London International Motor Show
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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.[1]
Background
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.[2]
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.[2][3]
Venue
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.[4] [5]
Format and content
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.[1][6]
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.[1] [7] [8]
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.[9]
The show has also attracted international press coverage, with reports published in Italian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Brazilian automotive media.[10] [11] [12] [13]
Co-located events
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.[4] [6][14]
Industry reception
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.[1] [2]
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.[14]
Historical context for the show has been documented by automotive heritage sources including ConceptCarz.[15]
See also
- British International Motor Show
- London Motorfair
- ExCeL London
- Geneva Motor Show
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jasleen Mann (26 February 2026). "London International Motor Show to launch at ExCeL London in 2027". Motor Trader. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "London International Motor Show to launch in 2027". Motor Trade News. 27 February 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ Graeme Cobb (1 March 2026). "The London Motor Show Returns in 2027". DefinitelyNotAGuru. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Excel gears up for three motorsport and motoring launches in 2027". ExCeL London. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "London International Motor Show to return in 2027 with electric focus". AOL. March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "London to get new motor show". Guild of Motoring Writers. 27 February 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "London International Motor Show 2027". The Independent. March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "London International Motor Show to return in 2027 with electric focus". Newswav. March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ "Nel 2027 torna nei padiglioni di Excel il London International Motor Show". Automobile Magazine (Turkey). 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "New London Motor Show will return automotive exhibitions to the capital". 1CA Ukraine. 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Londres recebe o International Motor Show em 2027" (in português). Alpha Autos (Brazil). February 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Excel will host a motoring show bonanza in February 2027". Exhibition News. 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "London International Motor Show". ConceptCarz. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
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