With over 1.05 lakh people visiting the venue even on Monday, it seems as if the weekend is not over yet for car lovers.
Based on Honda's 'man maximum, machine minimum' philosophy, the XS-1 is the new compact SUV concept from Honda
India's second biggest automaker suffered from an environment of high interest rates and fuel prices in an economy growing at its slowest pace in a decade, but it also paid the price of persisting with an aging fleet.
After unveiling the 2014 Superb at the Auto Expo, Skoda Auto India has today launched the vehicle in India at a starting price of Rs 18.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The company has given both exterior and interior changes to the facelifted Superb.
"The new Skoda Superb is powerful, affordable and is Icon in the market" says @SkodaIndia official.
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 10, 2014
2014 #Skoda superb has the segment-leading boot space of 565-litres. @SkodaIndia
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 10, 2014
2014 #Skoda Superb also has the leading legroom in its segment. @SkodaIndia
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 10, 2014
2014 #Skoda superb launched at a starting price of Rs 18.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) @SkodaIndia
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 10, 2014
2014 #Skoda Superb's top-end variant Elegance 2.0 TDI 103kW AT comes at Rs 25.20 lakh @SkodaIndia
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 10, 2014
German giant Mercedes admits it was "a little surprised" when Indian customers snapped up 125 of its new top-of-the-line S-Class luxury cars costing $250,000 apiece in just 16 days.
Italian automaker Fiat, which plans to launch its super premium hatchback Abarth 500 this year in India, is looking to locally assemble the car at its manufacturing plant at Ranjangaon.
After losing out to rivals in the Indian passenger vehicles market, Tata Motors is plotting a comeback with a sense of urgency and will bring a couple of new models every year, even as it admitted that lack of new products has hurt the company.
Unveiled at the 2014 Auto Expo, the new Skoda Superb facelift will be launched on 10th February. The updated Superb has received changes both inside and out, which make it look sportier than before.
Force India announced that Hilmer Motorsport will be its official GP2 team this year and will run in the F1 team's colours. The partnership with Hilmer Motorsport is an expansion of Force India's young driver programme.
If you thought BMW did only cars and bikes; well, they also do stuff right from headphones, gaming mouse to cycles and a lot of other stuff
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 7, 2014
These are Siddarth Patankar's picks for the top ten bikes at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo.
We have taken you through the on goings at the Auto Expo for the past two days and have also been able to tell you about the cars you can expect to see here. With over 40 cars and bikes unveiled on day one and a few more on day two, this year the Auto Expo is not to be missed. The Auto Expo opens to the public today and you can book your tickets online or get them at the venue itself.
The 12th Auto Expo is being held in Greater Noida's India expo Mart. the auto industry has been in the grips of its worst ever slowdown. But despite the gloom in the sector, its showing at the 12th Expo has been impressive.
The 12th Auto Expo is being held in Greater Noida's India expo Mart. This has been a very anticipated Auto Expo alright. There was a sense of expectation and anticipation about it, especially since the auto industry has been in the grips of its worst ever slowdown. But despite the gloom in the sector, its showing at the 12th Expo has been impressive.
Priced at Rs 42,75,000 (ex-showroom), it will be available in Alpine White as non-metallic paintwork and in the following four metallic paintworks: Black Sapphire, Glacier Silver, Imperial Blue Brilliant and Sparkling Brown.
Seen here, Mr Philipp von Sahr, President of BMW Group (India), with the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo.
The Toyota Etios Cross has finally made its Indian debut at the Delhi Motor Show, today. Toyota's first ever crossover, Etios Cross made it global debut in Brazil, last year and now the company has brought it to India.
#Toyota Etios Cross has grille guard, cladding, dimaond cut alloys, roof rails, rear defogger with wiper #AutoExpo2014 #CNBatExpo
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 6, 2014
#Toyota Etios Cross has been made available in three engine options- 1.5L Petrol, 1.2L Petrol & 1.4L Diesel. #AutoExpo2014 #CNBatExpo
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 6, 2014
#Toyota Etios Cross' bookings open today. #AutoExpo2014 #CNBatExpo
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 6, 2014
On the second day of the Delhi Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki India launched the much awaited Celerio hatchback at a starting price of Rs. 3.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Mahindra Reva, the electric mobility division of Mahindra & Mahindra, has unveiled the Mahindra Halo, a two-door, two-seater electric sports car concept.
Mahindra has just launched the all-new production Mojo. Quite different from the original concept, this 300cc motorcycle will be the manufacturer's flagship bike in the country.
'Plush pink' and 'burgundy bliss' scooters are the new buzz on India's roads, even as the rest of the autos market is sputtering amid an economic slowdown.
Moto Moroni will launch the Granpasso today with @Vardenchi. @Mr_Vardenchi we look fwd to it. SVP #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/B8Ye5zlhZZ
- Siddharth V Patankar (@sidpatankar) February 6, 2014
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar unveiled four cars from the BMW stable at the Auto Expo on Wednesday. Sachin, whose love for four wheels is a known fact, is also the brand ambassador for BMW.
