Geneva Motor Show: 2019 also without Ford
CANCELLED Another important exhibitor less. After Volvo, Ford has now also cancelled its participation in next year's Geneva Motor Show. Certainly not good news for the organizers of the show at Palexpo. For the 2019 Geneva Motor Show (March 7-17) and its director André Hefti, this is a more than unpleasant surprise. Ford and [...]
For the 2019 Geneva Motor Show (March 7 to 17) and its director André Hefti, this is a more than unpleasant surprise. Ford and Volvo also leave large gaps in terms of area that cannot simply be filled. No reason for André Hefti not to see light at the end of the tunnel: "New Chinese brands want to come to us because they appreciate the neutrality of Switzerland and the atmosphere in Geneva. We've already attracted new exhibitors from the mobility sector." Who will occupy the square meters now available is still open. One can be curious .
Presentation next year on own platforms
Kaspar Haffner, Director Communications & Public Affairs Ford Switzerland: "In the coming year, we will focus on our own platforms for the presentation of our new products." Volvo points to the success of recent model presentations. For example, the XC40 was unveiled at "Fashion Week 2017" in Milan, the V60 presented itself in the driveway of a Stockholm suburban home, and the S60 is making its first appearance as part of the opening of the U.S. plant in Charleston. (AutoSprintCH reported). However, Ford, like the Swedish manufacturer, is not ruling out a return to Geneva.
Cancellations of major manufacturers for the Paris Motor Show 2018
The Geneva Motor Show had already suffered a prominent cancellation for 2018. Opel gave up its stand in Hall 2, and a return has not yet been announced. The Geneva show is not alone in being affected by the withdrawals. The following brands will not be present at the Paris Salon (October 2-14, 2018): Bentley, Ford, Infiniti, Lamborghini, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Subaru, VW and Volvo.
