The day we’ve been waiting for is almost here as the British International Motor Show finally kicks off tomorrow. The show will take place in ExCeL London from July 23rd to August 3rd and we are sure to see some stunning cars on exhibition. All of the top car manufacturers are represented and over 600 cars, including premieres for over 20 new models, will actually be presented at the show.
As with any car show, we can expect all the hottest cars to be on display, including Maseratis, Ferraris, Aston Martins and Bentleys. In fact, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed (which we reported on earlier) will actually be making its debut. In addition to cars, there will be plenty of exciting features and events on hand, including a Drift School where you can learn how to drift your car like in the movies.
Despite all the flash and glamour, many industry insiders are predicting this Motor Show will not be unaffected by the fundamental shift currently taking place in the auto industry. The industry has been receiving a lot of gloomy news lately, as car sales in Europe fall due to the sinking economy and higher petrol prices. Increases in the cost of raw materials, particularly steel, have not helped auto producers either. The shift is even more pronounced in the US where car sales have hit a 15 year low, with American manufacturers like Ford, GM, and Chrysler being particularly hard hit. What this means for the Motor Show is that we can expect to see many electric cars, and cars with green technology, in the spotlight.
Nevertheless, we here at Automobile News can’t wait to see what the Show will bring and will of course report on all the latest developments as they happen.
