Audi, Land Rover and Rolls-Royce preparing for Geneva

As usual, with just a few weeks to go for the largest motor show in the world, the brands begin to lift the veil on the main launches that will be heading to Geneva. Now it's Audi's, Land Rover's and Rolls-Royce's turn to begin unraveling the new R8, Range Rover Evoque and Serenity, respectively.

New Audi R8

It is perhaps one of the most anticipated models at this year's Geneva Motor Show. With the second-generation supercar, the German brandAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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promises to set new standards among high-performance sports cars.

With a redesigned exterior design, known only through spy photos, one of the highlights goes to the possibility of the new R8Audi R8Germany, 2006 > present44 versions
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to be ordered with optional laser headlights. Just like the new TTAudi TT 3Germany, 2014 > present20 versions
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, the R8 will also suffer a great interior renovation which will include an all-digital dashboard.

Much of the technology of the Audi R8 is imported from the Lamborghini HuracanLamborghini HuracanItaly, 2014 > present10 versions
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including the rear firewall and the central tunnel made from a single carbon fiber moulding. The V8 and V10 engines that will feature in the new R8 also have a close relationship with the V12 5.2 liter engine of the Huracan. There is the possibility of Audi offering a turbo version of the model. The new generation should be offered only with all-wheel drive.

Range Rover Evoque facelift

Land RoverLand RoverUnited Kingdom, 1978 > present15 models
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revealed the first teaser image of the Range Rover EvoqueLand Rover Range Rover EvoqueUnited Kingdom, 2011 > present128 versions
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facelift, a model that has been a huge success since its launch.

Despite not revealing details of the new Land Rover Evoque design with the image released, it is possible to get discover the design of the new LED headlights. According to the British brand, the Evoque will be the first model to be equipped with adaptive LED headlights technology.

Land Rover also revealed that the Evoque will receive an updated range of engines that should include engines from the Ingenium family, as well as a new interior with new level of safety and convenience.

Rumors indicate that the new range of the Evoque is likely to be offered with a convertible variant. Remember that Land Rover has already revealed in 2012 a convertible concept based on the Evoque and that test vehicles have been spotted with a fabric roof.

Rolls-Royce Serenity

Rolls-RoyceRolls-RoyceUnited Kingdom, 1904 > present31 models
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also began to unravel the concept that will be heading to the Geneva Motor Show, the Serenity.

Based on the PhantomRolls-Royce Phantom Gen.2United Kingdom, 2012 > present12 versions
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, this unique vehicle will receive a bespoke interior inspired in silk. According to Rolls-Royce, this one-off vehicle will set a new standard when it comes to luxury customization in the automotive industry. According to the brand, the Serenity will honor silk for its historic role as a symbol of regal and imperial power.

The inspiration for the construction of the Serenity was taken from contemporary interpretations of European furniture, combined with Japanese Royal Kimono designs.

Rolls-Royce will again use the best quality fabrics to create the most opulent interior ever seen in a luxury car in order to demonstrate the craftmanship, creativity and attention to detail of the company.