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Europe's biggest motoring show has moved online after the coronavirus outbreak shut down the Swiss venue

The Geneva motor show, one of Europe’s premier motoring events, has been cancelled, but most manufacturers are pressing ahead with their planned unveilings.

Geneva organisers had insisted the motor show would go ahead starting on 2 March, but fresh concerns due to a spate of Covid-19 cases in Europe made it impossible to host, so reveals are taking place online or at alternative locations. 

The new online format didn't stop us bringing you all the details on every important new model, however, and we even managed to film our traditional video report from the 'show floor': 

So, then, it wasn't quite the Geneva motor show, but still one of the year's biggest motoring events. Here's a full list of the unveilings:

Alfa Romeo

Giulia GTA

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The most powerful production vehicle to bear an Alfa Romeo badge, the GTA is the hot new range-topping variant of the Giulia saloon. It packs 533bhp from an uprated version of the Giulia Quadrifoglio's 2.9-litre V6, loses 100kg over the weight of the standard car and gains a bespoke, track-focused suspension set-up. It's also available in hardcore GTAm guise, which replaces the rear seats with a heavy-duty roll bar and gains a whopping rear spoiler. 

New Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA is firm's most powerful model yet

Apex

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British sports car maker Apex is keeping its cards close to its chest with regard to its new AP-0 electric hypercar, but we know it will weigh just 1200kg, feature a pure-carbonfibre central tub and offer ‘rapid’ acceleration.

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Audi 

A3

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The new Audi A3 follows hot on the heels of the fresh-faced eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf with similarly evolutionary styling and a range of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains. The five-door hatchback arrives first, and will be followed in 2021 by a new liftback variant. As with the Golf, there won’t be a pure electric version, but two new plug-in variants are set to launch at a later date.

New Audi A3 revealed with styling overhaul and new interior​

BAC

Mono S

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The Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has revealed a successor to its Mono single-seater lightweight sports car. As with the original, it features exposed carbon bodywork and a familiar overall silhouette, but the 2.3-litre Mountune-developed Ford engine has been fitted with a turbocharger for the first time, promising not just improved efficiency, but also 25 extra bhp and a whopping 30% torque increase. 

New BAC Mono S arrives with 330bhp and refreshed looks

Bentley 

Bacalar

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Last year, Autocar reported that Bentley's in-house coachbuilding arm Mulliner was at work on an ultra-exclusive, £1.5 million roadster with styling influenced by the striking EXP GT 100 concept, and we've now seen the finished product. The Mulliner Bacalar Convertible is one of the most luxurious models yet to come out of Crewe, with wool, tweed and 5500-year-old riverwood among the materials used to trim its unique two-seat cockpit. The only features carried over from Bentley's production cars are the door handles and steering wheel cap, further enhancing its exclusivity. 

New Bentley Mulliner Bacalar is £1.5m two-seat luxury GT

Continental GT Mulliner Convertible

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The Continental GT Mulliner Convertible is a limited-run version of Bentley’s flagship grand tourer aimed at “customers wanting an even greater focus on beautiful details”. As such, it features a bespoke Double Diamond front grille, new 22in wheels and unique interior elements. 

Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Convertible revealed

BMW

M340d

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The new BMW M340d xDrive is the most powerful diesel-powered 3 Series yet, packing just slightly less power than the hot M340i at 335bhp. Available in both saloon and Touring estate forms, it’s also equipped with mild hybrid technology that boosts power and saves fuel. 

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BMW to launch hot M340d 3 Series at Geneva

Cupra

Formentor

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Seat's newly hived-off performance brand Cupra has launched the production version of the bold Formentor concept, revealed last year. The brand's first standalone model retains that car's striking design cues, and will be available with the same 242bhp plug-in powertrain as the newly revealed Cupra Leon. 

New 2020 Cupra Formentor is brand's first bespoke model​

Dacia

Spring Electric concept

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Based heavily on parent company Renault's Chinese market K-ZE, the new Dacia Spring Electric concept previews a production model that's expected to be one of Europe's cheapest EVs. It offers 125 miles of range and, while it will be made available for private sale, has been designed with urban car sharing schemes in mind. 

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DS

Aero Sport Lounge 

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The electric Aero Sport Lounge concept is what French firm DS thinks luxury SUVs could look like in the near future. With aerodynamically optimised exterior styling and an unconventional interior layout, it is described as a 'prelude' to the firm's next-gen production cars and "a manifesto intended to illustrate the buzzword 'sustainable'".

