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Encyclopedia > Geneva Motor Show
74th Geneva Motor Show
74th Geneva Motor Show

The Salon International de l'Auto (or Geneva Motor Show) is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show started in 1905. The show is held at Palexpo, a giant convention center. The Salon is scheduled by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, which considers it a major international auto show. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x777, 188 KB) Summary URL: http://www. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x777, 188 KB) Summary URL: http://www. ... An auto show or motor show is a public gathering of automobile manufacturers which includes demonstrations of current automobile models, new debuts, and concept cars. ... Look up March in Wiktionary, the free dictionary March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Geneva (French: Genève, German: Genf, Italian: Ginevra) is the second most populous city in Switzerland, situated where Lake Geneva (French Lac Léman) flows into the Rhône River. ... Palexpo is a convention center in Geneva, Switzerland. ... Metro Toronto Convention Centre, late 2004. ... The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs dAutomobiles (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers), commonly called the OICA, is a federation of automobile manufacturers. ...


Almost all motor combustion models have been featured in the show. Models ranging from benzene to steam, with many exotic and supercars stealing the spotlights throughout the 20th century. Prototypes, new equipment, technical breakthroughs, and international partnerships as well as political and social debates are all landmarks of this international exhibition. A motor is a device that converts energy into mechanical power, and is often synonymous with engine. ... Combustion or burning is a chemical process, an exothermic reaction between a substance (the fuel) and a gas (the oxidizer), usually O2, to release heat. ... Benzene, also known as C6H6, PhH, and benzol, is an organic chemical compound that is a colorless and flammable liquid with a pleasant, sweet smell. ... In physical chemistry and in engineering, steam refers to vaporized water. ... It has been suggested that exotic car be merged into this article or section. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the... In the common law, a partnership is a type of business entity in which partners share with each other the profits or losses of the business undertaking in which they have all invested. ...

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2007

The following are schedualed to be introduced at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show:

2008 (MMVIII) will a Leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rear view of Jaguar S-Type The Jaguar S-Type saloon is a model of motorcar introduced in 1999 (for the 2000 model year) by the British manufacturer Jaguar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will a Leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motor Trend expected (as cited in the Motor Trend article listed in the References section) the Volkswagen Group to assemble the A5, an automobile model, and offer it to the public under the Audi brand. ... The Peugeot 4007 is a SUV made by the French company Peugeot. ...

2006

The following major introductions are foreseen at the 2006 Geneva show: 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Alfa Romeo Brera is an automobile due to be produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 2005, in both coupe and convertible (Spider) forms. ... The Alfa Romeo 159 is a mid-size sedan produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2005. ... 2003 A6 Allroad The Audi Allroad Quattro is an automobile produced by Audi from 2001 to 2005. ... The BMW Z4 is a 2-door, rear wheel drive roadster. ... Chevrolet S3X concept (C100) The Chevrolet Captiva (model C100) is a concept SUV developed by GM Daewoos design center in Incheon and is based on General Motors Theta platform. ... The Daewoo Tosca is a midsize car replacing the Daewoo Magnus in South Korea. ... The Daihatsu Terios is a compact SUV, 5 seat wagon. ... 2007 (MMVII) will be a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ferrari 599 GTB (internal code F139) is a forthcoming 2-seat Gran Turismo, to replace the 575M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model. ... The Fiat Sedici is a new small SUV presented by Fiat in december 2005. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Galaxy is a large MPV from Ford Motor Company in Europe. ... The S-MAX is a compact MPV from Ford Motor Company in Europe. ... The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda. ... The Hyundai Accent (sold in some regions as the Verna) is a subcompact car produced in South Korea. ... Hyundai Santa Fe The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. ... 2005 Kia Sedona The Kia Carnival is a minivan produced by the Kia Motors company. ... Lexus LS (sold as the LS 430 and in Japan as the Toyota Celsior as well as the forthcoming LS 460) is a Japanese rear wheel drive luxury car with a V8 engine serves as the flagship of Toyotas luxury Lexus division. ... Lotus Europa (S2 Federal) The Lotus Europa, built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975, was among the first production road cars to feature a mid-engine rear wheel drive design. ... 2002 Maserati Coupe GT 2002 Maserati Spyder GT In 2002, Maserati launched the Coupe and Spyder, based on the 3200 GT, which is not sold in the United States. ... Mazda Motor Corporation assembles the Mazda3, an automobile model (known in Japan as the Axela), and offers it to the public under the Mazda brand. ... 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC, a predecessor of the modern CL-Class 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a 2-door luxury coupe. ... The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a class of medium-sized luxury rear-wheel drive coupes and convertibles. ... 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a series of automobile models assembled by DaimlerChrysler in Sindelfingen, Germany. ... The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the flagship sedan of Daimler-Chryslers Mercedes-Benz luxury division. ... The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a series of automobiles with some of the most prestigious nameplates in the motor industry. ... 1971 Mitsubishi Colt Galant GTO 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Colt was a name used as an export marque by the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation of Japan. ... 1995 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, the North American version of the L200 The Mitsubishi L200 is a compact pickup truck produced by Mitsubishi Motors. ... Opel GT The Opel GT is a two-seat sports car introduced by Opel in 1968. ... The Pagani Zonda is a supercar made by Italian car maker Pagani. ... The Peugeot 207 is a small car made by French company Peugeot. ... The Type 997, or simply 997 (nine-nine-seven) is the internal code name for Porsches most current version of the 911 Carrera model. ... The Type 997, or simply 997 (nine-nine-seven) is the internal code name for Porsches most current version of the 911 Carrera model. ... The Renault Espace is an MPV/minivan automobile produced by the French manufacturer Matra and marketed by Renault. ... Wikimedia Commons has more media related to: Subaru B9 Tribeca The Subaru B9 Tribeca is a seven-seat crossover SUV launched for the 2006 model year and went on sale in June 2005. ... The Suzuki SX4 is a compact automobile developed by Magyar Suzuki and Fiat mainly for the European market. ... Hybrid Synergy Drive THS inverter unit (from NHW11) Electric power steering A battery module used on the Prius Prius redirects here. ... The Toyota Vitz and Platz are Toyotas current model of subcompact car, with the Vitz name used for hatchbacks and Platz for sedans in Japan. ... The Volvo S80 is a front wheel drive luxury car made by Volvo and introduced in 1999 as a replacement for the aging Volvo 960 sedan. ...

