Essen Motor Show

The Essen Motor Show, alongside the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, USA, and the Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan, is recognized as one of the world's top three automotive tuning exhibitions. It stands as the premier ambassador for European tuning culture and trends.

The Essen Motor Show showcases products and innovations in the fields of performance & racing, tuning & lifestyle, motorsport, and classic cars. A notable highlight this year is the established presence of sustainably powered vehicles within the product lineup.

During the Essen Motor Show, consulting firm BBE Automotive, in collaboration with partners such as the German Association of Automotive Tuners, presented a recent research report on the tuning market. The findings indicate that the German tuning market is dominated by models from BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz. The study also revealed that the industry's scale in Germany alone exceeds €2 billion, with tires, wheels, and chassis components accounting for the largest share.

"The fascination with tuned cars has never waned, and this year's Essen Motor Show is no exception. Our open-technology approach is firmly on the right track," said Harald Schmidtke, Managing Director of the German Association of Automotive Tuners. "I am delighted to see so many exhibitors and visitors in attendance, and according to exhibitors, visitor purchasing interest remains very strong."

Benefiting from Germany's thriving automotive industry, strong tuning culture, and strategic geographic location, specialized manufacturers of prestigious European brands flock to the event to unveil their latest creations. In addition to major automakers showcasing their new models, numerous American and Japanese manufacturers and tuning shops also participate in the Essen Motor Show to present their latest vehicles and tuning kits, demonstrating how American and Japanese tuning styles continue to profoundly influence Europe's long-standing tuning culture.

As Europe's most authoritative and influential tuning industry event, the Essen Motor Show boasts extensive media coverage, attracting thousands of journalists from around the globe who generate countless news reports and features. With a fiercely loyal following, the exhibition not only epitomizes European tuning culture but also represents the pinnacle of automotive tuning. In essence, the Essen Motor Show serves as the definitive barometer for the global tuning industry.

Essen Motor Show tickets are e-tickets. Domestic and international visitors must complete online pre-registration with real-name passport verification. After purchase, the organizer verifies visitor identity. Visitors who do not meet entry requirements may need to submit additional documents. Once approved, you will receive email confirmation or a QR code. On site, present your original passport and confirmation letter to collect a paper badge, or scan the QR code to enter.

Partial exhibitor directory and exhibitor list for Essen Motor Show: Zhejiang So-Fine Self-Adhesive Products Co., Ltd., SRS e.V. Abteilung Motorsport, SCC Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, BOB Automotive Group GmbH, Grail Automotive GmbH, Verkehrswacht Bochum e. V., and others. The 2026 edition is expected to feature 500+ exhibiting companies. To obtain the full exhibitor directory (including booth numbers and contact details), please visit the official exhibition website or contact Jufair.