Now that we've got show coverage all but wrapped up for the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, we're thinking it's time to show you a bit of Geneva itself. The Swiss are famous for roughly two things: their unwavering neutrality and chocolate. What better cause célèbre for creating a chocolate car than the auto show? We found this stylized Audi TT and it's lesser automotive friends on display at a Chocolatier near the train station. Rumor has it the car is equipped with the exclusive new aero package and a candy coated dual clutch DSG system. BTW, the Swiss Franc trades roughly on par with the US dollar, so that's about a $120 confection. Yowch.
Those Swiss and Their Chocolate
11:40 AM on Thu Mar 6 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
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So where's the sales lot filled with cars made of unwavering neutrality? Or did they lose that one among the towering piles of nazi gold?
I hear that they make a decent watch too. Try stopping by Luzern (the Rolex capital).
Filthy neutrals.
If I don't make it, tell my wife "hello".
Imagine the disappointment on my face...
I was picturing some sort of Chocolate Booth Babe Fondue...

So, you guys bringing me back a souvenir F1 chocolate-mobile or what?
@acarr260: I'm Partial to Omegas. Rolexes are certainly fine timepieces, but it seems much more about the name than the actual watch. No offense.
Don't forget the Swiss Army, and their amazing knives!
@smalleyxb122: I have no strong feelings on this one way or the other.
$120 for that?! I could make one myself for $15 with a blow molded RC body and a couple bags of chocolate chips.
What'd I tell ya yesterday when they threw you out of the press center... they wanted you to go and sample all that Geneva has to offer... So, did you open a numbered Swiss bank account while you were out and about too...?
@acarr260: Breitling B-1 owner here. Great watch.
@wookie1901: I don't own either. Actually, I haven't worn a watch in years. I have been to Luzern before (I recommend it, btw) and I was awed by the Rolex place in particular.
@Rock517: We were at the Rolex headquarters in Luzern and they offer a free cleaning and inspection if you own one. So my friend gives them his and the guy promptly says it was a fake and hands it back. They argue. My friend's parents (both doctors) had bought it for him when he was born and gave it to him later. They took it apart and apologized, but it was really funny to see Frank's face at first. The disgusted look on the Rolex guy was priceless too - like he didn't even want to touch it.
@Rock517: Armitron owner here. Great calculator. And watch!
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@acarr260: Well, I have to admit nor do I, but opinions are free. Sounds like the Rolex compound was pretty snazzy.
@acarr260: Just another example of why touring in Europe is no fun anymore.
I hear they tried to make a chocolate R8 but the damn thing kept melting....
I'm here all week folks, try the veal...
@htrodblder: especially if i they were modeling after the TDI prototypes!
Chocolate Fondue Booth Babe Haters!
Girl scouts version of the pine wood derby? Making high speed chocolate bricks? Is this Rosie sponsored?
Also famous for skiing, Banks, Pharmacuticals, and lack of humor. But its an awsome place. Its like a mash of Italy, France and Germany.
Scusi! Dov'e l'autostrada di Hershey?
@acarr260: Hilarious. Guess the Swiss can be a bit snobby, eh?
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sorry bout' that my lifelong dream was just fufilled
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