Global debut for landmark APEX AP-0 concept EV sports car

• APEX has taken the covers off its ground-breaking AP-0 concept EV sports car at its global launch event in London, UK

• A global manufacturer, APEX brings together the finest designers and engineers to craft a fully electric lightweight sports car, with a creative team led by renowned UK designer Guy Colborne

• Race-inspired and road legal, AP-0’s advanced lightweight construction, cutting-edge aerodynamics, and feet-up driving position combine to deliver an unrivaled driving experience

• LiDAR-powered ADAS system allows AP-0 to more accurately identify potential hazards

• Up to 320 miles (515km) range and ultra-fast charging capability for race-inspired and road legal AP-0

• Production starts Q4 2022 with prices starting from £150,000 (plus local taxes)

London, 13 March 2020 - APEX, the global sports car brand, has taken the covers off its stunning new all-electric AP-0 sports car at its global launch event in London today. The brand brings a new philosophy to the sports car market, embracing the emotional connection between driver and machine, craftsmanship and pioneering, and design and engineering as cornerstones of its first in-house designed model, the fully electric AP-0.

Bringing full-electric performance and complete driver enjoyment, the AP-0 is a celebration of the feeling of being behind the wheel. The car offers more connected driving experience, embodying sustainability, pioneering technology, cutting edge design and, above all, a strong emotional connection.

The design of the AP-0 features, at its core, an ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber tub with modular spaceframes and a center spine for maximum rigidity. Meanwhile, the carbon fiber body panels wrap tightly around the tub while exposing parts of the central construction.

Costing from £150,000 (plus local taxes), the AP-0 goes into production in Q4 2022 and will be shipped to customers from its UK manufacturing base to customers worldwide. APEX is accepting deposits for the AP-0 from today.

The AP-0 is a triumph of how form and function can be combined in one harmonious package. This begins with the front aerodynamic bodywork, which channels air underneath the car and behind the front wheels, along the body and out below the large rear diffuser. The flat floor exploits ground effect principles, helping to pin the car to the ground for tremendous cornering ability.

This is aided by the low center of gravity provided by the 90kW floor-mounted battery pack. Together, these features enable the AP-0 to achieve a curb weight of just 1,200kg.

By virtue of its cutting-edge powertrain engineering and astonishingly light curb weight, the rear-wheel-drive AP-0 is capable of 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in 2.3 seconds. This rapid acceleration is backed up by an impressive maximum speed of 190mph, underlining the vehicle’s track credentials.

The AP-0 powertrain is designed and engineered to be more than simply a high-performance unit with immediate power delivery. Efficiency and a fast-charging time are imperative in delivering a luxury, performance electric vehicle for the modern driver. The resultant battery technology at the heart of the vehicle is capable of delivering enough charge to cover up to 320 miles (515km) (WLTP).

Technology plays a key part in the AP-0. The new sports car pushes the boundaries of accuracy and safety when it comes to driver assistance, courtesy of its advanced LiDAR sensor technology. The sensors generate detailed maps of the vehicle’s immediate surroundings, comprised of a high-resolution, three-dimensional image with minute details – measuring as little as a few centimeters – at distances of more than 100m away.

The LiDAR technology allows the AP-0 to more accurately identify potential hazards, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles, increasing safety and providing ultimate peace of mind for the driver.

The AP-0 also features a holographic augmented reality (AR) display and AR Race Instructor, which gamify the way drivers can learn new racetracks and deliver the ultimate immersive racing experience.

Furthermore, APEX plans to develop an FIA-approved race track and racing academy in the Greater Bay Area, close to Hong Kong. The track will form part of a global research and development network to test future APEX models. It also plans to launch a race academy to train the next generation of drivers.

Every individual aspect of the AP-0 combines to form one of the most compelling new sports cars to enter the market both in terms of buying, owning and enjoying.

Design

Guy Colborne

Spearheaded by renowned UK designer Guy Colborne, APEX has cultivated a brand design philosophy like no other. The APEX AP-0 embodies a striking design language that evokes its powerful performance attributes and emphasizes the lightweight structure of the car. Artistic lines shape and accent the body, while traditional touches are seamlessly blended with futuristic elements.

Sharp, jagged lines rise from the base of the pronounced front spoiler, cutting around the wide front grille and encircling the piercing, three-part LED headlights before once again converging at the center of the bonnet. Two rear-view cameras proudly stand on each wing, swept towards the rear of the car.

A pair of clean, straight lines slice through each side of the front grille before meeting compact air intakes positioned below the headlights. With an additional vent in the center of the bonnet and carefully crafted lines across the sides of the car, these features encourage air to flow through and over the body. Inserted neatly under the wheel arches are the offset carbon fiber wheels, measuring 19 inches in diameter at the front and 20 inches at the rear, and married to elegant five-spoke rims.

The AP-0 is crowned with a teardrop-shaped glass roof that fuses with a structural, aerodynamic fin, influenced by Formula 1 and Le Mans styling. Beginning at the center point of the roof, where it houses the advanced LiDAR camera, the fin stretches and slowly descends to the rear of the car.

The rear of the APEX AP-0 is where the spirit and essence of the car truly come to life. The vast and dominating red tail light conjures the APEX emblem and makes the car instantly recognizable. Perfectly embracing the full width of the car, the light continuously flows from the far-left to the far-right points, peaking in the center to meet with the aerodynamic fin and simultaneously merging with the M-shaped rear diffuser. When illuminated, the tail light reflects both the night-time theatre of a modern city skyline and the technological prowess of the APEX brand.

Consistent with the overall focus on lightweight design, the AP-0 features a clean, simple interior. The cabin features two seats, raised just 180mm above ground level and constructed entirely of carbon fiber composite. The dashboard features smooth layers of materials that encapsulate the technology of the instrument cluster, while a compact steering wheel places superior control in the driver’s hands.

The design of the vehicle’s underbody is instrumental to the aerodynamic performance of the AP-0, exploiting Formula 1-derived technology. Ground clearance is just 95mm, keeping the car as low as possible. By negating the need for a rear spoiler and employing ground effect principles, the AP-0 reduces drag and offers greater driving enjoyment. The flat floor at the front channels air underneath the car and behind the front wheels, while the large rear diffuser accelerates airflow at the back. This technology provides the car and driver with outstanding cornering capability and handling on the track, as well as superior stability on the road.

