At the Geneva Motor Show 2015 the Sport Coupé Concept GTE study was among the highlights of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. With its breathtakingly dynamic silhouette, the four-door coupé offers a glimpse into the brand’s progressive new design language. Driven by a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a V6 TSI powertrain and two electric motors, the Sport Coupé Concept GTE achieves a top speed of 250 km/h.

The Audi prologue Avant study was also presented in Geneva: With a successful synthesis of dynamics, form and function, it reinterprets the brand’s Avant philosophy. The five-door vehicle is positioned in the luxury class with a pioneering body concept, characterized by an elongated roof, a very flat D-pillar as well as a broad and flat front end. The prologue Avant is also powered by an innovative plug-in hybrid drive.

The Audi e-tron quattro concept SUV show car – presented at the IAA 2015 – has three electric motors and, thanks to the latest battery technology, optimal integration of the battery and excellent aerodynamics, can cover more than 500 km on a single battery charge.

Porsche showed the future of the electric sports car in 2015 with the Mission E concept car. The four-door car with four-wheel drive features an emotional design and offers the familiar Porsche driving dynamics. The Mission E has a range of more than 500 km. Thanks to Porsche’s innovative Turbo Charging system with system voltage of 800 volts, recharging the battery barely takes longer than a typical refueling stop today: The car can cover approximately 80% of its full range after about 15 minutes at a high-speed charging station.

Bentley introduced the EXP 10 Speed 6 show car in the year under review. This high performance two-seat sports car with muscular bodywork and athletic style combines the luxury brand’s strengths: advanced technology, motorsport DNA and the finest handcrafting. With its hybrid drive system, the EXP 10 Speed 6 was able to set new standards in its class and contribute toward expanding the Bentley model range.