equally massive 20" wheels finished in gloss black all lend to set this super sedan apart from its lesser siblings.


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McLaren's Highly Anticipated Sports Car Reaches Singapore

MP4-12C sets its sight on moneyed high-performance car fans.

McLaren Automotive’s debut high-performance sports car, the MP4-12C was revealed in Singapore for the first time on 2nd of June 2011. The highly anticipated model from the British manufacturer was unveiled at a special event for prospective customers and media at the Red Dot Design Museum.

The innovative 12C is unique in the core segment of the sports car market. This two-seat, mid-engine model features a revolutionary one-piece, carbon-fibre chassis structure, the carbon MonoCell. It is the first time a car has featured a one-piece, carbon fibre structure; a strong and lightweight engineering solution that comes straight from the world of motor sports where McLaren introduced this technology to Formula 1 in 1981.

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Sebastian Vettel Is Infiniti's New Global Brand Ambassador

F1's young star driver pairs up with luxury car brand Infiniti.

Infiniti, the luxury car manufacturer from Japan, today announces it has signed Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel as its first ever Global Brand Ambassador. The collaboration with Sebastian Vettel comes two months after Infiniti announced a major partnership with the Red Bull Racing team. The 23 year-old F1 star will be taking an active role in raising the profile of the Infiniti brand and its products during race weekends and at selected events linked to Infiniti’s business and product programs.

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The One From Above

With instruction from god himself, Maserati shows how a proper cabriolet should be.

For all the money in this world, one can easily opt for a Porsche 911 Cabriolet, the new base model Audi R8 Spyder or even if you have the extra ka-chings, head straight for the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. But if you can’t, then maybe a tandem bicycle is a good start. Ok, kidding…

Fast cabrios are a must-have accessory if you’ve made it good. Well if you already have a limo, a sports car and another sedan for trips to the market, a cabrio is a natural “next-thing-to-get” - something to cruise around comfortably, or to show up at events in.

Now let’s talk about prices. The 420 bhp Audi R8 V8 Spyder is yours for S$599,073, the 500 bhp Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet can be had easily for a mere S$678,888 or maybe if you’re less fussy but still want to be extravagant, a “low-mileage-well-taken-care-of-one-owner-only-never-been-to-track-before” used Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP560-4 for about less than S$900k. Discouraging ain’t it, the prices?

To read more, click on The One From Above