Automechanika Shanghai 2017 Officially Open

The 13th edition of Automechanika Shanghai opened yesterday. For the first time ever, the fair covers 15 halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai and celebrates its largest ever and highest quality edition:

There are 6051 exhibitors (5 per cent increase) covering an area of 340,000 square metres (nine per cent increase) and an expectancy of 130,000 visitors (eight per cent increase).

A total of 19 country and region pavilions can be found on the show floor, as well as an increase in 14 per cent of overseas exhibitors compared to last year.

Located at the North Hall, the E-Mobility & Infrastructure Zone has a larger exhibitor participation and enhanced product coverage this year. It showcases many different aspects of electric vehicles, such as electric controls, batteries, charging infrastructures and key auto parts.

The world of tyres, wheels, rims and related products is displayed at a dedicated area in the West Hall, for the sector’s most innovative products and research.

Running at the same time today are the following events:

  • Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2017
    Theme: Online vs Offline vs O2O – The Battle for the Future of the Aftermarket
  • Connected Mobility Conference Shanghai
    Theme: Autonomous Driving and AI Application in Connected Mobility
  • China Auto Technology Achievement Commercialization & Investment Forum
    Theme: Connected Car Technology Development and New Technologies Presentation
  • China Collision Industry Summit – CCIS Auto Insurance and Aftermarket Cooperation Seminar
    Theme: Dialogue between Automotive Aftermarket and Collision Car Industry
  • Car Racing Experience Sharing by Mr Rao Long, the Champion of TCSA

The show runs from 29 Nov until the 2nd of December.