The AutoTechnica 2026 trade fair opens its doors on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:00 am. A month and a half before the kick-off, it promises to be a particularly exciting edition, with 15% more surface area, many new exhibitors and a strong focus on experience and meeting.
AutoTechnica 2026 will take place in halls 5, 6 and 7 of Brussels Expo. “The area is almost completely rented. We welcome many new exhibitors, so that the entire automotive aftermarket is represented: from international parts manufacturers and parts dealers to equipment, tools, fleet owners or distribution partners for tires,” says Klaus Van Cauwenberghe of organizational partner i-ONE. “There is a wide range for the entire automotive sector and that makes AutoTechnica a biennial must for every garage.”
“Breakdown will also receive extra attention this year, with spectacular demonstrations on the outdoor area of Brussels Expo. In addition, the substantive Mobility Talks program returns, with an extensive range of keynotes, panel discussions and inspiring debates around the future of mobility, sustainability and technological developments,” adds Michel Gillard, General Secretary of the AutoMateriaal Federation and in that capacity also of Traxio Road Support.
And for those who love special vehicles, there is an absolute eye-catcher: one of the nine original GM Futurliner trucks! The GM Futurliners were designed in the 1940s by Harley Earl for General Motors. Each Futurliner is 10 meters long, 2.4 meters wide and more than 3.3 meters high and stands out for its art-deco, streamlined body. Of the twelve original Futurliners, nine are still known. This real pearl will be the eye-catcher on the stand from Snap-on Tools.
