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16.01.2012

The seven finalists shortlisted for „Car of the Year 2012” today

For the first time, the world’s oldest and most renowned car prize will be announced on 5th of March at the Geneva Motor Show

59 automotive journalists from 23 European countries have made their choice: The seven prestigious candidates for the award „Car of the Year 2012” are Citroën DS 5, Fiat Panda, Ford Focus, Opel (Vauxhall) Ampera/Chevrolet Volt, Range Rover Evoque, Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Up!. Electric and hybrid mobility, lightweight construction, downsized engines, modern design and packaging: The finalists selected from a total of 35 novelties were nominated by the jury today.

For the first time in the almost 50-year history of Car of the Year, the most important award in its field will be announced 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show on 5^th of March. The final decision of the jury, which is exclusively composed of renowned automotive journalists, will be the first news to leave the Geneva Motor Show 2012 just before the numerous and exciting press conferences of the manufacturers. Hakan Matson, automotive editor of Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri and President of the jury: „We are very pleased to have won the Geneva Motor Show as our partner. From this year on, the Car of the Year announcement will mark the ceremonial kick-off for the most important event in the European automotive sector and provide journalists as well as manufacturers with a new platform for exchange.”

Until the final counting of the votes live at 3 pm on 5^th March in Geneva, the finalist models will be subjected to further intensive test drives on a circuit near Paris. The seven cars will be assessed with regard to the criteria innovation, quality, value for money and design.

Car of the Year:

The international award of Car of the Year is considered to be the most prestigious and desirable car award in the world. Currently, 59 journalists from 23 countries are members of the jury, which also includes a stern editor. stern is also a founding member of the initiative, which has awarded the title since 1964. Car of the Year was called into being by seven European magazines from seven countries: Germany (stern), Italy (Auto), France (L'Automobile), Spain (Autopista), Great Britain (Autocar), The Netherlands (Autovisie) and Sweden (Vi Bilägare). www.caroftheyear.org

Accreditation: 82nd Geneva Motor Show 2012

Please find here after the link to the online accreditation. To register please prepare a credential of your activity (official press card, letter of your editor, impressum, recently published articles) as professional journalist/photographer in electronic format (.pdf or .doc/.docx max. 1 Mo). You will be requested to upload them.

NB: Only one access. There is no return possible after registration.

» Link for accreditation request

IMPORTANT : The mailing (by post) of the press badges is no longer possible; however, you still may register your information on-line..

Your badge will have to be collected directly on site at the gate E2 (main building) on Monday 5 March (14.00-18.00) or during the press days on 6 and 7 March 2012.
Your registration form (printed from the website) duly filled in, along with a valid 2012 Press Card or any credential of your activity as professional journalist / photographer will be requested.

The Motor Show will accept your request according to the credentials shown. Accreditation is not guaranteed.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Geneva Motor Show.

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Press Information

PRESS DAYS

Press Days Practical Info (.pdf)
Exhibitors' Conferences Programm (.pdf)
Invitation to the Car of the Year 2012 Announcement 5th March, 15:00 (.pdf)
Invitation to the OICA Press conference 7th March, 11:00 (.pdf)
Invitation Pavillon vert (.pdf)
VIPs (.pdf)

Video footage & salon-auto.tv for the press

The World and European Premiers available in broadcast quality

The premiers that will be presented on March 6, 2012 will be filmed and can be downloaded in 720p, h264, and4500kbps formats. The satellite download link http://www.eurovision.net/wf/worldfeeds.php is online at http://www.salon-auto2012.ch
Prior registration or identification will not be necessary.

The televised journal of the Motor Show available in broadcast quality

Interested in broadcasting the TV journal in your own format (channel or website) at no cost? Please contact frederic@spycher-consulting.com for more details regarding this service.

LIVE broadcast of the Car of the Year Election

The Car of the Year Election (www.caroftheyear.org) will be broadcast live on http://www.salon-auto.ch/fr/car-of-the-year/.
If you want to broadcast the ceremony on your own site, then include the following link in an iframe: http://www.actuahdlivestreaming.com/coty/

Le Catalogue 2012 de la Revue Automobile

Le Catalogue 2012 de la REVUE AUTOMOBILE sera disponible dès l’ouverture du Salon de Genève, le 8 mars. Véritable encyclopédie édifiée par les rédacteurs de la RA, il contient des données techniques exhaustives ainsi que des illustrations de première qualité.

>>Lire le Communiqué (.doc)
>> Télécharger l'image (.pdf)

10% TRAIN REDUCTION

Travel by train to the Geneva Motor Show and benefit from a 10% reduction on the ticket price for your outward and return journey. You receive the SBB RailAway RailTicket, valid from 4 to 18 March 2012, upon presentation of your official entrance card.

This offer applies to both first and second class tickets, with or without a Half-Fare card.

Depending on the distance travelled, a 1-day travelpass Half-Fare Card or a 9 o'clock travelpass Half-Fare Card may be advantageous.

Information and sale at your railway station, from Rail Service on 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min from the Swiss fixed-line network) and on www.sbb.ch/en/motorshow. Offer available from 1 February 2012.