On the eve of its 50th anniversary, EQUIP AUTO, the leading international BtoB trade show for the automotive, after-sales and services, is launching a unique podcast. Through captivating stories and inside testimonials, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this event, which has revolutionized and accompanied the automotive aftermarket since 1975.
With 1 year to go before this exceptional anniversary edition, relive 5 decades of exchanges, innovations, successes and encounters with those who have built the show and the industry, with a new episode every month until the show, from October 16, 2024 to October 14, 2025.
“EQUIP AUTO, 50 years of passion” invites you to explore the history of a show like no other, which continues to shape the future of mobility.
Episode 7 :
“An international dimension”
From Algiers to Copenhagen, from Milan to Istanbul… For this 7th episode of “EQUIP AUTO – 50 Years of Passion”, we’re heading abroad.
The EQUIP AUTO Paris trade show knows no borders — since its inception, it has attracted exhibitors, visitors, journalists, federations, and partners from all over the world.
Meet the people who help the show shine beyond France’s borders: international federation leaders and/or representatives, overseas commercial partners… All of them share a common ambition — to connect markets, share trends and ideas, and drive growth in the global automotive aftermarket and services industry.
Through their voices and perspectives, discover how EQUIP AUTO has become, over the years, a true global platform for innovation, expertise, and collaboration in the B2B automotive ecosystem.An episode that celebrates dialogue, openness, and shared passion — just months away from the show’s anniversary edition in October 2025.
Episode 6 :
“Women’s perspectives”
Because the car business is not just a man’s world; because passion is genderless, and in tribute to International Women’s Day, EQUIP AUTO “50 years of passion” shines a light on the women who drive change.
Company leaders, engineers, journalists, repair professionals: they tell of their career paths, their challenges and their vision of a profoundly changing sector.
An extended episode to discover exciting, authentic and inspiring stories
Episode 4 :
“EQUIP AUTO, a key player in training”
Come and explore an essential aspect of EQUIP AUTO: its commitment to training. How can we prepare the professionals of today and the young talent of the future for the transformations of the automotive sector? What role do colleges, official structures, educational groups and OPCO Mobilités play in this shift?
With inspiring contributions from directors, impassioned training teachers and even training college students, this episode shines a light on the importance of passing on knowledge and skills.
You will find out how EQUIP AUTO, much more than being just another tradeshow, plays a key part in guaranteeing excellence and supporting the careers of the future.
Episode 3 :
“Essential partners”
Take a trip to the heart of EQUIP AUTO, the international exhibition for automotive professionals, through the people and organisations that work to support the show, some of whom from its very beginnings: its Essential Partners. In this episode, meet the key players who accompany and reinforce each edition of this unavoidable event.
From FIEV to FFC and including the French Automotive Platform (PFA), Mobilians, FEDA, FNA, the Syndicat du pneu or SIA, these organisations all play a critical role for EQUIP AUTO
Episode 2 :
“History and Heritage” part. 2
Part two of our return to the show’s origins in this episode, which retraces the history of EQUIP AUTO and looks back at its key role for automotive, after-sales and service professionals.
