Geneva car show unveils new generation of supercars
Manufacturers have presented their latest offerings and concept vehicles at the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. Ferrari, MacLaren, Lamborghini, Corbelatti and electric cars are gaining the most attention at the show.
The new Ferrrari 488 Pista is displayed at the Italian car maker's booth during a press day ahead of the Geneva International Motor Show on March 6, 2018 in Geneva.
The 88th Geneva International Motor Show has once again lived up to its expectations with manufacturers presenting their latest offerings and concept vehicles.
Luxury supercar manufacturers Ferrari, MacLaren, Lamborghini and Corbelatti all unveiled brand-new models.
Presenting the latest in Italian excellence and design by #Ferrari at the @GimsSwiss. pic.twitter.com/Jeh4KAIKxx
— Ferrari (@Ferrari) March 7, 2018
The Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder is pictured during the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 7, 2018.
The 'Car of the Year 2018' award went to the Volvo XC40. The finalists of this year were Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi A8, BMW 5 series, Citroen C3 Aircross, Kia Stinger, Seat Ibiza and Volvo XC40.
"The winner Volvo XC40 made the difference during the last tests and thus won, in front of its six competitors, the prestigious and very coveted award," according to a statement from the organisers.
Volvo Car Group CEO Hakan Samuelsson poses with the Car of the Year award next to the Volvo XC40 during the presentation, ahead of the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 5, 2018.
Two Turkish automobile designers, Okcu and DizaynVip exhibited their Mercedes models at the show.
The trend of the 2018 Car Show is undoubtedly SUV cars, but sports cars remain a highlight at the event, which was established in 1905.
Here are some of the vehicles that made their way to @GimsSwiss this week! What do you think of this impressive stable? #GIMS2018 https://t.co/AH9hzozAl8
— Mercedes-Benz (@MercedesBenz) March 7, 2018
[Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 13,1–5,1 l/100 km | CO2-Emissionen kombiniert: 299–120 g/km | https://t.co/QiJu1Z39Fi] pic.twitter.com/okQsSV7nNv
The new Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV is unveiled during the first press day of the Geneva International Motor Show on March 6, 2018 in Geneva.
The show displayed over 900 models.
The new Mercedes-AMG G 63 is displayed at the German car maker's booth during a press day ahead of the Geneva International Motor Show on March 6, 2018 in Geneva.
The Aston Martin Lagonda Vision Concept car is pictured during the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2018.
Ferrari showed its 408, with 720 horsepower and MacLaren's 800 horsepower Senna was also unveiled.
The new McLaren Senna GTR is displayed at the British carmaker's booth during a press day ahead of the Geneva International Motor Show on March 6, 2018 in Geneva.
Sharing some of the most exhilarating moments from the launch of our #Ferrari488Pista and more from our stand at the @GimsSwiss. #GimsSwiss pic.twitter.com/yTzQLjrcm2
— Ferrari (@Ferrari) March 6, 2018
But it was Italian carmakers Corbellati that broke all the records this year with its 1800 horsepower - 580km/h maximum speed Missile, becoming the most powerful and fastest car in the world.
Missile, a simple name with big intentions: reach and exceed 500 km/h. What do you think about the Carbellati Hypercar and its 1800 bhp? #GimsSwiss pic.twitter.com/5wKTonEplw
— GIMS Swiss (@GimsSwiss) March 8, 2018
Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, the show has been particularly tech-heavy this year, with electric cars taking centre stage.
The "pop.up next" concept by Audi, Airbus and Italdesign is pictured during the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2018.
A Hyundai Kona Electric is being charged at the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2018.
Driverless and fully autonomous - Renault's EZ-GO concept car drew quite a bit of attention at the show.
The Renault Group says the new vehicle reinforces its position at the heart of the mobility debate, shaping 'smart' cities of the future.
The Renault EZ-GO is seen during a presentation at the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2018.
The show at the Palexpo Arena is open to the public from March 8-18.
NEWS: Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes its world debut at Geneva Motor Show 2018 https://t.co/6qAfggh1Yg #GimsSwiss pic.twitter.com/f4H5koaV6G
— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) March 6, 2018
A model of the new Volkswagen I.D. Vizzion (L) is displayed as world premiere at the German car maker's booth during a press day ahead of the Geneva International Motor Show on March 6, 2018 in Geneva.
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