The 2022 Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) won’t go forward because of the coronavirus pandemic. Following cancellations in 2020 and 2021, the commerce present was purported to return on February nineteenth, 2022, however that’s now not taking place. Organizers are billing the transfer not as a cancellation however as a postponement that can see GIMS come again as a “more impactful” occasion in 2023.

“The decision to cancel GIMS 2022 was made with the best interests of both car manufacturers and automotive fans in mind,” mentioned the Committee and Council of the Foundation “Salon International de l’Automobile,” which is liable for organizing the auto present. The group blamed the influence COVID-19 has had each on journey and occasion restrictions and automakers by means of the worldwide semiconductor provide for the choice.

We’ve seen loads of different auto reveals get canceled in 2021, however the way in which GIMS continues to battle just isn’t a great signal for the trade. Pre-pandemic, it was one of many largest automotive reveals on the earth. It would often appeal to greater than 600,000 guests, together with some 10,000 journalists, to Swizterland. Beyond its sheer dimension and scale, the present was significantly recognized for all the brand new and wild ideas vehicles that might debut on its flooring.