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McLaren says its vehicles will continue getting faster as technology develops, hinting at potential avenues the company could go down in the pursuit of speed. Speaking with Carscoops at the Geneva motor show, Jens Ludmann, chief operating officer for McLaren Automotive, said one only has to look at past developments to determine that vehicles will continue to evolve and improve.

Goodyear has used the Geneva motor show to unveil a prototype tyre developed specifically for use with electric vehicles. The EfficientGrip Performance is designed to cater for an ever-growing range of battery-powered vehicles. According to Goodyear, tyres on electric cars can wear up to 30 per cent faster than rubber on internal-combustion vehicles. Why? Instant torque from the electric motors and extra weight from the batteries, apparently.

BMW's boss has used the Geneva motor show to confirm the all-electric i4 will become part of the company's portfolio by 2025. Harald Krüger, chairman of the board of management for BMW AG, made the announcement at the Geneva event, adding the new offering will be one of many upcoming electrified models. "By 2025, our global vehicle portfolio will include 25 fully- or part-electric models," he said.

The Jaguar I-Pace represents the first mainstream luxury brand entering the market with a full-electric SUV, and it was important to Jaguar that it bet the Germans to the punch. Speaking to Australian media at the Geneva motor show, Ian Hoban, Jaguar's vehicle line director, said that it was critical for the British marque to have the first crack at this car to establish itself in the segment.

UPDATE (8/3): Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed there are no plans to bring the S-Class Exclusive Editions to Australia at this stage. Mercedes-Benz has revealed the S-Class Exclusive Edition in both Coupe and Cabriolet forms at the Geneva motor show. With European sales commencing in April, the Exclusive Edition can be added to "almost any engine variant", and carries a slew of unique appointments to make the already-exclusive flagship Benz that bit more special.