Asia’s largest automotive trade fair Automechanika Shanghai will be held from December 9 to 11 this year at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

This fifth edition of the fair is organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) and the China National Automotive Industry International Corporation (CNAICO).

The event will see global automotive original equipment and aftermarket players showcase their products. In 2008, Automechanika Shanghai had a record number of 1,982 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions showcasing their products in eight halls covering 92,000 square metres. The show attracted 30,800 visitors from 104 countries and regions, while the number of exhibitors and visitors were up by 59 per cent and 41 per cent respectively.