- 89th Geneva International Motor Show 2019 -

Bugatti La Voiture Noire -one-off example sold- 11 million Euros without taxes

A pioneering spirit, passion for perfection and the desire to continually redefine its limits have been the key characteristics of BUGATTI since it was founded 110 years ago. None of the brand’s masterpieces reflect these values more impressively than the Type 57 SC Atlantic. Created by Ettore Bugatti’s eldest son Jean, the only four Atlantics ever created stand for pure elegance and sophistication.
With its homage to the fourth, all-black Atlantic, missing since the Second World War, BUGATTI is bringing the speed, technology, luxury and aesthetics of an icon into a new era. But the customised creation of “La Voiture Noire” is far more than a modern interpretation of the ghost of the gran turismo. “La Voiture Noire” is a tribute to BUGATTI’s own history, a manifesto of the BUGATTI aesthetic and a piece of automotive haute couture.
“For Bugatti, ‘La Voiture Noire’ is more than just a reminiscence of the Atlantic. We are paying tribute to a long tradition, to France and to the creative work of Jean Bugatti,” says Stephan Winkelmann. “At the same time, we are transferring extraordinary technology, aesthetics and extreme luxury to a new age.”

The one-off special hyper sports car was hand-crafted for a Bugatti enthusiast. “La Voiture Noire” is a collection of superlatives,” says Stephan Winkelmann. Apart from design, quality and materials, this also applies to the iconic power plant. The 16-cylinder engine with a displacement of 8 litres produces 1,103 kW/1,500 PS. A car collector purchased this unique vehicle for €11 million net, making it the world’s most expensive new car and continuing the long tradition of Bugatti.

Bugatti Chiron Sport 110 years limited edition and Bugatti Divo

The special edition of the Chiron Sport , which is being produced in a limited series of 20 cars, celebrates the brand’s 110th anniversary as well as its French identity. See also Bugatti Chiron 2016

The Bugatti Divo is a hyper sports car which is being produced in a limited edition of 40 vehicles. With its modified aerodynamics, it is designed for even higher lateral acceleration than the Chiron and ensures extreme driving pleasure. See also Bugatti Divo 2018

Aston Martin Vanquish Vision Concept- expected for 2022

In an unprecedented show of force, Aston Martin has chosen the 89th Geneva Motor Show to complete a trio of world debuts with the first glimpse of the breathtaking Vanquish Vision Concept
A tantalising preview of Aston Martin’s first series production mid-engined supercar, the Vanquish Vision Concept showcases the design language of the marque’s most ambitious model, taking centre stage today alongside AM-RB 003. The Aston Martin Vanquish Vision Concept is exhibited as a full scale model with a minimum of interior and is intended for introduction on the market in 2022.
Max Szwaj, Chief Technical Officer, said: “The Vanquish Vision Concept is the point when the things we have learned during the Aston Martin Valkyrie and AM-RB 003 programmes reach the series production models. Creating a car like this for Aston Martin is a challenge I have relished since joining back in 2017. Although it takes Aston Martin into new territory, it does so with the benefit of hard-won knowledge, ground-breaking ideas and an uncompromising mindset. The full engineering story of this car is yet to be told, but what you see here should tell you this car will not only compete at the highest level, but it will do so in a manner and style unique to Aston Martin.”

The Aston Martin Vanquish Vision Concept illustrates a new sports car propelled by new Aston Martin V6.

Aston Martin Valkyrie RB001- Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro RB 002 and Aston Martin RB 003

Aston Martin RB001 or Valkyrie- 150 units expected

The heart of the Aston Martin Valkyrie’s powertrain is its clean sheet Cosworth-built 65° naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine. Evoking the spine-tingling, ultra-high-revving F1TM engines of the 1990s, but benefitting from two decades of progress in design, material and manufacturing expertise, it sets exceptional new standards for maximum rpm and weight.
With a certified peak power output of 1,000bhp (or 153.8 bhp-per-litre) at 10,500rpm, it can continue on to a maximum 11,100rpm. This is a world first for a naturally-aspirated, emissions-compliant road car. Peak torque is 740Nm at 7,000rpm. These peak outputs are purely delivered by the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine), with a further performance boost delivered by the battery hybrid system.

A KERS-style boost system akin to those fitted to F1TM cars, the Aston Martin Valkyrie’s hybrid system has been developed by two main technical partners; Integral Powertrain Ltd, who supplied the bespoke electric motor, and Rimac for the lightweight hybrid battery system.

As a result, the full hybrid system contributes an additional 160bhp of power and a further 280Nm of available torque with the certified max power output of Aston Martin Valkyrie standing at a stunning 1,160bhp @ 10,500rpm. Equally, with the full hybrid system, peak torque will stand at 900Nm @ 6,000rpm. See also Aston Martin and Red Bull RB001 Concept 2016

Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR PRO

The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro - the sensational track-only evolution of the marque’s spectacular hypercar was introduced for the first time at 88th Geneva Motor Show. Only 25 units are intended to be produced.

Full technical details of the Valkyrie AMR Pro will be revealed in due course, but those headline figures that can be disclosed provide a remarkable statement of intent. Key to the car’s unprecedented track performance are its lightweight construction and high-downforce aerodynamics - a combination that will result in a car that weighs 1000kg, yet is capable of generating more than its own weight in downforce

Aston Martin Valkyrie track-only AMR Pro RB002 -25 units sold

AM-RB 003: THE THIRD IN THE MID-ENGINED FAMILY

Continuing its march into the manufacture of mid-engined hypercars, Aston Martin is proud to present the design concept for AM-RB 003 at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. As its codename suggests, the AM-RB 003 follows the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Valkyrie AMR Pro as the third hypercar in Aston Martin’s mid-engined story. Both evolutionary and revolutionary, AM-RB 003 will incorporate concepts and technologies taken directly from F1TM and applied to the epoch-making Aston Martin Valkyrie, providing it with performance to meet and surpass the performance demands of existing top-end hypercar rivals.
Though making greater concessions to practicality and road use, AM-RB 003 will remain true to that uncompromising engineering ethos, extending the trickle down of genuine state-of-the-art F1 TM technology into a car built in larger numbers - but still strictly limited to 500 coupes worldwide – and making a design statement that’s second to none.

One of the biggest differences between Aston Martin Valkyrie and AM-RB 003 is the size of the cockpit, for it was part of the latter’s design brief that it should make greater concessions to usability and comfort. To this end, the AM-RB 003 has LMP1-style doors, which open forwards taking a section of roof with them to facilitate easier ingress and egress. To create more space between driver and passenger the centre console has been widened, while luggage space is provided via a terrace behind the seats. There will also be stowage areas for oddments such as a wallet or mobile phone.
Full technical details of the AM-RB 003 will be revealed as the development programme progresses, but it will be the first car to receive Aston Martin’s new hybrid turbo V6 engine, marki ng Aston Martin’s return to in-house designed engines.

Aston Martin RB003 -hybrid turbo V6 mid-engine- 500 units expected

Lagonda All-Terrain Concept previews a development of the Lagonda design language first seen in the ‘Vision Concept’ revealed at the 2018 Geneva motor show. Concept gives first glimpse of the first production model from the luxury brand exclusively driven by zero emission powertrain technologies. Production of Lagonda vehicles set to begin at new St Athan facility in Wales in 2022.

