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The '''Salon International de l'Auto''' (or '''Geneva Motor Show''') is an annual [[auto show]] held in March in the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] city of [[Geneva]]. The show started in [[1905]] and is now the only annual automobile show in [[Europe]]. 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.
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 and is now the only annual automobile show in Europe. 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.


Almost all [[motor]] [[combustion]] models have been featured in the show. Models ranging from [[benzene]] to [[steam]], with many exotic and [[supercar]]s stealing the spotlights throughout the [[20th century]]. Prototypes, new equipment, technical breakthroughs, and international [[partnership]]s as well as political and social debates are all landmarks of this international exhibition.
Almost all [[motor]] [[combustion]] models have been featured in the show. Models ranging from benzene to steam, with many exotic and [[supercar]]s 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.


==2007==
==2007==
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==2006==
==2006==
The following major introductions were featured at the [[2006]] Geneva show:
The following major introductions were featured at the 2006 Geneva show:
* [[Alfa Romeo Brera|Alfa Romeo Spider]]  
* [[Alfa Romeo Brera|Alfa Romeo Spider]]  
* [[Alfa Romeo 159|Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon]]
* [[Alfa Romeo 159|Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon]]
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==2005==
==2005==
The following major introductions were made at the [[2005]] Geneva show:
The following major introductions were made at the 2005 Geneva show:
* [[Alfa Romeo 159]]
* [[Alfa Romeo 159]]
* [[Alfa Romeo Brera]]
* [[Alfa Romeo Brera]]
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==2003==
==2003==
The following major introductions were made at the [[2003]] Geneva show:
The following major introductions were made at the 2003 Geneva show:
* [[Audi Nuvolari]] concept car
* [[Audi Nuvolari]] concept car
* [[Al Araba 1]]
* [[Al Araba 1]]

Revision as of 06:34, 15 January 2007

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 and is now the only annual automobile show in Europe. 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.

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.

2007

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

2006

The following major introductions were featured at the 2006 Geneva show:

Concept cars

2005

The following major introductions were made at the 2005 Geneva show:

2004

The following major introductions were made at the 2004 Geneva show:

2003

The following major introductions were made at the 2003 Geneva show:

External links