In pictures: McLaren 750S, Rolls-Royce Phantom V and more at Geneva International Motor Show

Debuting in Doha, GIMS marks its first international automotive exhibition since 1905

Published: October 07, 2023 17:49 Nivetha Dayanand, Web Editor

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Doha is hosting this year’s Geneva International Motor Show from October 5 - 14. It is for the first time in its 118-year history that the Geneva International Motor Show is being held anywhere except Geneva. Image Credit: AFP

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Qatar signed a 10-year deal in 2021 to host the event every two years, with the annual event returning to Switzerland from 2024. Pictured here is the former British football player David Beckham at GIMS opening ceremony. Image Credit: AFP

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The Middle East market's growing size, including countries like Qatar and Saudi Arabia, prompted the move to Qatar, offering automotive brands a chance to tap into increased car sales. Pictured here is a Rolls-Royce Phantom V luxury automobile. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Around 30 automotive companies are participating in this year's show, featuring both mass-market and niche brands like Lamborghini and McLaren, as well as luxury German brands Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. Pictured here is a Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX luxury electric car. Image Credit: AFP

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The opening ceremony is on Thursday, with Friday as a media day, and it opens to the public from Saturday until October 14. Pictured here is a Kia EV6 electric crossover vehicle. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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The event coincides with the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix, with the main race scheduled for Sunday. Pictured here is a model Audi F1 car. Image Credit: AFP

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Attendees inspect a Lamborghini Revuelto high performance electrified vehicle (HPEV). Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Porsche Mission X concept electric sportscar Image Credit: Bloomberg

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An attendee photographs the interior of a McLaren 750S supercar. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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A 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB car. Image Credit: AFP

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