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 Bologna (, , ; egl, label=Emilian language, Emilian, Bulåggna ; lat, Bononia) is the capital and largest city of the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy. It is the seventh most populous city in Italy with about 400,000 inhabitants and 1 ...

, Italy. 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. 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 the Formula One Indoor Trophy, a

Formula One Formula One (also known as Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The World Drivers' Championship, ...

single elimination competition, with competitors like

Rubens Barrichello Rubens "Rubinho" Gonçalves Barrichello (, ; born 23 May 1972) is a Brazilian professional racing driver who competed in Formula One between and . He currently competes full-time in the Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series, driving the No. 111 T ...

Johnny Herbert John Paul "Johnny" Herbert (born 25 June 1964) is a British former racing driver and current television announcer for Sky Sports F1. He raced in Formula One from 1989 to 2000, for seven different teams, winning three races and placing 4th in ...

Gabriele Tarquini Gabriele Tarquini (born 2 March 1962) is an Italian racing driver. He participated in 78 Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on May 3, 1987. He scored a single championship point, and holds the record for the most failed attempts to qualify. He h ...

and Giancarlo Fisichella. From 1997 to 2007, it featured the Euro Formula 3000, with drivers like

Thomas Biagi Thomas Biagi (born 7 May 1976, in Bologna), is an Italian professional racing driver. Biagi started his career in single seaters, driving in Formula Alfa Boxer and Italian Formula Three Championship, where he was 5th best in 1995, with two wins. ...

, 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 The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA; french: Organisation internationale des constructeurs automobiles), founded 1919 in Paris, is an international trade association whose members are 39 national automotive indust ...

(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,

, Italy from December 3 to December 11, 2011. Presentations: *

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the name of three different automobiles made by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo: * The first Giulietta (Type 750 and 101) was a rear-wheel drive car made from 1954 to 1965, in 4-door saloon/sedan, coupé, spider and e ...

( LPG) *

Ferrari 599XX At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari unveiled the track-only iteration of the 599 GTB, dubbed the 599XX. Designed by Ferrari's Formula-one engineers, the car has many changes over the standard car in order to make it more nimble and responsive ...

Evolution Package

2010

The ''35th Bologna International Motor Show'' took place from December 2 to December 4, 2010. Presentations: *

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Electric * Ferrari 458 Challenge * Opel Antara (facelift) * Opel Corsa (facelift) * Peugeot EX1 concept

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. Presentations: *

Mazda3 The Mazda3 (known as the Mazda Axela in Japan (first three generations), a combination of "accelerate" and "excellent") is a compact car manufactured by Mazda. It was first introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model, replacing the Familia/323/Protegé ...

* Tazzari Zero

2008

The ''33rd Bologna International Motor Show'' took place from December 5 to December 14, 2008. Presentations: * Citroën C1 *

Opel Insignia The Opel Insignia is a large family car (D-segment in Europe) developed and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel since 2008. Taking its name from a 2003 concept car, the model line serves as the flagship Opel car line, slotted above the ...

* Tata Indica Electric * Volkswagen Golf Plus

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. Presentations: *

Alfa Romeo 147 The Alfa Romeo 147 (Type 937) is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 2000 to 2010. The 147 was voted European Car of the Year in 2001. The 147 was launched at the Turin Motor Show in June 2000 as a replacement for ...

Ducati Edition *

Audi A3 The Audi A3 is a subcompact executive/small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi AG since September 1996, currently in its fourth generation. The first two generations of the Audi A3 were based on the ...

Cabriolet *

Citroën C5 The Citroën C5 is a large family car (classified as a mid-size crossover since 2021) produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since March 2001, currently at its third generation. It replaced the Citroën Xantia, in the large family car clas ...

* Citroën C5 Airscape Concept *

Citroën Nemo The Fiat Fiorino is a small commercial vehicle produced by the Italian car manufacturer Fiat since 1977. Its first two generations have been the panel van derivatives of other small models, such as the Fiat 127 and Fiat Uno, while the current ...

Concept *

Ford Focus The Ford Focus is a compact car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1998. It was created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. The ...

Style Wagon (facelift) *

Hummer H3 The Hummer H3 is an off-road vehicle that was produced from 2005 to 2010 by General Motors. The smallest model of the Hummer lineup, it was offered as a 5-door SUV or a 4-door pickup truck known as the H3T. Unlike the larger H1 and H2 models, t ...

Black Edition *

Hyundai i10 The Hyundai i10 is a city car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2007. It replaced the Hyundai Atos in the model line-up, and was initially available only as a five-door hatchback body style. The third generation i10 was unve ...

* Mahindra Goa GLX 2.5 CRDe six seater (European launch) *

Mahindra Bolero The Mahindra Bolero is a SUV produced by Mahindra & Mahindra. Design The basic design is based on the Mahindra Armada Grand. The first-generation Bolero was equipped with a Peugeot IDI engine which produced , although turbocharged versions ...

