* The delhi auto expo covers a floor size of over 1.4 lakh square metres makes it one of the biggest in asia in terms of size. This compares with almost the same amount of space at the Shanghai show.
* For the first time, New Delhi Auto Expo is accredited to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (Oica), an international industry group formed in Paris in 1919.
* SIAM – Society of Indian Auto Manufacturers says 2008 Delhi Auto Expo could be even bigger than the annual India International Trade Fair organised by the Indian Trade Promotion Organisation.
* The prices for stalls has already hitted the roof. This could cost as little as Rs6,600 per sq. m for domestic exhibitors to Rs12,000 per sq.m for overseas companies. It also depends on their size and where in the venue they are located.
* There are close to 250,000 exhibitors in the queue waiting for space to display their products. SIAM functionaries are negotiating hard for more space but it is certain that a large number of companies will still be left out.
* A host of 2,000 participants (1,200 in 2006), including 42 vehicles manufacturers and 1,900 component manufacturers from both domestic and international Markets will gather at the delhi auto expo.
* Around 30 new vehicles are expected to be launched by 45 domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers during the eight-day event.
* 2008 Delhi auto Expo will clash with the Detroit Auto Show.
* CEOs of top automotive bodies like the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the German Association of Automotive Industry (VDA) and the Centre for Automotive Research (CAR) from the US that will participate and explore business opportunities in India.
* A special floating pavilion is built on a lake to make the visitors feel unique. A team of engineers has specially been called from Germany to design the pavilion. The material for construction is also being imported from Germany to give it a state-of-the-art look. The I-shaped pavilion, spread over an area of around 1,500 sq mt, is further divided into two pavilions. While a major portion of around 1,200 sq mt will showcase the entire product portfolio of Mahindra & Mahindra, Renault India, and their JV Mahindra-Renault, the remaining has been taken by General Motors.
* There will be a separate robotics pavilion, design pavilion and vintage car pavilion at the auto expo