100-Day Countdown! The “First Legalization Year” for the Auto Modification Industry Has Finally Arrived (Welfare at the End of the Article)

Recently, nine government departments including the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued a document titled Several Measures to Foster and Expand Consumption in the Automobile Aftermarket. For practitioners in this industry, the implications are straightforward: standardized market rules are in place, accessible distribution channels have opened up, and business expansion is now achievable. In 100 days, the 2026 APAxpo will be held in Foshan. Up to now, a growing number of modification brands, international brands and automotive culture brands are rushing to participate, with the total number of exhibitors far exceeding that of last year. New participants come with brand-new products, while veteran exhibitors bring fresh orders. All share one common goal: to fully capitalize on and monetize the policy dividends together at the Foshan exhibition.

This is more than just an annual gathering for car enthusiasts; it marks the first official assembly of the modification industry amid favorable policy support. For the first time, brands, retail stores, distributors, enthusiasts and media can come together under one roof to discuss everything thoroughly. Turning policy incentives into tangible business gains, APAxpo is striving to bring China’s automotive culture fully into the spotlight.

In just two years, APAxpo has blazed a distinctive trail. It holds the nation’s first UFI international certification, maintains global synergy via TAS.HK, features an exhibition area of over 100,000 square meters, more than 1,000 exhibiting brands, over 200,000 visitors including over 1,000 automotive enthusiasts, among whom professional buyers exceed 50,000. More than 3,000 modified vehicles gather here, a network of over 500 city managers covers core markets nationwide, competitions backed by a 500,000-yuan prize pool fuel its development, and it boasts the largest number of participating global automotive model brands in the industry. This is far more than an exhibition—it marks the first large-scale gathering of the entire industrial chain of China’s automotive modification sector.

APAxpo is more than an auto exhibition merely for viewing vehicles; it represents an all-domain symbiotic industrial ecosystem.

What does all-domain symbiosis mean?

Modification, auto beauty, car models, motorsports, supply chains, retail, distribution channels and buyers all converge in one space-time to meet respective demands and fuel mutual growth. Brands seek distribution channels, shops source supplies, enthusiasts connect with peers, and international buyers gauge the true development level of China’s auto modification industry.
Why do thousands of leading brands participate?

Their attendance does not stem from promotional brochures, but the organic appeal of “premium vehicles, high-quality content and outstanding industry practitioners”. A growing number of international buyers have included APAxpo in their annual procurement schedules, for they have recognized that the full industrial chain of China’s auto modification sector is taking shape right here.
What does this all amount to?

The abundance of high-quality vehicles across the venue is only the starting point. The real highlight lies in the complete industrial chain behind these vehicles, which is moving toward standardization and maturity.

The B2B logic of APAxpo: it is not a database, but a network of connections. While others possess lists of tens of thousands of stores, we have over 500 city-based lead operators. These lead operators are far more than mere phone numbers—they are key opinion leaders (KOLs) within the local auto modification communities. They run their own shops and hold the most genuine purchasing demands in their hands. Brands no longer need to search blindly for clients; lead operators bring buyers straight to them. More than 500 city lead operators represent over 500 precise distribution channels. Instead of brands hunting for customers, customers come to brands. APAxpo is not merely hosting exhibitions; it is building an offline connection network for China’s auto modification industry.

[Major Event 1]: APA King Car Judging Contest

This is far more than a mere competition — it is the exclusive annual stage for Chinese car modification enthusiasts. Engine displacement is no threshold, vehicle price no label. The sole judging criteria lie in your attitude and craftsmanship.

This year, the APA King Car Judging Contest has been fully upgraded, adopting a format of “nationwide online preliminary selection + grand on-site final assessment”. Whether you are a stance car enthusiast, a die-hard JDM fan or a performance tuning fanatic, you are welcome to compete for awards as long as you own an outstanding modified vehicle. A total cash prize pool of 100,000 RMB is ready for participants, and the champion will be crowned the APA Annual King of Cars. From October 16 to 18, let the roar of engines be your ultimate coronation ceremony!

[Major Event 2]: APA Thousand-Car Meetup

This is an annual rendezvous for modified car enthusiasts nationwide. Over 1,000 modified vehicles travel from all corners of the country to Tanzhou, Foshan, unfolding an annual landscape exclusive to China’s modified car community across the outdoor venue. The word “stock” has no place here—only the concentrated showcase of enthusiasts’ year-long dedication.

It is the largest annual nationwide car gathering. There are no distinctions by vehicle model, style genre or region; if you have a passion for automotive culture, you belong here.

Come admire the cars, chat with fellow car lovers, show off your ride—or simply come to see what creative new builds enthusiasts across the country have crafted this year.

October 16–18, Tanzhou, Foshan. Where’s your ride?

[Major Event 3]: APA All-Star Drift Experience

This event has no unattainable, lofty entry barriers typical of professional competitions. There is no distant viewing behind safety barriers—only billowing tire smoke, roaring engines, and you, front and center.

Multiple top celebrity Chinese drift drivers will put on spectacular live shows. Multiple rounds of interactive lucky draws will be held on site. If luck is on your side, you can ride shotgun with professional drivers and personally experience the heart-stopping thrills of wall-to-wall cornering and smoking tires. Feel free to record the entire ride with your phone!

This is far more than a performance; it is an all-access drift party where attendees get to hop in the vehicles. Details on how to participate will be released in follow-up promotions, so stay tuned.

[Major Event 4]: The 3rd Greater Bay Area Car Model Show

Everyone who loves real cars has a childlike heart deep inside them. The 3rd Greater Bay Area Car Model Show is more than a gathering of models; it is a homecoming for cherished memories. It brings together top car model collectors from the Greater Bay Area, featuring delicate 1:64 miniature vehicles, massive 1:18 alloy models, out-of-print collectibles and exclusive custom-made pieces. When real cars stand side by side with their scaled replicas, you will realize that passion knows no scale. The romance of mechanical aesthetics shines equally brightly in every size.

[Major Event 5]: ACBC Asian Trend Auto Detailing Masters Championship.

Total prize pool of 100,000 RMB. World-class auto detailing technicians compete live on site, with dozens of top international auto detailing brands participating simultaneously. This is no ordinary competition, but a showdown featuring the highest standards in Asia’s auto detailing industry. Elite technicians from multiple countries will go head-to-head on the same stage to vie for the top honor in Asian auto detailing. For brands, this venue serves as the most intuitive real-world showcase of product performance; for enthusiasts, it is an excellent chance to observe top-tier craftsmanship up close. The ACBC Asian Trend Auto Detailing Masters Championship — more than just a contest, it is the trend bellwether of the industry.

The 100-day countdown has officially begun.

For modification brands, this represents precise direct engagement with core consumer groups; for modification garages, it serves as an efficient platform to connect with upstream suppliers and gain insights into industry trends; for distributors, it stands as a strategic milestone to seize the next growth curve.

Policies have laid the groundwork, the market is responding, and the industry is in need of a genuine gathering.

October 16–18, 2026, Tanzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, Foshan. APAxpo is far more than an exhibition—it marks a pivotal turning point for China’s auto modification industry as it evolves from unregulated rapid expansion to standardized prosperity.

Here, trends converge, resources are restructured, and business opportunities emerge.

See you in Foshan in 100 days.

Double Benefits, Double Surprises! Whether you’re a fan of full-size vehicles or miniature car models, take part in our interaction and receive a special surprise prepared just for you!

For full-size vehicle enthusiasts: Comment down below with your favorite real car.

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Rewards for full-size vehicle fans: One 3-day admission ticket.

Rewards for miniature car model fans: One random limited-edition car model.

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