Enshrouded in a mixture of naked carbon fiber and elegant Pearl White paintwork, the AP-0 features a red interior to reflect the speed, power and sporting ethos of the APEX brand.

Powertrain

Speed and efficiency at its heart

The APEX AP-0’s expertly engineered powertrain, in combination with its carbon fiber composite chassis and body, delivers an outstanding power-to-weight ratio, which enables astonishing acceleration, supreme efficiency, and competitive range.

The AP-0 houses a state-of-the-art, fully electric, lithium-ion battery powertrain. Its 90kWh battery unit weighs 550kg and is able to generate a peak power of 650bhp (484kW). With torque available from zero RPM, the vehicle boasts equally impressive performance, delivering a maximum torque of 580Nm.

By virtue of its cutting-edge powertrain engineering and an astonishingly light curb weight of 1,200kg, the rear-wheel-drive AP-0 will achieve 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in 2.3 seconds. This rapid acceleration is backed up by an impressive maximum speed of 190mph, underlining the vehicle’s track credentials.

Charging and range

The AP-0’s powertrain is designed and engineered to be more than just a ferocious powerhouse. Efficiency and a fast-charging time are imperative in delivering a luxury, performance electric vehicle for the modern driver, and this fact was not lost on the AP-0’s engineering team. The resultant battery technology at the heart of the vehicle is capable of delivering enough charge to cover maximum of 320 miles (515km) (WLTP).

The Super EV is compatible with CCS, Type 2 and GB/T charging connectors, providing practicality and choice. For total convenience, the vehicle can be charged up to 80% in under 15 mins using a CCS charger, while the estimated charging time using a Type 2 connector is eight hours.

Chassis

The APEX AP-0’s chassis brings years of experience in the development and manufacture of advanced composite technologies to bear in incomparably lightweight, dynamic and robust construction. The featherlight chassis and bodywork contribute significantly to the vehicle’s track-ready dynamics and an exceptionally low curb weight of just 1,200kg.

Lightweight construction

The platform of the AP-0 has pioneering engineering and technology at its core. The fully composite structural monocoque tub features modular spaceframes and a center spine that links the front and rear of the car. The bodyshell is tightly wrapped over and around the tub and spine detail, as well as the front and rear wheels, while still exposing the carbon fiber chassis.

The AP-0’s batteries are floor mounted at both the front and rear of the platform in order to achieve the lowest possible center of gravity.

A suspension built for the track

The AP-0 is equipped with a pushrod suspension system – the preferred suspension style of most Formula 1 team. The pushrod system optimizes weight distribution, improves aerodynamics and enables the suspension to move with greater efficiency.

With a suspension system befitting the racing machines of Formula 1, and a chassis built to an unmatched level of technical specification, the AP-0 is as agile and tough as it is intensely fast.

The AP-0’s suspension system features automatic ride height adjustment, employing adjustable coil-over-shock springs and dampers.

The AP-0 features 19” x 9” front wheels and 20” x 11” rear wheels, with high spec radial tires fitted to both the front (245mm width) and back (305mm width). The low profile of the tires – 55 aspect ratio on the front and 30 aspect ratio on the back – delivers exceptional grip, control and steering response.

Brakes are 360mm x 32mm carbon ceramic discs and six-piston calipers on the front and 340mm x 30mm discs and four-piston calipers on the rear.

Dimensions, wheelbase, and track

Despite its race car-derived technology, the AP-0 is, first and foremost, a sports car. This is evident in its proportions: 4,380mm in length, 2,017mm in width and 1,224mm in height (including the roof-mounted LiDAR fin), with a front overhang of 970mm and a rear overhang measuring 760mm.

The AP-0 has a wheelbase of 2,650mm and a width of 1935mm. This carefully considered ratio maximizes cornering ability and ensures excellent handling, maneuverability, and stability – staying true to the brand’s mission of enabling the driver to attack the apex of every corner with absolute confidence.

Connectivity

The philosophy underpinning the APEX AP-0 is to create a genre of sports car merging impeccable performance with an unrivaled driving experience. This means creating the perfect blend of speed, control and an innate connection between driver and machine.

The word ‘connectivity’ in today’s world bares reference to a digital connection between systems, cars, phones, and infrastructure. While the AP-0 is fitted with a number of active and passive autonomous and connected technologies, ‘connectivity’ in APEX’s context is all about linking the car with those who have a true passion for driving.

Through impeccable design, which combines function within form, the AP-0 boasts a highly tuned and lightweight chassis that heightens the emotional connection behind the wheel, whether on-road or track. With a zero-emissions powertrain, the AP-0 delivers immediate torque, while the lightweight chassis – 1,200kg in total – coupled with the clever ground-effect aerodynamics makes it a unique prospect for driving enthusiasts.

Climbing inside, the cockpit of the AP-0 is designed around the driver, with contoured and ergonomically designed bucket seats that sit low in the central carbon-fiber tub to give that perfect race-derived feet-up driving position. The steering wheel is exquisitely manufactured from a combination of machined aluminum and carbon fiber, trimmed with perforated leather and soft-touch rubber dials on the mode selector push/pull rocker arms. All the cabin materials are designed to provide an enhanced sensory experience, contributing to the deeper emotional connection that is the bedrock of APEX’s design ethos.

Reinforcing the AP-0’s credentials as a sports car for the 2020s, the ground-breaking EV is fitted with an integrated forward-facing ADAS system positioned above the cockpit at the front of the tailfin.

The AP-0 pushes the boundaries of accuracy and safety when it comes to driver assistance, courtesy of its advanced LiDAR sensor technology. LiDAR sensors are able to generate detailed maps of the vehicle’s immediate surroundings, creating a high-resolution three-dimensional image and identifying minute details – measuring as little as a few centimeters – from more than 100m away and in all weather conditions.

This technology enhances the vehicle’s ADAS capability and enables the AP-0 to more accurately identify potential hazards, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles, increasing safety and providing ultimate peace of mind for the driver.

The AP-0 also features a holographic augmented reality (AR) display and AR Race Instructor, which gamifies the way drivers can learn new race tracks and delivers the ultimate immersive racing experience. The AP-0 regularly receives over-the-air software updates that add new features and enhance existing functionality via Wi-Fi.

The ADAS system incorporates Level 3 autonomy, which means the very latest in mapping software, radar, sensors, and faster processors. This translates into dynamic driver assist systems such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keep Assist as well as connected mapping for dynamic navigation to avoid traffic jams. The baseline system is already highly advanced and in order to make it futureproof when Level 4 Autonomy is safely achievable.