2.5 CRDe EURO4 single cab pickup (European launch) * Mahindra Goa DX EURO4 (European launch) * Mazda5 (facelift) *

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, popularly referred to as the 'Evo', is a sports sedan and rally car based on the Lancer that was manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1992 until 2016. There have been ten official versio ...

X (European launch) *

Opel Zafira The Opel Zafira is a car manufactured and marketed across three generations between 1999 and 2019 by Opel. Based on the Opel Astra platform, it is developed to occupy the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment. The Zafira was also marketed unde ...

(facelift) *

Peugeot Bipper The Fiat Fiorino is a small commercial vehicle produced by the Italian car manufacturer Fiat since 1977. Its first two generations have been the panel van derivatives of other small models, such as the Fiat 127 and Fiat Uno, while the current ...

Tepee Concept * Porsche Boxster RS60 Spyder * Renault Modus (facelift) * Renault Grand Modus * Martin Motors Bubble (European launch, licensed from ''Shuanghuan'') *

Subaru Impreza The is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992. It was introduced as a replacement for the Leone, with the predecessor's EA series engines replaced by the new EJ series. It is now in its sixth gene ...

STI N14 by

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* Subaru Impreza 2.5 STI AWD (European launch) * Tata Ace Electric * Tata Elegante concept (European launch)

2006

The ''31st Bologna International Motor Show'' took place from December 5 to December 17, 2006. Presentations: * Diesel

Chevrolet Lacetti The Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car manufactured and marketed globally by GM Korea since 2002. The first-generation Lacetti was available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon, styled by Pininfarina—and five-door hatchback styled b ...

* DR 3 * DR 5 * Fiat Panda Panda * Ford C-Max (facelift) * Great Wall Hover Pi, Great Wall Hover Limousine (European launch) * Zhejiang Gonow Auto Company, Katay Gonow Gonow Troy, Troy (European launch) * Katay Gonow Victory (European launch) * Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster (European launch) * Maserati MC12 Corsa * MY2007 Opel Astra * Shuanghuan SCEO, Martin Motors CEO (European launch, under licence by ''Shuanghuan'') * Škoda Roomster Scout * Smart Fortwo * SsangYong Actyon Sport SUT (European launch) * Tata Indica 1.4 DICOR 16v * Tata Indigo SW 1.4 DICOR 16v * Tata Safari 2.2 DICOR * Tata TL Sprint * Toyota Auris (European launch) * Volkswagen Touran, Volkswagen CrossTouran

2005

The ''30th Bologna International Motor Show'' took place from November to December 10, 2005. Presentations: * Ferrari F2005 * Ferrari FXX * Fiat Panda Monster * Fiat Sedici

2004

The ''29th Bologna International Motor Show'' took place from December 6 to December 14, 2004. Presentations: * Alfa Romeo 166 (facelift) * Mercedes-Benz B-Class * Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219) * Mitsubishi Grandis * Škoda Octavia Wagon 4x4 * Volvo XC90 V8

2003

The ''28th Bologna International Motor Show'' took place from December 4 to December 14, 2003. Presentations: *

GTA Selespeed * Citroën C3 X-Treme Concept * Ferrari 360 GTC * Kia KCD-I Slice Concept * SEAT Altea Prototipo Concept * Volvo V50

2002

The ''27th Bologna International Motor Show'' took place from December 8 to December 9, 2002. Presentations: * Alfa Romeo 156 GTAm * Dodge Razor Concept * Fiat Barchetta * Fiat Doblò Sandstorm Concept * Fiat Panda Simba * Lancia Y Vanity * Maserati Trofeo

2001

The ''26th Bologna International Motor Show'' took place from November to December 10, 2001. Presentations: * Alfa Romeo 156 GTA/Sportwagon GTA * Audi A4 Convertible * Audi S6 * Citroën C3 * Fiat Stilo * Honda S2000 * Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R230), R230) * Mini Hatch, Mini Cooper S * Mitsubishi Pajero * Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution concept * Opel Signum2 Concept * Peugeot 607 * SEAT Ibiza *

* Volkswagen Polo * Volkswagen W12 Concept

1999

* Alfa Romeo Centauri Concept *Lamborghini Diablo#Diablo GTR, Lamborghini Diablo GTR (race car) * Town Life

1995

* Lamborghini Diablo Roadster VT * Maserati Ghibli Open Cup * Volvo S40, Volvo V40

1994

* Alfa Romeo 146 * Audi A4 * Daewoo No.1 Concept * Maserati Ghibli * ODA Spider * Škoda Felicia * Zlatko Cosmopolit 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 Ducati 916, 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 (cycling), kermesse competition with the participation of leading Italian professionals Gianni Bugno and Claudio Chiappucci.

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