#CNBatExpo today Maruti will unveil Celerio, Toyota the Cross Etios, and announcements from Hero, Mahindra, Hyosung, Terra, Triumph. SVP
- Siddharth V Patankar (@sidpatankar) February 6, 2014
The Fiat Avventura which will launch in 2014. SVP #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/2rBgK8mz4I
- Siddharth V Patankar (@sidpatankar) February 6, 2014
Catching up with JLR CEO Dr Ralph Speth. Always engaging & fruitful. SVP #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/kwmqIvzaTg
- Siddharth V Patankar (@sidpatankar) February 5, 2014
The Datsun #Go looks better in the light of day. SVP #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/FVGtD9Xlwu
- Siddharth V Patankar (@sidpatankar) February 5, 2014
Mr. @anandmahindra meets the riders! The #AutoExpo14 just got better! pic.twitter.com/orJ5qKPhq0
- MahindraRacing (@MahindraRacing) February 5, 2014
Really now! Cafe racer inspired Hero Splendor Pro Classic! @sidpatankar #CNBatExpo @balabroadcast pic.twitter.com/bPO8dJhKJ9
- Bala (@balabroadcast) February 5, 2014
The Supercar was first showcased at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and is expected to hit the Indian shores in early 2015.
#Chevrolet brings in Camaro ZL1 to #AutoExpo2014 ! #NDTVAuto pic.twitter.com/xGSNjE0ysK
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 5, 2014
And the shutters go crazy for one shot of Tendulkar. Amazing stuff! @NDTVAuto pic.twitter.com/hoYj4vgR55
- Ameya (@ameya_naik) February 5, 2014
@bmwindia to bring in the #i8 by the end of 2014 as a CBU. Announcements like this make a journo go "holy crap!" in a good way! #NDTVAuto
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 5, 2014
Check out the cool looking headlights on the Cx-01 concept cross bike!@sidpatankar #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/ZhOdrUKl6u
- Bala (@balabroadcast) February 5, 2014
Suzuki unveils new 250 cc premium bike Inazuma! @sidpatankar #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/NEwPK1KNV7
- Bala (@balabroadcast) February 5, 2014
Honda CBR 650F to be assembled in India by Fy2016; to be priced below Rs 7 lakhs@sidpatankar #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/cs3nQsJcYe
- Bala (@balabroadcast) February 5, 2014
Wow! Hero unveils Hastur; 620cc super premium bike! @sidpatankar #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/WhhF5ebDS0
- Bala (@balabroadcast) February 5, 2014
Nissan unveils Sunny Facelift! @sidpatankar #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/0oU3zN2hsh
- Bala (@balabroadcast) February 5, 2014
Skoda India Md Sudhir Rao talks about the Skoda Yeti Facelift! @sidpatankar #CNBatExpo @SkodaIndia pic.twitter.com/0K46zgdppo
- Bala (@balabroadcast) February 5, 2014
Yes that's the VW #Taigun so pls react folks! SVP #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/9SImetLfdj
- Siddharth V Patankar (@sidpatankar) February 5, 2014
Fiat Punto Avventura, a rugged looking crossover version of Punto! Shown at #AutoExpo2014 #NDTVAuto pic.twitter.com/8XeGQCP0ze
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 5, 2014
GM International Boss Stephan Jacoby admits India strategy gone awry in 2013; promises to bounce back. #CNBatExpo
- Siddharth V Patankar (@sidpatankar) February 5, 2014
The new Honda Jazz compact crossover has been finally showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo, which made its debut in November 2013 in Japan. The crossover is based on Honda's new global design philosophy - EXCITING H DESIGN!!!, which, according to the company, is to make their cars 'High Tech, High Touch and High Tension'.
@Toyota_India has just taken the wraps off the Corolla. Looks greatly balanced and has good lines #NDTVAuto
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 5, 2014
#Chevrolet Beat gets a facelift! #AutoExpo2014 #NDTVAuto pic.twitter.com/gdQE7L21Gi
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 5, 2014
#CNBatExpo: JLR CEO Ralf Speth to NDTV: Compact sedan part of expansion plan.
- NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfit) February 5, 2014
#CNBatExpo: JLR CEO Ralf Speth to NDTV: To set-up own engine manufacturing centre by year end.
- NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfit) February 5, 2014
Toyota Group's global sales 9.98Mn units - a record year for Toyota #NDTVAuto
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 5, 2014
#AutoExpo2014 welcomes #Honda #Mobilio debut in India! #NDTVAuto pic.twitter.com/0XxiV5ve2R
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 5, 2014
Ito San announced the NSX and it got a very restricted applause. Clearly not many know the legacy behind the name #NDTVAuto
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 5, 2014
Chevrolet Adra concept has been designed 100% in India. Mkt launch only around 2017. EcoSport rival! SVP #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/mgO0PxtE2w
- Siddharth V Patankar (@sidpatankar) February 5, 2014
Just unveiled the stunning Land Rover LWB at #JLRAE2014!What a beauty she is-sleek & powerful!check it out @JLRIndia pic.twitter.com/cd7WFVhKg4
- PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 5, 2014
Unveils 'The next big Audi - Audi A3 Sedan'
- 'The next big Audi - Audi A3 Sedan'
- Special Attraction: Audi R18 e-tron quattro
- Technology Concept: Audi Sport quattro concept
- Sporty Highlights: Audi RS 7 Sportback and Audi R8 V10 Spyder
- Plans to increase dealership footprint to 40 in 2014
- Terence Johnsson, Vice-President, Overseas Sales of AUDI AG: "In 2013,Audi achieved new sales records in more than 40 markets and India was one of them with sales of 10002 units."