Hertz Awards Custom 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro

Hertz and Hendricks Motorsports Create a Special Experience for Five Finalists and One Big Winner of the Hertz Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes

ESTERO, Fla., March 5, 2020  Last week Hertz announced Phillip Abma as the winner of the Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes in celebration of its limited-edition custom 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1 and SS models. The custom Camaros debuted last fall and are available for rent this Spring.

Phillip Abma as the winner of the Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes and with Race Driver William Byron

"Last week's event helps us celebrate our rich car culture history providing the right vehicle to meet customer needs, whenever and wherever they need it," said Hertz Senior Vice President Jayesh Patel. "We're delighted to share the powerful and exhilarating experience of these vehicles with our customers and congratulate Phillip Abma on winning this ultimate ride."

The Hertz Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes brought five finalists to Charlotte, NC for a special experience and the chance to drive home with the Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro SS. The finalists, Gina Golshani of Oklahoma, Dion Hansen of California, Steven Ipson of Ohio, Tamra Mays of Texas and Phillip Abma of Florida were whisked away to Charlotte, NC for a two-night hotel stay with first-class airfare for themselves and a guest. To further enhance the experience, they received a three-day Hertz Premium/Adrenaline collection car rental, $1,000 cash and a heart-pumping track day at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the Hendrick Motorsports Team. William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Hertz Chevrolet ZL1 LE1 turned laps with each finalist in a Hertz branded two-seater race car before a tour of the Hendrick Motorsports facilities. The five winners were then given specially coded key chains. The person with the key that started the 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro SS won the grand prize of the Ultimate Ride and $15,000 cash.   

Abma was excited to take his two children, Leilani (12) and Ethan (8), to a city they had never been to but never expected to win the grand prize, which is valued at more than $72,000.

"Winning the car is something I cannot put into words," said Abma. "I was not expecting the car to start when I hit the button and I was beyond surprised when it did."

The first thing he plans to do is show the car to his family, who are located in Miami, FL. He has always wanted a Camaro, and now he is the proud owner of a custom Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro SS.

"The experience was incredibly awesome," said Abma. "To be in a race car with a professional driver at insane speeds was a once in a lifetime experience. Riding with William Byron was awesome. I used to be 'that guy' who used to think it was just driving and easy. Boy was I ever wrong. It is beyond comprehension how they can deal with the forces exerted for over 200 laps." 

Fashioned in the signature Hertz yellow and black color scheme and full performance upgrades outfitted by NASCAR's most successful team, Hendrick Motorsports Equipped with 480 horsepower and a 6.2L V8 engine, the 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro SS is optimized with 20-inch satin black wheels; a Performance Upgrade Package inclusive of a Chevrolet Cold Air Intake and Chevrolet Cat-back Dual Exhaust Upgrade System; custom exterior graphics package; strut tower bar with Hendrick Motorsports branding; custom Hertz lighted door sill plates; embroidered headrests with the No. 24 team logo and William Byron's signature; Hertz fender badges; and a Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports plaque denoting the individual numbering of the 200 custom Camaros.

The Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaros are available at select Hertz airport locations, including Charlotte, N.C., Dallas, Texas, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Ft. Myers, Fla., Houston, Texas, Las Vegas, Nev., Los Angeles, Calif., Miami, Fla., Nashville, Tenn., Orlando, Fla., Phoenix, Ariz., San Diego, Calif., San Francisco, Calif., Tampa, Fla. And West Palm Beach, Fla.

Maserati starts testing the prototype of the new MC20

Modena, 5 March 2020. Following the "mule" tests, the first full prototype of the new Maserati MC20 super sports car has emerged from the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena.

Maserati has 100% Italian DNA and is in continuous movement: the Brand has identified and selected a series of iconic locations in Italy that effectively convey the “Masters of Italian Audacity” global statement, of which the new MC20 is the first and ultimate expression.

The prototype has been photographed at night in Piazza degli Affari in Milan, below Maurizio Cattelan's sculpture L.O.V.E., a symbol of Italian audacity in international contemporary art.

Now, this marks the start of a period of road and track tests, in various conditions of use, to acquire vital data for the preparation of the car's final setup.

During the next few days, the prototype will visit other locations symbolic of Italian audacity, before returning to Modena.

Maserati: Masters of Italian Audacity

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Czinger announces worldwide reveal plans for revolutionary 21C hypercar

• Czinger publishes finished Cancelled Geneva International Motor Show 2020 stand images and announces future worldwide debut plans

• The global public debut of groundbreaking Czinger 21C hypercar and presentation of Czinger as a brand, its mission, and future will take place on 10 March 2020

• Presented by CEO and Founder Kevin Czinger live from 18:30 London local time (GMT) an exclusive London, UK location

• Live on czinger.com/livestream and Czinger’s social media channels 

Having finished its stand and flown the team to Geneva, Czinger Vehicles has announced that the show will go on – in London, UK – and released images of its completed Geneva International Motor Show 2020 booth.

Czinger will globally launch as a brand, unveil its 21C hypercar and explain its current mission and future plans on 10 March at an exclusive London, UK location from 18:30 GMT, which will be streamed online as well.

Displaying its innovative spirit and pathbreaking approach as a brand, Czinger completed its Geneva International Motor Show stand build and lifted the covers off its two revolutionary 21C hypercars with a twist – mounting bikes and surfboards on top in a nod to the brand’s Californian heritage.

Limited to just 80 cars, the 21C is built for the 21st century, with an innovative approach to total vehicle design, using revolutionary manufacturing technologies to achieve dominating performance and iconic design.

Placing the driver and passenger in the middle of the car in a jetfighter-style layout, the 21C is capable of 0-62 mph in 1.9 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 8.1 seconds. Czinger has utilized its own revolutionary technologies to create a 1250hp drivetrain and computational manufacturing methods to keep the dry weight under 1200kg, for that all-important 1:1 power-to-weight ratio.

