British Motor Show Britain's top show is on the international calendar and takes place in Birmingham, heart of the British Motor Industry, which unveils its newest models here. Chicago Auto Show Not quite the blockbuster that Motor City is but Chicago's market status means that the auto makers save a few reveals for February's big one. Frankfurt Auto Show Alternating with Paris each year, Frankfurt is known for its size, with several exhibition halls, and the largest, most spectacular displays. This is the '99 site. One of the world's half-dozen most important shows, held each spring at Geneva's PalExpo convention center.
Swiss location lends itself to a broad variety of new cars.
Los Angeles International Auto Show Detroit's traditional show competitor has been overshadowed but nevertheless comes up with new car unveilings worth seeing. And warm weather. The premier show in North America is becoming number one in the world because of the large number of new models unveiled there. One of Europe's two top shows, it alternates every other year with Frankfurt. A vast exposition, the place to be for what's new.