Press releases

3 Sep 2024

E-sports and careers: Generation Z experiences the future of the automotive industry at Automechanika

This year’s Automechanika will be offering Gen Z an entirely new side event from 10 to 14 September that goes far beyond traditional trade fair activities: AMBITION. This is where the very latest technologies are brought together with tomorrow’s careers: gaming, entertainment and e-sports are merged with HR, new work and recruitment topics. Numerous information stands and a separate recruitment area in hall 3.1 give talented young people the opportunity to get to know the automotive industry from a refreshing new angle, talk with industry representatives and find their inspiration. Training professions in the automotive trade will once again be presented in Galleria 0.

21 Aug 2024

Axalta to make its debut at Automechanika Birmingham 2025

Axalta, a leading global coatings company, will be making its debut at Automechanika Birmingham, set to take place from 3rd to 5th June 2025, as it continues its growth trajectory throughout the automotive coatings industry and raises awareness to the opportunities and challenges faced by the sector.

12 Aug 2024

Now online: The new "Gateway to Automotive" content hub

Automotive experts can now find everything they need in one place: On the new information platform ‘Gateway to Automotive’, Messe Frankfurt's international industry hub for automotive topics. In addition to news and industry insights from renowned experts, the hub offers a comprehensive supplier directory and an event calendar.

7 Aug 2024

Dynamic and energised: participants praise Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2024 for capturing the momentum of Malaysia’s automotive market

The 13th edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur concluded on a high note with sourcing, training and entertainment aligning with the latest global industry trends and underscoring the enthusiasm of Malaysia’s automotive market. During the three-day show, 310 exhibitors came face-to-face with 13,017 visitors, representing an increase of 30 percent from the previous edition. Discussions revolved around automotive mobility solutions covering electrification and digitisation, as well as automation and manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain, which are injecting vitality into the automotive aftermarket and lifestyle trends.

31 Jul 2024

Special show offers exciting insights into the future of garages

To support car dealers and garages in particular in mastering the transformation, Automechanika is planning the special show 'Workshop of the Future' in close cooperation with the German Federation for Motor Trades and Repairs (ZDK) and the Future Workshop 4.0 of the Institute for Automotive Industry (IfA). On a total of 1,000 square metres in Hall 9, the trade fair visitors will be offered a lot: In the innovation lab, trade visitors can experience live how a workshop visit could take place in the near future. The ZDK and its experts will provide information on all important industry topics live at the stand and via online stream every day of the trade fair, also supported by the "Autodoktoren".

26 Jul 2024

Time to innovate, transform and drive a sustainable future at the 20-year anniversary of Automechanika Shanghai in December

Automechanika Shanghai will celebrate two decades of serving the automotive service industry. The show’s influence reaches all corners of China and extends out to the global market, making it a must-attend event for information exchange, marketing, trade and education. This year, the show will pivot on innovations and transformations that drive a sustainable future, showcasing the latest automotive products, services and technologies that are shaping a greener tomorrow. The four-day event, taking place from 2 to 5 December, expects to host 6,500 exhibitors (15 percent increase from the previous edition) and 14 country and region pavilions, encompassing the entire 350,000 sqm space (16.7 percent increase from the previous edition) across 14 halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

22 Jul 2024

Automechanika Innovation Awards: These companies are nominated

The race for the coveted Innovation Awards at Automechanika is entering its second round: it has now been decided which companies have been nominated for the awards. The decision was made by the 17-member international jury, which met in Frankfurt on 18 July. A total of 42 applicants have been shortlisted in nine categories.

15 Jul 2024

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2024 spotlights advancements in automotive mobility solutions

Malaysia’s new vehicle sales grew by eight percent to 260,236 units in the first four months of 2024 compared to the corresponding period of last year¹. To keep pace with the market development, the upcoming edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur, taking place from 1 to 3 August, will showcase a variety of cutting-edge automotive solutions, products and services across near 10,000 sqm from Hall 1 – 5 of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The fair will feature a full spectrum of fringe events reflecting smart mobility, new energy vehicles, manufacturing, logistics & fleets, aftermarket and sustainability & lifestyle trends under Malaysia’s automotive transition.

8 Jul 2024

Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2024 concludes with participants applauding expanded opportunities for business and lifestyle exchange related to automotive mobility

The 2024 edition of Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City concluded on a high note, reflecting many growing opportunities in Vietnam’s automotive industry. Held from 20 to 22 June at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, the trade fair attracted 482 exhibitors and 15,383 visitors, eager to explore the latest technologies and trends shaping the sector. Feedback from participants highlighted the show’s value in facilitating business exchange, training and education – all the while incorporating elements of entertainment to engage attendees.

