# AUTO ATHINA 2026 car exhibition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/auto-athina-2026-car-exhibition
> Updated: 2026-09-30T22:42:28.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The AUTO ATHINA 2026 car exhibition is scheduled to take place from October 3 to October 11 at the Metropolitan Expo in Greece. The event is expected to be the largest in the country, featuring a record 52 automotive brands.

The exhibition highlights a shifting market characterized by a rise in hybrid engines—which now account for approximately half of all sales—and an increasing presence of Chinese manufacturers using Greece as a gateway to Southern Europe. The lineup includes traditional European, Japanese, and Korean manufacturers alongside new entrants such as BYD, Zeekr, and XPeng. 

This event follows a period of economic recovery in Greece, which saw a 5.2% annual increase in vehicle registrations in 2025, marking the highest sales volume in sixteen years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: AutoAthina 2026 to showcase Greek automotive market growth

AutoAthina 2026 will showcase Greece's growing automotive market, characterized by rising hybrid vehicle sales and increased competition from Chinese manufacturers.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autoathina-2026-to-showcase-greek-automotive-market-growth

### 2026-09-22: AUTO ATHINA 2026 to host record 52 car brands in Greece

AUTO ATHINA 2026 will host a record 52 automotive brands at the Metropolitan Expo in Greece from October 3-11, featuring major European, Asian, and Chinese manufacturers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/auto-athina-2026-to-host-record-52-car-brands-in-greece

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