London Motorexpo was an annual motor show held from 1996 until 2015 in

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. It was launched in 1996 as a free outdoor alternative to the British International Motor Show and the London Motor Show. Held in

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, 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 took place in June, and often featured the first public viewing of new cars, though rarely

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as in a traditional motor show. The final show took place in 2015.

2014

The 2014 show included the UK launches of the

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and

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right-hand-drive.

2013

The 2013 show included the UK introductions of the revised

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and

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2011

The 2011 expo opened on 6 June and included a convoy of 50

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s driven from Hyde Park to Canary Wharf to mark the car's 50th anniversary. The

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Coupe and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG were some of the cars shown for the first time.

2010

The 2010 show opened on 7 June and included the first viewing of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet and SLS AMG, Mini Countryman, Saab 9-5 and

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2009

The 2009 expo included the UK launch of the Aston Martin DBS convertible and

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V12, Cadillac CTS-V, Jaguar XFR and XKR, Saab 9-3X and Tesla Roadster.

2008

The 2008 show opened on 9 June and included the launch of the BMW X6 and the world premiere of the

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V8, a British sports car based on the

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that never reached production.

2004

The 2004 show was sponsored by ''

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'' and featured 50 exhibitors.

References

External links

{{official website, http://www.motorexpo.co.uk Auto shows in the United Kingdom Recurring events established in 1996 Recurring events disestablished in 2015 1996 establishments in England 2015 disestablishments in England