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Oct 31, 2025

Automechanika Johannesburg Catalyses Industry Transformation

The milestone 10th edition of Automechanika Johannesburg, held from 28 to 30 October, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and automotive specialists to its new venue, Gallagher Convention Centre, to explore the future of South Africa's automotive aftermarket sector.
Oct 21, 2025

Automechanika Johannesburg Marks 10th Anniversary with Powerhouse Programme at New Venue, Gallagher Convention Centre.

Automechanika Johannesburg 2025 boasts a focused line-up of conferences, talks, awards and panel discussions, that will bring together leaders from across the value chain. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, the 10th anniversary edition of the largest trade fair of its kind will host high-impact forums designed to drive innovation, standards and collaboration. Local and global exhibitors will focus on these categories: Parts & Components, Accessories & Customising, Management & Digital Solutions, Repair & Maintenance, Car Wash & Reconditioning, and Electronics & Systems.
Nov 21, 2024

Fleet management, logistics and EV power take centre stage at the Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo CEO breakfast on show opening day

The fourth and final of four outstanding CEO Breakfast events presented throughout 2024 took place at Expo Centre, Nasrec, on 19 November, the opening day of the 2024 editions of Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo, the largest trade shows of their kind on the African Continent.
Nov 11, 2024

Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo 2024: A Powerhouse of Innovation and Networking for the Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Industry

Automechanika Johannesburg, one of the leading global trade fairs for the automotive aftermarket industry, will be co-located with the Futuroad Expo 2024 from 19 to 21 November 2024, at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. This strategic partnership brings together two major events that will cater to the full spectrum of the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. With a focus on innovation, industry expertise, and professional development, Automechanika Johannesburg promises to be an unmissable event for manufacturers, service providers, and professionals across Southern Africa.
Aug 12, 2024

Automechanika Johannesburg Road Show Successfully Concludes Across Six African Countries To Attract African Buyers To The Show

Johannesburg, 8th August 2024 – The Automechanika Johannesburg team has wrapped up a successful road show across six key African countries, aimed at engaging automotive aftermarket buyers and promoting the upcoming Automechanika Johannesburg trade show slated for 19th to 21st November 2024 at NASREC Johannesburg. The road show, strategically planned based on exhibitor feedback, covered the most requested destinations for automotive trade engagement: Lagos, Nigeria; Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya; Kigali, Rwanda; Lusaka, Zambia; and Harare, Zimbabwe. This initiative was driven by exhibitor demand to strengthen connections across the continent.
Jan 10, 2024

Trends, direction and opportunities at automechanika JHB CEO event

The Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast event on 25 January in Centurion witnessed three power-packed presentations delivered by brains trust- league experts in their respective fields, providing thought-provoking facts and indicating some real direction and opportunity for the automotive sector in South Africa.

Apr 13, 2022

Motor dealership still have a big role to play in automotive retailing

It was very evident, judging by the presentations and feedback to a poll of delegates, that motor dealerships in South Africa will have a significant role to play in automotive retailing for many years to come. This was one of the outcomes from a very insightful online seminar and panel discussion on the topic “Evolution of the Automotive Retail Sector, the Future Role of Dealerships and the Shift towards Digital Retailing,” held recently.

Apr 7, 2022

Swing to EVs can benefit SA remanufacturers

South African automotive component manufacturers and re-manufacturers, as well as replacement parts makers, can benefit from the current swing towards electrified vehicles which is being driven by environmental regulators in certain European countries and in North America.
Mar 24, 2022

Searching for the next big thing in automotive aftermarket entries now open for 2022 innovation awards

Product innovation is synonymous with the Automechanika brand and as such, the Innovation Awards have been a highlight of the local event since it was first held in 2009. Pioneering products and innovations will once again be celebrated when Automechanika Johannesburg – South Africa’s premier trade fair – returns to National Exhibition Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg between 7 and 10 June 2022.
Mar 21, 2022

Focus will be on local businesses, products and services at upcoming Automechanika Johannesburg

Wide-ranging participation by large numbers of overseas exhibitors from a host of countries has been a feature of Automechanika Johannesburg since the first of these trade shows for the automotive aftermarket was staged at Expo Centre, Nasrec, in 2009. This all changes in favour of local exhibitors at Automechanika Johannesburg 2022, which takes place at the same venue from June 7-10.
Feb 16, 2022

The evolution of the automotive retail sector, the future role of dealerships, and the shift towrads digital retailing

Messe Frankfurt South Africa, the organisers of Automechanika Johannesburg, Africa’s largest trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, and Absa are proud to announce the next in a series of webinars under the banner of ‘Let’s Talk Business’, where industry leaders unpack the key trends shaping the market.
Feb 2, 2022

Automechanika Johannesburg automotive aftermarket trade fair returns on 7-10 June

Automechanika Johannesburg will see a return to a face-to-face trade show when it takes place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 7-10 June 2022. This will be the seventh time that the world-renowned Automechanika expo for the automotive aftermarket will be staged in South Africa.
Nov 15, 2021

Shortcomings in education system highlighted in automotive seminar

Edem Folli, who is responsible for skills development at the uYilo Mobility Programme, recently highlighted the shortcomings in the South African education system in terms of preparing people to work in a world where electronics is the key, particularly where it involves new energy mobility solutions.

Sep 28, 2021

Automechanika Johannesburg offers a new digital format for the international audience with a focus on industry and trade

Automechanika Johannesburg is proud to announce its involvement in the internationally renowned ‘Let’s Talk Business‘ series, which is in association with Absa. The webinar series will focus on industry-related topics,and will be aimed at facilitating conversations with key associations and stakeholders, both regionally and internationally.
Mar 24, 2021

The seventh Automechanika Johannesburg to take place in March 2022 and continues to offer exclusive networking opportunities

South Africa’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from the Sub-Saharan Region is set to return to the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 15-18 March 2022.
Sep 16, 2019

Breaking News: New African car brand debuts at Automechanika Johannesburg

Mureza, a new African car brand, will make its debut at Automechanika Johannesburg, which takes place at Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 18-21 September. Mureza initially has a joint venture with the SAIPA Group in Iran for platform-sharing and the supply of some of the other major components, but Mureza's ultimate objective is to design and manufacture vehicles in Africa for African drivers.
Jun 30, 2019

Lots of interest from Africa in Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo

There is unprecedented interest in Automechanika Johannesburg from other African countries this year. This follows the attendance at the first four roadshow meetings in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya to promote the event, which takes place at Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 18-21 September. More than 75% of the floorspace has been booked already

Mar 19, 2019

Strong focus on innovation, skills development and "buy local" at Automechanika Johannesburg

There will be three major focus areas at this year's Automechanika Johannesburg. The trade fair for the automotive aftermarket takes place at Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 18-21 September 2019. Each of the first three days is being dedicated to a specific focus area: innovation on the Wednesday, skills development on the Thursday and "buy local" on the Friday.
Oct 5, 2017

PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Automechanika Johannesburg 2017 South Africa’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from the Sub-Saharan Region
Sep 7, 2017

Automechanika Johannesburg to feature new products from the automotive aftermarket

The series of Automechanika trade fairs staged around the world by Messe Frankfurt are ideal locations to introduce new products and services for the automotive aftermarket. This is very much the case at Automechanika Johannesburg, which is being staged for the fifth time at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from September 27-30.