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These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.


A member of the Economic Daily News (CENS) publication team poses with a buyer at the CENS booth in 2018 Automechanika Frankfurt. (Photo credit: CENS)

Automechanika Frankfurt 2022 returns on Sept. 13

Sep 05, 2022

Automechanika Frankfurt, the world’s leading trade fair for the automotive industry, is returning to the Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Center in Germany on Sept. 13. The five-day show is held every two years, and this year happens to be the first event returning to an in-person capacity since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020. Organizer Messe Frankfurt expects to see over 2,800 exhibitors f...


Photo credit: Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd

CAPAS 2022 returns with a wide range of resources to explore

Aug 17, 2022

Rooted in the heart of Southwest China, the Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) has an extensive network within the regional and national automotive industry. Owing to the last seven successful editions, the fair is now an established platform in the surrounding provinces for business promotion, information sharing and education. For the 2022 sho...


Photo credit: Messe Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt reschedules CAPAS 2022 and Auto Maintenance & Repair Expo 2022

May 06, 2022

In view of the evolving pandemic situation in China, the Government has escalated a number of COVID-19 prevention and control measures. To align with these efforts, Messe Frankfurt is rescheduling two of its Mobility & Logistics fairs in the country. CAPAS Chengdu will move to 18 – 20 August 2022, instead of the original timeslot (19 – 21 May 2022). In addition, the Auto Maintenance and Repair...


2022 Taipei AMPA four-day event attracted many buyers and attendees to the in-person show grounds. Photo credit: TAITRA

Taipei AMPA an astounding success – Taiwan is Back in Business!

Apr 27, 2022

The 4-day 2022 Taipei AMPA and Autotronics Taipei physical show closed out on a high note, with visitors coming from the automotive industry, auto electronics department, as well as other branches in connection with the automobile market. Nearly 600 exhibitors came to the physical show, and over 1300 booths were occupied. Combined with nearly 190 exhibitors on the online show AMPA DigitalGo, t...


AMPA DigitalGo exhibitors can choose and decorate their own booth, and upload the information of their products. Photo courtesy of TAITRA.

AMPA DigitalGo opens today: Experience the online exhibition across the national border

Apr 11, 2022

The latest automotive digital show concept kicks off today, bringing the industry a whole new perspective and a different method of doing business in today's world. While a physical Taipei AMPA show will still take place from April 20 to 23, the digital show, better known as AMPA DigitalGo, will bring thousands of visitors from all over the world to visit the 180 exhibitors and their products and...


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Car industry and consumers must brace for squeeze ahead

Mar 29, 2022

Top market intelligence institution TrendForce reports that the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war has resulted in challenging situations on both sides of the conflict, reverberating throughout the global car industry as a whole. The institution reports numerous automotive plants are suspending operations within Russia, as well as a ban on vehicle imports. Global, foreign-invested companies in Russ...


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Taipei AMPA 2-in-1 show to kick off in April in hybrid manner

Feb 10, 2022

Taipei AMPA and Autotronics Taipei, both benchmark automotive exhibitions in Asia, will be launched in April in a hybrid manner. TAITRA said that the online show is slated to first debut on April 11, with 150 manufacturers signed up. The physical exhibition is planned to be held from April 20 to 23 at the Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. This year, nearly 600 manufacturers have signed up, using ...


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CHINAPLAS 2022 to kick off on April 25

Jan 05, 2022

CHINAPLAS 2022, the world's biggest platform showcasing advanced rubber and plastic technology, is returning to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on April 25 for three days, using up 360,000 square meters of exhibition ground space. The show is slated to exhibit over 4,000 domestic and international quality exhibitors and prepare the rubber and plastic industry to engage wi...


Photo credit: Messe Frankfurt (HK)

Automechanika Shanghai 2021 announces onsite-to-online touchpoints that support knowledge sharing and networking

Nov 15, 2021

Automechanika Shanghai continues to address the demand for knowledge sharing and network building that industry professionals crave. Players can access valuable online content in the lead-up to the physical show, offering a sneak peek into the global automotive trends discussed during onsite events on 24 to 27 November 2021 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The show rei...


Photo credit: Messe Frankfurt (HK)

Leading brands at Automechanika Shanghai 2021 hint at opportunities along the value chain

Nov 02, 2021

In recent years, public opinion has continued to shift in favour of more sustainable and eco-friendly mobility options. The new energy passenger vehicle market illustrates this direction with a record surge of sales by over 40 percent during 2020 and a separate one million new energy commercial vehicles on the road. Of this, China accounted for nearly 38 percent of last year's electric vehicle pu...