SAMPA Forward brings the company’s leadership, investments and strategic priorities together under one global vision for its next era of international growth. A DEFINING MOMENT IN SAMPA’S GLOBAL JOURNEY SAMPA marked a defining moment in its global journey at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, unveiling its vision for the company’s next era of growth and introducing SAMPA […]
Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 impressed with an increase in the number of visitors, drawing over 112,000[1] trade visitors from 173 countries to Frankfurt for the five-day trade fair that serves as the industry’s meeting place. With 4,400 exhibitors from 80 countries, Automechanika offered a wide range of practical solutions and services for workshops, retail and industry. The […]
Aftermarket’s success increasingly hinges on regional integration, working closely with local governments and suppliers, rather than treating Asia Pacific as one uniform market. Asia Pacific’s aftermarket revenue is envisaged to reach $239.8 billion by 2032, growing 6.9% annually, more than twice the pace of vehicle population growth, as vehicles age and grow more complex. China […]
Frankfurt am Main, 10.09.2026 Over 2,500 companies now hold Blue, Silver or Gold status as exhibitors within the Automechanika family of trade fairs. 51 of them are currently attending Automechanika in Frankfurt as ‘Gold Lovers’. They were personally honoured for their loyalty today at a reception held at the exhibition centre. The programme will enter […]
It was seven in the morning on 8 September. Even before the official opening of the leading international trade fair Automechanika Frankfurt, one of the rooms at the event was packed. Every seat taken, almost many people familiar — the who’s who of the global automotive aftermarket, all choosing to be there before the day […]
NEXUS Automotive International arrives at Automechanika Frankfurt with strong momentum, following a solid first half of 2026 marked by business growth, network expansion and increased member and supplier engagement. The company is pleased to announce that its next NEXUS Business Forum will take place in Rome from March 22 to 25, 2027. The NEXUS network […]
New Product Group Presentation at Automechanika Frankfurt Hengst is expanding its portfolio for the independent automotive aftermarket with two new product groups: water pumps for thermal management and truck oil pans. “With these new product groups, we’re bringing our many years of experience in original equipment manufacturing to other areas of the aftermarket. For our […]
From 8 to 12 September 2026, the leading international trade fair Automechanika Frankfurt is becoming the global meeting place for the automotive industry. Around 4,400 exhibitors from over 80 countries are presenting innovations for the entire automotive aftermarket and demonstrate how AI, electromobility, digitalisation and autonomous driving are transforming the industry. New formats will foster […]
International automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA is presenting the “Perfect Match” together with Hella Gutmann Solutions at Automechanika 2026 in Frankfurt (8–12 September, Hall 9, Stand A 80): the combination of OE expertise and parts expertise contributed by the FORVIA HELLA aftermarket, with AI-supported diagnostics, into an integrated offering for independent workshops from Hella Gutmann Solutions. […]
Frankfurt am Main, 8 September 2026. The winners of the Automechanika Innovation Awards were honoured this evening at a gala awards ceremony on the first day of the Automechanika Frankfurt trade fair. The jury recognised innovations in ten categories, including Sustainable Drive Solutions, Smart Workshop & Service Solutions, Advanced Parts & Vehicle Technologies and Circular Economy […]
Mobility is in a state of transformation, with new vehicle technologies, software-based systems, and artificial intelligence ushering in a new era for independent repair shops. Bosch is supporting shops at the forefront of this transition in expanding their range of services, working more efficiently, and tapping into additional business growth opportunities. Bosch is characterizing its […]
Automechanika Frankfurt will put classic vehicles and their growing significance for the automotive aftermarket centre stage in Hall 11.1. The programme includes the FIVA talk on business opportunities in the international historic-vehicle and youngtimer market, the “Classic Car Exhibition” featuring vehicles from Opel Classic, and an exhibition on the history of the automotive repair trade […]
Schaeffler is bringing its leading aftermarket brands together under one strong brand identity. Starting in Q2 2027, the product brands FAG, INA and LuK will gradually transition to a unified Schaeffler brand presence, giving customers worldwide easier access to the complete portfolio of products, services and digital solutions offered by Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions. In […]
ZF will present new solutions at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, demonstrating how close partnerships, a broad technology portfolio and a connected ecosystem can help customers respond to a rapidly changing market. The company will showcase practical innovations that support aftermarket partners in daily operations and help them be prepared and stay ahead of what comes next.
Automotive air-conditioning is undergoing a major shift across Europe as legacy refrigerant R-134a is being phased down under the European Union’s revised F-Gas Regulation and the global Kigali Amendment, due to its high Global Warming Potential (GWP). The industry has already shifted from R-134a to R-1234yf in newer vehicles, as manufacturers have redesigned systems to […]