No, we’re not talking about someone dying because of the terrible global economic state- the 2010 British motor show officially has been canceled.
The show, which returns every other year, was set to be held in London where it has been for the past 3 years. However, due to economic constraints the event will not be held for at least this year, and there’s no telling when it will again take place.
Paul Everitt, chief executive of the United Kingdom’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and traders commented.
“The British International Motor Show is the U.K.’s largest consumer exhibition, hugely popular with the public, and has been attracting increasing numbers of visitors over recent years, making the decision to cancel the 2010 show an extremely difficult one. However, the global credit crunch has placed the automotive sector under unique pressure and has created a level of uncertainty that deters manufacturers from committing to large-scale, international events.”
The International British Motor Show just last year included the unveiling and display of 12 brand new vehicles, all of substantial automotive importance. Some of those models revealed include the Lotus Eagle and Evora, the Opel and Vauxhall Insignia, the Hyundai Genesis and the Bentley Flying Spur Speed. In years prior the British motor show was not necessarily very important in the automotive world, but it has been gaining much more popularity. This is the exact reason it was moved to London, as more auto companies began to show off and unveil concept cars as the event grew in fame.
It’s a shame that the recent economic downfall has hindered yet another great establishment on the rise and caused the cancellation of the show. Hopefully it will return on schedule, the year after.
