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Adding to the celebratory atmosphere at the Marina Bay Street Circuit are multi-platinum pop artist Ariana Grande, iconic British band Duran Duran, pop rock band One Republic, singer-songwriter Seal and American DJ duo The Chainsmokers. Also will be performing are UK's George The Poet and Lianne La Havas.

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Star-studded acts for this year's Singapore Grand Prix

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Full-length concerts will be performed by Duran-Duran and One Republic; The Chainsmokers and Ariana Grande to perform too

Vanda Electrics has engaged Williams Advanced Engineering, the technology and engineering services division of the Williams Group — which also includes Williams Martini Racing — as its technical partner to build the Dendrobium concept and assist in future project development. The division specialises in race-bred aerodynamics, composites, batteries and electric drivetrains. Marking the latest step in Vanda Electrics’ global strategy to revolutionise zero emissions vehicles, the Dendrobium follows on from a commercial vehicle (Ant Truck) and e-scooter (Motochimp). Further Dendrobium details will be revealed in the coming months.

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Global Debut: Singapore's First Hypercar

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The all-electric, zero-emission two-seater Dendrobium concept hyper car will make its global debut at this March's Geneva Motor Show

Which got me asking myself: What other car could I buy with that money? Coming out with an extensive list of classic, sports, executive sedan and even JDM heroes, I could easily buy up to fifteen different cars. But if I decided to be practical in land-scarce Singapore, it would only boil down to three: A McLaren 650S, Range Rover Sport V6 and Ford Mustang Convertible EcoBoost. Not forgetting a Subaru Impreza WRX STI as well for, you know, track day duties…Oh no. I’ve just wasted your precious time going into my fantastically detailed fantasy. Please accept my apologies. (Cough… Cough.)

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Driving A (Real) Legend: Rolls-Royce Phantom

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The last hurrah, we sample one of the most legendary (and expensive) car ever to ply our roads

Also, customers can take this opportunity to test drive the different cars on showcase, unlike conventional roadshows where cars are only for display - so expect to see vibrantly decked out Hyundai zipping through your neighbourhood.

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Hyundai Motor Squad To Roam Singapore

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Too shy to visit the showroom? Well fret not as Hyundai is bringing their showroom to you instead

It wasn’t until two years later that the name “Andrew Tang” would become prominent. This was when he became champion of the 2014 Toyota Racing Series in New Zealand, becoming the first non-Kiwi ever to do so. Sadly, his rapid rise up the ranks was curtailed by National Service, but he’s since bounced back from that setback, having been picked up by the Porsche China Junior Team in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, where he’s currently lying 3rd in the Championship, with two race wins under his belt. We caught up with him recently to try and dig deeper and find the driving force behind Singapore’s latest driving prodigy.

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Shining Star | An interview with Andrew Tang

Say hello to the speediest Singaporean on four wheels. After making waves racing in Europe and New Zealand, 22-year old Andrew Tang is flying the nation’s flag high in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.

But now the Japanese are beginning to get slightly adventurous, going against their conventional norm so to speak. They’re giving us family-friendly cars with — wait for it — powaaah. Gentlemen meet the new turbocharged Honda Civic VTEC Turbo and Subaru Levorg, two cars that would also make the solo drive to and from work more entertaining.Previously we’ve reviewed both the Subaru and then Honda separately, so now just because they’re both the only turbocharged Japanese family sedan with ‘medium-sized’ engines, we decided to bring them together for this story.

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Twin Test: Honda Civic VTEC Turbo, Subaru Levorg GT-S

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We paired these two turbocharged Japanese family cars to see which one is more worthy of your hard-earned moolah

A new front apron and new rear end improve the downforce of the new 911 GT3 Cup, therefore enhancing overall traction and performance. However, the prominent 184-centimetre wide rear wing has been retained from the predecessor model.

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New 911 GT3 Cup Car!

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Porsche releases details of their for-race-use-only GT3 Cup car for 2017

Styling-wise, the E-class ditches the quad-headlamp look it’s sported for the last two decades, and instead now looks like a carbon copy of the current C- and S-Classes. Overall length and wheelbase have grown by 43mm and 65mm respectively for added legroom, while the front track is now 20mm wider for slightly keener handling. Three trim levels are available — Exclusive (with the traditional Mercedes radiator grille with the upright star on the bonnet), Avantgarde, and AMG Line (both of which have a sports grille with integrated Mercedes star).

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The Big E

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For over half a century, Mercedes’ mid-sized model could be summed up with two words: Engineering Excellence. In 2016, the all-new W213 E-Class adds Intelligence into the mix too.

