Status Active Frequency Annual Years active 1976–present | Genre Auto show Country Italy | |
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Previous event 3 December 2016 – 11 December 2016 | ||
The Bologna Motor Show (known as the "Salone internazionale dell'auto e della moto di Bologna" in Italian) is an auto show scheduled to be held annually in December, in Bologna, Italy. It is recognized as an international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles and it has grown in stature, following the last Turin International Motor Show, which was held in June 2000. The 2009 and 2012 editions were the shortest events in its history, whereas the 2013 and 2015 editions were not held due to unfavourable economic conditions in Europe initially and a lack of planning by new organizers and interest by exhibitors, respectively.
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As its name in Italian suggests, the Bologna Motor Show also plays the role of an annual Motorbike Exhibition, incorporating bicycle exhibitors for the first time in 1994.
Another highlight is its various motorsport competitions, which see the participation of leading drivers and motorbike riders. From 1988 to 1996, the main event was a Formula 1 single elimination competition, with competitors like Rubens Barrichello, Johnny Herbert, Gabriele Tarquini and Giancarlo Fisichella. From 1997 to 2007, it featured the Euro Formula 3000, with drivers like Thomas Biagi, André Lotterer and Marco Bonanomi.
2017
The 42nd Bologna International Motor Show will take place from December 2 to December 10, 2017.
2016
The 41st Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 3 to December 11, 2016.
2015
On 6 November 2015, it was announced that the 40th Bologna International Motor Show would not be held. Previously run by GL Events, the new organizer Bologna Fiere has arranged for the event to be part of the 2016 international calendar of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA).
2014
The 39th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 6 to December 14, 2014.
2013
On October 8, 2013, it was announced that the 38th Bologna International Motor Show had been cancelled, due to a lack of exhibitors caused by the general economic crisis in Europe.
2012
The 37th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 5 to December 9, 2012. This edition was akin to that held in 2009, affected by prevailing poor economic conditions.
2011
The 36th Bologna International Motor Show took place in BolognaFiere, Bologna, Italy from December 3 to December 11, 2011.
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2010
The 35th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 2 to December 4, 2010.
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2009
The 34th Bologna International Motor Show was shortened to five days due to the overall crisis affecting the automotive industry at the time, and took place from December 4 to December 8, 2009.
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2008
The 33rd Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 5 to December 14, 2008.
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2007
The 32nd Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 7 to December 16, 2007. This edition of the show was the largest ever, featuring the highest number of exhibitors.
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2006
The 31st Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 5 to December 17, 2006.
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2005
The 30th Bologna International Motor Show took place from November to December 10, 2005.
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2004
The 29th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 6 to December 14, 2004.
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2003
The 28th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 4 to December 14, 2003.
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2002
The 27th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 8 to December 9, 2002.
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2001
The 26th Bologna International Motor Show took place from November to December 10, 2001.
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1994
This edition of the Motor Show saw the motorbike manufacturers exhibiting their products for the first time. Ducati thus took the opportunity to present their 916 Senna superbike, which Ayrton Senna himself had endorsed months prior to his fatal crash in May 1994. In addition, this edition also saw the inclusion of bicycle manufacturers and a kermesse competition with the participation of leading Italian professionals Gianni Bugno and Claudio Chiappucci.