88th International Motor Show (Geneva International Motor Show 2018)

[DeusExMackia]

ErinSport are proud to announce the full confirmation of their WEC 2018/2019 Super Season team entrant.
For the first time since 2002, ErinSport are entering with both a prototype racer and a homologated GTE car, mraking a return to normality for the team.

Car running numbers will be confirmed once the full entry list has been completed.

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Sponsorship Detail

The official sponsors for the 2018/19 ErinSport WEC Team are as follows.

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2018 ErinSport GT18 S1

Photo by @titleguy1

ErinSport will enter two cars into the LMP1 Hybrid category. Driver details are as follows:

Chassis #1

• Jordan Jacobsen, 33 [DNK]
  The plucky yet suave Dane has made most of his career in the USA racing with Nohda in the IMSA/WeatherTech Sports for the past 6 years, but has been rumoured to have been being scouted out by ErinSport for much of 2017. He now has a 2 season contract with the team.
• Nathan King, 37 [GBR]
  A well seasoned endurance racer, King rose to fame in the European Le Mans Series with the Pescarolo-ErinSport team, before joining the 2011 ErinSport team at Le Mans, racing in the GT09 until it was pulled from competition in 2013.
• Alek Rodcheski, 38 [POL]
  Rodcheski is perhaps the star of ErinSport, having joined through their Juniors program in 1999 before working his way up through just about every series the motorsport operation competes in to now be considered perhaps the single best driver in their roster. His place on this team was a given.

Chassis #2

• Danny Garland-Monsort, 28 [USA]
  Another driver who made his fame in IMSA, Garland-Monsort raced with Maine’s motorsport division for a number of years in their Daytona Prototypes before being offered a place on the ErinSport WEC team. The Texan is noted for his keen skill to find half a second from any lap time, whatever the cost.
• Felix Lemaire, 35 [FRA]
  A star of the French motorsport team, Lemaire has a had a varied career including running with the prestigious Merciel World Rally Team. A change of heart has seen him turn towards Endurance racing , and he’s been in talks with ErinSport to join their team for most of this winter.
• Edvard Stojanović, 34 [HRV]
  The Croatian GT car driver has seen considerable success in the Blancpain GT series, and joined the WEC with a privateer team in 2014. He was scouted out as a potential for the ErinSport team when he put in a number of impressive stints at the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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2018 Erin Scarlet GTE-18

The Scarlet GTE-18 continues on from the Scarlet GT introduced last year, now designed to comply with GTE regulations and modified in various ways to favour endurance over sprint racing.

Details about the car are being kept fairly hushed for the sake of competition, though ErinSport can confirm the following:

• A race tuned version of the 4.0l V8 used in the road-going 400X trim is under the bonnet, producing 546 hp
• Kerb weight of 1312 kg
• 0-60 in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 220 mph+
• Green Hell Lap Time of ~7:25

The driver line up is as follows:

Chassis #1

• Tom Deeley, 26 [GBR]
  With a career that started in kart racing, Deeley was talent scouted by ErinSport at the age of 18. He switched a potential career in Formula 3 for a career in high-end touring car racing, competiting with the ErinSport WTCC team for 4 seasons prior to joining the WEC team.
• Charlotte Griffiths, 27 [GBR]
  Another driver who’s career began with the ErinSport juniors team, Griffiths raced in the infamous ErinSport BTCC team from 2012 to 2015, as well as gaining experience with the Aihara WEC team before being shortlisted to run with the Scarlet this season.
• Georgina Stevens, 26 [GBR]
  Stevens is a rising star in the European Le Mans Series, gaining her first podium at just 22 at the 4 Hours of Imola in 2014. Her current contract was set to run out at the end of last year, making it a perfect opportunity to bring her on board this season.

Chassis #2

• Aren Geisler, 30 [GER]
  One of DTM’s more recognisable drivers, Geisler has found enough time in his calendar to bring his fierce driving ability to the ErinSport team. His experience with heavy homologated cars made him a surefire choice to race with the Scarlet this season.
• Josef Isaksson, 25 [SWE]
  The charismatic and charming Swede joined ErinSport via the Juniors program and has earned his name in touring car racing. His ambition has always been to enter GT car racing, making this a perfect opportunity to jump his career up.
• Willard Stern, 28 [GER]
  A talent who’s been in high demand, Stern has spent much of his career racing with Shromet and ACA in the GT classes of IMSA. ErinSport were keen to bring him on board for his capability with strategy and pacing, making him well suited to endurance racing.

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This concludes Erin and ErinSport’s announcements for Geneva 2018.