Built around near-future technologies such as its advanced Battery Electric drivetrain, the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept is an ultra-stylish, supremely luxurious, fully electric emission-free vehicle that can transport its occupants to remote and spectacular locations.
Andy Palmer, Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group Chief Executive Officer said: ‘The Lagonda All-Terrain Concept adds a hugely exciting sense of adventure to the unique brand of luxury, emission-free vehicles that Lagonda is planning to produce. This is a car that would be at home whisking someone straight from a glamorous red carpet event to a remote scientific research lab. It shows the bold possibilities for Lagonda and demonstrates how the company will push to expand horizons in every area, whether it be technology, design or scope of travel.’

Koenigsegg has unveiled an all-new megacar – the Koenigsegg Jesko – at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. Jesko inherits the position left by the Agera RS as the leading track-focused, road-legal car for those looking for the ultimate in vehicle performance. Main features include

• Re-designed 5.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 1280hp on standard gasoline and 1600hp on E85 biofuel
• Revolutionary new 9-speed Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission (LST)
• Advanced aerodynamics offering over 1000kg of downforce
• Active rear-wheel steering
• Re-designed carbon fibre chassis with more legroom, headroom and greater visibility

Jesko is named for Jesko von Koenigsegg, the father of company Founder and CEO, Christian von Koenigsegg.
Total length: 4610mm;Total width: 2030mm; Total height: 1210mm;Curb weight: 1420kg

Pininfarina's excellence in the design and crafting of exclusive cars finds a new expression in the Battista, the electric hypercar launched at the Geneva Motor Show by Automobili Pininfarina, the new sustainable luxury car brand controlled by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
There were two Pininfarina exhibitors at the Geneva Motor Show. The Carrozzeria Pininfarina is the famous design house that dominated the styling evolution of automobiles with other major coachbuilders has designed the Battista for the new Company Automobili Pinifarina that initiate the control of manufacturing and sale of exclusive electric cars like the Battista. The Battista is proposed in 150 units.

Named after Battista "Pinin" Farina, founder of Carrozzeria Pinin Farina, which he started in 1930, the Battista represents the best possible application of Pininfarina's ability to offer turnkey projects. The car was designed in the style centre of Cambiano, Turin, by the team led by Carlo Bonzanigo, and will be hand-built in very limited numbers, again at the Pininfarina atelier.

Designed to be the world's first luxury electric hyper performance GT, the Battista's carbon fibre bodywork hides extreme levels of technology and functional design. Power and torque equate to 1,900 hp and 2,300 Nm, providing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2 seconds, all with a potential zero-emissions range of up to 450 kilometres.

Rimac Automobili will adapt its world-beating battery technology to the demands and desires of the connoisseurs and collectors who will take ownership of the Battista.

With a 1050PS petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, the Speedtail will be the most powerful and fastest car created by McLaren, and the entire 106-car production run sold out before it was unveiled in October. Designed as a Hyper-GT with the highest top speed of any McLaren car, it’s distinguished by an elegant all-carbon fibre body upon which every detail has been fashioned to channel air in the most efficient manner possible.

The specification process coincides with the first Speedtail attribute prototype, recently christened ‘Albert’, commencing a rigorous development and testing programme. As well as being proven for high-speed travel in supreme comfort, Albert and its prototype siblings will eventually be tested at speeds of up to 403km/h (250mph), via an astonishing acceleration time of 0-300km/h (0-186mph) in 12.8 seconds.

“The McLaren Speedtail is our most ambitious project to date and all were sold months before the car was even unveiled. This level of faith in McLaren products demands that we strive to even greater heights of detail and excellence. As a result of meticulous study of colours, forms and textures by our design team, finding inspiration in areas that are uncharted in automotive design, we believe that we will achieve this with the look and feel of each individual Speedtail. Whilst only 106 customer cars will be built, it is important that each one is unique, so this tailored collection is quite simply, like no other – as is the McLaren Speedtail itself.”
Jo Lewis, McLaren Automotive, Head of Colour and Material Design

The collections are just a small realisation of design opportunities presented by the Speedtail, and each owner will be allocated a Bespoke Liaison Manager to help bring their vision to life. This includes access to the services of McLaren Special Operations (MSO), helping to open up a range of colours and materials limited only by the owner’s imagination. Regardless of choice, each owner of McLaren’s Hyper-GT will take the helm at the centre of a three-seat interior, a layout that has previously only been used in the 106 McLaren F1 cars built between 1992 and 1998.

See also McLaren Speedtail -1036 hp-250 mph-2018

McLaren 720S GT3 - first GT race car developed by customer racing division

Track testing of the first GT race car to be developed by McLaren Automotive’s new customer racing division is well underway since August 2018 and will see the McLaren 720S GT3 test extensively across Europe, the US and Middle East. The new GT3 challenger, which is based on the acclaimed 720S supercar, is being readied for its competition debut in 2019 when it will be eligible for all GT3 grids globally.

Pricing for the McLaren 720S GT3 is confirmed at £440,000 Ex Works, with first examples available to customer teams for entry into major GT3 championships in 2019.

See also McLaren 720S 2017

Ferrari F8 Tributo- Most powerfull V8 engined production Ferrari

The F8 Tributo is the new mid-rear-engined sports car that represents the highest expression of the Prancing Horse’s classic two-seater berlinetta. It is a car with unique characteristics and, as its name implies, is an homage to the most powerful V8 in Ferrari history.

With a massive 720 cv and a record specific power output of 185 cv/l, it is the most powerful V8 ever to be mounted in a non-special series Ferrari, achieving new heights not just for turbos, but for engines across the board.

The turbo-charged V8 has already been used in other models in the range with various power output levels, winning “Best Engine” in the International Engine of the Year awards three years running in 2016, 2017 and 2018. In 2018, it was also awarded the title of the best engine of the last two decades.

The F8 Tributo replaces the 488 GTB and, in the range, is the model with the highest performance matched by the greatest driver involvement. There are significant improvements across the board aimed at providing even better control on the limit along with greater on-board comfort. 

The F8 Tributo punches out 50 cv more than the 488 GTB, is 40 kg lighter and also benefits from a 10% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency along with the latest version of the Side Slip Angle Control, now in 6.1 guise.

Ferrari Formula One - Ferrari 812 Superfast

The new concept car by GFG Style, a two-seater, electric hyper-SUV with 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering, is called Kangaroo and its styling is a match for any terrain, thanks to its functionality and technology.
 
“I have tried to imagine”, says Fabrizio Giugiaro, “the future of electric hedonistic cars; the result is a concept I have believed in for some time, namely the transmission of uncompromising passion and sportiness in one car, for any road condition: be it track, sand, dirt or snow. A concept that can arouse excitement and meet the needs of an increasingly demanding clientele, in search of innovative styling architectures with the maximum that technology allows today, both inside and out”. “Just like a kangaroo”, continues Fabrizio, “it rises up, springs into action, jumps from one terrain to another and is fast, very fast indeed!”

The electric platform was developed in collaboration with CH Auto.  A carbon fibre body is set up on an advanced space frame that houses two 180 kW motors.  The body is in carbon fibre while the wings, for minimum weight, are in polycarbonate and the windscreen in glass.
 
