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Being a design study, it glimpses the exterior design of the next decades and looks spectacular in the process. Measuring 5,444mm from front to rear, and with a wheelbase of 3,470mm, it is actually longer than Audi’s flagship long-wheelbase A8 by 240mm.

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Audi’s autonomous Aicon

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No steering wheel or pedals for the autonomous Audi of the future

Exuding exclusivity, the expansive exterior of the Concept X7 iPerformance identify it immediately as a BMW X model, with clear vertical proportions and significant ground clearance. The front end of the Concept X7 houses a large vertical kidney grille, flanked on either side by slim and elongated twin headlights – creating a powerful visual statement.

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More Capacity For Comfort

IN BMW, Concept, X Series, SUV

BMW teases their future flagship luxury SUV at Frankfurt

Classic roadster design cues are featured on the Concept Z4, such as a long wheelbase, low-slung and stretched silhouette and a compact rear end. The outline of the car follows a wedge shape, with a shorter bonnet and crisp overhangs at the front, and large domes that integrate the rollover bars stretching out rearwards – allowing the Concept Z4 to exude dynamism even when standing still.

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BMW’s roadster tradition, reloaded

IN BMW, BMW Z4, Concept, Roadster, Design study

BMW presents its Concept Z4 design study that offers a look at next-generation Z4

The awards aim to recognise vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry, with the I-PACE Concept lauded for its beautiful and futuristic design, and was described by judge Ashly Knapp as ‘a landmark in automotive technology’.

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A Weekend of Jaguar Celebrations

IN Jaguar, Jaguar XJ220, XJ220, Concept, I-PACE, North American Concept Vehicle Awards, Silverstone Classic, Jaguar Classic Challenge

Cause for celebration at Jaguar as the I-PACE Concept takes overall prize at the North American Concept Vehicle Awards; 25th anniversary of Jaguar XJ220 production also celebrated

Two variants are available – the LC 500 packing a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 with 470bhp, and the LC Hybrid featuring a 3.5-litre V6 with a Multi-Stage Hybrid System that produces 353bhp.

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Lexus launches its flagship sports coupe

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The Lexus LC marks the beginning of a new phase for Lexus

And yesterday, the Jury of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, presented the award for the Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year to Laurens van den Acker, Groupe Renault’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Design, for the TreZor concept.

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Trezor Is Most Beautiful Concept Car

IN Renault, TreZor, Concept, Renault TreZor Concept, Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year, Concorso d\'Eleganza Villa d\'Este, Italy, 2017, Concept car

Renault's TreZor concept has picked up the award for the Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year at Italy's prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este

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Infiniti's QX50 Concept To Debut

IN Infiniti, QX50, QX50 Concept, Crossover, Infiniti QX50, Auto Shanghai 2017, 2017, Wearnes Automotive

The QX50 concept - the brand’s vision for a next-generation premium crossover - makes its Asia debut this week at Auto Shanghai

Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile Limited (a joint venture between China's Dongfeng Motor Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën) is expanding its range with the world premiere of the New C5 Aircross SUV: Set for launch in China in the second half of 2017, this new model will subsequently see production and its commercial launch in Europe at the end of 2018. Subsequently, Asia should see this model become available by the first quarter of 2019.

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Citroën's SUV Offensive

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Citroën to showcase two SUV concepts at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show

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Renault's concept TreZor Wins Concept Car Title

IN Renault, TreZor, GT, Renault TreZor, Concept Car of the Year 2016, Festival Automobile International, Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year 2016, 2016

The TreZor, an all-electric GT, scoops the Festival Automobile International’s award for the Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year 2016

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

IN Denbrodium, Hyper Car, Singapore, 2017, Geneva Motor Show, All-Electric, Zero-Emission

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

The VRE revamp is the biggest overhaul the Volvo showroom has seen, costing approximately S$4-million and taking 6 months to complete. It comes at a strategic time, with a new era of Volvo piloted by the launch of the new face of Volvo, represented by the all-New Volvo XC90, S90 and soon to come V90; it is an opportune time to showcase what Scandinavian luxury is all about.

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Volvo Re-opens Scandinavian-inspired Showroom

IN Volvo, Volvo Cars, Volvo Cars Singapore, Wearnes Automotive, Wearnes, VRE, 2016,

Volvo Cars Singapore showcases the all-new Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) concept at the re-opening of the Volvo showroom

The UX Concept also showcases imaginative technologies for an 'immersive driver experience', while the interior marries traditional craftsmanship with high-tech manufacturing techniques.

