Bologna Motor Show
Alfa Romeo GT at the 2003 Bologna Motor Show.
StatusInactive
GenreAuto show
FrequencyAnnual
Country Italy
Years active1976–2019
Previous event2 December 2017 – 10 December 2017
Participants214[1]
Attendance819.313[1]
Area45.660 mq.[1]
Organised byGL events Italia S.p.A.
Websitewww.motorshow.it/en/
Lancia ECV at the 1986 edition

The Bologna Motor Show (known as the "Salone internazionale dell'auto e della moto di Bologna" in Italian) was an auto show which was scheduled to be held annually in December, in Bologna, Italy.

It was created and held for the first time in 1976 by Mario Zodiaco in Bologna. After the 1980 edition, he sold all the rights to Alfredo Cazzola.[2]

The editions of 2009 and 2012 were the shortest events in its history, whereas the editions of 2013 and 2015 were not held, due to unfavourable economic conditions initially, and a lack of planning by new organizers and diminished interest by exhibitors, respectively. The edition of 2018 was also cancelled as well, with the format of the show completely changed by 2019.

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.[3]

Another highlight is its various motorsport competitions, which see the participation of leading drivers and motorbike riders.[4] From 1988 to 1996, the main event was the Formula One Indoor Trophy, a Formula One 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.

2019

The 44th Bologna International Motor Show of 2019 is now defunct, and converted to the show about virtual reality, driving simulators and video games.

2018

The 43rd Bologna International Motor Show of 2018 did not take place, due to financial and logistical reasons.

2017

The 42nd Bologna International Motor Show took 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.[5]

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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1999

1995

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.[3]

References

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  3. ^ a b "Motor Show, alla festa dell' auto e della moto si unisce anche la bici". Corriere della sera. 3 December 1994. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  4. ^ "Risultati". Motor Show. Archived from the original on 2015-05-10. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
  5. ^ "Lack of exhibitors cancels Italy's Bologna Motor Show". Inautonews.com. Oct 9, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-10-15. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  6. ^ Liam (Dec 1, 2011). "Bologna 2011: Ferrari 599XX evolution package". AUSmotive.com. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
  7. ^ "The 47 Premieres of the 2010 Motor Show". motorshow.it/en. Archived from the original on 2010-12-06. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  8. ^ Pollard, Tim (3 December 2008). "Mazda 3 hatchback unveiled at Bologna motor show". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
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  10. ^ "Tazzari Zero debuts at Bologna Motor Show, price revealed". green.autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
  11. ^ "Indica EV showcased at Bologna Motor Show- Quicker than City, Corolla". indianautosblog.com. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
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