An auto show , also known as a motor show or car show , is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars , or out-of-production classics. It is attended by automotive industry representatives, dealers, auto journalists and car enthusiasts. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. They are important to car manufacturers and local dealers as a public relations exercise, as they advertise new products and promote auto brands. The five most prestigious auto shows, sometimes called the " Big Five ", are generally considered to be held in Detroit , Frankfurt , Geneva , Paris and Tokyo . Car enthusiast communities along the historic U.S. Route 66 are credited with general popularization of car meets, including ethnic groups such as the Hispanos of New Mexico , Chicanos , and Mexican-Americans of the Southwestern United States ; lowrider , high technology , electric vehicle , and other enthusiast show, are popular in Los Angeles , Las Vegas , Albuquerque , San Francisco , and Chicago for this reason.
5-527: The Bangkok International Motor Show is a motor show . It is also known as the "Thailand Motor Show" among automotive enthusiasts. The show takes place annually at the Challenger 1-3, Impact, Muang Thong Thani , Nonthaburi Province , a northern suburb of Bangkok , Thailand. The Bangkok Motor Show was the first motor show in Thailand, and it remains the largest in the country. The Bangkok International Motor Show
10-505: A variety of vehicles ranging from private to commercial. The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers organizes many auto shows, including the Big Five. These shows all have an advertising purpose. They are held as part of the sales strategy of the manufacturers. There are other car shows that are organized by car enthusiast associations, automobile dealers, retail businesses, charitable organizations, or municipalities. There
15-806: Is organized by the Grand Prix International Co. Ltd. It was founded by Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow in 1979. The official co-sponsors of the show are the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand, the Ministry of Industry , the Ministry of Tourism and Sports , the Tourism Authority of Thailand , and the Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association. Despite having the similar title and takes place at the same location with
20-685: The Thailand International Motor Expo, they are not related. The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers was founded in Paris in 1919. It is known as the "Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles" (OICA). The OICA provides international accreditation to motor shows across the globe, including the Bangkok International Motor Show. The first motor show in Thailand took place from 2 April 1979, to 6 April 1979. It received 380 visitors during
25-770: The first 5 days it was open to the public. The Motor Show became a big annual event on the Thailand Automotive Calendar, and a decade later, Prachin Eamlumnow (founder of the Bangkok Motor Show) was nicknamed the "King of the Motorshow." Below is a list of all the Bangkok International Motor Show dates. Motor show Some auto shows have more than just cars including: all sorts of other vehicles. The types of vehicles can include buses , trucks and almost any other types of vehicles such as Auto Expo in Delhi brings
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