Automechanika Shanghai, scheduled for December 10-12, will host a record number of exhibitors -- more than 1,900 -- from 22 countries and regions. These figures firmly establish the fair as the world's second biggest Automechanika show and one of China's leading professional forums for the automotive parts, components and aftermarket industry.

More than 30,000 visitors are expected to attend the fair, which has eight halls covering 92,000 sq m, an increase of 41,000 sq m from last year.

The automotive industry regards Automechanika Shanghai as an important sourcing opportunity for Chinese exhibitors to show their products to domestic and international buyers. In addition, foreign companies come to the fair to learn the workings of the Chinese market, see what products are available and to look for Chinese partners.