[vmo]

Telefónica was renamed, some years back ago, to Movistar.

[Fayeding_Spray]

Telefónica

Negative

Movistar (Spanish pronunciation: [moβisˈtar]) is a major telecommunications brand owned by Telefónica

[vmo]

Telefónica exists, but the consumer products were renamed to Movistar, at least on Spain.

Telefónica is the matrix, and Movistar the sub brand.

[DeusExMackia]

Yes. Thank you for clarifying that.

[Tsundere-kun]

The Dimension Motors announce their car…again. This time, they are giving us a hypercar,Miracle,which is gonna complete the final development.

(Miracle Prototype)

Unfortunately,we almost got 0 detail about this car currently,they only gave us a little bit detail about Miracle.RWD,6L V10 TC,less than 1500kg and that’s it.I mean,how am i suppose to introduce a product with just these details!But the photos they gave to us can tell everyone how this car gonna be,aren’t they.Dimension Motors said that they are at the final rush on this car and preparing to officially announce Miracle in late 2018.(What’s the point of this announce then?)

(The aerodynamic of this car is kinda extreme 0.0)

For now this car is still a mystery.But it is gonna be a boom when Dimension Motors unveil her mask.Stay tuned.

[Starfish94]

100% Electric, Everytime, Everywhere

2019 Saminda C+ will have ‘over 370km’ of range and to be mass produced

The C+ is powered by a 36 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery and can travel up to 400 km on a single charge.

Lithium-ion polymer battery provides lower memory sensitivity, excellent charge and discharge efficiency along with outstanding maximum output. Charging the C+ lithium-ion polymer battery takes about 45 minutes using a rapid charger.

Perform great yet economical

The C+ is a zero-emissions vehicle and has an instantly available maximum torque of 300 Nm, which is delivered by the electric motor with a maximum output of 130PS through the single-speed reducer transmission accelerating the car up to 170 km/h. The Single Speed Reducer transmission automatically and seamlessly accelerates the Electric and offers COMFORT, SPORT and ECO modes to enhance efficiency and driving characteristics. In SPORT mode, the Saminda C+ can accelerate from 0 to 100km in 9.5 seconds.

Aerodynamic Styling at it finest

The C+ consist 2 elements, efficiency and technology, in its design, which combine to create a sporty appearance. Without the look of too ‘‘futuristic’’, the grille feature cars like how todays look like but of course without any holes for cooling.

[vmo]

It looks awesome!

[Hshan]

How can a single speed transmission have modes? Also, batteries need some cooling, so I’m not sure if leaving no openings for it is such a great idea.

[abg7]

I can concur. Its design language should be used for all future Samindas.

[JohnWaldock]

i imagine it could provide different power delivery options. so like a linear response, or maybe a very fast initial acceleration for city driving ect.

[Hshan]

Then those aren’t transmission modes.

[Just4]

@ the Kishiwo stand, Geneva 2018

Today at the Kishiwo stand, the well established South Korean brand released three new nameplates and a facelift!
They will be revealed here!

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First of we will show you the all new 2018 Kishiwo Katoya in the first two trims called Inspire and Color, other variants will follow later this year, including an SPT version!

the front of an Kishiwo Katoya

the rear of the Kishiwo Katoya

The Katoya will come with four different engines + one only for the SPT version. There will be a 1.3 liter 3 cylinder, a turbocharged 1.4 liter 4 cylinder, a 1.6 liter cylinder and a turbocharged 1.6 liter 4 cylinder. The SPT engine won´t be released yet. The power ranges from 101 hp up to 180 hp.

The Katoya will come with one of the most advanced safety technology and the all new Kishi-go entertainment system, including an App that can help you find your car in parking lots of heating your car to an cozy temperature in the winterdays, the entertainment system will cost extra, the safety technology not.

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Then there was the new Kishiwo Toko, a facelift of the Kishiwo Toko that is in production since 2010, it will be offered with the same engines as before, a 1.4 liter and a 1.0 liter 4 cylinder. Thre prices will remain the same as before, only a new top version, the Inspire, will be released at a starting price of 12990$

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The last release was a sneak peak of the all new Mirako, planned to be shown at another show, later this year!

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Thanks for reading and we`ll see us next time!

[Rk38]

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Maesima Motor Corporation unveiled its sL1000 premium luxury sedan for the Sachiuri brand at the 2017 Antiyita International Motor Show, the new flagship of the brand’s model line-up. The all-new Sachiuri sL1000 will compete at the top of the luxury car segment with truly world-class design and technological innovations with the highest levels of refinement, convenience and dynamic performance.

