The biennial exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products Autopromotec returned for its 29^th edition between 25 and 28 May in Bologna following its Covid-induced postponement in what would have been its regular position in 2021. While the challenges to the European automotive industry continued to be evident – the show was reduced in length by one day to four days for this event, and the absence of Italy’s own Nexion Group are evidence of difference to pre-pandemic events – there was a notable buzz around the halls. Conversing primarily with tyre industry colleagues situated in Hall 20, the general feeling from exhibitors and visitors conveyed to Tyres & Accessories was that it is positive to be back at such events after a prolonged absence, though challenges remain, whether related to the emergence from the pandemic or tied to more recent developments, such as war in Ukraine.