Dear Journalists,

In 2006, you were not less than 11 000 journalists to trust us in order to reveal to the public all the new cars. This year we hope to see you back again to make you discover the news from the Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 at the Porte de Versailles.

Accreditation:
Pre-accreditation requests cannot be proceeded any longer.
New : this year you will be able to have an accreditation on October 1 (one day before the show is opened to the press), from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mondial de l'Automobile press office, with your 2008 press card or a certificate from your media. 
It will not be possible to access the show before the morning of October 2.

Press conferences :
Press conferences schedule are now available on "Press conferences" part. New : the press conferences on October 2 will start at 7.45 a.m. in hall 4, on October 3 they will start at 9.00 in hall 1. They will be broadcast live in the press office in partnership with AMP.

Activities ans services :
Special exhibition "Taxis from around the world" 40 taxis from 15 countries will be showcasing on hall 8.
FFSA electric karting track in hall 7/1
New : Electric vehicle trial track on Terrace D
New : Eco-driving learner track on Terrace H
New : Disney event on Terrace D4, Disney will be exhibiting the life-size main characters from cartoon "Cars".
New : Free parking C, R and F for electic vehicle.
More informations on "Press release" part.

Paris Motor Show 2008 
Press days 
New : 2 October to 7 a.m - 7 p.m.
3 October to  9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Public days 4-19 October
Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Admission fee :
12 € (Full price entry)
6€ (Half price entry 10-18 years of age) New in 2008
Free for under 10s
10€ (Group entry 15 people or more)

We look forward to hearing from you,

The Press Office