The main dynamic feature, from which the name derives, is the possibility of raising and lowering the vehicle body by 120mm, via three configurations: Racing (140mm), dedicated to high speed, Road (190mm) and Off-road (260mm); another feature is the camber of the wheels that, depending on the configuration, changes to ensure a different degree of sportiness.

The front and rear suspensions are made entirely of aluminum and high-strength steel with double overlapping triangles. The innovation of this new system is that the shock absorber unit has been replaced with a new hydraulic system, connected to a fully adjustable 3-way shock absorber.  This hydraulic system allows you to vary vehicle trim and decouple the two springs mounted on the shock absorber body.

The Spanish Hispano Suiza brand was initiated in 1904 and produced some 12000 luxury cars between 1904 and 1946. The great grand son of the Company founder is trying to reintroduce this activity with the Carmen Electric supercar.
The production car world premiere is the realisation of a lifelong ambition for the Suque Mateu family and, in particular, for Miguel Suque Mateu, current President of Hispano Suiza and great-grandson of the brand’s founder. The Carmen is inspired by the unique style and elegance of Mr Suque Mateu’s mother, Carmen Mateu (1936-2018).

The all-new production model has been created from the ground-up to deliver an exceptional and luxurious driving experience. Combining an advanced, fully-electric 750 kW (1,019 PS) powertrain with a bespoke super-stiff carbon fibre monocoque, double-wishbone front and rear suspension and torque vectoring, Carmen delivers exceptional dynamics, with a focus on thrilling performance and an easy-to-drive character. With such prodigious power, and a kerb weight of just 1,690 kg, the Carmen has world-class performance capabilities: 100 km/h is reached in under three seconds, and top speed is electronically-limited to 250 km/h. The Lithium-ion 80 kWh batter(y is assembled locally.
The Carmen’s highly emotive and striking design perfectly balances aggressive sportiness and timeless elegance, in a profile that is clearly distinguishable from anything else on the road. The styling is heavily influenced by mould-breaking Hispano Suiza cars of the early 20th century, specifically the 1938 Hispano Suiza H6C Dubonnet Xenia, of which only one example was ever produced.

The Hispano Suiza Carmen will cost from €1.5m (plus taxes), and only 19 examples of the Carmen will be produced from late 2019 until 2021.

The Hispano Suiza Carmen’s design, engineering and production has been undertaken in Barcelona by a skilled team of highly-experienced experts at QEV Technologies, an electric powertrain and motorsport engineering specialist. QEV is involved in the development of Mahindra Formula E and is part of European R&D Division of Chinese BAIC Company.

The Danish Zenvo TSR S, introduced in 2018, has been completely redesigned and reengineered for optimum aerodynamic performance. Combined with a further improved active rear differential and an advanced traction control system, this enables the Zenvo TSR S to deliver unrivalled performance with 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds. The engine is in-house developed twin supercharger 5.8 Litre V8 high revolution engine producing a maximum 1177 hp at 8.500 rpm. Total weight is announced at 1495 kg.

The Zenvo TSR-S include a brand new Zentripetal wing that is a multi-rotational function wing providing both an air brake and a cornering stabilizer. During cornering, the wing lift to provide downforce and tilt to deliver optimum amount of cornering grip at any speed.

"Like all of our cars, the Zenvo TSR S is 100% Danish-designed and hand-built in an extreme limited number," says Marketing Director Peter van Rooy. "Each car is fully customisable and built to order, tailored to the precise specifications of the discerning client." Five cars are allocated every years.

With the introduction of its latest fuoriserie, Touring Superleggera underlines its status as a key player in the luxury market.
After the coupeversion completed last year, Touring Sciàdipersia Cabriolet is an open-top grand tourer, which recreates the luxury and elegance synonymous with the Golden Age of Motoring. Four full-sized seats allow all occupants to enjoy their journey in supreme comfort, while the driver has the pleasure of harnessing the immense and smoothly-delivered power from one of the last great atmospheric V8 engines and reveling in its glorious soundtrack.

Just like the car which inspired it, Sciàdipersia is based on a Maserati rolling chassis.  Choosing the Maserati GranCabrio as a basis gave Touring Superleggera the ideal starting point, its specifications being perfectly suited to the project, with excellent torsional rigidity, comfort and high performance. The glorious naturally aspirated V8 engine has a noble character and can provide effortless power and torque, giving the driver an immensely satisfying experience. The mechanical components, electrical systems and all electronics are retained unaltered from the manufacturer.

Sciàdipersia is built entirely by hand in the Touring Manifattura in Milan blending traditional hand-beaten aluminium panels with lightweight carbon fibre elements.

RIMAC Concept Two electric hypercar- 1914 hp - top speed 412 kph (186 mph)

The Rimac Concept Two required four years of intense development in Croatia.

It is created by Rimac Automobili in-house team of designers, engineers and craftmen. It is a pure electric hypercar. Rimac Automobili is also developing electric powertrain for major car manufacturers like Renault, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg.

With its Lithium-Manganese-Nickel chemistry the Rimac Concept Two liquid cooled battery pack holds 120 kWh and is claimed to allow 650 km range on a single charge (NEDC cycle). The electric powertrain produces a maximum 1408 kW (1914 hp) and 2300 Nm maximum torque from 0 to 6500 rpm. Top speed is claimed at 412 kph (256 mph) and standing start 0 to 60 mph could be completed in 1.85 seconds while 0 to 300 kph (186 mph) is announced in 11.8 seconds.

Alfa Romeo is breaking into the electric car world at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show with the new Alfa Romeo Tonale mid-size SUV concept. The Tonale is the first plug-in hybrid and the first mid-size utility vehicle from Alfa Romeo.
The concept car debuts as the first Alfa Romeo mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV.
The Tonale Concept Car is a mid-size utility vehicle with an urban vocation and an athletic personality

For its 120th anniversary, Fiat is presenting the Fiat Concept Centoventi concept car, a new milestone in the history of Fiat, in Geneva.

The Fiat Concept Centoventi, the concept car that perfectly expresses the Italian brand's idea of electric mass mobility in the near future. It is the expression of a bold, democratic future vision based on 120 years of history and experience in the field - hence the name of the prototype that means "One Hundred and Twenty" in Italian - which, maintaining the tradition, is destined to break away from the past and push beyond. Just as in the Fifties, for example, when the Fiat 500 sparked an industrial and cultural revolution, overcoming traditional categories in looks, design and engineering to become a masterpiece, unlike anything else in the automotive industry history, the first real example of mobility affordable to the mass market.

Modular, roomy and well lit are the words that best describe the Fiat Concept Centoventi cockpit, which is totally reconfigurable and can accommodate up to four people. You only have to get on board to realise that it has been designed around people and the way they relate to today's world.

Modulable electric range of up to 500 km
The freedom to customise is also clear in the electrical power source that drives Fiat Concept Centoventi. It consists of a set of modular batteries offering the great possible flexibility of use. As standard, the car comes with a factory-mounted battery with a range of 100 km. But if a longer range is needed, up to 3 additional batteries, giving an increase of 100 km each, can be purchased or hired. The extra batteries are installed underneath the floor of the car, by the service network. A sliding rail which supports and connects the batteries makes their installation or removal particularly quick and easy. An additional battery, for mounting under the seat, is also available; it can be disconnected and put on charge directly in the user's home or garage, just like the battery of a modern e-bike. The total range which can be achieved is 500 kilometres.

