The presence of two big Chinese brands, BYD and MG Motor, could help to make up for the loss of some top automakers such as VW, Stellantis and BMW.

The absence of BMW, Mercedes, Audi and the VW brand is a blow to the organizers of the show, which is due to take place for the first time since 2019.

Renault, along with German and Chinese brands are expected to take part in the 2024 Geneva auto show, which organizers say will take place for the first time since a chaotic cancellation just days before the event was due to open in 2020.

VW, Mercedes, as well as California's Lucid and Asian automakers, are taking part in the show to win business in a region with annual new-car sales on a par with the German market.