Honda Vision XS1 has just been premiered globally. Continues the man-maximum machine-minimum design theme
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 5, 2014
@HondaCarIndia will announce one world premier here at the @AutoExpo2014 shortly
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 5, 2014
First look at the Honda Activa 125; bookings open from April 2014!@sidpatankar #CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/brQOPGzjT4
- Bala (@balabroadcast) February 5, 2014
The former chairman of Ratan Tata, who is also an auto enthusiast himself, at the Auto Expo 2014
That's how the @JLRIndia display at the @AutoExpo2014 looks from the top. Project 7 - huge desire for it #NDTVAuto pic.twitter.com/MCWxbbOacZ
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 5, 2014
This great man, he alone should get a whole pavilion for the aura he exudes @RNTata2000 #NDTVAuto pic.twitter.com/O5mJAP0VLx
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 5, 2014
France's Renault may launch a car priced below Rs. 4.5 lakh in India, a senior executive said on Monday, as the company looks to tap the biggest and fastest growing segment of the Indian car market.
Hyundai Motor India on Wednesday rolled out the next generation model of Santa Fe sports utility vehicle. Santa Fe's launch comes a day after the South Korean car maker unveiled Xcent, its first compact sedan in India.
Harley Davidson has launched Street 750, its first made in India bike at Rs. 4.10 lakh at the Auto Expo. The Street 750 will be the cheapest Harley Davidson bike in the Indian market. Bookings for the Street 750 will start from March 1, 2014, the company said.
India's car market leader Maruti Suzuki India today unveiled two concept models - sedan Ciaz and crossover SX4 S-Cross -- as it looks to enhance its position in the bigger sedan segment going forward.
Woah! Harley Street 750 priced at Rs 4.1 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi); bookings from March 1st!@sidpatankar#CNBatExpo pic.twitter.com/ywDSjfMFLS
- Bala (@balabroadcast) February 5, 2014
The all new #Renault Fluence launches at Rs. 14.22 Lakh at #AutoExpo2014! #NDTVAuto pic.twitter.com/kNwFESPLwy
- NDTV Auto (@NDTVAuto) February 5, 2014
Maruti unveils S-cross and Ciaz concept sedan
S-cross launch plans not revealed
Celerio launch tomorrow at Auto Expo
Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will showcase new products at the Auto Expo, including a five-seater version of Jaguar's sports crossover concept C-X17, the new F-TYPE Coupe sports car and Project 7, a single-seater all-aluminium bodied roadster.
Carmakers including Ford Motor and Hyundai Motor Co will showcase compact sedans at India's largest auto show this week, targeting what they think could be the next hot market in a country long dominated by ultra-cheap hatchbacks.
Global carmakers are still banking on emerging economies including India, the world's sixth biggest auto market by volume, to drive long-term growth despite a recent slowing in demand.
Industry-wide sales in India are headed for a second straight annual decline in the fiscal year that ends in March.
Hyundai on Tuesday unveiled a new compact sedan called Xcent. The new sub-4 metre sedan from Hyundai will increase competition in the segment, pitting it against Maruti's Dzire and Honda's Amaze.
R K Srivastava: We at @HyundaiIndia want to be the most loved manufacturer in India
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 4, 2014
R K Srivastava: The #Xcent will have the most aggressive price-to-product situation #NDTVAuto
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 4, 2014
Well packaged rear-end; tail lamps add character #HyundaiXcent @HyundaiIndia pic.twitter.com/ASnfZxZkob
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 4, 2014
With the #HyundaiXcent, compact-sedan segment may just experience the same impact that the hatch segment had with #Grandi10 @HyundaiIndia
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 4, 2014
Rear parking and climate control - two features in the #HyundaiXcent which are missing in the #Grandi10
- Ashish Jha (@jha_ashish) February 4, 2014
- Hyundai Xcent will be available in petrol and diesel versions
- Hyundai Xcent to come in both automatic and manual transmission modes
- Hyundai Xcent based on Grand i10 hatch platform
Here's your chance to participate in a live Google Hangout with Ranbir Kapoor, Pawan Munjal and Siddharth Vinayak Patankar. Only a lucky few will get the chance to take part in the Google Hangout on February 06, 2014 between 3-5pm (IST). So hurry and click to register.
During the expo, co-organised by SIAM, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), 70 new vehicles will be unveiled.
The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp will showcase over a dozen models, including concepts and hybrids, set for display.
The company will also launch its sports utility vehicle the M Guard.
The company's Indian arm, Honda Cars India Ltd, will showcase a wide range of exhibits, including the Accord Hybrid.