[alex2364]

It takes at least $1 million for an auto manufacturer to display their cars at an auto show. No wonder they don't see the benefits of it anymore. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/aut...-show-n1134181

[scoobysaurus]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Some say it's an opportunity to do something different in an ever changing media world. Some says it's about saving money by doing something low-key.

Its not generally the need to promote other ways but in today's society especially those that want to upend society the Automobile is
Being given its last rites.
This is not about the transition to Electric. They don't care. They know the ethical issues from Electric such as lithium mining and diesel generators that power charging stations are part of the problem they are anti-car and they promote it at every opportunity.

Protests,vandalism,violence this is now what manufacturers have to face at an autoshow. The IAA in Frankfurt is dead after last years incidents. They want to move elsewhere but Frankfurt has always been the perfect venue. Their antics killed it. 2019 was the worst year for the IAA in its modern history.

The recent Brussels show brought the same. As no doubt will Geneva.
Although in Brussels the public had enough, after the vandalism came the "die-ins" and in order to get their attention. Members of the public had to kneel across their throats.

As the evidence shows would you go through all this to represent your brand. Geneva will be interesting what with manufacturers now hiring extra security to prepare for the protests that are now inevitable.

That is just sad, but in a place like europe where there's zero consequences for what you do, especially when you're on the left, it's expected.

[jcarlilesiu]

Originally Posted by cb804

Once again, there was no BMW display at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show... 2nd year in a row. I would have thought with all their new cars they would want to have them on display. I would have liked to see the M2 CS, 2 series gran coupe, new 3 series and more.

Anyone know the official reason why they are not in the Chicago show anymore?

We were really upset last year when they weren't there. We were ready to place an order for the not yet released X7 and wanted to see it in person before hand.

We went to the dealer (who of course didn't have any in stock prior to April) and they said that it costs BMW about a million dollars per show for the fees, staff, shipping, setup, tear down, and then all the interactive stuff. They apparently are cutting chicago out as they don't see the value.

On another note, and not to get too political, but where the show is hosted McCormick Place, the costs are astronomical. Many shows are pulling out of that venue.


Here is a good article, though old and even the State getting involved, the same issues persist.


https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...463-story.html