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As promised, Ferrari has just released the first details about its world debut for the Geneva Motor Show. And its name is the F8 Tributo. It’s a really important one, too, as it replaces the 488 GTB. The latest in a long line of two-seater berlinettas pays homage both to the engine that powers it as well as the recipe that has been so successful over the years. While the F8 Tributo is the 488 GTB‘s successor, it carries on with the 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. However, the powertrain sees significant improvements. It now produces 720 PS (710 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) of torque from 3,250 rpm, an increase of 50 PS and 10 Nm (7 lb-ft) compared to its predecessor. And while Ferrari doesn’t explicitly say it, the fact that it has the exact same specs as the 488 Pista hints that it could very well be the same engine. The only difference is the peak torque of 770 Nm comes slightly earlier in the 488 Pista, at 3,000 rpm. What this means is the F8 Tributo delivers ...

The facelifted 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC has just premiered as next week’s Geneva Motor Show inches closer. Mercedes-Benz dropped a teaser video of the updated model yesterday but unfortunately, it offered few details about the vehicle’s new exterior. As we suspected, however, the 2020 GLC doesn’t look any different than the outgoing model, unless you really look hard, but it does borrow some fresher styling details from the larger Mercedes-Benz GLE. For example, the front of the facelifted GLC now includes a similar grille to the GLE, complete with two silver horizontal slats. The GLC’s hood also features similar character lines to its larger sibling. In addition, there is a hint of the smaller Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift in the GLC’s redesigned front bumper. Different headlights with incorporated LED daytime running lights have also been fitted by the German automaker. The side profile of the SUV has gone largely unchanged but Mercedes has made some alterations to the rear, n...

Audi revealed the new limited Decennium edition of the R8 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the V10 engine that powers its supercar. Available solely as a coupe, the R8 V10 Decennium looks special from the get-go, thanks to its exclusive Daytona Gray paint finish and the milled matte-bronze 20-inch wheels. The intake manifold of the engine is also finished in the same bronze hue, while exterior features such as the front spoiler, the side sills and the diffuser are painted gloss black. The side blades and exterior door mirror housings are made out of gloss carbon fiber. Inside we get an entirely black cabin, featuring inlays of carbon fiber and a diamond-quilted stitching pattern for the seats. Contrast stitching in gloss copper can be found on the gear selector and the steering wheel, which also comes with a black 12 o’clock marking. Other model-specific parts include a special logo on the center console, the doors, the inlays on the carbon sill trims and elsewhere...

Seat is using the VW Group’s new MEB electric car platform for an, as yet-unnamed concept that will debut next week in Geneva. Teased for the first time, the compact hatchback has a unique lighting signature at the rear, with the angled taillights joined by a light strip. It also appears to have an aggressive overall design, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and what appears to be a large rear diffuser. “This concept car is a project of passion for Seat”, said President Luca de Meo. “It shows what can be achieved through the synergy of design, technology and pushing the boundaries to meet the demands of future mobility.” Technical details of Seat’s new concept will be announced on March 4, at the Volkswagen Group Night before next morning’s opening of the Swiss auto show. If it’s indeed previewing Seat’s version of VW’s ID Hatch and uses the same powertrain, this means it has a rear-mounted 170 PS (168 hp / 125 kW) electric motor that drives the rear wheels. In its top form, equipp...

Polestar finally went official with the 2, the brand’s all-electric compact fastback and perhaps the world’s first true rival to the Tesla Model 3. The all-electric 2020 Polestar 2 will launch featuring two electric motors with a combined output of 402hp (300kW) and 487lb-ft (660Nm) of torque, a 78kWh battery pack for markets outside China and a targeted range of 275 miles (EPA), or 500km (WLTP) depending on which side of the pond you live in. Polestar is also targeting a starting price of 39,900 euros (around $45k in current exchange rates) in Germany but for the first 12 months of production they will only offer a ‘Launch’ edition, which will be priced at 59,900 euros in Germany and $63,000 in the USA, not including any government incentives. As expected, the new Polestar 2 is based on Volvo’s CMA platform, which is also used on models like the XC40 compact SUV and the Lynk&Co 01. Polestar claims that the floor-mounted battery pack increases the chassis’ rigidity and ...

The wait for Honda’s first electric vehicle for Europe is almost over as the automaker is gearing up to reveal a near-production concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The carmaker has just released the first exterior shots of the study that’s called e Prototype and the good news is it sticks pretty close to the Urban EV Concept from 2017. However, it’s not quite as dramatic looking as said study. Honda says the e Prototype evolves from the Urban EV, and a closer look reveals some key differences. For example, it features rear doors with “hidden” handles and smaller, front-hinged doors at the front. As a result, the overall proportions of the car lean towards a more practical approach rather than a sporty one. Another big change concerns the rear end, where the study’s squared taillights have given way to round units that echo the design of the headlights. While looking all cute and friendly, the Honda e Prototype is tech-savvy at the same time. It features “pop out” door handle...

