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In photos: '79th Motor Show Geneva 2009 - Press Day'

By James Wray Mar 3, 2009, 19:36 GMT

A handout made available by General Motors shows General Motors Europe President Carl-Peter Forster with the Opel Ampera electric extended-range vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on 03 March 2009. The five-door, four-seat Ampera will go into production in late 2011. The Ampera will also be offered with right-hand drive in the United Kingdom by Opel's sister-brand, Vauxhall. EPA/AXEL WIERDEMANN / GENERAL MOTORS HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A handout image provided by General Motors of the Saab 9-3X as it makes its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, 03 March 2009. The 9-3X has all-wheel-drive and a choice of gasoline, diesel or BioPower flex-fuel engines. (Photo by Axel Wierdemann for General Motors) EPA/AXEL WIERDERMANN/HO NO SALES,

A model sits on a 'Rinspeed ichange' at the 79th Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2009. The show runs until 15 March 2009. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/ULI DECK

The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

A handout made available by General Motors shows the Chevrolet Spark mini-car presented at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on 03 March 2009. The Chevrolet Spark will arrive in US showrooms in 2011. EPA/AXEL WIERDEMANN / GENERAL MOTORS HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Journalists look at the New Volkswagen Polo shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The new Pagani Zonda R is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The New Ford Focus RS is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

A journalist look at Renault Electric Concept Car ZE during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New Renault Clio is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New Techart Suv Diesel is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The New Techart GT Street RS is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The New Volvo XC60 is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New Mercedes Class E is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New BMW Z4 is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New Volkswagen Polo is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The New Wiesmann Roadster MF4 is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

A hostess of Lancia during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The Smart Brabus Electric Drive is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New Techart Magnum is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

BMW Concept 5er Gran Turismo is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 05 to 15 March, presenting over 1,000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New Porsche Cayenne Diesel is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New Volvo S80 is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New Fiat 500 Convertible is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The New Spyker C8 Aileron is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche poses with a new Mercedes E350 CGI BlueEfficiency Coupe at the 79th Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2009. EPA/MARIJAN MURAT

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer poses with BMW's new Concept 5 Gran Turismo at the 79th Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, 03 March 2009. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/ULI DECK

The New Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The New Bugatti Bleu Centenaire is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The New Chevrolet Spark is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The new Seat Exeo ST Break is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The Concept Car Ford iosis Max is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

The new Audi S5 Cabriolet is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The new Audi TTRS is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

The New Honda CR-Z is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

Journalists view the Opel Insignia Ecoflex during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

A hostess of the Infiniti booth poses next to the Infiniti G37 Cabriolet during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

Renault Electric Concept Car ZE is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 03 March 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 5 to 15 March, presenting over 1000 brands with more than 85 world and european firsts in the sector saloon alone. EPA/SANDRO CAMPARDO

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