London Motorexpo
Encyclopedia
Motorexpo first launched in 1996 as a free outdoor alternative to the British International Motor Show
and the London Motorfair. Located in Canary Wharf
in the London Docklands, it was designed to allow office workers a chance to see new cars without having to take time off to visit a traditional motor show.
The London Motorexpo normally takes place in June, and often features the first public viewing of new cars, though rarely concept cars as in a traditional motor show.
Cabriolet and SLS AMG, Mini Countryman
, Saab 9-5
and Volvo S60
.
and the world premiere of the Breckland Beira
V8, a British sports car based on the GM Kappa platform
that never reached production.
British International Motor Show
The British International Motor Show is an automobile show held biennially in the United Kingdom. It is recognised as an international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles. The 2008 was the last event with no news of a return of the British International Motor Show...
and the London Motorfair. Located in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is a major business district located in London, United Kingdom. It is one of London's two main financial centres, alongside the traditional City of London, and contains many of the UK's tallest buildings, including the second-tallest , One Canada Square...
in the London Docklands, it was designed to allow office workers a chance to see new cars without having to take time off to visit a traditional motor show.
The London Motorexpo normally takes place in June, and often features the first public viewing of new cars, though rarely concept cars as in a traditional motor show.
2010
The 2010 show opened on 7 June and included the first viewing of the Mercedes-Benz E-ClassMercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive-size cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. The E initially stood for Einspritzmotor, ; a new feature in volume production vehicles at the time that the E-Class first appeared, with the E as a suffix to the...
Cabriolet and SLS AMG, Mini Countryman
Mini Countryman
The Mini Countryman is a crossover SUV car, and is the first such car to be launched under the Mini marque by BMW. The car was announced in January 2010, and formally launched at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show as the first Mini crossover SUV, and the first 5-door model...
, Saab 9-5
Saab 9-5
The Saab 9-5 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab. The first generation was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the Saab 9000 for the 1998 model year. At the time, the car represented a great leap forward for Saab...
and Volvo S60
Volvo S60
The Volvo S60 is a compact executive sedan produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo from 2000. Two generations of the sedan have been produced to date.-First generation :...
.
2008
The 2008 show opened on 9 June and included the launch of the BMW X6BMW X6
The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover released for sale in the second quarter of 2008 by German automaker BMW. The X6 was marketed as a Sports Activity Coupé by BMW...
and the world premiere of the Breckland Beira
Breckland Beira
The Breckland Beira is a sports car launched in June 2008 at the London Motorexpo, developed by the British company Breckland Technologies based in Dereham, Norfolk. Breckland Technologies was founded in 2000 specialising in manufacturing low volume specialist sports cars such as the Leading Edge...
V8, a British sports car based on the GM Kappa platform
GM Kappa platform
Kappa was General Motors' subcompact rear-wheel drive automobile platform for roadster applications. The architecture debuted in the 2006 Pontiac Solstice and 2007 Saturn Sky, and ended production in 2009....
that never reached production.