1 / 10Geneva Motor Show Returns: After a five-year hiatus, the century-old Geneva Motor Show is back in action. The show, which was cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak, is now hoping to rev up its fortunes. (AP Photo)
2 / 10Electric Vehicles Galore: A handful of automakers, including British brand MG, France’s Renault, and Chinese upstart BYD, are hoping to inject some excitement into the Geneva showroom with an array of enticing electric vehicles. The New Microlino m-ero electric car is shown in the image. (AP Photo)
3 / 10MG’s Cyberster Unveiled: MG has rolled out its electric Cyberster. This classic roadster with a high-tech upgrade is known for its scissor doors and rear haunches that convey power. It’s the fastest-accelerating and most powerful production car yet at MG. (AP Photo)
4 / 10Renault’s Retro Reimagining: Renault is making its debut in Geneva with the 5 E-Tech, a sleekly designed electric vehicle. This retro-inspired reimagining of the popular hatchback, which premiered over a half-century ago in 1972, is sure to stir nostalgia. (Reuters Photo)
5 / 10Renault’s Ambition: "Our ambition is very simple, to make a similar step with this brand-new car,” said Christian Stein, a Renault vice president for customer experience. The 5 EV will sell with two battery options and will be rolled out first in the French and German markets this year and in Britain next year. (AP Photo)
6 / 10Car of the Year: On Monday, Renault’s Scenic took home “Car of the Year” honors in a vote by a panel of automotive journalists. Other finalists included the BMW 5-series, Volvo EX30, Kia EV9, Peugeot E-3008/3088, Toyota C-HR, and the BYD Seal. (AP Photo)
7 / 10BYD’s Big SUVs: China’s BYD, which dethroned Texas-based Tesla as the top seller of electric cars late last year, is showcasing a range of EVs headed to European markets, including its Seal U electric SUV and the U8 hybrid SUV from its luxury brand Yangwang. (AP Photo)
8 / 10BYD’s Growing Presence: BYD is the brand on carmakers’ lips these days, and it has been omnipresent at auto shows. European carmakers fear the competition from BYD vehicles that have improved looks and handling, and a lower price tag. (AP Photo)
9 / 10Geneva Losing Its Luster: Only about five major automakers are attending the show this year, and organizers say a total of 15 world and European premieres are taking place — a fraction of the 140 five years ago. Top luxury brands Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Porsche aren’t on hand. (Reuters Photo)
10 / 10Show’s Historic Return: The return home of the Geneva show, which runs Tuesday to Sunday, comes a century after the first Geneva International Motor Show, and after more than 600,000 visitors turned out in 2019. (AP Photo)
