Car Show SOFIA
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"SOFIA MOTOR SHOW 2024"
There are only two serious car shows in Europe this year - in Paris and Sofia.
Both are in October, with ours being the latest for 2024. In the official OICA calendar, in normal pre-Covid times there were 12 world shows for the year, half of them on the Old Continent. In 2022, just as the auto industry's timid post-pandemic recovery had begun, such events were expected to be rare. Then again, the same two exhibitions gathered the eyes of specialists, customers and enthusiasts. But if we take a closer look at the calendar now, we will find that the rest of the car shows that will be held around the world are still not many and will probably not be comparable in terms of scale, number of exhibits and variety of accompanying programs. This automatically turns our upcoming salon into an event with an extremely important role in the industry, not only for the Balkans, but also for the entire continent.
Why should we not be surprised by the fact that one of the biggest car shows of the year will be held right in our capital? First, because traditionally the salon in Sofia attracts many visitors from the whole region, both professionals and fans. And this logically focuses a lot of interest on the part of the manufacturers, who strive to show everything new such as models and technologies. And secondly, because currently Bulgaria's position in the automobile market is unusual. For the entire year 2023, our country is at the top in terms of growth (+31.5%) of orders for new cars throughout Europe, and this trend continued in the first quarter of this year. It has happened before that we hit the top of the charts in a month, but it has never been a sustained trend for a relatively long period of time. Our growth looks impressive against the European average (14%) and, with this increased interest from customers, we hope that the Sofia Motor Show in the autumn will improve the statistics even more.
We expect the exhibition to give an additional boost to business. Nothing can compare to the shine and smell of new cars in the halls of "Inter Expo Center". Bulgarian customers know more and more about the novelties of current models, but it is completely different when they can see the new specimens of more than 42 manufacturers live and gathered in one place, compare them in detail, consult with specialists and even to drive them.
There will be more than 200 cars waiting for you in 5 zones of a total exhibition area of 10,000 square meters, ready for a test drive with the starting point "Automobile Salon Sofia".
Each visitor will be able to look at the models they like and learn more about the innovations that interest them. Cars of all classes and sizes will be presented, equipped with all drives possible to date.
In "Inter Expo Center" this fall there will be more than just a presentation of new models. This show will grow into an all-encompassing experience for new car and technology enthusiasts, professional visitors and those who simply love exciting, safe and modern cars. Somewhere between innovation and equipment, elegance of design details and powerful conventional or nimble electric engines will establish the exceptional status of the 26th Sofia Motor Show at the end of October as a global communication platform of the interesting technological breakthrough we are currently experiencing. Whether this vehicle transformation under these dynamically changing geopolitical and economic conditions will continue with the same intensity and in the same direction remains to be seen.
The attractive exhibits will be exhibited in all halls and lobbies of the NPP. In particular, Hall No. 6 will have specialized areas for stronger emotions. Such as an area for attractive models modified for rally racing, drifting and other extreme events. In another area, extremely luxurious and sporty premium models will be presented. There will also be areas for classic and vintage cars, especially for collectors and enthusiasts who admire the elegance and technical achievements of the past.
As usual, there will be many surprises for visitors, opportunities for prizes, side events and meetings with interesting people from motorsport. As well as a chance to see, touch and test drive the new cars, one lucky visitor who has completed a Survey Card will be able to walk away with a brand new car of their choice.
There will also be the best offers for insurance, leasing and a huge variety of auto parts, tires, oils, tuning and security systems, automotive products, useful services and interesting ideas.
"Automotive Salon Sofia 2024" will be held at Inter Expo Center from October 18 to 27.
Visitor opening hours: /weekdays /10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
(Saturday - Sunday) 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (against a document) - Free entry
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