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London Motor Show
FrequencyAnnual
VenueEarls Court Exhibition Centre (1977–1999)
Battersea Park (2016–2017)
ExCeL London (2018–2019)
CountryEngland
Inaugurated1977 (re started 2016)
Most recent
2019
Previous event
16 May 2019 – 19 May 2019
Next event
26 February 2027 – 28 February 2027
Websitelondonmotorfair.com

London Motor Show, formerly the London Motorfair, was a motor show in England. It was held biennially at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, from 1977 to 1999.[1] When the event won the support of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and P&O Events, in October 1993, the name was changed from the London Motorfair to The London Motor Show.[2]

The London Motor Show was revived in May 2016, being held at Battersea Park,[3] with Prince Michael of Kent as its patron.[4] The event of 2017 also took place at Battersea Park, before it was moved to ExCeL London from May 2018 and continued in 2019.

The event of May 2020 was cancelled, due to the ongoing pandemic, and was scheduled to take place in July 2021, in Battersea Park[5] but the 2021 event did not happen. An unrelated British Motor Show event took place at Farnborough.

The event will return under the banner of the London International Motor Show on 26-28th February 2027

The London International Motor Show (LIMS) is an automotive and mobility exhibition held at ExCeL London, in the Royal Docks, London. The inaugural edition is scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 February 2027.[6]

Background

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London has hosted major motor shows since the early twentieth century, most notably the British International Motor Show, which ran under various names from 1903 until 2008, and later the London Motor Show, which operated from 2016 to 2019 before being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

The London International Motor Show represents the return of a major international automotive showcase to the capital, some eight years after the final London Motor Show in 2019.[7][8]

Venue

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The show takes place at ExCeL London, situated in the Royal Docks area of east London, close to London City Airport and with direct transport links to central London. The venue's international connectivity is considered central to attracting global exhibitors, media, and visitors.[9] [10]

Format and content

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The 2027 show is designed to combine elements of a traditional motor show with modern, interactive features. Visitors will have the opportunity to view production cars and concept models from major manufacturers, attend live demonstrations, and book test drives.[6][11]

A central theme of the inaugural edition is the automotive industry's shift from internal combustion engines towards electrified powertrains, with exhibitors showcasing hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric models alongside innovations in software, connectivity, and mobility services.[6] [12] [13]

Writing in Auto Express, columnist Mike Rutherford compared the event favourably to the Geneva Motor Show, describing it as filling a significant gap in the European motor show calendar and welcoming the investment made by the show's organisers.[14]

The show has also attracted international press coverage, with reports published in Italian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Brazilian automotive media.[15] [16] [17] [18]

Co-located events

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The London International Motor Show takes place alongside two other automotive events at ExCeL London during the same dates: Motorsport Expo, described by organisers as the UK's largest dedicated motorsport exhibition, and Car Culture UK, focused on modified and aftermarket vehicles. The combined format is intended to broaden the overall audience and increase footfall across all three events.[9] [11][19]

Industry reception

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Coverage from specialist automotive trade publications including Motor Trader and Motor Trade News highlighted the show's lead-generation potential for manufacturers, noting that the event is positioned to attract fleet buyers and business decision-makers alongside general consumers.[6] [7]

The show has also been noted in the exhibition industry press, with Exhibition News covering the broader programme of three co-located motoring events at ExCeL as a significant boost to the venue's 2027 calendar.[19]

Historical context for the show has been documented by automotive heritage sources including ConceptCarz.[20]

2019

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The fourth London Motor Show took place at ExCeL London (for the second time since its revival) from 16 to 19 May 2019, once again it featured a zone entitled "Built in Britain", promoting engineering by the British, as well as a live drift experience hosted by Caterham Cars.

2018

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The third of the “relaunched” London Motor Show took place at ExCeL London (for the first time since its revival) from 17 to 20 May 2018, within the Royal Wedding. It featured a zone entitled "Built in Britain", promoting British engineering with exhibitors like Aston Martin, Bentley and JCB.

2017

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The second of the “relaunched” London Motor Show ran from 4–7 May 2017, again in Battersea Park, with forty exhibitors. There were four premiers in the United Kingdom

2016

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The relaunched London Motor Show ran from 5–8 May 2016 in Battersea Park, with forty exhibitors. There were two premiers in the United Kingdom, and the launch of the prototype hydrogen car, Riversimple.