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Lexus To Unveil Bold UX Concept

IN Lexus, UX Concept, Lexus UX Concept, LC, Lexus LC, Lexus NX Sport Edition, Lexus IS, 2016 Paris Motor Show, 2016, Paris

The Japanese luxury car brand picks the 2016 Paris Motor Show to unveil its genre-busting UX Concept, and something else…

According to Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, STEM-related skills are important in ensuring that our future generation and workforce stay relevant. With competing interest in the area of humanities in recent years, it is thus necessary to encourage the study and pursuit of STEM subjects among the younger generation.“Central Singapore CDC recognises the importance of equipping our youth with the relevant skills to receive a well-rounded education and succeed on a global stage. We are excited to partner Caltex for the second year to help plant this important seed through the Fuel Your School-STEM @ Central Singapore programme and we hope to see more youths pursuing STEM-related fields of study,” she added.

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Teaching STEM To Future Engineers

IN Fuel Your School-STEM @ Central Singapore, Chevron, STEM, Central Singapore District

STEM workshops challenge students to build vehicles of the future

The Vanquish Zagato Concept was designed in close collaboration between the Aston Martin Design team, led by Marek Reichman, and Andrea Zagato with his dedicated design team in Milan. Developed and engineered at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, England the new bodywork is entirely shaped from carbon fibre, with the split lines on the body reduced by the use of large one-piece panels. New lights include round tail light reflectors that evoke the classic rear view of a Zagato design, incorporating the same 'bladed' LED technology as the track-only Aston Martin Vulcan.

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Aston Martin's Vanquish Zagato

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Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato announce the Vanquish Zagato Concept, the latest creation from their long-standing partnership

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The Future of Lexus, Today

IN Lexus, LC500, LC, Coupe, V8, Concept, LF-LC

Three years ago, Lexus previewed new design and technology in their LF-LC concept. Fast forward to the present, and that concept is now a reality. Meet the LC500 Coupe.

The Clubsport makeover starts with the bodywork, where a redesigned front bumper with splitter, roof mounted wing and rear diffuser with larger pipes add presence as well as genuine downforce to the familiar Golf shape, all without looking obnoxious or boy racer-esque. Lightweight forged alloy wheels available in 18 or 19 inches, blacked out roof and mirror trim as well as stripes with “Clubsport” lettering down the side also let you know this is no run of the mill GTI.

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GTI Remastered

IN VW, Volkswagen, GTI, Golf, Clubsport, Turbo, Hot hatch, Hatchback

Want a little more grip, grunt and style from your Golf GTI? Look no further than the limited edition GTI Clubsport.

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Back To Basics

IN Toyota, S-FR, Lightweight, Sports car, Concept

Building on momentum of the GT86 Coupe, Toyota unveils a sports car concept that is even smaller and lighter than its already svelte bigger brother - enter the S-FR concept

Designers drew inspiration from vintage roadsters. The MX-5 Spyder features a 'bikini top', Mercury Silver exterior, carbon fibre aero kit and grille intake, lightweight 17-inch Yokohama Advan Racing RS II wheels and a Spinneybeck Prima natural full-grain leather interior. The MX-5 Speedster, meanwhile, pares the roadster back to the bare essentials – it even has a deflector in place of the windscreen – for an old school wind-in-the-hair sports car experience. Mazda took its weight-cutting passion to extremes with for example carbon fibre doors and seats as well as custom 16-inch Rays 57 Extreme Gram Lights wheels. The Speedster tips the scales at only 943 kg, and is also 30 mm lower than the production MX-5 thanks to an adjustable coilover suspension.

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SEMA 2015 Las Vegas: Lightweight MX-5 Concepts Revealed

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MX-5 Spyder and MX-5 Speedster concepts debut at 2015 SEMA show in Las Vegas; Mazda North America collaborated with various aftermarket parts suppliers to create both concepts

However, pure electric vehicles present the challenge of range anxiety and abysmal charging times that have so far restricted them to short urban sprints. In this respect the mission E makes bold claims, with a 500 km maximum range and an ability to offer 400 kilometers in just a scant 15 minute charge. This comes courtesy of an innovative

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Electrifying Proposition

IN Porsche, MissionE, Electic, Green, Concept, Fraknkfurt, Motor show

With the Mission E Concept, Porsche previews new technology in their version of a futuristic, all-electric Sports Saloon.

The Méhari was produced from 1968-1987, and saw use not only as a commercial vehicle but also as a military one. Just as the Mini Moke had a basic, roofless and doorless body on top of mechanicals from a BMC Mini, so too was the Méhari based on the running gear of the Citroen Dyane (itself a development of the iconic 2CV). Its ABS plastic body made the Méhari even lighter than the 2CV (just 535kg), which made it an excellent vehicle for light off-roading. As a result, the Méhari became something of a cult classic in rural and seaside France.

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Prickly heat

IN Citroen, C4 Cactus, Cactus M, Concept, Crossover, Frankfurt

The C4 Cactus has been one of Citroen's quirkier creations of late, with innovative use of plastics in its AirBump technology. Its latest concept, the Cactus M, takes that one step further.