One day for the last time Geneva Motor Show We wrote the news and no one noticed. The Geneva Motor Show, which has been running for 119 years, concluded with a Facebook post from the event organizers. This is evident from a statement from the organizers “due to the ongoing challenges and competition in the sector” The fair in Switzerland has ended.

started four years ago Covid-19 pandemic The organization, which has faced difficult times since its inception, could not take place in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Upon its return, there was a significant decrease in the number of car manufacturers participating in the organization.

From now on it will only be held in Qatar

Organizers of the 2023 Geneva Motor Show The fair they started in Qatar It will be further organized from 2025. First held in 1905, the show has since been the first place to showcase some of the industry’s most iconic vehicles. These models include models such as Jaguar E-Type, Porsche 917 and Audi Quattro, Ferrari LaFerrari.

Despite all your fame Geneva Motor Show It has long struggled to attract the attention of manufacturers. After the pandemic, the situation on the stock exchange became much worse. Declining interest and declining attendance forced the fair’s organizers to reevaluate the fair experience and try new things.

It was previously announced that it will now take place in the summer months. North American International Auto Show NAIASThe move from ‘to January’ also had an impact on this decision.