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Geneva Motor Show 2009: 2010 should pull in as many car-lovers

Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The Geneva Motor Show will open to a full house of 205 exhibitors from 30 countries, presenting 700 models of cars, much to the relief of the organizers, local, cantonal and federal governments, which are sponsors. The 80,000m2 of space promises to be very busy this year, with every major car company represented and some 60 press conferences scheduled two days before the public opening. One hundred world premiers are scheduled during the show.

The Geneva Motor Show, which celebrates its 80th year in 2010, is one of the world’s “big five”, alongside Detroit, Frankfurt, Paris, and Tokyo. It is the only one in Europe to take place every year. Up to 700,000 visitors are expected during the 10-day show.

Geneva Motor Show: 4-14 March at Palexpo in Geneva, near the airport

Ed. note: the easiest way to get to the show is by train, to avoid the heavy car traffic in the area. The CFF rail company offers a series of deals, including 10 percent off to anyone who shows their car show entrance ticket, and if you buy a combined train/car show ticket the first is 10 percent off and you qualify for a discount on the entrance to the show.