Currently reading: Beijing show 'eclipses Geneva'

More visitors, more interest in Chinese show

The Beijing motor show attracted more visitors and more media interest than this year's Geneva motor show, according to official figures.

The Beijing show, which closed last weekend, attracted 780,000 visitors and 12,000 journalists. There was a total of 990 vehicles on display, including 89 new launches and 65 concept cars.

In contrast, this year's Geneva motor show attracted 692,000 visitors and 11,000 journalists. Although there was no tally of how many vehicles or concept cars were displayed, organisers claim there were more than 100 new launches.

You can see full picture galleries from both events by following the links below:

Beijing motor show 2010 picture gallery

Geneva motor show 2010 picture gallery

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