Concept cars

Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports cars and racing cars based in East Anglia and formed as Lotus Engineering Ltd. ... The Castagna Imperial Landaulet is a four wheel drive luxury sports coupe by the Carrozzeria Castagna design firm, now known for their MINI concepts and conversions and known in the past for the Isotta Fraschini. ... Dacia, in ancient geography the land of the Daci, named by the ancient Greeks Getae, was a large district of Central Europe, bounded on the north by the Carpathians, on the south by the Danube, on the west by the Tisa, on the east by the Tyras or Nistru, now... The Logan is a low-cost compact automobile produced jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its affiliate Dacia of Romania. ... The Dodge Hornet The Dodge Hornet is a concept car designed and developed by Dodge and revealed in 2006. ... The Peugeot 207 is a small car made by French company Peugeot. ... The Peugeot 407 was originally presented as a prototype at the 2003 Frankfurt car show under the name Peugeot 407 Elixir. ... Heuliez is a French company that works as production and design unit for various automakers. ... The Rinspeed zaZen is a concept car that will be shown for the first time at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. ... The Rolls Royce logo Rolls-Royce is a set of several companies, all deriving from the British automobile and aero-engine manufacturing company founded by Henry Royce and C.S. Rolls in 1906. ... The Rolls-Royce 101 EX (EX stands for experimental model) is a Grand Touring coupé model prototype presented in Geneva in 2006, following the previous car code named 100EX, which was a convertible. ... Saab Aero X concept The Saab Aero X concept harnesses the power of Saabs aviation and Scandinavian roots to make a unique statement in performance car design. ...

2005

The following major introductions were made at the 2005 Geneva show: 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Alfa Romeo 159 is a mid-size sedan produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2005. ... The Alfa Romeo Brera is an automobile due to be produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo from 2005, in both coupe and convertible (Spider) forms. ... The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was first seen at the Geneva motorshow. ... It has been suggested that Audi Allroad Quattro be merged into this article or section. ... The Audi RS4 is the highest performance version of the companys A4, sitting above the S4 in the lineup. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... BMW M6 The BMW M6 is a high-performance version of the BMW 6-Series automobile, designed by BMW Motorsport. ... 2001 BMW 750iL The BMW 7-Series is a luxury saloon (sedan) made by BMW. It replaced the New Six models in 1977. ... Daewoo Matiz (M100) The Chevrolet Matiz (also Spark) is a micro car made by GM Daewoo. ... 2003 Daewoo Kalos hatchback The Chevrolet Aveo is a subcompact car built by Korean GM Daewoo, a subsidiary of General Motors. ... The Citroën C1 is a city car produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since 2005. ... The Citroën C6 is a full-size automobile produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since 2005. ... The Daihatsu Sirion is a 4-door hatchback car. ... The Ferrari F430 is a sports car automobile, the replacement for the Ferrari 360. ... The Fiat Croma, an automobile from Italian manufacturer Fiat, produced from 1985 to 1996, and from 2005. ... The Lexus IS (originally known as the Toyota Altezza in Japan) is a compact luxury sports car from Lexus. ... The 57 and 62 were the first Maybach brand models after the automobile brands revival, produced by DaimlerChrysler (Mercedes-Benz). ... Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 The B-Class (W245) is a compact MPV from Mercedes-Benz introduced in March 2005. ... The Peugeot 107 is a city car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot since 2005. ... The Zafira is a car from General Motors, branded as an Opel in Europe, except for the UK, where it is branded as a Vauxhall. ... The Astra is a General Motors (GM) small family car, badged as an Opel in continental Europe, a Vauxhall in the United Kingdom, a Holden in Australasia, and a Chevrolet in Latin America. ... 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi The Saab 9-3 is a midsize luxury-sport car made by Saab from Sweden. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size car / large family car built by Volkswagen AG, produced in various forms since 1973. ...

2004

The following major introductions were made at the 2004 Geneva show: 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

It has been suggested that Audi Allroad Quattro be merged into this article or section. ... 2003 Chrysler Crossfire The Chrysler Crossfire is an automobile sold by DaimlerChryslers Chrysler marque. ... The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car first manufactured by Chevrolet in 1953 and is built today exclusively at a General Motors assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. ... The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a luxury roadster. ... The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a luxury roadster. ... The BMW or New MINI is a car produced by BMW since 2001. ...

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