The Audi Q4 e-tron concept

The Audi Q4 e-tron concept is a compact four-door SUV with an exterior length of  4.59 meters whose relation to the Audi e-tron is apparent at first glance. Two electric motors mobilize 225 kW of system power in the Q4 e-tron concept. As is typical for Audi, the driving power of the concept vehicle is brought to the road with quattro all-wheel drive. Thanks to excellent traction, it accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds. It reaches its maximum speed at an electronically limited 180 km/h. A large battery with a capacity of 82 kilowatt hours takes up almost the entire space in the underbody area between the axles. The range of over 450 kilometers – in line with the WLTP standard – sets the benchmark in its class. The technology of the Q4 e-tron concept controls the modular electrification platform (MEB) that will be integrated in numerous electric vehicles produced by the Volkswagen Group in the future, from the compact class to the superior medium-size class. The Audi Q4 e-tron concept gives an advance look at what will already be the fifth series production electric vehicle that the manufacturer will introduce by the end of 2020.

The Audi e-tron GT concept 

Audi e-tron, the third: Last fall, the brand with the four rings presented one of the stars of the motor show in the film capital of Los Angeles. With the electric-powered Audi e-tron GT concept, a four-door coupé made its debut as a show car. The volume-production counterpart is set to follow in around two years. Audi is now showing the Audi e-tron GT concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The next electric Audi is being launched, following in the footsteps of the Audi e-tron SUV and the Audi e-tron Sportback slated for 2019. This time with a flat-floor architecture that provides for exciting proportions and a low center of gravity. 434 kW (590 metric horsepower) ensures performance fit for a sports car. The torque is transferred to the wheels via the quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque vectoring, as you would expect for such a dynamic Audi. The performance subsidiary Audi Sport GmbH is responsible for subsequently transforming the car into a volume-production model.
Flat, wide and with a long wheelbase – those are the proportions of a classic Gran Turismo. And the Audi e-tron GT concept reflects these with its 4.96-meter length, 1.96-meter width and 1.38-meter height. The lightweight body of the four-door coupé is manufactured using a multimaterial construction. Here you have a roof section made from carbon along with numerous aluminum components and supporting elements made from high-strength steel.

With the ID. BUGGY, the Volkswagen brand presents a new facet of the modular electric drive matrix (MEB). The purist design of the fully electric concept car is a modern interpretation of the popular US dune buggy of the sixties and seventies. At that time, the Beetle chassis served as the basis. Today, the MEB demonstrates similar flexibility and Volkswagen once again underscores the platform’s potential in the shape of the ID. BUGGY.
Dr. Frank Welsch, member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand with responsibility for Technical Development says: “The technical principle of the MEB is convincing. Size, battery and drive are all scalable. This makes it possible for us to configure them differently in various models for different segments, and thereby fulfil the specific wishes of our customers. The ID. BUGGY is a fascinating demonstration of this.”

Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen AG, commented: “Our Modular Transverse Toolkit proved we are platform experts. Over 100 million of our vehicles are based on that particular platform. With the MEB platform, we are now transferring this successful concept to the electric era and opening it to other carmakers. The MEB is to establish itself as the standard for e-mobility. Based on the MEB, we will make individual mobility CO2-neutral, safe, comfortable and accessible to as many people as possible. Because the MEB even makes the cost-efficient production of emotional small-series vehicles like the ID. BUGGY possible.”

The MEB is the technical foundation for the Volkswagen brand’s ID. family, the coming generation of electric vehicles. The ID. family includes, for example, the compact ID., which will begin rolling off the assembly line in Zwickau at the end of 2019, the ID. BUZZ van, the ID. CROZZ SUV model and the ID. VIZZION sedan. The platform is to be used Group-wide for 15 million vehicles by 2025.

With this new and unique urban mobility object – a new field of exploration for Citroën as part of its energy transition – the Brand is aiming to free up individual mobility in the city. Citroën designed Ami One Concept as an alternative to public transport (bus, tramway, metro) and other individual, two-wheeler means of transport such as bikes, scooters and kick scooters. An ultra-compact (2.50 m long) two-seater concept vehicle bringing occupants impressive agility in urban environments, Ami One Concept also conveys robustness through its body styling. The closed cabin protects occupants in the event of bad weather. The architecture and design, both informed by function and usage, enable users to explore a new driving experience. Accessible for all from the age of 16 (European countries average/according to the legislation), Ami One Concept is intended for urban customers with or without a driver’s licence and who share with the Brand the same love for the freedom of movement.

Positing a new form of mobility and responding to current and future urban issues, Ami One Concept is fully in step with changes in society. Ami One Concept is an all-electric vehicle able to access all city areas while respecting the environment and offering controlled cost in use. Perfectly adapted to urban life in perpetual motion, Ami One Concept reaches a top speed of 45 km/h with zero CO2 emissions. With a range of 100 km, Ami One Concept can make numerous city trips, be they for one-off meetings or daily commutes. The lithium-ion battery, stored flat under the floor, is easily charged with an electric cable. Plugged into a public station or a Wallbox, a complete charge takes just 2 hours. Ami One Concept can also be plugged into a standard socket at home using an extension cable.

A singular mobility object designed for urban driving, Ami One Concept features a cube-shaped body and ultra-compact dimensions. Standing assertively on its specially designed four-spoke 18-inch wheels and as if sculpted from a solid block measuring 2.50 m long and 1.50 m high, Ami One Concept is eminently reassuring. It exudes an impression of robustness and promises top-level agility and manoeuvrability as well as great parking facilities. 

Ami One Concept is a 100% connected urban mobility object in which the smartphone is central to the man-machine interface and makes driving intuitive and serene. Motorists access Ami One Concept using their smartphones. The doors lock and unlock via a QR code on the aluminium base of the door handles. Once inside, drivers place their phone in front of them in a dedicated area. With their telephone stored in this wireless induction charging area, the conversation between Ami One Concept and the driver may begin. Depending on the app used, the screen display is in bubble form, projected on the reflection panel in the driver’s field of vision as with a head-up display system.

Seat has taken the wraps off a vision of the future of urban mobility with the unveiling of its concept Minimo. The all- electric quadricycle has been developed to help meet the challenges of city driving, emission regulations whther that's stricter laws on what vehicles can enter urban areas, the increasing fatigue of traffic jams or the lack of parking spaces.

The Minimo brings together the benefits of the smaller dimensions of a motorcycle with the safety and comfort of a larger passenger vehicle, minimising the many pain points of travelling around cities. With a length of 2.5 m and a width of 1.24 m the concept car is compact enough to traverse even the most congested of city street and propose a reduced footprint of only 3.1 square meter much less than 7.2 square meter of a regular city car.

The Seat el-Born is the first all electric Seat vehicle based on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform. The all electric car incorporates state-of-the-art autonomous functionality and connectivity technologies to enhance driving experience. The vehicle's 62 kWh energy dense battery pack can be recharged in as little as 47 minutes, replenishing its range of up to 420 km with a 100 kW DC supercharging.  With a power output of up to 150 kW(204 PS) the vehicle can reach 100 kph in as little as 7.5 seconds.