1 Jul 2024

Automechanika Innovation Awards 2024: Record participation this year

More than 150 products are in the running for the Automechanika Frankfurt Innovation Awards this year. This is the largest number of entries since the awards were launched. There were a particularly large number of submissions in the areas of workshop solutions, innovative parts, electromobility and AI. The international jury will meet in Frankfurt in mid-July to decide which products will be honoured with the coveted awards.

26 Jun 2024

Lots of action for the body & paint industry

From 10 to 14 September 2024, Automechanika in Frankfurt has a lot to offer for professionals in the body & paint sector: Lectures on repairing electric vehicles, practical workshops and live painting, a lounge for expert meetings, an after-work event on Friday, many presentations on the topic of classic cars, including selected show cars. Automechanika fans can now choose one of the vehicles themselves in an online vote. The choice is between four models.

11 Jun 2024

Five stages at the Automechanika Academy

The broad range of topics at Automechanika Frankfurt is also reflected in the Academy programme. The international trade fair offers exciting presentations, talks and panel discussions on pressing issues and the latest developments in the automotive aftermarket on a total of five podiums.

6 Jun 2024

Electric vehicles at Automechanika: moving towards zero-carbon transportation

More companies than ever before will be presenting products and solutions in the field of electromobility at the upcoming Automechanika in Frankfurt, the leading industry platform for the automotive aftermarket, taking place from 10 to 14 September. They include manufacturers from China like BYD, SMART, the GEELY Group, AVATR, JIYUE, SERES, Chang An, HONGQI, GAC International and many more. This mirrors the rising demand for electric cars and new sales markets offering attractive new business opportunities for industry, workshops and dealers.

27 May 2024

Automechanika Istanbul 2024 created billion-dollar trade volume for the automotive aftermarket industry

Automechanika Istanbul, the biggest meeting of the automotive aftermarket industry in the region, created opportunities to new billion-dollar business partnerships. 60,283 buyers visited the fair, which included 1450 participating companies from 35 countries and 12 country pavilions. The fair, organized in cooperation with Messe Frankfurt Istanbul and Hannover Fairs Turkey, hosted the most powerful procurement and purchasing professionals from all over the world.

27 May 2024

UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024: On-stand training and live workshops in abundance for technicians

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, set to take place at the NEC in Birmingham on 5th – 6th June 2024, is shaping up to be an insightful two days, providing technicians with the right skills for the future, featuring a vast array of on-stand training and live workshops from industry-leading exhibitors.

3 May 2024

UK Garage and Bodyshop Event reveals showstopping exhibitor product launches and highlights

With just over a month to go until the highly anticipated UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 5 and 6 June, organisers have revealed a whole host of exciting product launches and updates from exhibitors.

3 May 2024

Automechanika Riyadh unveils nanotechnology’s potential to transform Saudi automotive aftermarket industry

With approximately 50 million new cars being produced globally each year, nanotechnology has a huge opportunity in the automotive industry.

1 May 2024

Economic transformation through automotive innovation showcased at Automechanika Riyadh

Local manufacturing and collaborative efforts are set to transform the Saudi Arabian automotive landscape, according to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

1 May 2024

Autonomous technology and EVs to reshape transportation in Saudi Arabia

Aadil Rashid Khan, Principal Consultant, Advisory Mobility - Middle East and Africa at Frost & Sullivan, has outlined strategies for growth and innovation in Saudi Arabia’s mobility industry during the opening day of Automechanika Riyadh

30 Apr 2024

H.H. Prince Bader bin Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud and Mr. Ammar Altaf, Assistant Deputy Minister, inaugurate Automechanika Riyadh

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Investment, H.H. Prince Bader bin Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud and Mr. Ammar Altaf, Assistant Deputy Minister, have officially opened the sixth edition of Automechanika Riyadh

29 Apr 2024

Automechanika Riyadh opens tomorrow

Record-breaking Automechanika Riyadh to take place until 2 May at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC)

26 Apr 2024

Automechanika Riyadh to be held under the patronage of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Investment

The keynote speech is to be delivered by Eng. Saleh Al Khabti, Deputy Minister of Investment Transaction, Ministry of Investment

18 Apr 2024

Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2024 blends trade fair experiences with the pulse of everyday life

The sixth edition of Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City, taking place from 20 to 22 June 2024, is set to host an impressive line-up of global industry players. More than 500 exhibitors will showcase innovative mobility solutions, advanced technologies and a wide range of automotive products and services across halls A and B of the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center. The exhibition is built on mobilising domestic and international resources to serve as a platform for networking, trade, and knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration and community to drive the progression of the Vietnamese market under a backdrop of sustainability.

