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Since 1919, the bi-annual Barcelona International Motor Show has been one of the most keenly-anticipated events for motor vehicle enthusiasts. The 2011 International Motor Show is the 91st edition and is the only Spanish event recognized by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA).

This year’s edition will start on 9th of May 2013 and it will finish on 19th of May 2013.

All the usual Motor Show sectors will be there, plus some new ones that bring the show in line with market changes.

• Motor cars

• Commercial and light-commercial vehicles

• Equipment for customising motor vehicles

• Parts, components and accessories

• Lubricants, additives and chemical products

• Pit stop and dynamic trials (4x4)

• Car audio equipment, telephones and alarms

• Oil companies

• Tyres

• Specialist media

• Services and miscellaneous

• New: Motorcycles, Electric vehicles, Vehicle charging infrastructures and Renewable energy

Besides looking at new models, making comparisons between them and buying the car of your dreams the Barcelona International Motor Show has much more to offer.

A full programme of activities is set up for you to satisfy your passion to the utmost. Discover the cars of the future, practice 4x4 driving, experience the sensation of driving a Formula 1 car, and have fun on the karting track.

“The Car of the Future” exhibition              4x4 circuit

Paddock zone                                                        Formula 1 simulators

You can see concepts of future cars, and some of the leading automotive brands at the show will be offering visitors the chance to try out some of their latest models on a circuit around Montjuïc; you can also experience the curves of the top championship tracks at the wheel of a Formula 1 car just like your racing driver idols.

How to get to the Motor Show:

The Motorar Show will take place in the Fira Montjuïc exhibition centre, which is the main exhibition center of Fira BCN in Barcelona. It hosts many of Barcelona leading trade fairs and exhibitions and is also the location of the Barcelona Congress Centre (Palau de Congressos de Barcelona). The Fira Montjuic Exhibition Center in Barcelona is in the centre of Barcelona near Plaza España. It is about 30 minutes from Barcelona International Airport and 10 minutes from the centre of Barcelona.

Address:

Fira Montjuic – Exhibition Centre Barcelona

Avda. Reina Maria Cristina

08004, Barcelona

Telephone: 902 233 200

Fax: 93 233 21 98 E-mail: automovil@firabcn.es

By Metro

The nearest metro station to Fira Montjuic exhibition grounds entre is metro station Espanya on Plaza Espanya.

Metro lines 1, 3 and 8

 By Bus

Bus lines 9, 13, 27, 30, 46, 50, 55, 56, 57, 61, 65, 91, 109, and 141

For further information you can visit the official website of the Motor Show at http://www.salonautomovil.com/

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