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In photos: 'Geneva Motor Show Preview'

By M&C News Mar 4, 2008, 10:19 GMT

Lamborghini Chairman Stephan Winkelmann presents the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

Lamborghini Chairman Stephan Winkelmann presents the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

Models pose next to the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 on display at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

Models pose next to the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 on display at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

The Ferrari 612 Scalietti presented during the press day at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 March 2008, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6 to 16 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 130 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone.  EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The Ferrari 612 Scalietti presented during the press day at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 March 2008, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6 to 16 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 130 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

A representative of the Ferrari booth cleans the body of the Ferrari 365 GTB4 during the press day at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 March 2008, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6 to 16 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 130 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone.  EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

A representative of the Ferrari booth cleans the body of the Ferrari 365 GTB4 during the press day at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 March 2008, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6 to 16 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 130 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept car is unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008, prior to the start of the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/AXEL WIERDEMANN - GENERAL MOTORS  EDITORIAL USE ONLY

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept car is unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008, prior to the start of the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/AXEL WIERDEMANN - GENERAL MOTORS EDITORIAL USE ONLY

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept car is unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008, prior to the start of the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/AXEL WIERDEMANN - GENERAL MOTORS  EDITORIAL USE ONLY

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept car is unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008, prior to the start of the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/AXEL WIERDEMANN - GENERAL MOTORS EDITORIAL USE ONLY

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept car is unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008, prior to the start of the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/AXEL WIERDEMANN - GENERAL MOTORS HANDOUT  EDITORIAL USE ONLY

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept car is unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008, prior to the start of the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/AXEL WIERDEMANN - GENERAL MOTORS HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Skoda Chairman Reinhard Jung presents the new Skoda Superb at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

Skoda Chairman Reinhard Jung presents the new Skoda Superb at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler presents the new Audi A4 Avant at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler presents the new Audi A4 Avant at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

The air inlet of Audis R8 V12 TDI concept car on display at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

The air inlet of Audi's R8 V12 TDI concept car on display at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

The new Audi A4 Avant on display at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

The new Audi A4 Avant on display at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler presents Audis R8 V12 TDI concept car at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler presents Audi's R8 V12 TDI concept car at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

Ulrich Hackenberg, Head of Research & Development of Volkswagen, presents the new VW Scirocco at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

Ulrich Hackenberg, Head of Research & Development of Volkswagen, presents the new VW Scirocco at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

Lamborghini Chairman Stephan Winkelmann sits inside the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

Lamborghini Chairman Stephan Winkelmann sits inside the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

Lamborghini Chairman Stephan Winkelmann presents the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Lamborghini Chairman Stephan Winkelmann presents the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Franz-Josef Paefgen, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S, presents the Veyron EB 16.4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

Franz-Josef Paefgen, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S, presents the Veyron EB 16.4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

Volkswagens new Scirocco on display at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/ULI DECK

Volkswagen's new Scirocco on display at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/ULI DECK

Stephan Schaller, Head of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand, presents the new Volkswagen Caddy Maxi EcoFuel at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Stephan Schaller, Head of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand, presents the new Volkswagen Caddy Maxi EcoFuel at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Michael Dick, Head of Technical Development of Audi AG, presents Audis concept car R8 V12 TDI at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Michael Dick, Head of Technical Development of Audi AG, presents Audi's concept car R8 V12 TDI at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Franz-Josef Paefgen, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S, presents the Veyron EB 16.4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Franz-Josef Paefgen, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S, presents the Veyron EB 16.4 at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler presents the new Audi A4 Avant at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler presents the new Audi A4 Avant at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Seat Chairman Erich Schmitt poses for photographers next to Seats Bocanegra concept car at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

Seat Chairman Erich Schmitt poses for photographers next to Seat's Bocanegra concept car at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

The Peugeot booth during the last preparations prior to the opening of the press preview days at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 02 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres.  EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The Peugeot booth during the last preparations prior to the opening of the press preview days at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 02 March 2008. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 6th to 16th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI



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