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Capas 2026 to unite Southwest China’s automotive industry

09.04.2026

The 12th Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (Capas) will be held in Chengdu from 21 to 23 May 2026.

Aligned with the upgrades, consumer preferences and rising demand of Southwest China’s automotive industry, the 53,000 sqm show will attract over 790 domestic and international exhibitors. This edition will showcase new energy, connected and commercial vehicles and customising through product displays and fringe events, reinforcing its role as a platform for collaboration, integration and development across Sichuan and Chongqing.

James Yu, general manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai), said: “Capas prioritises the collaboration and sustainable development of Southwest China’s automotive market. With the rapid rise of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and intelligent connected technologies, the exhibition is more than a product showcase for related solutions; it’s a platform for cooperation and transformation that helps companies identify trends and opportunities. This edition will focus on supply‑chain coordination, commercial vehicle electrification, aftermarket upgrades, and the region’s motorsports and culture. Through curated zones and interactive events, we will foster innovation and international partnerships in Southwest China.”

The Sichuan-Chongqing region is now China’s third-largest automotive cluster and an NEV hub. Sichuan’s production rose 142.6 per cent year‑on‑year in 2025, and new energy heavy-duty trucks accounting for 7.3 per cent of the national total. Additionally, Chongqing’s car ownership exceeds 6 million, supporting an aftermarket valued at RMB 85 billion (approximately USD 12 billion), while Sichuan’s vehicle parc is projected to surpass 18.5 million by 2027 with an aftermarket potential of RMB 700 billion (approximately USD 100 billion).

 
 

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