16 Apr 2024

Automotive aftermarket sales performance in Saudi Arabia is improving with a market value set to top US$9.4 billion by 2027

An industry leader in automotive aftermarket sales has revealed that Saudi Arabia’s performance is on an upward trajectory

10 Apr 2024

Classic cars off to a roaring start at Automechanika in Frankfurt

From 10 to 14 September 2024, professionals from around the world will be getting together in Frankfurt to discuss the latest trends in the classic and collectible car business under the motto “Where passion meets business”. The trade fair offers an extensive programme packed with presentations, events and guided tours. Topics include digitalisation, new technologies, recruiting the next generation, training and professional development. The Automechanika Classic Car podcast is already introducing some of the players in the new international network.

3 Apr 2024

UK Garage and Bodyshop Event highlights show features and new training hubs for 2024

As anticipation builds for the second edition of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC in Birmingham on June 5 and 6 2024, the trade exhibition has unveiled details of this year’s 14 show features and new training hubs designed exclusively for garages and technicians.

2 Apr 2024

Automechanika Riyadh Academy 2024 to attract key speakers as the MEA automotive aftermarket to top US$69 billion by 2030

Research has underscored the importance of the automotive aftermarket in the region as the MEA industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% to 2030

18 Mar 2024

Automechanika Tashkent will debut in October 2024

Automechanika Tashkent will take place from 23 – 25 October, 2024. The three-day exhibition is designed to become Uzbekistan's leading regional exhibition for the automotive industry. The Automechanika Tashkent exhibition, organized by BMCA Uzbekistan licensed by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, is expected to host 310 exhibitors, 500 companies and approximately 10,000 as visitors at the CAEx exhibition center in Tashkent.

7 Mar 2024

Biannual Automechanika Dubai Network gathers regional automotive experts to highlight the role of remanufacturing in the circular economy

Industry leaders convened at Automechanika Dubai Network to discuss remanufacturing in the MEA region’s automotive industry

21 Feb 2024

Automechanika and Frost & Sullivan forge new partnership for Global Impact

Frost & Sullivan, the Global Growth Pipeline Company, is joining forces with Automechanika, the leading international trade fair brand for the automotive aftermarket, to enhance their offerings to industry professionals.

16 Feb 2024

Messe Frankfurt launches seven brand events in Central Asia

Messe Frankfurt will extend its footprint in the Central Asian market by establishing seven brand events in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The country’s strategic location as a crossroads of Europe and Asia positions it as a promising trade gateway and transportation hub, facilitating the economic development of neighbouring countries and access to the wider region. The company’s stronger presence in the market will promote business opportunities and foster the sustainable development of pillar industries, including cosmetics, textiles and apparel sourcing, automotive, logistics and transportation.

6 Feb 2024

How does Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City serve as a two-way gateway connecting the Vietnamese auto market to the world?

With its rapid economic growth and strategic reinforcement of its automotive supporting industries, Vietnam is becoming an increasingly compelling destination among firms eyeing international expansion. Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City sheds light on this transformation, highlighting the country’s potential as both an enticing market and a production hub. The show will return to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) from 20 to 22 June 2024. It stands as both the ideal gateway into the country as well as relevant international markets, with specialised zones and a varied event programme that provide first-hand insights into the country’s growing automotive industry.

1 Feb 2024

High demand: Automechanika Frankfurt opens additional halls and receives positive feedback on focus topics transformation and sustainability

Due to the great demand, the organisers are opening up additional halls to give all interested companies the opportunity to present themselves at the leading international trade fair. The focus topics of transformation and sustainability have also been very well received by the industry: Leading players have already announced that they will be presenting corresponding products and solutions for the aftermarket and original equipment from 10 to 14 September 2024. New event formats will foster discussions and networking on important topics such as circular economy, electromobility, alternative fuels, sustainability, connectivity, AI in cars and for service.

3 Jan 2024

The 5th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi gets even bigger and better

Bringing together 500+ exhibitors from 12 countries, the 5th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi is geared up once again to bring the complete value chain of the automotive aftermarket and components market to the 25,000 sqm show floor. With renewed enthusiasm from the exhibitors and the stakeholders, the three-day expo is scheduled to hit the ground from 1 - 3 February 2024 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi with a robust display of the latest innovations. This will be the first physical edition of the event post-COVID-19.

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Dr. Ann-Katrin Klusak