Serving as a world class automotive industry ecosystem trade platform, The CIMP AutoEcosystems Expo is an annual trade and release platform for new products and new technologies, covering the passenger and commercial vehicle markets, with a focus on vehicle release, auto technology, auto aftermarket, auto modification and auto culture. Responding to industry transformation and emerging opportunities, the Expo will undergo a major upgrade in 2026. In 2026, the exhibition will cover a total area of 600,000 square meters, gathering over 7,000 automotive industry chain brands worldwide and more than 400,000 professional visitors. Concurrently, The CIMP AutoEcosystems Expo will host 70+ high-level summits, forums, and automotive cultural and competitions. Featuring forward-looking themes, in-depth insights, and diverse interactive scenarios, these events will rejuvenate the global automotive industry chain with strong momentum, empowering enterprises to closely track the pulse of transformation and seize pioneering development opportunities!

The Passenger Vehicle Forum at CIMP AutoEcosystems Expo 2026 brings together OEMs, suppliers, and customization leaders to address how electrification and intelligent technologies are reshaping the passenger vehicle industry. With a focus on OE technology upgrades, standardized customization, and innovative service models, the forum empowers Chinese brands to compete globally and build a more dynamic passenger vehicle ecosystem.

Driven by carbon neutrality and the rapid growth of smart logistics, the commercial vehicle sector is transitioning toward electrification, intelligence, and global expansion. The 2026 CIMP Commercial Vehicle Forum will bring together vehicle manufacturers, leading logistics enterprises, commercial vehicle telematics service providers, and technology solution providers to explore smart transportation, cold chain logistics solutions, and innovations in stationary energy systems. The forum will foster cross-border collaboration and targeted matchmaking to support greener, more efficient growth in the commercial vehicle sector.

Forum Overview

The conference will examine the current landscape and future development of China’s commercial vehicle industry, addressing challenges such as weak domestic demand and the impact of disorderly competition on the industrial value chain, alongside technology pathways, differentiated application scenarios, and innovative cooperation models. The event brings together leading experts from the commercial vehicle sector, OEMs, overseas trade associations and distributors, top-tier supply chain companies, port groups, and logistics and freight operators, marking a shift beyond price-driven competition toward more sustainable development and establishing a high-level dialogue platform for the commercial vehicle sector.

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The 2026 motorsports and automotive culture program brings together international competition and contemporary automotive culture through a diverse range of events and activities. Top-tier competitions and immersive experiences elevate automotive culture, energize public interest, and inspire deeper engagement in the automotive lifestyle.

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The AEA Car Audio World Competition is a premier automotive audio competition organized by CIMP, the AEA Automotive Experience Alliance, AutoLepard, and over 50 renowned domestic and international brands, featuring car audio competitions, audio appreciation, and cultural exchange activities. Each year, the championship is held as part of the CIMP AutoEcosystems Expo, Asia’s leading B2B2C automotive ecosystem trade platform for smart mobility, auto modification, and aftermarket services. The competition has successfully hosted eleven editions, drawing participation from over 250 audio brands and attracting a total of more than 120,000 visitors from the professional modification shops, automotive audio brands, and audio enthusiast community.

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AEA Global Automotive Film Installation Masters Competition is the first professional competition of its kind in China to integrate international-level competition, expert judging, and standardized rules. Focusing on window films, paint protection films, and TPU color change films, the event brings together elite installers from around the world for high-level competition, advancing technical exchange, standardization, and talent development across the automotive aftermarket. The competition is open to automotive film installers worldwide, international judges, OEM designers, brand representatives, and automotive culture enthusiasts, creating a high-level platform for competition and exchange that supports a more personalized and globally connected industry.

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The 2026 CIMP AutoEcosystems Expo will feature forums on passenger and commercial vehicles, along with automotive culture competitions, offering more than 70 events in total. With a focus on cutting-edge automotive technologies and key industry trends, the Expo looks ahead to new opportunities for innovation and market growth. We look forward to a new year of shared achievements and exciting possibilities.

The CIMP AutoEcosystems Expo is the world's first B2B2C ecosystem trade platform that covers the entire automotive industry chain across both the passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle markets. It brings together global vehicle launches, automotive technology, the automotive aftermarket, automotive modification, and automotive culture under one comprehensive exhibition framework. The 2026 edition will mark the Expo's 20th anniversary milestone and is projected to exceed 600,000 square meters in scale. More than 120 carmakers and 7,000 industry chain enterprises are expected to participate, attracting over 400,000 domestic buyers and 12,000 international buyers for on-site sourcing and procurement. AutoEcosystems is recognized as a global platform for annual procurement and the capture of industry insights. It serves as a key indicator of innovation and development across the automotive supply chain and continues to drive industry progress while fostering collaboration throughout the global automotive ecosystem.

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