Geneva Motor Show

Evocative of "freedom and emotion", this original 'cabriolet' pays homage to the open-top 1957 model whilst offering leading-edge solutions for mechanical units, powerplants and interior comfort. All this in authentic Fiat tradition giving access to higher segment engineering and technology hitherto unheard of.

2009 Fiat 500C: A worldwide preview of the Fiat 500C presentation took place at the 2009 Geneva Motorshow, before its launch throughout Europe.

At the recent 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo unveiled numerous major developments heralding the re-launch of the brand on the global stage. Protagonist of the event was the new Alfa Romeo 159 (saloon and Sportwagon versions). The new 159 is designed to express a sporting yet seductive personality and boasts road holding and performance that set new standards for this class of car.

2009 Alfa Romeo 159: With refined Italian styling and typical sporting elegance accelerates to an impressive top speed of 235 kph and makes 0 to 100 kph in just 7.7 seconds

2010 Saab 9-3X Makes World Premiere at 2009 Geneva Motor Show: The Smart All-rounder for Outdoor Enthusiasts

DETROIT – At the Geneva motor show in March, Saab will introduce the 9-3X -- a new addition to the 9-3 range. Designed for people with active lifestyles who don’t want a large Crossover or SUV, the sporty 9-3X will become available in the 2010 Model Year.

2010 Saab 9-3X

The 2009 International Motor Show in Geneva will showcase the latest in vehicle accessories, bodywork, parts, passenger cars, garage equipment, as well as various vehicle publications and associations.

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9 am to 7 pm

Admission Prices:
Adults CHF 14.-
Children from 6 to 16 and pensioners CHF 8.-
Group rate (more than 20 people) CHF 9.- /pers.

Location:
PALEXPO Exhibition Center

Press days:
3 - 4 March

Organizer:
Comité Permanent du Salon International de l'Automobile

Exhibitors (Sampling, not all):

Alfa Romeo
Audi
Bentley Motors
Bitter Automobile
BMW
BMW Alpina
Brilliance
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Citroen
Dacia
Daihatsu
Dodge
DR Motor
Ferrari
Fiat
Fisker Automotive

April 17, 2008 -- One month after its world première at the beginning of March at the Geneva Motor Show, the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès – the stunning result of a design project between Bugatti and Hermès – hit the headlines again; this time in New York.

Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès

Voted 'Best Concept' at Geneva Auto Show World Premiere

NEW YORK, 2008-03-12 – Following its world premiere at the Geneva auto show earlier this month, the award-winning Saab 9-X BioHybrid premium compact concept is scheduled to make its American debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) media days, beginning March 19.

Saab 9-X BioHybrid: © GM Corp.

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 4, 2008 – The Geneva International Motor Show sees the World Premiere of the eagerly awaited, all-new European Honda Accord model, and European debuts of the revolutionary zero-emission Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car concept.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

Mar 4, 2008 -- ‘Nautical interpretation’ for SUV design study, which joins final production Audi Q7 V12 TDI on the Audi stand in Switzerland.

Audi Q7 Coastline Concept

Highlights:
• World debut of final series production version of new Audi Q7 V12 TDI – the world’s most powerful diesel-powered passenger car
• Already complies with proposed EU5 emissions regulations effective from 2010
• Audi Q7 coastline design study debuts with interior décor reminiscent of an exclusive yacht
• 6.0 litre twin-turbo engine gives new Audi Q7 V12 TDI 500PS @ 4,000 rpm; 1000 Nm from 1,750 rpm to 3,000 rpm; 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds; top speed electronically limited to 155mph; and 23.7mpg combined

Lotus Engineering unveils its latest development towards carbon neutral road transport at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show

March 2008 -- Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, unveils its latest development towards carbon neutral road transport at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show.

The Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel is the most powerful road version yet of the Exige (0-60 mph / 96 kph in 3.88 seconds, a top speed of 158 mph (255 km/h), 270 hp (201 kW / 273 PS at 8000 rpm) and it runs on any mixture of gasoline, bioethanol and methanol. Emerging technologies will allow alcohol fuels such as methanol, already a proven internal combustion fuel, to be made synthetically from CO2 extracted from the atmosphere.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 4, 2008 – Infiniti today revealed the all-new 2009 Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover in conjunction with the Geneva Motor Show. The second-generation FX, with its fusion of sports car and SUV design, will be offered in three models, including a new 5.0-liter V8-equipped Infiniti FX50. The 2009 Infiniti FX is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti dealers in the United States and Canada in June 2008.

2009 Infiniti FX

The new FX’s world debut in Geneva was hosted by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn, who also announced details of Infiniti’s plans to enter the Western European market in the last quarter of 2008.

About the 2009 Infiniti FX