November 29 - December 7, 2008

At the 40th anniversary of the Essen Motor Show, more than 352,000 visitors came out to see the amazing display of automobiles, tuning, motor sports and classic cars. The exhibitors particularly praised the higher overall quality of visitors. 78% of the visitors used the fair to buy directly and to choose from the products on offer.

While the newest sporty models, including several world, German and European premieres, were in the spotlight as far as the automobile industry was concerned, the tuning sector once again showed itself to be a "fast worker" by presenting new 2008 models in already tuned form. The fact that high quality tuning continues to be in full swing was illustrated by the positive response by the exhibitors. Professor Bodo Buschmann, President of the VDAT, Association of German Automobile Tuners, stressed the significance of the fair as the most important and largest tuning show in the world.

The trend towards "Eco Tuning" will also continue. At the opening ceremony of the Essen Motor Show. ADAC Sport President Hermannn Tomczyk also advocated Eco Tuning, "it would  be nice if "green" tuning were to come. We should push ahead with eco tuning." More htan half hte visitors stated they would b willing ot invest in eco tuning for reasons related to costs and environmental protection.

The Motor Sport Mile which became the meeting spot for the racing scene proved to be an absolute hit. It has developed into the central communication platform not only for manufacturers of racing products but also for the teams, drivers, organizers and sponsors. Because of the great interest in this section, it will most likely be extended in 2008.

The next Essen Motor Show will take place November 29 - December 7, 2008 at Messe Essen.