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The sL1000 builds on Sachiuri’s unmistakable Evoco design language introduced with the entry-level sL200 sedan. The strikingly bold design with a coupe-like silhouette punctuated by flowing organic Evoco design language. A new driver-centric performance feel comes from building the sL1000 on the company’s all-new critically acclaimed rear wheel drive global architecture for luxury vehicles (SL.I). This premium rear-wheel-drive platform, an extended version of the one used for the stunning new Sachiuri Sagitta sports coupe, will offer a more dynamic experience on the road while further improving comfort.

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The sL1000 silhouette is both powerful and refined, with its prominent hood, generous wheelbase, minimized overhangs and sophisticated rear deck surfacing. Inside the cabin, fine materials and textures from around the world meet refined ergonomics to provide occupants with absolute convenience and luxurious comfort.The sL1000 stands out from the field with its flowing organic design and supreme quality. It’s strikingly bold exterior highlight the companies design ethos to focus on the creating a vehicle that is both luxurious yet unique and bold.

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“The sL1000 is the flagship of the Sachiuri brand", said chief designer, Erik Schweitzer "We’re taking on an extremely competitive segment, which is why more than any other model, it has to embody everything the brand stands for and that’s why we’ve been so extensive and focused in all elements of its development.”

At its market introduction, the all-new Sachiuri sL1000 will start out with the option of RWD or Sachirui’s X-TRAC AWD system and three engine options in most markets, an extensively re-engineered 3.2 V6 ActivBoost engine, the 4.4 V8 ActivBoost version. But the big news is all-new flagship V10 engine, this naturally aspirated 4.5 develops over 500 hp. All engines offer supreme refinement, ample performance and high efficiency. Appearing later will be a mild hybrid variant developed with new battery technology which will drive down fuel consumption even further in real driving conditions.

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In addition to bold styling, new powertrains and opulent interior, the sL1000 is full of innovative technology. Its the most advanced vehicle Sachiuri have ever built. From launch, the vehicle will be available with Sachiuri’s automatic driver and traffic control system that enables Level 3 autonomous driving. The car takes over the task of driving in certain situations. Unlike at Level 2, the driver no longer needs to monitor it permanently.

They must merely be capable of taking back responsibility whenever the system prompts them to, with the system active, the driver can relax. They can take their hands off the steering wheel permanently and, depending on national laws, focus on a different activity that is supported by the car, such as watch a TV program on the 12-inch SACHIURI iX infotainment display in the centre console.

During highly automated travel a small camera in the driving area detects if the driver tires or falls sleep. If that happens, a multi-stage warning is given. As soon as the speed rises above 60 km/h (37.3 mph) or the line of vehicles breaks up, the traffic jam pilot informs the driver that they need to take charge of driving once again. If they ignore this prompt and the subsequent warnings, the new sL1000 is braked to a standstill.

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Detailed information will soon be available on the Sachiuri webpage.

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[Hshan]

All hail the supreme leader and the god almighty of design, Rk38.

[DeusExMackia]

Reviews round

Press day 2 isn’t quite done yet, so we’re gonna wait a little while longer before summarising all that. In the mean time, however, I’ve been on a load of roadtests. Time to see what some of the hottest new vehicles at this year’s show are really like once they’re off the display stands.

Review: 2019 Cornaldie Sprinter 350 Touring

“A high maintenance love with none of the benefits”

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Well if you’d like to get my name right first, it would be appreciated. Anyhow, I won’t let that cloud my judgement.

Oh man. What have we here. The Sprinter 350 looks like a mess. It’s too tall, almost as if it’s a crossover - which is far from being worth its $47k base price, with no markup - and the tail lights look like they’ve been placed there without any care or consideration.

So it’s looks aren’t going to sell it. However about the performance? This is a performance wagon thing after all. With 348hp on tap, it can deliver enough power to keep up with rival mid-size sports machines. But the turbos feel so odd on this 2.2l i4; the AR ratio is huge, and yet top end torque is lacking. It’s very much a mid-rev-range machine, and that i4 soundtrack makes it feel almost like a hot hatch. Heck, perhaps it is!

The DCT gearbox is certainly nice and smooth, but it is very cost for such a car, they’re costs that I think could be saved without ruining performance. And what odd performance it is; there’s an aero kit, yet it hasn’t been tuned to provide downforce; it may well have active suspension, but its harder at the rear where there’s less weight and has sweighbars that feel like they’re trying to combat understeer that isn’t there. It sort of works. Sort of.