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French Accent | Renault Kadjar 1.5 DCI

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It's French yet it's not; the new Renault Kadjar is now a compelling choice for SUV buyers because it mixes a good drive with Japanese reliability

And mind you, the cars were all sold as period competition vehicles, all suitable for FIA homologated historic motorsport purposes.

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Last E-Type Belongs To The Lion City

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Wearnes Automotive unveils the 6th and final Jaguar Lightweight E-Type in Singapore; car was purchased at a whooping S$2.34 million

The new 911 is now fitted with an all-new 3.0-litre twin turbocharged flat-six engine, meaning the new base model of the range boasts a respectable 370 hp; this is 20 more than the naturally-aspirated engine. Acceleration has improved too, with smoother gear shifting to enhance the overall performance even further. One step up from the Carrera, the Carrera S delivers 420 hp and has a top speed of 308 km/h; with Sport Chrono Package, it does the 0-100 km/h sprint in only 3.9 seconds. This is the first 911 in the Carrera family to do it in under 4 seconds.

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New 911 Range in Singapore

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Porsche promises more driving pleasure, greater performance and higher efficiency with this new force-fed range of 911s

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Boxster Goes Turbo

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Just 4 years after its launch, Porsche’s Boxster gets a refresh to make it leaner, meaner and more powerful than ever.

Over its nearly four decade history, the 7-series was the first to feature some of the technology we take for granted in cars today, such as HID headlamps, and a centrally-controlled entertainment system (iDrive), just to name a few. Sadly though, the tyre spikes, sunroof-mounted rockets and remote control system found on James Bond’s E38 7-series in Tomorrow Never Dies still haven’t made it to production yet…

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BMW Asia launches tech-laden new 7-series

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The sixth generation of BMW’s flagship sedan is here, and it’s lighter, cleverer and more luxurious than before.

John Edwards, Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations said, “This a fantastic accolade for one of Jaguar’s most recognisable models ever built. The Jaguar Heritage business aims to support loyal and passionate customers so that models such as the E-type can continue to be maintained and enjoyed across the generations. The fact that it has captured the most votes in a global public vote is a testament to its status as one of the world’s most iconic sportscars and now, officially, as the Best British Car Ever.”

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Jaguar E-Type Is 'Best British Car Ever'

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It's official: The E-Type is the Best British Car Ever in a poll

On first glance BMW has got it nailed, the M2 resplendent with all the usual M car cues. The front bumper is buffed up and endowed with

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Baby M

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Based on BMW's 2-series coupe, the new M2 marks the entry point for BMW's thoroughbred, Motorsport division cars.

Sadly, this, the Evo X Final Edition, will be the model's swansong. After ten, well, evolutions, its storied 23-year history will be coming to an end. There will not be a replacement for the current Evo X (which has been in production since 2007), as Mitsubishi wants to move towards increased electrification and hybridisation of its cars.

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The Final Evolution

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Break out the tissue packets and say a teary farewell; the Mitsubishi Evo as we know and love it is going the way of the dodo.

Say hello to Mike Frost: Mike works for Mobil 1 and his official job title is 'Racing Technical Advisor for McLaren-Honda'. His office is a small mobile laboratory in the McLaren pit garage, literally a cubicle-sized space amongst the various spare parts, tyres and mechanics' tools. It doesn't sound like much, but his role is an important one; he analyses and tests all the car's fluids and lubricants that are supplied by Mobil — such as engine and gearbox oils, and hydraulic fluid. All these oils share the same purpose — to increase efficiency by reducing friction, resulting in increased performance and reliability.

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The Winning Formula

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The drivers may grab all the headlines, but there so many more heroes in Formula 1, some of whom you never knew existed.

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Tail Of The Dragon

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The crowning glory of McLaren's Super Series range, the 675LT, makes its local debut during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend

They will also need to demonstrate an interest in the automotive sector through their previous work experience, hobbies or school project work, and be able to show a commitment to teamwork along with academic aptitude, ambition and a passion for the motor industry. Aston Martin CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, said, “As a strong advocate of apprenticeships — I started my automotive career in just such a role — I’m very happy that we are able to offer more young people this valuable opportunity.

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Aston Martin Looking For Apprentices

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The luxury British sports car maker opens ten more apprenticeship slots in a selection of priority positions.

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All-new Volkswagen Passat arrives in Singapore

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Over 23 million VW Passats have been sold since its inception in 1973. How much more can the latest version add to this?