Audi Presents New Drive Concept For E-TRON S Models

• Drive concept with three electric motors as a worldwide first in the future mass production

• New quattro generation with electric torque vectoring

• 370kW of power and 973Nm (717.6 lb-ft) of torque for a high level of dynamic handling and agility

Ingolstadt, March 04, 2020 – Audi is systematically moving forward with its e-offensive: The Audi e-tron and the Audi e-tron Sportback are becoming more agile, sharper and more dynamic as S models. The three electric motors, two of which are located on the rear axle, together provide 370 kW of boost power and 973 Nm (717.6 lb-ft) of torque. This allows the two purely electrically driven models to accelerate to 62mph in 4.5 seconds. The intelligent drive control raises vehicle safety, and dynamic handling in particular, to a new level: In addition to the electric all-wheel drive, there is the electric torque vectoring with active and fully variable torque distribution on the rear axle.

Dynamism 2.0: the driving experience

The driving experience of the two prototypes for the Audi e-tron S-models cannot fail to impress with its level of dynamism, agility and traction increased once more. In the S gear, both cars go from a standstill to 62mph in 4.5 seconds – almost seamlessly and nearly no noise – propulsion does not end until 130mph, limited electronically. Thanks to a powerful cooling system, the drive gives the full boost power of 370 kW and 973 Nm (717.6 lb-ft) of torque in reproducible form for eight seconds in each case. The nominal values in the D gear without boost are 320 kW and 808 Nm (596.0 lb-ft).

In terms of handling, the electric S models cannot fail to impress with their outstanding agility and traction: They can accelerate from a corner as skilfully as a sports car, their drive character is much more focused on the rear wheels and much more dynamically in nature. If the ESC stabilization control is set to “Sport” and the Audi drive select dynamic handling system is set to maximum performance with “Dynamic” mode, the drive layout facilitates a high level of transverse dynamics and, on request, controlled drifts as well. The driving behavior is predictable at all times and is characterized by an ultra-high level of safety and reliability.

The drive layout: three electric motors in the future mass production

The new Audi e-tron S models will be the first electric cars worldwide with three motors in mass production. Their drive layout is based on the concept with two different asynchronous motors (ASM); the e-tron product line was designed in modular form in line with this from the start.

The larger electric motor, which powers the rear axle in the Audi e-tron 55 models, has now been installed on the front axle in an adapted design and configured for 124 kW of power, or 150 kW during boost. The smaller electric motor now works in a modified form in the rear, together with a counterpart that is identical in design; together, they offer 196 kW of power, or 264 kW in the boost.

Innovation from the quattro pioneer: twin motor with electrical torque vectoring

The drive has been programmed for efficiency in everyday life; in normal driving mode, only the rear electric motors work. The front-drive is unpowered but switches itself on – with the driver barely noticing – if the driver needs more power. It also switches on predictively if the grip declines. It does so when friction values are low and during rapid cornering. The electric all-wheel drive is complemented by a further technological innovation in the form of electrical torque vectoring, which brings the advantages of the conventional sport differential into the electric era. Each one of the rear electric motors sends the drive forces directly to the wheel via a transmission; there is no longer a mechanical differential. Forty years after the launch of quattro technology, Audi is thus raising the principle of the four powered wheels to a completely new level of technology. The result: more agile driving and self-steering characteristics, and thus a higher cornering speed.

One further advantage is the traction. If, during acceleration, a rear-wheel comes into contact with a road surface with a low friction value, i.e. if the road surface is covered in black ice or has a loose subsurface, the torque can be distributed precisely and quickly between the two motors. The full torque is gradually distributed to the wheel with powerful traction, while the wheel with low traction continues moving with almost no torque.

The two prototypes of the e-tron S models drive on 20-inch alloy wheels in the 5-V-spoke S design as standard. Different wheels up to 22 inches in size are available on request. To achieve an S-typical transverse dynamism, the tire widths in the sizes 20 inches, 21 inches, and 22 inches have all been enlarged to 285 mm. Black brake calipers with a red S rhombus, with six pistons at the front in each case, grip the large brake discs (front diameter: 400 mm). A further standard feature is the progressive steering – its ratio becomes more and more direct, the further the driver turns the steering wheel. The front and rear axles have been created as a five-link design. Harmonization of the elastokinematics and of the dampers has also been optimized for the S models. In order to even further reduce the rolling movements during cornering, the stabilizers on both axles have been enlarged.

Up to 150 kW: peak power, even during charging

When the driver is on the road, the electric S models can be charged with up to 150 kW of direct current power (HPC), such as in the UK and European Ionity network. This means that charging from 5 to 80% only takes around half an hour. An important factor for this is the elaborate thermal management system with a standard heat pump, which cools and heats the battery, the interior and the electric motors with four circuits. In addition, the Audi models will also be able to charge with up to 11 kW of alternating current (AC).

The Audi e-tron Charging Service guarantees convenient access to more than 140,000 public charging points in 24 European countries on request – with nothing more than a charging card. In the first year, Audi e-tron customers benefit from a year’s subscription to the transit tariff, which also offers access to high power charging columns. In addition, all new e-tron and e-tron Sportback customers ordering between 1 January and 31 December 2020 can receive £150 credit on their accounts, which translates into approximately 1,000 miles of free electricity.

In addition, all e-tron models currently benefit from a free wall box offer applicable to new customer orders placed from 1 January 2020. The Pod Point Universal socket 7kW Solo wall box (RRP of £879) enables overnight charging of the e-tron three times faster than using a domestic wall socket, and Audi UK will cover the cost of installation once the OLEV EVHS grant has been applied*.

Optical statement: widening the wheel arches

The powerful and dynamic design of the e-tron S models features the progressive Audi design vocabulary, which emphasizes the strong contours of the wheels. Details such as the octagonal Singleframe, which is, for the most part, sealed and painted bright grey, move the design into the electric era. At the lower edge of LED headlights, four struts create the e-tron-specific signature in the daytime running lights. The S models’ leading role can be seen straight away. The front and rear bumpers are heavily contoured, while the diffuser insert runs almost the full width of the vehicle. The bumper is flanked by bigger and more expressive air curtains, which improve airflow. They extend below the headlights, thereby creating a dynamic appearance even from a distance. On both sides, the wheel arches are a 23 mm wider. Silver-colored elements – from the lip of the front bumper, the Singleframe and the door inserts right up to the diffuser – emphasize the vehicle’s features. Audi will paint larger detachable parts in a contrasting color on request.

Both S models are available, on request, with the digital Matrix LED headlights, a worldwide first in mass production. Their light is dispersed into small pixels and can be controlled with high precision, and this facilitates many new functions such as lane and orientation light. In narrow areas, for example, it shows the car’s position in the lane and thus helps the driver to remain in the center.