2003

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Following the cancellation of the show of 2001, the show of 2003 was planned to be called the New London Motor Show, and was due to take place at Earls Court from June 19 to 29, but following the twelve month consultation process with the motor industry in Britain, the organisers decided to cancel the show in November 2002, due to lack of support.[24]

2001

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The show of 2001 was scheduled to run at Earls Court between 17 and 28 October, but was cancelled in July 2001, due to difficult trading conditions.[25]

1999

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London Motor Show 1999

The show ran from 20 to 31 October, and included Classic Car Day (26 October 26) and special Motorsport Days (27–28 October).[26]

1997

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1995

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1993

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1991

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The 1991 Motor Show was larger than previous years, with the use of the new extension of Earls Court 2, opened by Princess Diana on 17 October for the Motorfair.[43]

1989

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Launch of the Lotus Elan M100 at London Motorfair, 19–29 October 1989, Earl's Court
Same Lotus, same place

1987

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1985

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1983

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "International Motor Exhibition, London Motor Show, London Motorfair".
  2. ↑ "Exhibitions: Shows on the road - When David Sumner-Smith toured the stands at this year's London Motor Show, he heard rumblings of discontent from exhibitors about its facilities, status and value for money". Campaign. 30 October 1997.
  3. ↑ "2016 London motor show preview". Daily Telegraph. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Team". London Motor Show. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Carl Cox becomes official associate for 2021 London Motor Show". weraveyou.com. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Jasleen Mann (26 February 2026). "London International Motor Show to launch at ExCeL London in 2027". Motor Trader. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 "London International Motor Show to launch in 2027". Motor Trade News. 27 February 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  8. ↑ Graeme Cobb (1 March 2026). "The London Motor Show Returns in 2027". DefinitelyNotAGuru. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Excel gears up for three motorsport and motoring launches in 2027". ExCeL London. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "London International Motor Show to return in 2027 with electric focus". AOL. March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  11. 1 2 "London to get new motor show". Guild of Motoring Writers. 27 February 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "London International Motor Show 2027". The Independent. March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  13. ↑ "London International Motor Show to return in 2027 with electric focus". Newswav. March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  14. ↑ Cite error: The named reference autoexpress was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  15. ↑ "Nel 2027 torna nei padiglioni di Excel il London International Motor Show" (in Italian). ANSA. 27 February 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  16. ↑ "Nel 2027 torna nei padiglioni di Excel il London International Motor Show". Automobile Magazine (Turkey). 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  17. ↑ "New London Motor Show will return automotive exhibitions to the capital". 1CA Ukraine. 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  18. ↑ "Londres recebe o International Motor Show em 2027" (in Portuguese). Alpha Autos (Brazil). February 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  19. 1 2 "Excel will host a motoring show bonanza in February 2027". Exhibition News. 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  20. ↑ "London International Motor Show". ConceptCarz. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  21. ↑ "2017 London motor show - picture gallery and show report". Auto Express. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  22. 1 2 "2016 London motor show round-up". Autocar. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  23. ↑ "New MG GS hits London Motor Show with turbo petrol power". Auto Express. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  24. ↑ "London Motor Show 2003 is non-starter". Bucks Free Press. 21 November 2002. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  25. ↑ "Organiser pulls plug on London Motor Show 2001". Fleet News. 5 July 2001. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  26. ↑ "PASSES FOR EARLS COURT CAR FEST UP FOR GRABS".
  27. ↑ "AC powered by Lotus - a new force to be reckoned with".
  28. ↑ "SELESPEED JOINS 156 RANGE".
  29. ↑ "BEST SELLER JOINS BMW RANGE".
  30. ↑ "BMW".
  31. ↑ "Ford Racing Puma - UK specifications, 11 September 1999".
  32. ↑ "Year of the UK debut for London Motor Show".
  33. 1 2 "The London Motor Show has been moving further and further".
  34. ↑ "LEXUS TO LAUNCH LUXURY 4×4 IN EUROPE". media.lexus.co.uk. 7 September 1999. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  35. ↑ "RALLIART UNLEASHES 'EXTREME' VERSION OF EVO VI ROAD CAR".
  36. ↑ "FEW DEBUTD AT THE LONDON MOTOR SHOW".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  37. ↑ "500 Show Cars". Autocar. 214 (2): 80. 15 October 1997.
  38. ↑ "PH Carpool: Spectre R45".
  39. ↑ "Beauties and the beasts". Auto Express (369): 10. 27 October 1995.
  40. ↑ "Beauties and the beasts". Auto Express (369): 8. 27 October 1995.
  41. ↑ "Rover 200 (1995 - 1999)". RAC. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  42. ↑ "1993 London Motor Show".
  43. ↑ The London Encyclopaedia. Pan Macmillan. 2008. p. 259. ISBN 9781405049245.
  44. ↑ "1987 London Motorfair".
  45. ↑ "1983 London Motorfair".
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