Next year's Birmingham motor show was launched by the SMMT yesterday, promising a 'mouth watering' show bringing together the very best of the motor industry to the heart of Britain.

The British International Motor Show 2002 takes place from October 23 to November 3, with public access from October 24. Motor sport days will be November 1 and 2.

In the run-up to the show updates on exhibitors and events will be available at the new website www.motorshow.co.uk.

Tickets will be available online.

The SMMT says more than 3000 exhibitors will be at the show.