DS Aero Sport Lounge revealed as bold 671bhp electric concept

Fiat

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Another icon tipped for rebirth is the fashionable Fiat Fiat 500 city car, which will gain a globally available electric option. Spy shots reveal that the new car will bear a strong resemblance to the retro-influenced current model, but company boss Olivier François has revealed that it will sit atop a brand-new bespoke platform and has even hinted at the possibility of a feisty Abarth version.

New Fiat 500e: electric city car seen inside and out in new shots

Hispano Suiza

Carmen Boulogne

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Revived luxury car marque Hispano Suiza has unveiled a motorsport-inspired version of its Carmen electric grand tourer with 1099bhp. The retro-styled roadster is said to boast a performance advantage over its 1700kg coupé counterpart, thanks to several weight-saving measures and powertrain tweaks.

Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne is 1099bhp performance EV

Honda

Civic Type R facelift

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Honda has revealed a facelifted version of its Civic hatchback, featuring subtle design tweaks and an upgraded interior, and Geneva will mark the public debut of the updated Type R. The 316bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre engine remains, as do the fan-favourite triple tailpipes, with significant changes limited to infotainment upgrades and a revamped front end. There's a lightweight Limited Edition variant on offer, too, offering performance and handling advantages over the standard model. 

Updated 2020 Honda Civic Type R gets two new variants​

Hyundai

i20

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The new i20 represents the start of a “revolutionary and ambitious” new design language for Hyundai. It will arrive in dealerships in May, boasting sportier styling, more interior space and enhanced connectivity over its predecessor. 

New Hyundai i20 arrives with new styling and mild-hybrid engines

i30 facelift

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Hyundai has brought its i30 family hatchback into line with the rest of its line-up with more aggressive front end styling, restyled bumpers and new LED headlights. Inside, the Volkswagen Golf rival gains a new digital instrument cluster and the option of a 10.25in infotainment touchscreen, with mild hybrid technology featuring, as well.

New Hyundai i30 facelift teased ahead of Geneva reveal​

Kia

Sorento

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Kia has released official images and technical data of its new Sorento, but we’ve yet to see the third-gen SUV in the metal. The Skoda Kodiaq rival sits atop an all-new monocoque platform, which allows for shorter overhangs and enhanced interior space. There’s also a hybrid option for the first time. 

New 2020 Kia Sorento detailed ahead of Geneva debut

Koenigsegg

Gemera

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The Gemera is not just Koenigsegg's first four-seater, it's also one of the most powerful and fastest four-seaters ever made. Equipped with a tiny but fierce 600bhp 2.0-litre engine and a trio of potent electric motors, the 1700bhp hybrid is capable of smashing the 0-62mph sprint in less than two seconds, and surging onwards to a 250mph-plus top speed.

New Koenigsegg Gemera revealed as 1700bhp four-seat hybrid

McLaren

765LT

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The McLaren 720S is already one of the most revered and capable supercars on the market, so it didn't seem like it could get any more potent, but Woking has managed to eke another 44bhp out of its 4.0-litre V8 and shave an impressive 80kg off the kerbweight to create this: the 765LT. The new crowning jewel in McLaren's Super Series line-up, the latest addition to the Longtail range promises a sub-3.0sec 0-62mph time, significantly quicker lap times than the standard car and stopping performance on a par with the Senna. 

New McLaren 765LT heads up Super Series with 754bhp

Mercedes-Benz

CLA and GLA PHEVs

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Following the recent unveiling of the new A-Class and B-Class PHEVs, Mercedes has rolled out new plug-in hybrid option for the latest Mercedes-Benz CLA and GLA. Both the compact saloon and its platform-sharing crossover sibling use a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a 101bhp electric motor for a combined output of 215bhp and an electric-only range of between 44 and 49 miles. 

Mercedes launches CLA and GLA plug-in hybrid variants

E-Class facelift

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The facelifted E-Class has been brought into line with the new Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and GLA. That means the outgoing car's rounded front end adopts a more angular look, light clusters at both ends have been reshaped and the interior features the latest generation of Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment software. The more rugged All-Terrain estate version returns as well, taking the fight to the Volvo V90 Cross Country with plastic body cladding and jacked-up suspension. 

