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The Detroit Auto Show might dominate North America, and NY and LA may be splashy, but across the pond the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland (or GIMS, as no one calls it) headlines Europe’s automotive unveilings. It’s the largest public event in Switzerland … or used to be, anyway: 2020’s show was canceled due to COVID-19, and the foundation behind the event decided not to move ahead with a 2021 show. Will 2022 see a comeback? Will March see a line of cars at the Palexpo convention center?

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Geneva Motor Show canceled due to coronavirus outbreak

The Geneva Motor Show, one of the biggest events in the automotive industry calendar, has been canceled due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
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BMW’s Munich-brewed answer to the Porsche Panamera takes shape

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2019 Audi A6 live

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2021 Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen’s celebrated Golf GTI returns with more power and new tech

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Polestar Precept concept

Polestar’s Precept concept is an electric fastback with a recycled interior

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Lamborghini Huracan Performante

Introducing the most powerful V10 Lamborghini ever, the Huracan Performante

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Volkswagen’s hot-rodded T-Roc R is ready to shred its tires to confetti

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The electric Volkswagen ID Buggy makes even Ferrari drivers stop and stare

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Toyota gives its sweet, race-ready Supra the green flag for production

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Bentley Bentayga Speed

Bentley Bentayga Speed surpasses Lamborghini Urus as world’s fastest SUV

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2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder revealed ahead of 2019 Geneva Motor Show

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Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow

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2019 Nissan IMQ concept

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Jeep’s smallest SUVs go the plug-in hybrid route for more efficient off-roading

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