Progressive: the interior and equipment

The interior of the future e-tron S models has been kept in dark colors. A large arc connects the displays of the virtual external mirrors with the bonnet above the Audi virtual cockpit. The instrument panel is driver-oriented, the middle tunnel’s console rests on open sidewalls. The electrically adjustable Valcona leather sport seats and the gear selector lever feature a rhombus S embossing. The door sills and steering wheel feature S badges. On request, Audi can offer a supersport seat in leather with a rhombus pattern in black, rotor grey or Aras red, as well as an air-conditioned customized contour seat with perforated leather.

Aston Martin V12 Speedster

A Puristic Limited Edition for the most demanding drivers.

• Limited-edition V12 Speedster unveiled at Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters

• Open, uncompromising, visceral, two-seater layout with only 88 examples

• ‘Q by Aston Martin’ F/A-18 livery showcases conceptual specification pack

• Pricing starts from £765,000. Now available to order. Deliveries Q1 2021

Wednesday 4 March, Gaydon: The Aston Martin V12 Speedster has made its global debut today, with just 88 examples of this puristic limited-edition model set to hit the road.

Created by luxury British marque’s bespoke customization service ‘Q by Aston Martin’, the Aston Martin V12 Speedster is a truly visceral driver’s car that draws inspiration from both the brand’s rich racing history and aeronautical design. Today’s example is showcased in a conceptual F/A-18 livery, also curated by the same artisans.

Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr. Andy Palmer

Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr. Andy Palmer said: “It makes me enormously proud to reveal Aston Martin’s latest, most exciting special model today. The V12 Speedster is an incredible demonstration of the breadth of capability and determination from the ‘Q by Aston Martin’ team, who have worked tirelessly to create this stunning, two-seat sports car aimed at our most demanding and enthusiastic customers.”

Conceived a little over 12 months ago, the V12 Speedster has undergone an intensive development program, going from drawing board to production reality within that short period. Demonstrating the skills and meticulous planning of ‘Q by Aston Martin’ and Aston Martin Design, the V12 Speedster is a living show car, underlining the company’s commitment to delivering customers a stunning driver’s car, using the engineering ingenuity and advanced materials evident throughout the entire Aston Martin range.

Utilizing Aston Martin’s latest bonded aluminum architecture, the V12 Speedster utilizes elements from both the DBS Superleggera and Vantage model lines to create its own unique platform. With independent double-wishbone front, and multi-link rear suspension with coil springs and adaptive damping offering Sport, Sport+ and Track modes, the V12 Speedster also benefits from standard 21-inch forged center-lock alloy wheels. Carbon Ceramic Brakes of 410mm on the front axle and 360mm at the rear are also standard equipment.

Miles Nurnberger, Director of Design, Aston Martin Lagonda

Over the V12 Speedster’s unique chassis is a bespoke body constructed almost entirely from carbon fiber. Miles Nurnberger, Director of Design, Aston Martin Lagonda, said: “With the V12 Speedster we do go back a step and look into our past for inspiration. Since the DB11 launch, everything has been focused and very forward-looking. Here though, we find a different tempo. There’s the clear lineage from the 1959 Le Mans-winning DBR1 to our Centenary celebratory CC100 Speedster Concept in 2013. There is also a bit of 1953 DB3S in the mid-section, so it really is our latest incarnation of the Speedster concept. It’s also inspired by fighter jets as much as it is by our history, and it has been created to deliver an incredibly visceral experience, hence why it is a V12, rather than a V8. With the V12 Speedster, we are amplifying all the emotional strings that we can to the absolute maximum.”

Nurnberger adds: “No roof or screen, a big engine, low, with broad shoulders and exaggerated and emotional styling with twin humps and the spine separating the driver and passenger. The light, low, rear-end contrasts with the bold, enlarged grille, unique headlights, and bonnet nostrils at the front. The bonnet nostril we haven’t done in a very long time, but we’ve brought them back. It’s a neat trick visually to allow us to win some space for the V12. It creates this iconic looking vent.”

The interior specification pushes new boundaries, using a mix of traditional and modern materials. Structural satin carbon fiber contrasts with traditional hand-crafted Saddle Leather, chrome, aluminum and even 3D printed rubber. Visually and physically the interior reduces mass, for a leaner, efficient style, but one that retains all the emotion and craftsmanship Aston Martins are renowned for. In front of the passenger is a removable leather bag in place of a traditional glove box, while there’s additional storage space under the rear bumps for luggage.

Unveiled here today at Aston Martin’s Gaydon HQ, the V12 Speedster has been shown in a conceptual specification that is inspired by the legendary F/A-18 and will be available for customers to order. Born from an exciting new collaboration with Boeing and created by the brand’s bespoke customization service ‘Q by Aston Martin’, this striking livery takes the legendary fighter jet for inspiration and is finished in Skyfall Silver, with contrasting satin black on the exhaust tips, vent grilles, and vanes. The dark theme is carried through to the interior, with satin dark chrome, machined aluminum, black leather, black technical textile, black carpets, and vivid red Aston Martin scripted door pulls, creating a purposeful look for this conceptual styling.

Powering the V12 Speedster is Aston Martin’s scintillating 5.2-liter, Twin-Turbo V12 engine, with a peak output of 700hp1 and 753Nm1 of torque. Front mid-mounted, the all-alloy, quad-cam 48-valve engine is mated to a ZF 8-Speed automatic transmission with a limited-slip differential driving the rear wheels. The V12 Speedster is able to accelerate to 62mph (100km/h) in 3.5 seconds on the way to limited top speed of 186mph (300km/h)1.

The iconic V12 engine promises scintillating performance, but further underlining the V12 Speedster’s abundant character and unparalleled commitment to a thrilling drive is an even more invigorating aural signature. To create this Aston Martin’s engineers have created a bespoke stainless-steel exhaust system exiting centrally into the diffuser surface at the rear of the car for an even more rousing, characterful sound from the drivetrain. With the V12 Speedster, every element of the drive is experiential, most obviously the removal of the windscreen adding to the visceral engagement, heightening the driving experience to new levels.

Matt Becker, Aston Martin Chief Engineer, said: “for raw, driving thrills the V12 Speedster is unparalleled, the fully open element of the car adding a new dimension to the experience. It engages on every level, delivering a precise, involving driving experience, with agility and poise backed by abundant power from Aston Martin’s twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12. Driving doesn’t get any purer than this.

Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr. Andy Palmer said: “nothing demonstrates Aston Martin’s commitment to providing unique, special models to its customers more than the V12 Speedster. The 88 hand-built cars will be sought after by driving enthusiasts and collectors alike all around the world. I’m excited not just about what they offer drivers, but of what it represents. The V12 Speedster not just showcases our incredible engineering capability and ambition, but also celebrating Aston Martin’s rich heritage.”

Orders are now being taken for the V12 Speedster, with pricing starting at £765,000 including VAT and deliveries expected to begin in the first quarter of 2021.

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Freevalve technology in a Koenigsegg

Relieving the world from fossil fuels – faster

Ängelholm, Sweden – Freevalve AB, announced that its revolutionary technology is at the core of the brand new Koenigsegg Gemera’s Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG) engine. The Gemera will go into production in early 2022.

Freevalve’s technology enables the combustion engine to be the most sustainable propulsion choice when running on CO2-neutral fuels. Its independent and flexible control of the engine’s intake and exhaust flows provides a unique possibility to operate the engine on 0 – 100 % renewable fossil-free fuels. Not only does this offer a low CO2-footprint, but it also substantially higher energy efficiency and lower emissions. Additionally, Freevalve technology enables many other inventions, such as a unique twin-turbo concept and unlimited cylinder deactivation. What this adds up to is an astonishing 300 bhp per liter power density paired with unmatched flexibility.

Christian von Koenigsegg

“Freevalve is an enabler to move to CO2 neutral transportation - faster. I am proud to be part of the development team and lead this exciting company. To be able to say that we have Freevalve in the Koenigsegg Gemera, is truly a milestone for both Freevalve and Koenigsegg”, said Christian von Koenigsegg, CEO of Freevalve and Koenigsegg.

Freevalve also announced that it has partnered with SparkCognition, the world’s leading industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI) company out of Austin, Texas to further transform the already advanced combustion engine into a truly smart machine that aims to take the technology and sustainability even further.
Freevalve technology can be implemented in various automotive engine variations, including passenger cars, trucks and buses as well as marine and aerospace applications.

About Freevalve AB
Freevalve AB is a Swedish technology company that develops state-of-the-art, next-generation components and solutions for internal combustion engines. Freevalve began the development of its technology in 2000 and its latest actuator technology represents over a decade of testing and development, both in the laboratory and on test vehicles driven in real-world conditions.

For more information visit their website www.freevalve.com

KARMA Automotive moves European Debut of its REVERO AND REVERO GT from GENEVA to the NETHERLANDS

• Karma Responds to Geneva International Motor Show’s Cancellation with Special Preview for Media, Customers and Potential Retail Partners

Amsterdam (Feb. 28, 2020) — Karma Automotive today announced the European premiere of its Revero and Revero GT luxury electric vehicles at a special showing scheduled for March 11-13 in the Netherlands. The move follows the cancellation of the Geneva International Motor Show.

“Karma planned the European premiere of our Revero and Revero GT at the Geneva International Motor Show which was unfortunately canceled due to the spread of the Coronavirus,” said Rogier Kroymans, Karma VP Sales and Network Development in Europe.  “It is important that we move ahead with Karma’s European launch and use the vehicles we have here to expose a bigger audience to our brand via a more personalized event in The Netherlands.

Media, potential distributors, and clients are invited to see the handcrafted luxury vehicles and meet members of the Karma management team. Those interested should register at Europe@KarmaAutomotive.com.

Karma already signed partnerships with dealers in the Netherlands, Sweden, France, and Spain and aims to be represented in all major European markets by year-end.

APEX teases unique design of AP-0 concept

• Drawing inspiration from oriental art, culture and heritage, the APEX AP-0 has a dragon-like front profile

• A structural, aerodynamic fin houses the LIDAR camera, while a flat floor and large rear diffuser combine to maximise ground effect and downforce

• Design of the AP-0 led by renowned and revered UK designer Guy Colborne

APEX, the global sports car brand, has disclosed details of the striking design of its AP-0 electric vehicle concept ahead of its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show next week.

Led by renowned UK designer Guy Colborne, APEX has cultivated a design language that mirrors the powerful performance attributes of the AP-0, while simultaneously embracing and emphasising the lightweight structure of the car.

The AP-0 draws inspiration from oriental art, culture and heritage. Viewed from the front, the car assumes a dragon-like form, featuring sharp, jagged lines around the front grille and two piercing, ocular headlights.

On the roof of the car, a structural, aerodynamic fin influenced by Formula 1 and Le Mans race cars houses the advanced LIDAR camera and stretches to the rear of the car. By rejecting a rear spoiler and instead employing a flat floor and large rear diffuser, airflow is channelled and accelerated underneath the car. The resulting ground effect and downforce provides the car and driver with outstanding capability, handling and stability.

Alfa Romeo Returns a Legend

Giulia GTA: The Return of an Alfa Romeo Legend

• 110 years after its foundation, Alfa Romeo returns to its roots, bringing back one of the legends of its history and of motoring in general: Giulia GTA

• The new Giulia GTA is technically and conceptually inspired by the Giulia GTA of 1965: the “Gran Turismo Alleggerita” developed by Autodelta and based on the Giulia Sprint GT that racked up sporting successes worldwide

• Based on Giulia Quadrifoglio, Giulia GTA is fitted with a more powerful version of the Alfa Romeo 2.9 V-6 Bi-Turbo engine, now with 540 hp

• A GTAm (modified) variant is an extreme 100 percent “street legal” version of the GTA, characterized by two racing seats, roll bar, and 6-point safety belts

• With its extensive use of ultra-light materials, GTA and GTAm benefit from a weight reduction of 220 lb compared to the Giulia Quadrifoglio, achieving a best-in-class weight/power ratio of 6.2 lb/hp

• Specific technical solutions have also been developed for aerodynamics, setup, and handling

• Alfa Romeo will collect the declarations of interest on Giulia GTA and GTAm starting today, available in only 500 certified, numbered units in total. Lucky buyers will receive an exclusive customer experience, with the one-to-one sales process and dedicated experience package

March 2, 2020,  Auburn Hills, Mich. - On June 24, Alfa Romeo will reach an important milestone in its remarkable history: 110 years in business. During that century-plus span, Alfa Romeo engineers and designers have relentlessly pursued innovation, while always remaining true to the brand’s DNA. Over the years, this DNA – the perfect combination of sportiness and elegance – has created not only some of the most iconic vehicles ever built but also vehicles that are right at home both on the racetrack and in any beauty contest. To mark its 110th birthday, Alfa Romeo presents a vehicle that fully signifies a return to the brand’s origins, while paying tribute to one of the most emblematic vehicles of Alfa Romeo: Giulia GTA.

