All You Need To Know About the 2023 Geneva International Motor Show in Qatar

Geneva Motor Show, once the shining gem of the automotive scene, has lost a bit of its sparkle lately. But maybe a touch of Qatari magic is just what the doctor ordered to steer things back on track.

The Geneva International Motor Show, or GIMS for short, is revving up for its next act. This time around, the Swiss spectacle is taking a detour to Doha, Qatar, marking a historic first.

Recent years have not been a joyride for GIMS. Thanks to the global COVID-19 curveball, things got seriously bumpy. Countries went dark, and carmakers had to resort to virtual unveilings. Social media stole the show during those lockdown days, causing most manufacturers to pump the brakes on international motor shows once restrictions eased up.

But hey, it's time to put the pedal to the metal. Geneva Motor Show sealed the deal with Qatar back in 2021, and now it's time to see if a dash of Middle Eastern luxury and flair can reignite the fire at this global auto extravaganza.

Circle your calendars for the Geneva International Motor Show Qatar 2023, from October 5th to the 14th. It's a weekend that's poised to make history, coinciding with the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix and very likely, Max Verstappen's third triumph.

Geneva International Motor Show is rolling out some seriously sweet deals to make the most of this synergy. Get a ticket and you've got access to both the track and the expo. And here's the kicker - you can get up close and personal with the latest from exhibiting OEMs on the Lusail International Circuit. Think guided test drives, adrenaline-pumping passenger rides, and even a few white-knuckle hot laps.

And guess what? Grand Prix ticket holders get a golden pass to the motor show's swanky venue, the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. It's a fusion of speed and spectacle that's bound to leave its mark.

List of Manufacturers Set to Attend GIMS 2023

These are the brands that have officially signed up for this year's grand event. Among them, some boast full factory support, while others represent local dealership conglomerates.

• Audi
• BMW
• Chery
• Defender
• Delage
• Entop
• Exeed
• Formacar
• Infiniti
• Jaecoo
• Jaguar
• Kia
• Lamborghini
• Lazareth
• Lexus
• Lucid Motors
• Lynk & Co
• McLaren
• Mercedes-Benz
• Mini
• Nissan
• Omoda
• Porsche
• Range Rover
• Rovelver
• Silk-FAW
• Tetwo
• Toyota
• VinFast
• Volkswagen

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