Release Date: 10 October 2026

SHANGHAI, China – Automechanika Shanghai, Asia’s flagship automotive aftermarket exhibition, will take place from 2 to 5 December 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). As the Asian highlight of Messe Frankfurt’s global Automechanika brand, the 21st edition will span 390,000 sqm across 16 halls and mezzanine floors, gathering around 7,600 exhibitors worldwide. It is expected to welcome professional buyers from 190 countries and regions.

The show covers the full automotive value chain, featuring automotive spare parts, auto electronics, new energy EV components, charging systems, diagnostic & repair equipment, garage tools, body & paint products, tyres, wheels, modification parts and car maintenance supplies. It serves as a core B2B platform for Chinese manufacturers of auto repair and diagnostic equipment to showcase new products and connect with overseas purchasers.

Keeping pace with global trends of electrification, intelligence and sustainability, Automechanika Shanghai expands its new energy and connected vehicle zones. It displays cutting-edge solutions including battery systems, thermal management, battery recycling and intelligent diagnostic devices. The event adopts an “Exhibition + Conference” model, hosting hundreds of industry forums, technical seminars and cross-border business matchmaking sessions. Discussions will focus on overseas market policies, new energy aftermarket services, cross-border e-commerce and commercial vehicle transformation, helping foreign trade enterprises seize emerging global opportunities.

Statistics from previous editions show over 28% of visitors are international buyers, and more than 70% of attendees are company decision-makers and purchasing managers. Distributors, workshop owners and chain procurement buyers from all over the world come to source products, making it a key offline channel for foreign trade operators and factories to develop overseas clients and secure orders.

Opening hours: 2–4 December: 09:00 – 18:00 5 December (final day): 09:00 – 15:00 Professional visitors need to register online in advance for admission.

With rising global demand for automotive aftermarket products and strong outbound ambitions of Chinese auto parts and garage equipment manufacturers, Automechanika Shanghai continues to bridge China and global industries. It empowers premium Chinese auto repair and diagnostic equipment brands to enter global markets, win international orders and promote cross-border collaboration within the automotive sector.

Keywords: Automechanika Shanghai, automotive diagnostic & repair equipment, automotive aftermarket, cross-border trade, Messe Frankfurt