Facelifted Mercedes E-Class gains new engines and interior tech

Morgan

Plus Four

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Morgan's new entry-level sports car is the second model to sit atop the firm's all-new alumininum architecture, and packs 255bhp from a turbocharged four-cylinder motor shared with the BMW Z4. It's also the first aluminium-based Morgan to be offered with a six-speed manual option, and will arrive on the market priced from £62,995. 

New Morgan Plus Four arrives with BMW power, new chassis

Polestar

Precept 

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Volvo-owned electric performance brand Polestar has unveiled a bold new concept that hints at the design of a future model. Called the Precept, the car features the brand’s trademark LED headlights and wraparound rear light bar, and takes the form of a sleek four-door performance saloon.

Polestar Precept: sleek saloon previews brand's future design

Porsche

718 Cayman GTS 4.0

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The range-topping GTS variant of Porsche’s entry-level sports car has made a return to form with a naturally aspirated flat-six motor based on that found in the top-rung Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder. The new motor option comes in response to calls for a more potent and characterful 718 in the US, where the four-cylinder current model has been underperforming. 

Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster GTS bring back six-cylinder power

911 Turbo

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We’ve had the 2S, 4S and the Cabriolet, and now the new 911 Turbo S has arrived as the top-rung version of Porsche's iconic sports car. The range-topper sports a model-specific rear diffuser, reconfigured air intakes, redesigned lightweight alloy wheels and - crucially - a prominent ductktail spoiler. More significantly, the 3.8-litre flat-six gains a pair of sizeable turbochargers for an overall output of 641bhp, while stiffer bushings and suspension tweaks offer keener handling characteristics.

New Porsche 911 Turbo S packs 641bhp for 205mph top speed

Renault

Morphoz

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Renault has offered an idea of what to expect from its future electric models with the new Morphoz concept. Its party trick is a shapeshifting function that takes it from compact, family-friendly city car to sleek, angular grand tourer. Expect to see some styling elements replicated on the firm's upcoming Kadjar-sized electric crossover. 

Renault Morphoz concept previews electric SUV

Rimac

C_Two

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Revealed in concept form for the first time back in 2018, the Rimac C_Two is set to make its long-awaited production-spec debut. The all-electric hypercar can power from 0-100mph in just over four seconds, and continue on to a top speed of 258mph. Don't get too excited about trying it for yourself, however, because all 150 examples have already sold for £1.5 million each.

Mate Rimac on C_Two progress and opening a British R&D centre​

Seat 

Leon

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The 2020 Leon takes styling influence from the recently revealed el-Born electric hatchback with a full-width rear light bar, angular LED headlights and Seat’s new grille design, as well as gaining its first electrified variant and featuring a significant technological revamp inside. It’s said to be “the biggest step forward in the model's history” and is available in five-door hatchback, estate and crossover forms. 

New 2020 Seat Leon: all the details

Skoda

Octavia vRS

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The new Octavia offers Skoda's most comprehensive line-up of vRS models ever, with a plug-in hybrid joining the existing petrol and diesel engines. Outright power matches the petrol, with a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine and electric motor working together to deliver nearly 250bhp and up to 300lb ft of torque. It also gets manual and dual-clutch automatic gearbox options, along with front and four-wheel drive.

New Skoda Octavia vRS gains 242bhp PHEV option for 2020

Volkswagen

Golf GTI

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Hot on the heels of the standard Mk8 Golf's unveiling, the new GTI has finally been unveiled, promising its trademark blend of performance and practicality. The usual sporty styling embellishments cloak a 242bhp reworking of VW's EA888 2.0-litre turbo motor, which will push the hot hatch from 0-62mph in less than six seconds, and on to a top speed of 155mph.

New Volkswagen Golf GTI gains power boost and more tech

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Thecoot 28 March 2020

Morgan Plus 4

A bit of misinformation about Morgan in this snippet.  The new Plus 4 is not the first aluminium Morgan to get a 6 speed manual option. The Aero range are all aluminium, have been produced for over 15 years and had 6 speed manuals. I had both an S3 and S5 with 6 speed manuals. 

HazwoldV8 3 March 2020

What is audi's problem??

The A3 is meant to be a hatchback, not a crossover uglyproportions

gavsmit 2 March 2020

Toyota Yaris

I usually see a new car for the first time and think "it looks a bit awkward in places" but it then grows on me.

The Yaris is the complete opposite.