Auto Expo - The Motor Show 2016 gets underway

The 2016 Auto Expo has got off to a great start with many vehicle launches from 14 manufacturers. Union Minister Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Anant Geete inaugurated the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida and called for greater cooperation between the auto industry and the Government to strengthen the growth of the sector. The 2016 Auto Expo will be open for public from February 5th to 9th 2016.

While Scania launched a biofuel powered citywide bus and the premium Scania G310 truck, JBM and Solaris unveiled India’s first 100% electric bus, ‘Ecolife’. UV leader Mahindra showcased its wide range of mobility solutions which included the XUV Aero and Tivoli, SsangYong’s best seller model. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India launched the Punto Pure and also showcased the Linea 125s and the Avventura Urban Cross. Yamaha launched the all-new Roadster Motard - Yamaha MT-09.

In the post-inauguration session, Maruti Suzuki India launched the concept models of IGNIS and Baleno RS. Triumph used the Expo to launch its new line of Triumph Bonneville motorcycles. Atul Auto launched the long-awaited CNG vehicle ‘Atul Gemini’. Tata Motors launched its new Signa range of commercial vehicles. Toyota Kirloskar Motor unveiled the “Toyota Connect”, telematics services for India. Renault India revealed the New Renault Duster. Indian motorcycles and Polaris showcased the Blue-Diamond Indian and Indian Chief Classic. Lohia unveiled the path-breaking range of electric vehicles.

In the second half of the day, SIAM unveiled the mascot for the Anti-counterfeiting campaign – Be Genuine, Buy Genuine, ‘Asliman’. SIAM has been an advocate of genuine spare-parts for the vehicles.

Celebrities also made their presence known at the Expo with the like of John Abraham, Manoj Bajpayee, Gul Panag, Sachin Tendulkar and Piyush Chawla. John Abraham was announced the new brand ambassador of Nissan.