Bologna Motor Show
| Bologna Motor Show | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 GTA at the 2003 Bologna Motor Show.
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Auto show |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Country |
 Italy
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| Years active | 1976–present |
| Previous event | 3 December 2016 – 11 December 2016 |
| Next event | 2 December 2017 – 10 December 2017 |
| Participants | 214 |
| Attendance | 819.313 |
| Area | 45.660 mq. |
| Organised by | GL events Italia S.p.A. |
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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.
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.
The 42nd Bologna International Motor Show will take place from December 2 to December 10, 2017.
The 41st Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 3 to December 11, 2016.
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).
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