A set of initials with a legendary feel: GTA
The acronym GTA stands for “Gran Turismo Alleggerita” (alleggerita being the Italian term for “lightened”), and it originated in 1965 with the Giulia Sprint GTA, a specific version derived from the Sprint GT, designed as a sports car and presented at the Amsterdam Motor Show staged that same year. The body of the Giulia Sprint GT was replaced with an identical version in aluminum, for a total weight of 1,642 lb compared to the 2,094 lb of the road version. A second variation concerned the 1.6 twin-cam engine which, in the road configuration, with dual ignition, reached an impressive output of 115 hp. The technicians of Autodelta, the official Alfa Romeo racing team, chose it as the reference vehicle for the Touring category and developed it to achieve a maximum output of 170 hp. The model’s success in competitions was then immediate: three consecutive “Challenge Europeo Marche”, tens of national championships and hundreds of individual races in every part of the world. And the way it ramped up the image of the entire range was also impressive: Giulia Sprint GTA expressed the claim “A victory a day in your everyday car” to perfection. From then on, the GTA made a name for itself as the undisputed icon of Alfa Romeo's sportiness and the acronym GTA became so successful that the public soon associated it with all the sporty Alfa Romeo vehicles in general.
 
The legend is renewed with excellent technical solutions
On the year of its 110th anniversary, Alfa Romeo intends to break a few rules: it doesn’t intend to talk about history, especially its own, nor does it want any gifts for its birthday. Instead, it prefers to give a gift to Alfa enthusiasts by presenting the Giulia GTA. Today, this is a real return to the roots of Alfa Romeo, planted deep in the world of performance and grand touring.
 
Specific technical features and functional style
For the new Giulia GTA, Alfa Romeo engineers have striven to improve aerodynamics and handling but above all to reduce weight: the same guidelines followed for the 1965 Giulia GTA. The active aerodynamics were specifically studied to increase the downforce. These solutions contain technical know-how that comes directly from Formula 1, thanks to the synergy with Sauber Engineering and the use of the Sauber Aerokit. The same task is assigned to the side skirts, the specific rear spoiler, and the active front splitter. The titanium Akrapovi? central exhaust system integrated into the carbon fiber rear diffuser is also new, as are the 20-inch center-lock wheels, appearing for the first time on a sedan. The handling at high speeds has been improved by widening the front and rear wheel tracks by 50mm and developing a new set of springs, shock absorbers and bushings for the suspension systems. On GTAm, the aerodynamic front piece has been optimized to an extreme level, by adding a larger front splitter and a real carbon rear wing, which ensures a perfectly balanced load at high speeds. In terms of performance, the powerful 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo, made entirely of aluminum and capable of unleashing no less than 510 hp in the standard configuration, reaches a power output of 540 hp on Giulia GTA, thanks to meticulous calibration work performed by Alfa Romeo engineers. The same team has also succeeded in optimizing the implementation of the new Akrapovi? specific exhaust system, with its unmistakable sound.

Moving inside the car, several new details stand out: the trim in 100% Alcantara® on the dashboard, door panels, glove compartment, side pillars and the central trim on the seats. Alcantara® is used even more extensively on the GTAm version, where the rear bench has been removed, leaving room for a fully upholstered “basin”, hosting specific moldings designed to hold helmets and fire extinguisher. The new matte carbon inserts endow the interior with a distinctive technical and aesthetic elegance. In the new GTAm, the interior is unique in that it features a roll bar, no door panels or rear seats and the door is opened with a belt in place of the handle, another touch that comes from the racing world.
 
An excellent weight/power ratio
But power on its own is not enough to ensure extraordinary performance. The work done to reduce vehicle weight has been meticulous and it has reaped particularly impressive results, with a total weight reduction of 220 lb, thanks to the adoption of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber for the driveshaft, hood, roof, front bumper, front wheel arches, rear wheel arch inserts and, on the GTAm, the shell of the specific sporting seats with 6-point Sabelt safety belts. Further, lightweight aluminum is used in the engine, doors and suspension systems, and various other composite materials are used throughout. For instance, Lexan – a unique polycarbonate resin that comes straight from the world of motorsports – has been used in the side and rear window frames, further contributing to the weight reduction. The result is a weight set around 3,350 lb which, combined with the increase in power to 540 hp, brings the weight/power ratio to an excellent level, 6.2 lb/hp, making Giulia GTA and GTAm capable of delivering extraordinary performance. Its acceleration from 0 to 62 mph is lightning fast – thanks to the Launch Control system, the chronometer stops at just 3.6 seconds. The Giulia GTAm is the two-seater configuration approved for on-road use, with front splitter and larger visible rear wing in carbon, the ultimate expression of sportiness. In the GTA version, with the same power, Giulia offers four seats, no rear roll-bar; spoiler and splitter optimized for daily use on the road; the same door panels, seats and windows as those of the Giulia Quadrifoglio. The result is a veritable supercar for everyday use.
 
A privilege for 500 lucky customers
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and its extreme version, Giulia GTAm, will be built in a limited edition of only 500 units in total, all numbered and certified and ready to take up their place alongside their 1965 forerunner as one of the most sought-after collector’s items. They are not only magnificent to look at, but they are also ready to unleash impressive power on the road, usable thanks to a series of sophisticated technical solutions. The same exclusivity found in Giulia GTA and Giulia GTAm will also characterize a particularly exclusive dedicated customer experience, designed to treat the 500 lucky owners to a unique interaction that is 100 percent, Alfa Romeo. After the advance bookings, which are now officially open and will close as soon as the 500th unit has been reserved, the sales process will be one-to-one, with a brand ambassador product specialist following each customer from order to delivery. But the buying experience doesn’t stop at the dedicated sales process. Indeed, the new owners will also receive a personalized experience package kit, which includes a Bell helmet in special GTA livery, a full racing set by Alpinestars (race suit, gloves, and shoes) and a personalized Goodwool car cover for protecting his or her GTA or GTAm. In addition to other equipment for true enthusiasts, the Alfa Romeo customer experience also includes a specific driving course devised by the Alfa Romeo Driving Academy.
 
