In photos: 'Geneva Motor Show March 4th and 5th'

By James Wray Mar 5, 2009, 20:22 GMT

The Honda robot 'Asimo' presents the Honda Insight on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/Uli Deck

A Polo BlueMotion Concept is presented on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/Uli Deck

A visitor observes the Delphi by Sbarro on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/Uli Deck

The new Renault Electric Concept Car ZE is shown during the press days at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, Wednesday, March 4, 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

A hostess of the Italdesign-Giugiaro booth poses next to the new Prototype during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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

Journalist look at the new Tata Nano Europa during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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 Tata Nano Europa is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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 Tata Indica Vista EV is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, Wednesday, March 4, 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 Concept Low Coast Car Fioravanti Tris is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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 Concept car GT by Citroen is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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 picture shows the front of a Mercedes-Benz E 350 CDI at the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 05 March 2009. In the middle of the largest economic crisis of the last decades, the motor show was opened on 04 March 2009. Amongst others, 130 world and Europe premieres will be presented by 250 exhibitors on 78.000 square metres. Some 700.000 visitors are expected on the fair which is fully booked despite the crisis. EPA/ULI DECK

The exhibition halls are well frequented during the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 05 March 2009. In the middle of the largest economic crisis of the last decades, the motor show was opened on 04 March 2009. Amongst others, 130 world and Europe premieres will be presented by 250 exhibitors on 78.000 square metres. Some 700.000 visitors are expected on the fair which is fully booked despite the crisis. EPA/ULI DECK

The new Suzuki Alto is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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 Comarth electric city car 3 seats is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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

A Ford-Studie Iosis Max is pictured on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/Marijan Murat

Visitors pictured at the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/Uli Deck

A hostess of the Nissan booth poses next to the new Nissan Pixo during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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

A Hummer H2 Flexpoer E85 Ethanol is pictured on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/Uli Deck

A man walks across a glass panel beneath which miniature cars are lined uo at the Saab booth of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/Uli Deck

The new Sportec SP550 Mean N'Clean is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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

Sitting in a Porsche GT3, Californian governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) speaks with Wolfgang Duerheimer (R), Executive Vice President of Porsche during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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

A man takes a close look at a Peugeot Hybrid 3 Compressor Concept-Scooter on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/Marijan Murat

The Concept Car GT by Citroen is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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 Concept Electric Car Mila EV by Magna Steyr is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, Wednesday, March 4, 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 Concept Car Lagonda is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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 electric car Lampo of Protoscar at the E'Mobile stand is show during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, Wednesday, March 4, 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 Jaguar XK is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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 BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo is shown during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 04 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

A hostess presents a plug connector used for charging the electric car Lampo of Protoscar, at the E'Mobile stand, during the press day at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, Wednesday, March 4, 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

A Ferrari 16 M Secuderia Spider is pictured on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/ULI DECK

A Seat Leon Ecomotive Concept is pictured on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/ULI DECK

A Nissan-Studie Qazana is pictured on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/ULI DECK

CEO of automaker Gumpert, Roland Gumpert, poses with a Gumpert apollo speed on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/ULI DECK

A Chevrolet Spark is pictured on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/ULI DECK

A Renault Z.E. Concept is pictured on the second press day of the 79th International Motor Show and Accessories on the Palexpo premises in Geneva, Switzerland, 04 March 2009. Exhibitors present their latest innovations as of 05 March throughout 15 March. EPA/ULI DECK