The recently concluded Auto Expo at New Delhi pinned down the strategies for the coming year- the bifurcation- one for bikes and cars and another for commercial vehicles like trucks, buses and parts in simultaneous phase. This is in the style of German Automotive Industry, Hannover for CVs and Frankfurt for cars and bikes. The venue too will be shifted to more spacious one (in all likelihood in Gurgaon)as the Pragati Maidan could not meet the requirements.
Since more than 12 new makers may join in the next show, SIAM and other co-organizers are exploring the possibilities to fit in for the demands. The Expo could not witness the presence of Ford India, Nissan Motor, Ducati who are expected next time along with Peugeot-Citroen, Proton from
Malaysia, Dongfang from China, SAIC, First Automobile Works and Cherry.
The show needs redefining as the participants like major players Maruti, Hyundai and Toyota Motor were sore over the infra structures offered at the venue and the practical difficulties like prevention of road shows from Toyota and Honda. However, SIAM in association with other organizers is staging a show for bus and special vehicles in Bangalore in 2011. Many roads to drive in with pleasure!