"el-Born is the ultimate translation of our emotional Seat design language into a new world of electric vehicles. Our Design Team has taken very seriously the challenge of making our first full electric vehicle attractive. I believe that driving electric cars has to be thrilling, has to be fun. We have to make customers fall in love with the idea of the electric car." said Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, Director of Design at Seat.

The Skoda Vision iV is the first full-electric car introduced by Skoda and is expected for production in 2020. The Skoda Vision iV is based on the Volkswagen Group MEB electric platform. Propulsion is by two electric motors for a total power of 225 kW or 306 hp allowing for a top speed of 180 kph and an operating range of up to 500 km.

Honda took to the stage at Geneva today to announce the further acceleration of its electrification ambitions by unveiling Honda e-Prototype.. The company announced its intention to move 100 per cent of its European sales to electrified powertrains by 2025. This new ambition builds on the brand’s 2017 aim of two-thirds of its sales to be electrified by 2025, and places it firmly at the forefront of Honda’s global electrification shift announced as part of its 2030 vision.

The prototype in exhibit previews Honda’s first production battery electric vehicle for the European market.

Positioned as an urban commuter, the car features a competitive range of over 200km and a ‘fast charge’ functionality providing 80% range in just 30 minutes. It also features trademark Honda driving dynamics with a sporty rear wheel drive configuration. The production version of the Honda e Prototype will be unveiled later this year.

Early in 2019, Honda successfully launched the all-new CR-V Hybrid, featuring its two-motor i-MMD full hybrid technology. Honda expects full hybrid technology to play a key role in meeting its aims of 100% electrification by 2025.

The Red Bull and Toro Rosso Formula One shall be powered by Honda starting from the 2019 Championship season.

MERCEDES EQV Electric Passenger Transportation Van - Mercedes Electrification Plan

World premiere for the first purely battery-electric people mover in the premium segment: with the Concept EQV, Mercedes-Benz has combined locally emission-free mobility with impressive driving performance, maximum functionality and aesthetic design.
Technical highlights of the vehicle include a range of up to 400 kilometres and rapid charging to enable a range of 100 kilometres within just 15 minutes. What's more, the vehicle offers the greatest possible level of comfort in its interior and maximum functionality, for example thanks to the diverse range of possible seating configurations.
Mercedes Electrification Plan – Daimler is taking the next step towards securing its CASE corporate strategy. The company already plays a leading role in all four areas of connectivity, autonomous, shared & services and electric. The combination of the individual fields plays a decisive role, especially in the transformation to electric mobility. Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Our electric offensive continues to gain momentum. After investing billions of euros in the development of the electric fleet and the expansion of our global battery network, we are now taking the next step: With the purchase of battery cells for more than 20 billion euros, we are systematically pushing forward with the transformation into the electric future of our company. We plan a total of 130 electrified variants at Mercedes-Benz Cars by 2022. In addition, we will have electric vans, buses and trucks.”

The first Mercedes electric car, the “Electrique”, could be seen on the roads in Austria at the turn of the twentieth century. The Mercedes Electrique was produced between 1906 and 1908. However, electric drive systems could not, at the time, compete with the internal combustion engine in terms of power and range.

Mercedes EQ Formula E

The Formula E show car represents the entry of the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E team into the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in the 2019/2020 season.

Kia Motors has revealed its new all-electric concept car, ‘Imagine by Kia’, at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show.

“Automotive design is about capturing the heart and making it beat that bit faster for that bit longer. We believe that there’s absolutely no reason why that should change simply because the car is electric,” says Gregory Guillaume, Vice President of Design for Kia Motors Europe. “That’s why our all-electric concept is designed to not only get your pulse racing, but to also signpost our holistic and emotional approach to electrification.”

“Today’s drivers understandably have many questions about electric cars. They’re concerned about range, the recharging network, and whether electric cars will still be dynamic and engaging to drive. So, when we first started thinking about this concept and imagining what its role would be, we knew that the best way to answer those questions and address those concerns was by approaching electrification purely from an emotional point of view.”

“We wanted the interior to have a twinkle in its eye, to be full of surprising and delightful touches that amuse, engage and attract both driver and passenger alike,” explains Ralph Kluge, Kia Motors Europe’s general manager of interior design.

The layout of the powertrain created a chassis architecture that is distinctly different to that of a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine. It’s a layout that Guillaume and his team fully exploited to maximise cabin space and create an airy and spacious interior – and one with a wry sense of humour, too.

21 individual ultra high-resolution screens curve their synchronised way across the top of the dashboard in a layout that’s at the same time both casual and co-ordinated. It takes just a single glance to understand what Kluge means. “These 21 incredibly thin screens are a humorous and irreverent riposte to the on-going competition between some automotive manufacturers to see who can produce the car with the biggest screen,” says Kluge.

Italdesign DaVinci electric concept car

In the five-hundredth anniversary year of Leonardo's death, Italdesign is dedicating its latest showcar, the Italdesign DaVinci, to the Italian genius.

            The DaVinci is a design concept for a Gran Turismo with a 100% electric drive. Its sporty nature combines with utmost refined elegance in both its exterior lines and interior design, placing it firmly in the premium segment.
            Measuring 4,981mm in length and 2,124mm in width, it can comfortably seat four passengers. Its 2,900mm wide wheelbase and reduced overhangs confirm its sporting focus also in aesthetic terms, emphasised by a ground clearance of just 119mm.

In keeping with its tradition, the Italdesign Innovation Design Department headed by Filippo Perini, conceived the design of this concept car so that with just a few adjustments it can easily be adapted to series production and the family feeling of several brands. The few ‘exotic’ features typical of a showcar are concentrated in the expansive gullwing doors, which allow both the front and rear seats to be accessed at the same time, as well as in the rear optical units and aerodynamic lateral tailfins integrated in the doors.

The Italdesign DaVinci has been 100% conceived, designed, planned and built at the Company’s Moncalieri plant, in Italy.

ARCFOX Chinese line of Electric Concept Cars

ARCFOX, a sub-brand of Chinese BAIC BJEV R&D Center impressed audiences at the Geneva International Motor Show with its three new models, including ARCFOX-GT Track edition, ARCFOX-GT Street edition and the ARCFOX ECF Concept car.

BAIC (Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation) Group, with its 60 years’ accumulation, is one of the top five automobile groups in China and ranked 124th in Fortune 500 in 2018. . By implementing the “Leading Strategy 2025”, the group is determined to be the world’s most innovative and technological company with international influence by 2025. ARCFOX aims to play a leading role in shaping the future of electric mobility. As Mr. Xu Heyi, ARCFOX President, said, “ARCFOX is the beam of light that the BAIC Group presents to the world with its innovation and this beam of light is illuminating the way for us to move forward.” 

As the pioneer in the field of new energy in Chinese  BAIC Group, ARCFOX is positioned as a premium brand of BAIC BJEV that pursues extreme performance and borderless design. The new models inherit the features of ARCFOX-GT, which are produced at the high-performance vehicle R&D centre of BAIC Group in Spain, and have obtained the certification of the European professional institution. Its acceleration of 100 km/h has reached an astonishing 2.59 seconds. ARCFOX ECF Concept is the first ARCFOX identity concept car with smart cockpit and it is also ARCFOX's first premium intelligent SUV model with a quasi-L3 level for volume production. 