Ginetta has pulled the wraps off its new supercar ahead of its public premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, where we’ll find out its name and pricing details. The Ginetta supercar adopts a front-mid engine layout wrapped in a pretty aggressive carbon fiber bodywork that’s designed to provide huge levels of downforce. The chassis utilizes a bespoke carbon-fiber tub and power comes by an in-house designed V8. The naturally aspirated 6.0-liter, dry-sumped 90-degree V8 is built from a single aluminum billet block with forged inners, featuring Ginetta’s own design of throttle bodies. Power is said to be over 600hp and 516lb-ft (700Nm) of torque. The engine is paired to a bespoke six-speed sequential transmission with carbon propshaft and paddle shifters that not only delivers lightning quick gear changes, but allegedly also provides a racecar-like soundtrack. Ginetta claims the dry weight of its new supercar is just 1,150kg (2,535lbs), resulting in a power-to-weight ratio of 5...

What’s the flashiest new car interior in your opinion? Hold that thought for a moment, because you might want to take a look at Kia’s new electric car concept first. The study features no less than 21 individual screens inside. That’s no typo: 21 screens! And to answer your question, no, the automaker hasn’t gone crazy. In fact, this is supposed to be “a humorous riposte to the industry’s current obsession with ever increasing dashboard screens”. A teaser image released by Kia reveals the way these light up the otherwise minimalist interior. It also shows the uniquely styled steering wheel of the vehicle that’s said to “draw together elements of a muscular sports utility vehicle, a sleek and athletic family saloon and a versatile and spacious crossover”, which has been “intentionally designed to not sit within the industry’s predefined vehicle categories”. While the cockpit of the show car is dominated by the smartphone-like screens mounted on top of the dashboard, the exte...

Jaguar has introduced the facelifted 2020 XE. Looking more aggressive than its predecessor, the model has been equipped with a sportier front bumper that features larger air intakes. Designers also installed new LED headlights which have a ‘J’ blade accents. The changes are continues out back, as Jaguar installed slimmer LED taillights. The rear bumper has also been changed and it looks a tad sportier than before. Drivers looking for something more aggressive can order the R-Dynamic variant which features dark mesh accents and special wheels. The changes continue in the cabin as the model has sport seats, contrast stitching and “R-Dynamic” sill plates. The interior of the XE has always been a bit lackluster, but Jaguar claims “Every aspect of the cabin has been enhanced for increased convenience, improved stowage and better passenger comfort.” As part of this effort, the 2020 XE gains a new steering wheel and an available Touch Pro Duo infotainment system which feature...

Mullen Technologies and Qiantu Motors carry on with their plan to build and sell the K50 electric sports car in the United States from 2020. California-based Mullen Technologies has announced the Qiantu K50 will debut at the New York Auto Show in April. The K50 is based on a modular and flexible platform that “can accommodate battery configurations and technologies which render upgraded model development possible as a next step,” according to the press release posted on the NY Auto Show’s website. The vehicle features an all-aluminum body frame with a body-in-white weight of just 515 lbs (234 kg) and 29 carbon fiber body panels that weigh 103 lbs (47 kg). The sports coupe features two electric motors (one on each axle for AWD capability) with a combined output of 300 kW (402 hp/407 PS). The K50 also has a double wishbone independent suspension, Brembo braking system, and offers “multiple driving modes.” Little else is known about the U.S.-spec Qiantu K50 but in C...

After unveiling the Huracan Evo Coupe at the beginning of the year, Lamborghini has now uncovered the new Spyder open-top derivative. It’s equipped with an electrohydraulic soft top that takes 17 seconds to lower and can be operated at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph). As the driver pushes the button that opens up the cabin, two fins rise up out of the folding roof casing towards the seatbacks. Drivers can electronically open the rear window with the roof up or down, to listen to the V10 soundtrack. As with the coupe, the supercar’s 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine has been tuned to deliver 640 PS (631 hp / 470 kW) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. With a dry weight of 1,542 kg (3,340 lbs), and a power-to-weight ratio of 2.41 kg/PS (5.31 lbs/PS), it hits 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.1 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.3 seconds and has a top speed of 325 km/h (201 mph). In comparison, the Huracan Evo Coupe needs 2.9 seconds and 9.0 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h (...