IAA Transportation posts 150+ premieres

IAA Transportation 2026 is shaping up as a large-scale launch event for truck, van and logistics makers. Organisers said on September 2 that exhibitors will present more than 150 world premieres and new products at the Hannover show, which runs from September 15 to 20. More than 70% of exhibitors are coming from outside Germany, according to the event’s official press office. Opel, part of Stellantis, said it will use the show to present a line-up built around its Combo, Vivaro and Movano commercial-vehicle range. ### Why is this trade fair getting attention before it opens? IAA Transportation is one of Europe’s main commercial-vehicle exhibitions, and the 2026 edition is arriving with unusually heavy launch volume. The organiser said exhibitors will bring more than 150 world premieres and new products, while roughly one-third of participants are attending for the first time. (iaa-transportation.com) The September 15-20 schedule also matters because the event has become a showcase not just for truck manufacturers, but for trailer makers, suppliers, software firms, charging companies and logistics technology groups. The VDA, Germany’s automotive industry association, describes the show as a platform spanning commercial vehicles, transport and logistics, with a press day on September 14 at the Deutsche Messe grounds in Hannover. (iaa-transportation.com) ### What does the 70% foreign exhibitor share actually tell us? More than 70% of exhibitors coming from outside Germany points to how international the show has become. The organiser said that level matches the high foreign participation reached at the last edition. (vda.de) January registration data also showed strong overseas participation before the final exhibitor list was set. In that earlier update, organisers said registrations were rising, halls were already partially overbooked and international participation remained especially strong from countries including China, Turkey and Italy. (iaa-transportation.com) ### Which companies have already said what they will bring? Opel said on September 2 that it will display four vehicles at the Stellantis Pro One booth in Hall 13: the Movano crew cab, Vivaro flatbed, Combo Tech and Rocks with Kargo Kit. The company said the stand will be used to show commercial-use configurations across transport, retail and urban delivery. (iaa-transportation.com) The Opel announcement gives a concrete example of how manufacturers are using the event. Rather than bringing only flagship trucks, exhibitors are also highlighting body variants, urban-delivery formats and work-specific conversions. ### Is this mainly about trucks, or about technology too? (media.stellantis.com) IAA Transportation 2026 is being framed by organisers around future transport systems as much as vehicles themselves. The official press material says exhibitors will present products tied to climate-neutral mobility, digital services and logistics solutions under the show theme “We Deliver.” (media.stellantis.com) The exhibitor directory also shows how broad the mix is. The event lists manufacturers, suppliers and partners across the commercial transport chain, indicating that the show floor will include components, fleet technology and services alongside finished vehicles. ### What should readers watch once the doors open? (iaa-transportation.com) September 14 is the key first date because that is the press day, when the launches and executive briefings are due to begin in Hannover. German Federal Minister for Transport Steffen Bilger is scheduled to open this year’s show, according to the organiser. (iaa-transportation.com) September 15 through September 20 is the public run of the event at Messe Hannover. Opel said its vehicles and services will be shown at the Stellantis Pro One booth C41 in Hall 13, while the organiser’s exhibitor directory lists the broader participant roster for visitors planning meetings and product stops. (media.stellantis.com) (iaa-transportation.com)