It is the first time for BAIC BJEV to introduce its premium brand to the international market. No technical details were available.

Polestar has taken the next step in its development as the electric performance brand with the reveal of the new Polestar 2. Polestar 2 is the new all-electric fastback that brings electric performance cars to a broader and increasingly progressive audience. It offers avant-garde design and a unique customer experience in the premium compact electric segment. Polestar 2 is the first electric car to compete in the marketplace around the Tesla Model 3, with the range starting at a guide price of 39,900 euros. For the first 12 months of production, guide price of the launch edition is 59,900 euros.

“Polestar 2 is our first fully electric car and first volume model. Everything about it has been designed and engineered with passion and dedication. As an electric performance brand, and through the forthcoming launch of a portfolio of fully electric cars, Polestar is determined to address the world’s air quality challenges. Polestar delivers electric performance cars that are great to own and drive,” says Thomas Ingenlath, Chief Executive Officer of Polestar.

Polestar 2 is a premium five-door fastback with two electric motors and a 78 kWh battery capacity that will enable a targeted range of 500 km, based on Volvo Car Group’s adaptable Compact Modular Architecture platform (CMA). The 27-module battery pack is integrated into the floor and contributes to the rigidity of the chassis as well as improves the car’s noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels – road noise has been reduced by 3.7 dB compared to a traditional chassis.

For Polestar, performance underlies the entire driving experience. The all-wheel drive electric powertrain in Polestar 2 produces 300 kW (408 hp) and 660 Nm (487 lb-ft). This translates to a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of less than 5 seconds.

Polestar is part of the Chinese Geely Group that adquired Volvo Cars. The Polestar 2 utilizes the same platform as the Volvo XC40.

Production of Polestar 2 begins in early 2020 in China for global markets in both left- and right-hand drive.
Initial launch markets include China, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK. Other markets are under consideration for future expansion.

AIWAYS U5 Electric SUV intended for production in China

AIWAYS is a Shangai based Electric Car Company founded in 2017 and part of the Shangai Automotive Indutry Corporation (SAIC) partner of Volkswagen or General Motors. AIWAYS exhibited at Geneva its U5 Electric SUV it intends to introduce on US and European markets.

Ginetta introduced an all-new supercar at Geneva, it is designated Akula. It was designed from a blank sheet of paper and manufactured in-house from Ginetta’s Leeds HQ to create an utterly capable supercar. The powertrain was designed and manufactured in-house alongside racing division; the engine is an over 600 hp 6 Litre  naturally aspirated 90° V8 with dry sump installed in front central position and connected to a six speed sequential paddle-shift with carbon propshaft. The Akula utilizes a carbon fibre monocoque with carbon fibre body. The dry weight of the Akula is announced at 1150 kg. The production shall be limited to 20 units in the first production year of 2020 with 60% already sold.

Chairman Lawrence Tomlinson commented: “Racing at the highest level has taught us that to win you have to have your overall car concept and every detail exactly right, and we’ve brought that same philosophy to our first supercar. Starting with a blank sheet of paper allowed us to create a true mid-mid engine design with an all carbon monocoque, LMP-derived aerodynamics and an in-house designed powertrain resulting in a driver-orientated package for the road.”

“I have felt for a long time there was a gap in the market at around the £400k price point for a genuinely low production number supercar, with proper craftsmanship and true race derived know-how and technology. " he added.

A true limited-edition vehicle, the Akula is priced at GBP 340,000 on the road.

Puritalia Berlinetta 965 hp hybrid custom-made automobile

Puritalia Automobili, the custom-made, handcrafted, high-tech Italian sports car maker presented its new car, the Berlinetta, a super-hybrid 965 hp, total carbon fibre body at Geneva. Only 150 will be made for demanding car enthusistas who want the experience of having their unique car built to their specifications.

The propulsion results from a front mounted 750 hp- 878 Nm torque supercharged V8 combustion engine with a rear parallel mounted advanced electric motor. The advanced electric motor supplied by Yasa and produces up to 370 Nm of torque and 215 hp of peak power at a weight of just over 25 kg. Puritalia Berlinetta has two-lithium-ion-phosphate (LiFePO) battery packs, entirely deigned and built by Puritalia, that guarantee a total capacity of 52 kWh.

"We like to think that we don't sell our cars. We entrust them to owners who can take care of them and enjoy them, because they understand and appreciate the exacting technical details and the care we put in building them" Paolo Parente, CEO & Founder of Puritalia.

Fornasari Gigi Berlinetta

Fornasari is a custom-made car manufacturer. It was founded by Luigi (Gigi) Fornasari car maker and racing driver. The two sons of "Gigi" are continuing the business and introduced the Fornasari Gigi at Geneva bearing the surname of their father. The Company has been involved with importing Chevrolet Corvette and preparing Callaway Corvette. They built eleven road legal Corvette Callaway and one is on the exhibit.

The styling of the Fornasari Gigi recalls the shape of the Maserati A6 GC Zagato raced by Luigi Fornasari in 1955.

The Fornasari Gigi is based on Chevrolet Corvette mechanical components with a 600 hp 7000 cc V8 and six speed gearbox. The top speed is announced at 325 kph (202 mph).

MAT (Manufatura Automobili Torino) Stratos Limited Edition

Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) is a car manufacturer that develops and builds racing and luxury cars in single or small series.Paolo Garella, the founder, brought to the company his  30 years and more experience in the automotive field. He held major technical positions at Pininfarina and managed the development and construction of more than 50 one-offs based on the most prestigious models of our time. The company, located in the Torino South area - traditionally the cradle of the highest skills in the Italian automotive field - during the last years successfully completed the development and construction of the SCG003 cars  for Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus and of the Apollo Intensa Emozione for  Apollo Automobil. In December 2018 MAT was selected by Aspark as development and manufacturing partner for the Owl project, conceived, designed and engineered to be the fastest accelerating, fully electric, hypercar in the world. In 2018 MAT announced the licensing agreement about for the production of a 25-cars limited  series of the New Stratos. Strong of a skilled team, MAT can manage the full development of an automotive project, from the engineering development to the testing and production of the final racing, or road legal supercar.

 Last year Manifattura Automobili Torino announced the agreement with New Stratos GbR about the licensing for the production of a 25-cars, limited series of the New Stratos; in this edition of the Geneva International Motorshow MAT will display two of the production cars: Number 001 for the German market and the first US car, both ready for delivery.

MAT  presented, in world premiere, the first ever New Stratos with manual gearbox. With this option MAT is offering a unique experience combining the massive, well controlled torque of the naturally aspirated V8 with the excitement of the manual transmission, an experience that is less and less available on modern sport cars. This feature perfectly fits with the spirit of this project born and developed under the leadership of Michael and Maximilian Stoschek.

Pagani Automobili announces the 20th Anniversary since the presentation of the Zonda C12 at the Geneva International Motor Show with the world premiere of the very first chassis of Zonda having been completely restored.
Plus, an extremely rare example of the Pagani Huayra Roadster with a special, unique finish to the carbon fibre body, on display at the 89th edition of the Show.

