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title: "Berlin Motor Show Established"
year: 1897
country: "Germany"
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recapType: "global_event"
startDate: "1897-01-01"
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# Berlin Motor Show Established

> The inaugural International Motor Exhibition in Berlin showcased the nascent automotive industry and became the world's premier auto expo.

## Summary

The Berlin Motor Show originally started in 1897 in the German capital Berlin as the home of the International Motor Show and ran until 1939. From 1951 the IAA became established in Frankfurt.

## Sources

- [Berlin Motor Show](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Motor_Show) - Wikipedia

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