As its name in Italian suggests, the Bologna Motor Show also plays the role of an annual Motorbike Exhibition, incorporating bicycle exhibitors for the first time in 1994.

From 1997 to 2007, it featured the Euro Formula 3000, with drivers like Thomas Biagi, André Lotterer and Marco Bonanomi.

The 43rd Bologna International Motor Show of 2018 did not take place, due to financial and logistical reasons.

On October 8, 2013, it was announced that the 38th Bologna International Motor Show had been cancelled, due to a lack of exhibitors caused by the general economic crisis in Europe.

Presentations: The 30th Bologna International Motor Show took place from November to December 10, 2005.

Presentations: This edition of the Motor Show saw the motorbike manufacturers exhibiting their products for the first time.

In addition, this edition also saw the inclusion of bicycle manufacturers and a kermesse competition with the participation of leading Italian professionals Gianni Bugno and Claudio Chiappucci.