Horacio Pagani, Founder & Chief Designer: “Essentially, we are all car enthusiasts at Pagani Automobili. We just love all cars, but particularly those that nurtured our childhood dreams; that still inspire us and so will for the future designers. It is a known fact that we ourselves took inspiration from Le Mans’ vehicles of the ‘80s and ‘90s for the development of the Zonda which subsequently influenced the Huayra project; which, in turn, will do so with the next Pagani models. Today we pay homage to the Zonda, the car that allowed us to grow up, confirm our initial gambles and, above all, share our great passion with the whole world.”
Just 140 street legal examples in total since 1999.

All-new Morgan Plus Six revealed at Geneva International Motor Show today (5th March)  - The Morgan Plus Six is the first vehicle to be underpinned by Morgan’s new CXGeneration bonded aluminium platform, also revealed at the Geneva Motor Show  - The Morgan Plus Six is the first Morgan to utilise a turbocharged engine, the BMW 2019 B58 TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine  - The all-new Plus Six is lighter than its aluminium predecessor Morgans, with a dry weight of 1,075kg - Introduced as the most dynamically capable production Morgan ever, the Plus Six produces 335 bhp and 369 lb/ft of torque and is available with a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission in LHD/RHD and MPH/KPH configurations  - Less than one percent of the 4,000 required parts have been carried through to the Plus Six from previous Morgans - The Plus Six produces 170g/km, a decrease in emissions from previous range topping Morgan models, making it the second cleanest model within the Morgan range  - The new CX-Generation bonded aluminium platform has a 20mm increase in wheelbase over the Plus 8, giving occupants 200mm increased leg room and 31% more stowage space 
The Plus Six is on sale from 5th March, priced from £77,995 inc VAT - Two ‘First Edition’ specifications are available to order and will be the first vehicles to be produced, priced from £89,995 inc VAT

 The Aventador SVJ Roadster made its worldwide premiere at Geneva Motor Show, presented by Automobili Lamborghini on its stand, alongside the new Huracán EVO Spyder that also made its international debut.

 “The Aventador SVJ Roadster inherits all the power, performance and ground breaking aerodynamic technologies of the coupé, but with its own iconic presence and prowess,” says Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Automobili Lamborghini, Stefano Domenicali. “It is as fundamentally exciting to drive as the Aventador SVJ but with an added exclusivity: the option of the open air. With the same extraordinary performance roof on or off, the Aventador SVJ Roadster incorporates the dynamism of the coupé with the unique spirit of a Lamborghini roadster.”

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster-Naturally aspirated 6.498 cc V12 engine, outputting 770 hp at 8,500 rpm and 720 Nm torque at 6,750 rpm - Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and top speed in excess of 350 km/h - Produced in just 800 units

The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster in summer 2019 with suggested retail prices as follows:
Europe: EUR 387,007 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)
UK: GBP 323,323 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)
USA: USD 573,966 (suggested retail price – GGT excluded)
China: RMB 8,296,758 (suggested retail price taxes included)
Japan: YEN 57,143,135 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)

 Automobili Lamborghini presented the new Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder at Geneva Motor Show: the open-top car joins its coupé counterpart launched earlier this year, as the second model in the V10 Huracán EVO line-up.
The Spyder adopts the next-generation vehicle dynamic control and aerodynamics developed for the coupé, with the 5.2 liter naturally-aspirated Lamborghini V10 engine uprated for a higher power output and incorporating Titanium intake valves.
The Huracán EVO Spyder outputs 640 hp (470 kW) at 8,000 rpm with 600 Nm of torque delivered at 6,500 rpm. With a dry weight of 1,542 kg the car reaches a weight-to-power ratio of 2.41 kg/hp, accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and from 0-200 km/h in 9.3 seconds. Braking from 100 km/h to 0 is achieved in just 32.2 m, with a top speed of 325 km/h.
“The Huracán EVO Spyder incorporates all the performance, next-generation vehicle control and aerodynamic features of the EVO coupé, with its own unique personality and a driving excitement that only an open-top car can offer,” says Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Automobili Lamborghini.
Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder- 5204 cc V10 Engine derived from Huracán Performante, producing 640 hp and 600 Nm of torque -Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, top speed 325 km/h - dry weight 1542 kg (3400 lb).
The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder in spring 2019 at suggested retail prices as follows:
Europe EUR 202,437 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)
UK GBP 181,781 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)
USA USD 287,400 (suggested retail price taxes/GST excluded)
China RMB 3,650,000 (suggested retail price taxes included)
Japan YEN 32,827,602 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)

Automobili Lamborghini presented also the new Lamborghini Huracán EVO : the next generation V10 super sports car, based on the prowess and performance of the Huracán Performante and incorporating next-generation vehicle dynamic control and aerodynamics.
New design for improved aerodynamics-First Lamborghini with predictive logic on vehicle dynamics control: fully-integrated Lamborghini Vehicle Dynamics Control System combined with all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering for redefined parameters of responsiveness, agility and easiness to drive-Engine from the Huracán Performante with 640 hp and 600 Nm of torque

The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Huracán EVO in spring 2019 at suggested retail prices as follows:

Europe                                  EUR 184,034 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)
UK                                        GBP 165,256 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)
USA                                      USD 261,274 (suggested retail price taxes/GST excluded)
China                                    RMB 3,298,100 (suggested retail price taxes included)
Japan                                   YEN 29,843,274 (suggested retail price taxes excluded)

The Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster pairs ultimate performance with the freedom of open-top driving – and is the crowning glory of the open sports car model line-up. It is as much at home on the racetrack as it is on the boulevards and coast roads of the world.

With its powerful drive and expressive design, it appeals to a new, lifestyle-oriented target group. The 430 kW/585 hp V8 biturbo engine, the adjustable coil-over suspension with active rear-wheel steer, the active aerodynamics and the intelligent lightweight design form the basis for exceptionally dynamic handling. Like the other roadster models, the open AMG GT R is fitted with the three-layer automatic soft top with a lightweight framework made from aluminium, magnesium and steel.
The low front end and the forward-tilted, AMG grille create a distinctive “shark nose” look and lower the car’s visual stance. This shaping also lowers the ram-air point on the vehicle, which improves the flow of cooling air and aerodynamic performance.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team claimed the FIA World Rally Championship manufacturers' title in style at the final round in Australia with a rally victory for Jari-Matti Latvala. Esapekka Lappi finished in fourth place to help Toyota clinch the manufacturers' crown in just the second season of its return to the WRC. It is the fourth occasion that Toyota has won the manufacturers' title in the WRC and the first time since 1999.

Toyota GR Supra and GR Supra GT4 Concept

The new Toyota GR Supra has been conceived as a sports car in its purest form, with no compromise that would diminish the pleasure of the driving experience. Chief Engineer Tetsuya Tada has adhered to the classic form of a front-mounted, straight-six engine driving the rear wheels, building on the heritage of Toyota’s past Supra generations and original 2000GT sports car. Driving enthusiasts can look forward to an exhilarating blend of power, agility and precision handling, achieved thanks to the car’s combination of a short wheelbase and wide track, light weight, low centre of gravity and highly rigid body.

The 3.0-litre engine benefits from a single twin-scroll turbocharger and produces 340 DIN hp and 500 Nm of torque. Coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission, it is characterised by smooth and powerful acceleration, with large amounts of torque available across the full spectrum of engine speeds.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda, who is also a master driver, said: “Back in the day, I spent countless hours driving an old Supra at Nürburgring to become a master driver. Supra is like an old friend that holds a special place in my heart. While other manufacturers were putting their beautiful new prototypes which they were going to introduce through the paces, I was driving an old Supra that was no longer in production. So even though Toyota had no plans to make a new Supra, just like a lot of other die hard Supra fans around the world, I secretly wanted to make it happen. The new GR Supra was born through testing at Nürburgring, and I can honestly say that it is a car that is fun to drive and better than ever.”