It certainly doesn’t roll, and feels sharp, but it lacks that satisfying tautness that rival performance cars offer in spades. That’s further evidence by how easily it gives in on the limit, mainly because the ride height is so damn high.

And while the inteior space is perfectly adequate, and the quality is nice too, for a car that costs over $50k, it’s a joke. Indeed, I find nothing on this car to justify that price. And that’s without markup, remember. It would probably need to retail for a hell of a lot more in reality, only making it even more pointless.

Review: 2018 Montes Roadster Turbo 230

“Like the Friends spin-off ‘Joey’, there was so much potential, but it never hit the mark”

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Retro-modern styling seems to be back in fashion; just look at those Borranis the new Roadster is running on! It’s a bit too faddish for me; the rest of the car is too modern for it to look like some sort of classic car reinterpretation. Indeed, the styling of this car is worth noting; it’s pristine clean, slightly aggresive and very classy. I’m unsure whether or not I think it’s too clean and basic, but I think the chrome detailing and angular shape of everything saves it.

I’d really love to give this engine all the praise I think it deserves - excellent low spool from those turbos, plenty of smooth torque and a solid 230 hp at peak power - but once again, Montes are running this thing on 98 RON. This is not a £150k supercar, it’s a low-end sports car, and frankly you cannot justify spending that much on fuel no matter how efficient it is.

Still, its power delivery is smooth and predictable, and it’s good for 0-60 in 6 seconds, making this thing very nippy indeed. With the roof down especially, that’s a hell of a lot of fun for a low price. Its a similar story with the suspension; it feels poised and balance, certainly on the hard side to reflect the sporty character, but certainly not out of the ordinary. It’s a tad tail happy - a good thing in my books - though hardly mad enough to make you fearful of it sliding too much.

What a shame then that this car is so damn uncomfortable. Unless you’re driving this hard, this thing is as about as nice to drive around in as sleeping on pillows filled with grit. You sacrifice everyday comfort for that great driving feel, and it’s far too much of a sacrifice, especially when fueling this thing is going to burn holes in your wallet.

Fix those problems and you have a solid sports car Montes. But until then, it’s not worth it.

Review: 2018 Caliban Thunder

“A rabid squirrel among cats”

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Low cost track car basics: small engine, low weight, hard suspension. The Thunder ticks all those boxes, with this tiny little insect of a coupe good for 0-60 in 6.2 seeconds. It’s as fast as most of the other entry-level sports cars on the market then, but, being so light, it feels far more manic and alive.

Very manic infact because it translates every single bump in the road through your arms and directly up your spine. No, not comparable to the other sports cars on display at this show then; this is pure track machine. Time to hit the Swiss mountain roads and see what it can do.

5 speed manual? Hell yeah! It’s like driving my old Znopresk Zap, except with a hell of a lot more go and a much sharper steering feel. The power delivery is smooth enough to not catch you by surprise, but it still gives you that characteristic VVT/L activation shove that never fails to be fun.

It feels like the yappy terrier barking at the confused German Shepheard; it is bloody good fun to say the least. No power steering yet it has traction and launch contol, meaning it gives you everything you need to stay safe but forces you to work hard elsewhere. I like that.

What I don’t like, however, are the looks. I may well have been using animal-based metaphors but I’d prefer it if it didn’t look like a mouse at the front. I think it’s that top grill, it just feels a bit snoutish. The rear is better, but it can’t escape looking like a Hot Wheels car.

As a performance machine, this is stellar. A perfect track toy if you’re one for tight nippy bends instead of 150 mph in the outside lane. But as anything less than a track machine, don’t even think about it. Then again, it’s damn well priced for a track machine. If you like expensive toys, add this to your Christmas list.

- Gavin Anderson

[Radster]

A study shows Sachiuri is directly correlated to an increase in the sperm production worldwide.

[vmo]

Thanks for your feedback, Gavin!

It will be solved before the first deliveries!

[Manche]

Fmu pampero mk4 - geneva motor ST.car (21.8 KB)
Fmu pampero mk4 - Genenva motor SE.car (18.8 KB)

these are the keys to 2 test cars

[thecarlover]

Mont Royal Deco Vision 2025 Concept

Following the RCM Ace Vision 2025 Concept, Mont Royal’s designers have designed their own interpretation for the return to the twenties. The design is inspired by the art deco style that began in the 1920s but offers a modern twist on it from this century. The Deco Vision 2025 Concept’s cabin can accomodate four occupants in supreme comfort, with the unequal smoothness of a naturally aspirated V12 for driving comfort and performance.