Alfa Romeo
Since its foundation in Milan, Italy, in 1910, Alfa Romeo has designed and crafted some of the most stylish and exclusive cars in automotive history. That tradition lives on today as Alfa Romeo continues to take a unique and innovative approach to design automobiles. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio sets a new benchmark in performance, style, and technology in an SUV. The award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers race-inspired performance, advanced technologies and an exhilarating driving experience to the premium midsize sedan segment. The Giulia Quadrifoglio and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio feature Alfa Romeo’s most powerful production engine ever with best-in-class 0-60 mph times of 3.8 and 3.6 seconds, respectively. Rounding out Alfa Romeo’s world-class lineup is the handcrafted Alfa Romeo 4C Spider. Alfa Romeo is part of the portfolio of brands offered by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For more information regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please visit www.fcagroup.com.

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Verdant Theme GT By MSO Showcases Luxury Innovations and Bespoke Personalisation

• Unique satin tri-tone paint artistry gives McLaren’s practical supercar a new face of modern luxury

• Bespoke craftsmanship and materials include first use of cashmere in a supercar

• Verdant Theme GT by MSO a showcase of personalized luxury innovations from McLaren Special Operations that are available across the McLaren range

A masterclass of innovative color and materials takes McLaren’s GT to a luxuriant new level of bespoke personalization in the McLaren Verdant Theme GT by MSO (McLaren Special Operations). Building on the GT’s multi-faceted talents and continent-crossing capabilities by displaying a rich new layer of craftsmanship from MSO, the unique car showcases artistry and techniques that are available across the entire McLaren Automotive range.

The Verdant Theme GT by MSO revels in a feeling for the verdant landscapes and fresh horizons that the GT has been designed to explore. Colors and materials employed with the highest level of technical precision reflect hues and textures from the natural world – for example, key touch points in the cabin are trimmed in cashmere, the first time this softest and most luxurious of wools has been used by McLaren and the first time it has become available in a supercar.

One of distinctive features of the car immediately apparent is a stunning new take on MSO’s innovative satin tri-tone paint finish. Seamlessly graduated from light to dark, the car’s body blends three shades of satin-finish green – from nose to tail, Horsell Green, Arbor and Steppe Green – all created especially for this car. Achieving the perfect progression of shades required 430 hours of painstaking work in what is among the most complex paint processes yet undertaken by MSO.

The lushness of the Verdant Theme GT by MSO is completed with hand-painted pinstripe accents in Napier Green on the body and the front splitter. The MSO Bespoke brake calipers are painted Napier Green while the MSO Black Pack guarantees the most dramatic of contrasts with gloss black finish for the wheels, the upper window surround and the exhaust finisher.

Dark Green, Jet Black and Laurel Green leather with Laurel Green micro-piping contrasts in the cabin with charcoal grey cashmere. Indulgently soft and luxurious, it adorns the center tunnel, the door inserts, the lower section of dashboard, the sun visors, the head restraints and the back upper section of the seats. MSO has been working on an automotive application for cashmere for 18 months, but limited availability means that at this stage it must remain among the most exclusive of all MSO options.

The Verdant Theme GT by MSO’s cabin – offering the space, comfort and usability expected of a GT – is further enhanced with subtle MSO signature details such as dedication plaque, embroidered logos and an accelerator pedal laser-etched with the MSO logo.

No enhancements were deemed necessary to the GT’s Proactive Damping Control suspension, nor its 612 bhp 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8, both already optimized to provide an outstanding Grand Touring combination of authentic McLaren supercar performance – 0-60mph in just 3.1 seconds – with touring comfort and refinement that sets new McLaren standards.

Ansar Ali, Managing Director, McLaren Special Operations

“The McLaren Verdant Theme GT by MSO is the perfect showcase for us in the way it takes modern-luxury to the next level by incorporating so much innovation. The Grand Tourer of McLaren’s range provides a sophisticated and elegant canvas for our artistry, but also I hope the spark that will inspire every McLaren owner as they seek ever more ways to personalize their car, whether it is GT, sports convertible, track supercar, or the ultimate uncompromised road car such as our new McLaren Elva.”
Ansar Ali, Managing Director, McLaren Special Operations

Sleek, elegant and muscular, the superlight McLaren GT is a compelling blend of beautiful design, high-quality innovative materials, true supercar performance and McLaren driving dynamics and engagement. Designed for the journey, this exceptionally refined vehicle has the capacity to carry 20.1 cubic feet of luggage including carry golf bags and skis.

Technology and modern craftsmanship share equal prominence in the McLaren GT, with the finest high-quality materials complemented by features such as the most sophisticated McLaren infotainment system to date; hidden-until-lit ambient lighting and the option of an electrochromic glazed roof.

Further information about McLaren Special Operations and the personalization opportunities it offers is available at https://cars.mclaren.com/en/mso.

GENEVA MOTOR SHOW 2020

The 2020 Geneva Motor Show has been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Below is the statement from the organizers:

The 90th edition of the GIMS, which was supposed to welcome the media from next Monday and the general public from 5 to 15 March 2020, will now finally not take place. This is in conjunction with the Federal Council of 28 February 2020 that no events with more than 1,000 people are allowed to take place until 15 March 2020. The decision falls 3 days before the opening of the exhibition to the media.

The organizers accept this decision: "We regret this situation, but the health of all participants is our and our exhibitors' top priority. This is a case of force majeure and a tremendous loss for the manufacturers who have invested massively in their presence in Geneva. However, we are convinced that they will understand this decision," said Maurice Turrettini, Chairman of the Foundation Board. We would like to warmly thank all those involved in the organization of the 2020 edition of GIMS.

A few days before the opening of the event, the construction of the stands was very nearly complete. A week ago, during the press conferences announcing the 2020 edition, there was nothing to suggest that such a measure was necessary. The situation changed with the appearance of the first confirmed coronavirus diseases in Switzerland and the injunction of the Federal Council on 28.02.2020. The event is canceled due to this decision.

In the meantime, the dismantling of the event will now have to be organized. The financial consequences for all those involved in the event are significant and will need to be assessed over the coming weeks. One thing is certain: tickets already purchased for the event will be refunded. The organizers will communicate about this as soon as possible, via their website: https://www.gims.swiss/.