Auto show

An auto show, also known as a motor show or car show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is attended by automotive industry representatives, dealers, auto journalists and car enthusiasts. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. They are important to car manufacturers and local dealers as a public relations exercise, as they advertise new products and promote auto brands. The five most prestigious auto shows, sometimes called the "Big Five", are generally considered to be held in Frankfurt, Geneva, Detroit, Paris and Tokyo.[1]

"Autorama" redirects here. For the show held in Detroit, see Detroit Autorama. For the dealer group, see Mazda § Partnership with Ford Motor Company.
An auto show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1912
Inside the Porsche pavilion at the IAA 2013 in Frankfurt
Antique and custom car show at Centre 200

Manufacturer and Dealer shows

The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers organizes many auto shows, including the Big Five. These shows all have an advertising purpose. They are held as part of the sales strategy of the manufacturers.

Enthusiast shows

There are other car shows that are organized by car enthusiast associations. There is no generally accepted term for these more common events.

Manufacturer car shows typically showcase vehicles currently being manufactured and available for purchase. Enthusiast car shows showcase individually owned vehicles, that are not currently being manufactured, and that are not available for purchase. Manufacturer car shows always charge for admission, whereas enthusiast car shows do not.

Enthusiast car shows have rules of entry, limiting the types of vehicles that may be shown, e.g. classic cars, hot rods, single-model (Corvette, Model-T Ford, Mustang). Some single-model shows allow the entry of vehicles currently being manufactured.

Enthusiast car shows usually draw their entries locally. In any given week there may be a dozen or more enthusiast car shows across the country.

List of auto shows
Further information: List of auto shows and motor shows by continent

See also

References
  1. "Geneva Motor Show: born-again car industry moves into the green - GenevaLunch News". 5 March 2010. Archived from the original on 26 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
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