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As the first European Motor Show of the year, you can always depend on the\u00a0Geneva Motor Show\u00a0to launch some spectacular new models\u00a0writes\u00a0Geraldine Herbert\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dogged by recession and falling car sales this year\u2019s Geneva Motor Show marked a new optimism as European Car makers finally turned a corner. Over 90 world premieres were unveiled at the show and everything from \u00a0family-oriented cars, sports cars and SUVs battled for attention.<\/p>\n

\"Lamborghini<\/a>

Lamborghini Aventador SV<\/p><\/div>\n

The Super cars
\n<\/strong>No motor show would be complete with some mouth-watering supercars and this year\u2019s Geneva didn\u2019t disappoint. \u00a0Ferrari unveiled the 488 GTB their 458 replacement. 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) nameplate for Ferrari since the 308 GTB came into being in 1975. Powered by a 3.9-litre turbocharged V8 engine with 661 bhp and 760 Nm of torque, the 488 GTB can shoot to 100 km\/h in a mere 3.0 seconds, 200 km\/h in just 8.3 seconds and has top speed of 330 km\/h. Expect the price tag to be equally as dazzling when it goes on sale in September.<\/p>\n

McLaren showed\u00a0the track-only P1 GTR and McLaren\u2019s\u00a0 first \u201cLongtail\u201d in decades the 675LT. Featuring a twin turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine the LT produces a formidable 666bhp, \u00a0it is likely to be on sale by the end of the year. McLaren has already confirmed that the\u00a0675LT is named after its Long Tail shape designed to improve aerodynamics and handling. \u00a0The front track on the P1 is 80mm wider than the road-going McLaren P1, and that it sits 50mm lower to the ground. Under the bonnet is a \u00a03.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine with an enhanced lightweight electric motor that produces an astonishing 986 horsepower!<\/p>\n

Lamborghini have increased \u00a0power, reduced weight, and improved aerodynamics, to make a \u00a0fast car even faster with their \u2018Superveloce\u2019 edition of Italian marquee\u2019s V12 beast.\u00a0 The Aventador SV now redlines at 8,500 rpm and has 740bhp. Lamborghini says it’s trimmed 50kg off the weight and this has helped reduce the sprint to 100 km per hour to just 2.8 seconds from 2.9 seconds and top speed is now 350km.
\n<\/strong>Limited to just 24 units, the Aston Martin Vulcan is powered by a 7.0 litre V12 engine that produces an eyewatering\u00a0 800 bhp. Designed solely for the track with \u00a0sweeping curves, sharp contours the Vulcan looks every inch the supercar<\/p>\n

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\"Mitsubishi<\/a>

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II<\/p><\/div>\n

Hybrids
\n<\/strong>Audi\u00a0showed their first plug-in hybrid in the Q model SUV with the Audi\u00a0Q7 e-tron\u00a0Quattro. Mitsubishi XR PHEV II concept is a plug-in hybrid, with a 12-kWh battery. The vehicle can run on electric power alone or in series-hybrid or parallel-hybrid modes and is a\u00a0 preview of the new ASX.<\/p>\n

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Hot Hatches<\/strong>
\nThe eagerly awaited new Honda Civic Type R is the most extreme Type R ever built and promises blistering performance and thrilling dynamics. This \u00a0\u201crace car for the road\u201d features a 276 bhp 2.0 litre VTEC Turbo engine and sport \u201caggressive, function-led styling\u201d.<\/p>\n

Opel unleashed their new Corsa OPC that is due in Ireland this summer. \u00a0Powered by 1.6-litre four-cylinder EcoTec engine this, the fastest member of the Corsa range, pumps out 207bhp and accelerates from 0 to 100 in 6.8 seconds.<\/p>\n

Unveiled earlier this month the new third-generation Ford Focus RS marks a number of firsts for the fast Focus. It is the first to have an all-wheel drive system fitted and the first RS to be a five door. \u00a0The Focus RS will use the same 2.3-litre EcoBoost as the Mustang and it’s expected to produce 330bhp.<\/p>\n

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\"Renault<\/a>

Renault Kadjar<\/p><\/div>\n

Real cars
\n<\/strong>Opel revealed their \u00a0all new small car\u00a0 \u201cKarl\u201d \u00a0badged as the Vauxhall\u00a0Viva\u00a0in the United Kingdom. Powered \u00a0by 1.0 ecotec, three-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 75bhp but only emits 99 g\/km CO2. Despite being aimed at price-conscious consumers \u201cKarl\u201d is fitted with numerous safety and comfort features not expected in this price category. It is likely to be here in time for 152 registrations.<\/p>\n

Small economical SUVs were also to the fore including Honda\u2019s HR-V, Mazda CX-3, the Suzuki Vitara and the Renault Kadjar the French sister to Nissan\u2019s latest Qashqai.<\/p>\n

The Surprises
\n<\/strong>From a company synonymous with heavy, stately Grand Tourers\u00a0 such as Bentley Continental GT comes\u00a0 this curvaceous, two door concept coupe. From the outside it shares more than a passing resemblance to an Aston Martin but inside it was pure luxurious Bentley.\u00a0The \u00a0Bentley EXP10 Speed 6 concept is a high-performance sports car with a hybrid system is designed to steal sales from Aston Martin and Ferrari. The car is likely to be on sale within the next three years.<\/p>\n

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Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

4th March, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

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