What can car enthusiasts look forward to in 2025

Being a car enthusiast is both a lifestyle and a hobby. It is an activity that can be highly immersive and valuable, particularly when focusing on vehicles such as vintage models. Yet, it can be challenging to find events that can help with finding new models to test or secure or means to maintain collections. Being a car enthusiast is both a lifestyle and a hobby. It is an activity that can be highly rewarding, particularly when focusing on vehicles such as vintage models. Yet, it can be challenging to find events that can help with finding new models to test or secure or means to maintain collections. Yet, there are a few worth attending. Where will the car enthusiasts gather in 2025?

IAA Mobility

IAA Mobility is one of the upcoming automotive events in 2025 for car enthusiasts. It is one of the leading automotive industrial events in Germany. It has been for more than a hundred years. It is because the trade expo provides an extensive and detailed overview of the mobility sector. It does so to diverse professionals and the public, with the event evolving as time progresses. Held biannually in Messe Munich since 1897, it attracts more than 560,000 participants from 95 nations. These include public visitors, manufacturing, supplying and service-providing companies. These include approximately 3,500 journalists, over 900 speakers and more than 500,000 visitors. They also feature over 1,000 exhibitors. Among them are BMW, Volkswagen, Continental, MINI, Audi, Porsche, Michelin, Dacia, and Uber.

The event was inaugurated in 1897 and was held annually or biannually until 1914 when due to certain historical events it had to be suspended. It was reinstated in 1921 and then in 1939. Yet, another hiatus followed until the relocation to Frankfurt in 1951 when it resumed being a leading trade fair for the automotive industry both in Germany and globally. In 2021, it was rebranded to its current name and relocated to Munich.

What will you see at the event?

These exhibitors are also among the participants in the event’s showstoppers, such as the Business Club House and IAA Open Space. The IAA Open Space is where, for example, they showcase their latest sustainable mobility solutions. Examples include low-emission and no-emission vehicles. These are presented in real-time urban environments, such as in the city centre of Munich. This is done through diverse sub-events. One such example is the IAA Experience, where visitors can test diverse e-bikes and electric automobiles. Furthermore, there is the IAA Citizens Lab. Here, attendees can discuss ideas with policymakers, scientists, and urban visionaries. There is also the IAA Summit. It is where innovators of the mobility industry showcase themselves through expert discussions.

These are often discussed under the themes of the event’s editions. Examples include automotive with instances spanning light electric vehicle and micromobility. They also feature public transport (MoD, intermodality, and Mobility as a service). Technology (autonomous driving, software defined vehicles, etc), remote controlled vehicles, sustainability, and intelligent infrastructures.

Who attends the event?

As a result, IAA Mobility attracts not only the public but also various industries. Among them are:

• the car/automotive;
• information technology;
• electronics;
• media;
• bicycle;
• transportation;
• aerospace;
• engineering.

It results in the event receiving attendees such as C-suite executives, founders of companies, department and division heads, professionals, federation representatives, academics, start-ups and investors. They also feature political representatives with executive power, NGOs, and representatives of federal and state governments.

Busworld Europe

Busworld Europe is also among the upcoming automotive events in 2025 for car enthusiasts. It displays the coach sector's most recently developed solutions. These include the newest models, designs, electronics, systems, components, drivetrains, consumables, and maintenance solutions. It results in the event, which has been held since 1971, attracting various attendees. Among them are automotive operators, public transportation firms, and vendors. They also feature engineers, R&D staff, automotive federations, academics, mobility experts and the public.

Founded in 1971 the event served from its inauguration as a leading bus and coach sector showcase hub and meeting platform. Due to its popularity and potential, it continued to occur with its internationalization or change into a global event taking place in 2001. It was relovated from its initial location in Kortrijk to its current location in 2019.

How many exhibitors visit, and who do they include?

More than 500 exhibitors present such innovations. Among them are manufacturing, supplying, service-providing, engineering, and research enterprises. Among the exhibiting are Van Hоol, Scаnia, Sоlaris, Isuzu, Dаimler, Vоlvo, Siеmens, and DАF.

They present more than 750 wares. These span diverse items such as vehicles, chassis, body assembly, powertrains, and electromobility. They also feature hardware, electronics, seating, and body interiors. They also feature IT systems, infotainment, maintenance, repair, operations, services, diagnostics, machines, and operations support.

Is it worth attending Busworld Europe?

Diverse industries attend the event - automotive, IT, public services, safety, aerospace, transportation, and education. The exhibitors also take part in showstoppers. Among them are the exhibition, Congress, and the Busworld Awards. The latter features two Grand Awards and three Best of in Ecology, Safety, and Comfort. A jury of 30 leading experts, arranged in 12 dedicated groups, awards these to the best bus and coach models for the year, earning recognition. There is also the Digital Awards. They laud the latest developments in digitally enhanced driving, digital operations of public transport systems, e-mobility management, and digital on-board comfort, such as the most recently developed infotainment systems. There is also the Innovations@Busworld Europe. It is a sub-event during which the public votes for the best innovations of the year after viewing them on-site. There is also the Congress. It discusses diverse topics like coach safety, public transport, digital mobility, bus system management, and zero emissions.

As a result, the event attracts up to 40,000 visiting participants from 130 nations. Besides the public and the mentioned before attendees, these include vehicle manufacturing companies, bodybuilders, suppliers, operators, transport authorities and city planners. Furthermore, media specialists attend the event as well. These include the representatives of more than 30 media partners.

Geneva Motor Show

One of the upcoming automotive events in 2025 for car enthusiasts is the GIMS (formerly Geneva Motor Show). It sets the standards for the sector and has been doing so since 1905. It presents the latest models and novel solutions related to the industry - services, equipment, automobiles, and supplies. More than 1,800 exhibitors present such innovations.

Among these exhibitors are brands that have been with the event since its inauguration in 1905. This has resulted in the event progressively growing in internalisation and value. Due to certain global situations in recent years, it was relocated to its current location.

Which brands will take part in the Geneva Motor Show 2025?

Among them are various companies, such as automobile designing firms. Examples include leading brands, such as:

They present diverse wares, including luxury, electric, regional debut, concept, hybrid, hydrogen-powered, and classic vehicles. Examples include the anniversary models of diverse leading brands, hypercars, concept electric race cars and so on.

What is included in the event?

It results in an event that presents its wares to more than 660,000 visitors, both public and professionals. They examine over 150 car premieres as part of an extensive event schedule. It includes an interactive and immersive exhibition. The expo presents the latest automotive designs, sustainability and innovative solutions. It spans several exposition areas. Among them are “Off-road Adventures”, “Track Days” at the Lusail International Circuit, and the Urban Playground on Lusail Boulevard.

Off-road Adventures feature the most recent off-road vehicles in an immersive and realistic off-road environment. The Performance Hub at Lusail International Circuit enables car enthusiasts to try their driving skills on circuits used for hosting events such as Formula 1. The Urban Playgrounds on Lusail Boulevard present iconic models, both local and global. These include various classics and the latest supercars. There are also diverse forums, such as the Future Design Forum, which discuss the latest tendencies and innovations in car design. There is also the Car of the Year Award, which lauds the best automotive model for the year.

Why is 2025 a special year for car enthusiasts?

2025 is a special year for car enthusiasts because of diverse causes. Among them is its high focus on innovations, including the latest sustainability solutions. It also showcases diverse historical premieres. As mentioned, there are several upcoming events car enthusiasts should consider. If you would like to learn more about them, consider contacting Trade Fair Trips Ltd. Also, consider contacting us for diverse other events.