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This article was published by Andrew Evans (@Famine) on March 5th, 2018 in the Automotive News category.
What to Expect at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
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Also, Subaru will debut their Viziv Tourer Concept, previewing what could be the successor to the Levorg.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/subaru-viziv-tourer-concept-geneva-preview/
Anyone in North America hoping for a return of the WRX wagon/hatchback should take notice.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/subaru-viziv-tourer-concept-geneva-preview/
Anyone in North America hoping for a return of the WRX wagon/hatchback should take notice.
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If BMW's Instagram is anything to go by, they will showing a concept version of the 8-Series Gran Coupe.
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From what I have read, Honda will be showcasing a range of concepts at Geneva including the Urban EV and Sports EV concepts. However, I don't think either are going to be any closer to production.
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Abarth 124 GT should be there too.
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I’m hoping for the Supra reveal/GT Sport update. But I won’t be too upset if it doesn’t end up happening, or Toyota’s Twitter was just trolling us.
If we get 12 cars in the March update, this would be the missing 50th car. But a part of me doubts this will happen.
If we get 12 cars in the March update, this would be the missing 50th car. But a part of me doubts this will happen.
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Well gosh, I wouldn't go as far as saying least appealing. At worst it is indiscernible from most other cars in the vast small-to-mid-size sedan market - which is still bad. "Appliance" and whatnot. But I feel you.Anything beats the current blobby-looking WRX. Easily one of the least appealing cars on sale today in profile.
I was devastated when it was finally confirmed that they would only bring the sedan. Such a crime when the Levorg is sitting right there next to it on the assembly line. Any hate I have for the looks of the sedan are born from resentment.
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Bugatti is there too. Conference is set for tomorrow, 9.40 CET. New Bugatti Chiron Sport (with 1800hp) is rumoured to be unveiled.
http://www.evo.co.uk/bugatti/chiron/20897/new-bugatti-chiron-sport-previewed-in-cryptic-teaser
http://www.evo.co.uk/bugatti/chiron/20897/new-bugatti-chiron-sport-previewed-in-cryptic-teaser
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Genuinely surprised if that's the plan. You'd think a targa would come first, especially as the Chiron's only been on sale for about a year.
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In 2016, Bugatti's marketing boss (Stefan Brungs) said that a Grand Sport version was not planned.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bugatti-chiron-will-not-get-roadster-version
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Are any GTP'ers going to the show? Me and a friend are going Saturday 17th, would be cool to meet a fellow GTP'er 👍
Having a friend who works as a salesman for Volvo has its benefits, namely getting to drive all the way to Geneva in a fully specced XC60
Having a friend who works as a salesman for Volvo has its benefits, namely getting to drive all the way to Geneva in a fully specced XC60
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Yes, with its amazing carbon fiber hard-top.
Wonder if the extra 300 PS (and the much needed bespoke tires) will allow it to reach the fabled 300 mph.
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Skoda has unveiled a concept car called the Vision X. What's cool about this concept is that it can be front, rear or all wheel drive and it can deliver up to 1,000Nm of torque. But don't think that makes the Vision X a wolf in sheep's clothing since the 0-60 sprint still takes a leisurely 9.3 seconds. Expect many of the design characteristics (including the fake exhausts) to carry over to an upcoming small SUV to slot beneath the Karoq.
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What time will be live streaming all this ?
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A while ago Andy Wallace said Michelin was developing special tyres capable of handling the Chiron's weight for speeds above 280 mph. since they're no amateurs, I guess they succeeded in producing such tyres. With the extra power, better aero efficiency and unrestricted ecu, I think it could be able to hit 300 at the Ehra-Lessien test facility.
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Rimac showing something tomorrow with 1900HP. Also when I see Rimac written i just picture ladies waxing for some reason.
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- a baby, candy, it's like taking.
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Zero-to-crispy in 2.3 seconds. Maybe they should focus on keeping their cars not on fire before the obscene power figures.
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Evo was so wrong. The new Sport has no extra power, is 18 kgs lighter and has "improved handling and agility" to cut 5 seconds off the lap time at Nardò - That's it.
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/geneva-motor-show/bugatti-chiron-sport-revealed-track-special
