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Geneva Motor Show

From the first car exhibition in Switzerland in 1905 to the international event of nowadays, the Geneva International Motor Show is one of the top five events in the industry worldwide not to be missed.

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The Geneva Motor Show 2018: Cars and women?

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Diesel clouds over the Geneva Motor Show

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Aggressive car design in Geneva

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Aggressive car design in Geneva

Many car models at the Geneva Motor Show look more threatening every year.
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Geneva Motor Show optimism

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Opinion: A blast from the past in Geneva

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Geneva Motor Show shines as it differs

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Geneva Motor Show highlights

Geneva Motor Show highlights
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Examine it! The 2015 Geneva Motor Show

Geneva is traditionally the first major car show of the year in Europe. It was first held in 1905 under the name "National Automobile and Bicycle Expo". Today it attracts 700,000 visitors over two weeks. This year, car fans can look forward to over 130 new models and concept cars. In total, around 900 vehicles will be on display. Drive it! has all the highlights and latest developments.
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Examine it! The 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Geneva is traditionally the first stop of the year on the European motor show tour. It was first held in 1905 - at the time also featuring bicycles. These days the annual event boasts 700 exhibitors showcasing their products to 700,000 visitors, making it one of the most important shows on the planet.
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Examine It!: The 2013 Geneva Motor Show

By tradition, the international Geneva Motor Show opens the automotive trade fair season in Europe. Every year, exhibitors present some 700 marques to a good 700,000 fairgoers. Those figures rank the Geneva Motor Show among the world’s biggest car events. Drive It! presents some of the highlights and world premieres, studies and latest developments in alternative drive systems.
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examine it! Geneva Motor Show 2011 - World Premieres, Concepts, and the Environment

The International Geneva Motor Show is traditionally the first industry event of the year. When the show took place for the first time in 1905, it also showcased bicycles. Since then, it has opened its gates at the beginning of March for two weeks to the world's carmakers. Around 700 brands are represented here. With around 700,000 visitors, the Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important trade fairs in the world for the industry, and many manufacturers choose to present their latest and greatest models there.
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