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Exhibition Highlights

& Systems, Accessories & Customization, Tires
& Batteries, Car Wash & Care, Oils & Lubricants,
Diagnostics & Repair, and Body & Paint. This
exhibition serves as a crucial platform for industry
players to connect, engage in meaningful
conversations, explore new partnerships, and stay
abreast of the latest market trends.

The exhibition also offers a plethora of exciting
features to explore, with highlights such as
AfriConnections – a dedicated forum connecting
African buyers with global suppliers. Another
notable feature is Innovation4Mobility, which
focuses on the future of the automotive aftermarket.
The Automechanika Academy serves as a platform
for exchanging knowledge and gaining in-depth
industry insights. Additionally, attendees can
participate in training sessions, seminars, and
demonstrations in the Modern Workshop. The Tools
& Skills competition also provides a fun opportunity
for participants to showcase their tire-mounting and
changing expertise.

Moreover, the Automechanika Dubai Awards
aim to acknowledge and honor individuals,
organizations, and products throughout the
Buyers at Automechanika Dubai 2023 express MEA region for their outstanding performance,
satisfaction with CENS’ latest trade magazine. exceptional service quality, sustainability and safety
(Photo courtesy of CENS) initiatives, and notable achievements.
Automechanika Mexico has evolved into a vital AAPEX - Automotive Aftermarket Products
meeting point for industry professionals seeking Expo & SEMA SHOW (Booth: J9756)
new suppliers and staying informed about the latest
technologies and analytical product choices. As one of the world's top three automotive
aftermarket exhibitions, AAPEX serves as a
Ranked as the world's fourth-largest significant platform for showcasing new products
manufacturer of automotive parts and accessories and cutting-edge technologies developed by
and the seventh-largest automobile supplier suppliers each year. The exhibits for this year
globally, Mexico boasts an impressive export rate, encompass over 1,000 items, ranging from various
with nearly 90% of its auto parts being shipped auto parts, air-conditioning system components,
abroad. The country holds the distinction of being and car audio to security fittings, electronic
the largest supplier of auto parts to the United elements, storage batteries, safety belts, motor
States. brake clutches, body parts, cooling system
components, chassis parts, suspension systems,
In July 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada transmission system parts, steering system parts,
Agreement (USMCA) came into effect. Taiwan, and transmission components. Building on this
as one of the five largest investors in Mexico, has momentum, the 2023 AAPEX introduces a new
attracted numerous manufacturers to actively invest feature - the Electric Vehicle Experience - aimed at
and establish factories in Mexico in recent years, providing attendees with insights into the evolving
serving as a strategic entry point into the North, vehicle fleet landscape and the potential aftermarket
Central, and South American markets. business opportunities it brings.

Automechanika Dubai (Booth: SR, C10) With a long-standing presence in the automotive
aftermarket industry, Taiwan showcases its
Automechanika Dubai stands as the largest prominence at this year's show with more than
international trade show in the MEA region for the 230 exhibitors, securing its position as the third-
automotive aftermarket and service industry. In largest participating country, surpassed only by
2023, exhibitors from over 55 countries showcased the U.S. and China. Collaborating with Economic
more than 2000 products across eight distinct Daily News/CENS, various industry associations,
product sections at Automechanika Dubai. These including the Importers & Exporters Association
sections include Parts & Components, Electronics