The GR Supra GT4 Concept was developed as a racing study model based on the GR Supra, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's first global model. The model was developed by Toyota Motorsport GmbH, Toyota's motorsports foothold in Europe, to explore the possibility of using the GR Supra in customer motorsports such as privateer racing.

The concept model, developed by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, is instantly recognisable as a Supra and maintains the road car’s low, muscular shape, but with increased length and lowered height. A specially-designed front diffuser and rear wing have been added to the GR Supra GT4 Concept to improve airflow around the chassis, reducing drag and optimising downforce. Both items are constructed using composites made from natural fibres such as hemp and flax, replacing the traditional carbon fibre in order to reduce the impact on the environment. Original alloy wheels have been replaced by five-hole OZ 11 x 18in racing wheels.

Under the bonnet, the GR Supra GT4 Concept retains the 3.0-litre straight-six-cylinder petrol engine with single twin scroll turbocharger, coupled to an automatic transmission. Performance is increased with help from a motorsport-grade ECU and bespoke wiring looms. There are also motorsport-specification drive shafts and limited slip differential.

The stripped-out cabin is fitted with a high-strength roll cage and FIA-standard fire extinguisher and OMP racing seat. The concept car is also equipped with a motorsport-specific fuel tank and a fast refuelling system.

GT4 is one of the world’s fastest-growing motorsports categories, with national and regional competitions in Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania. Established since 2006 and sanctioned by the FIA, it is designed to be a value-for-money series for both professional and amateur racers, and a potential stepping-stone to GT3 competition.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will evaluate the interest shown by potential customers in the Supra GT4 Concept before deciding on future development of the vehicle.

The final stage of Dakar 2019 drew to a close at the bivouac in Pisco, and saw Toyota Gazoo Racing SA’s Nasser Al Attiyah and Mathieu Baumel bring home their South African-built Toyota Hilux for an historic victory. Not only was it a first win for Toyota, but it was also the first petrol-powered car to win the Dakar in the South-American era.

The Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner is inspired by Bentley’s illustrious motorsport past and incorporates a number of distinctive features into the world’s most luxurious Grand Tourer. Just 100 examples will be handbuilt by Mulliner in Crewe, England, based on the Continental GT this year.

Number 9 Edition by Mulliner pays homage to Sir Henry Ralph Stanley ‘Tim’ Birkin – one of the original, ‘Bentley Boys’ of the 1920s and ‘30s. Birkin was a Bentley customer, investor and a racing driver, full of entrepreneurial spirit and ambition – and through the determined collaboration of man and machine, the 4 ½ litre ‘Blower’ was born. 

No.9 was the supercharged Bentley ‘Blower’ Sir Tim raced at the 1930 Le Mans 24 Hours. He commissioned the production of a series of 4 ½ Litre Bentleys, powered by a supercharger developed with independent engineer Amherst Villiers. Power increased from around 110 bhp to 175 bhp with the supercharger installation. The imposing green car has since become the iconic racing Bentley of the pre-war years.

The Number 9 Edition by Mulliner is distinguished by No.9 badgework and a bold, matching front grille graphic. Customers have the option of either Viridian green or Beluga black exterior paint, with 21”, 10-spoke wheels also in these colours, plus Black Line Specification and carbon bodykit.

With the realization of Mole Artisanal Construction 001 Umberto Palermo wants to pay tribute to Turin, the capital of Italian automotive design, the city that has welcomed him and that has enshrined his professional and entrepreneurial fulfilment.

Mole Costruzione Artigianale 001 is the first working prototype branded UP Design, a car that embodies sportiness and elegance and represents the perfect harmony between modernity and tradition.
Mole will be made in small series in a totally handmade way at the Officine Umberto Palermo. The intent is to create custom-built cars starting from out of production prestigious Italian models, giving them new life with a body and a body that enhance the nobility of mechanics. 

I.E.D. (Istituto Europeo di Design) Honda Tomo Electric Urban Pick Up Project

The TOMO is a Design project by the Students of the Istituto di Design -Transportation Division in Torino Italy with the sponsorship of Honda. The project is based on a Manga where a young urban worker often goes to the countryside to grow fruits and vegetables that he wants to carry to the city in his Tomo pick up.

Franco Sbarro exhibited several personal design alongside projects by students of the Espera Design School he founded.

The Aurus Senat is designed and built by State owned Russian Industry sepcialized in armored vehicles. The Aurus was produced for internal market and is now proposed for overseas markets.

The AURUS SENAT and AURUS SENAT Limousine offer a combination of the all-wheel drive and hybrid unit The vehicles were developed specially for the Russian conditions taking into account climate and road peculiarities of the country, which ensures the maximum level of comfort and safety under any operating conditions. The vehicles are equipped with a high-performance V8 engine, which is a new in-house development created especially for AURUS vehicles.

Created for those who conceive and achieve the impossible, Tranquillity is an expression of Phantom’s standing as the rarest and most desired object in the luxury world. This Collection is strictly limited to just 25 examples worldwide and available as both Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase, which discerning collectors have already purchased.

MITSUBISHI ENGELBERG TOURER uses a PHEV system that befits a top-of-line next-generation crossover SUV. The large capacity drive battery is fitted beneath the floor in the middle of the vehicle. It uses MMC’s Twin Motor system that locates high output, high efficiency motors at front and rear, but provides a cavernous cabin space that allows 3-row seating. • The engine is a 2.4L gasoline unit designed for the PHEV system. In series hybrid mode, the engine acts as a high-output generator and achieves a high regeneration rate, while the larger displacement makes for quieter operation and better fuel mileage. In addition to the higher efficiencies in the PHEV system itself, MITSUBISHI ENGELBERG TOURER uses detail low-consumption technologies such as radiator grille shutters that bring a reduction in drag. • MITSUBISHI ENGELBERG TOURER has an EV cruising range of over 70km (WLTP cycle), and with a fully charged battery and full fuel tank it has a total cruising range of over 700km (WLTP). This means driver and passengers can enjoy the smooth, powerful and quiet driving inherent to an EV for longer still.

The Nissan IMQ seamlessly blends Japanese heritage with state-of-the-art, human-centric technology. It incorporates the latest innovations that bring to life Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the brand's vision for the future of automotive transportation. Its styling reflects Nissan's role as a pioneer and leader in crossovers, with a striking look that pushes the boundaries of what a European crossover can be.

At the heart of the IMQ is the next generation of e-POWER, a 100% electric motor drive system that delivers instant, linear acceleration. It has been further developed from the e-POWER technology currently available in the best-selling Nissan Note and Serena models in Japan. In the IMQ, it delivers a total output of 250 kilowatts and 700 Nm of torque.
This high output is channeled through a new multi-motor all-wheel-drive system, delivering precise and independent control of each wheel. The combination of e-POWER and AWD is ideal for low-grip conditions, such as the snowy alpine roads outside Geneva.

Mercedes 300 SL fully restored and certified- Past is present