Car shows these days are as much about new vehicles as about the models posing next to them. Sunny Sen tries to find out more about this growing trend among young women to earn some quick money.
The infrastructural challenges of the Auto Expo 2012 highlight the fact that India has a 'band-aid' approach to infrastructure, with the notable exception of the Delhi and Hyderabad airports.
As many as 1,500 exhibitors and 50 global brands from 24 countries participated the show, which witnessed 58 new launches, including the much-awaited Mini.
With demand for cheap cars rising, Hyundai's Indian plants are set to exceed capacity - a challenge for a facility that makes more than 1,000 variants of cars.
Green is in vogue at the current Auto Expo with automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Nissan, Mahindra and Mahindra and Hero MotoCorp lining up electric and hybrid vehicles for future launch.
Expanding its product portfolio in the sports utility and commercial vehicles segments, auto major Tata Motors on Thursday showcased three new models slated for launch in the next financial year.
The Expo - which opens on January 7 for regular visits - expects a footfall of 100,000 every day, and definitely more on the weekend. In the next couple of days the Expo will be ready for 43 press conferences and more than 50 launches and showcases.
Unlike its more prevalent models in the west, Suzuki launched a 125cc Scooter, the Swish and 110cc motorcycle, the Hayate at Auto Expo 2012.
A few global carmakers have tasted success with cars designed in India, but most are just starting to make inroads into R&D here.
Experts say the compact SUV could well be a hit with the Indian market which aspires for luxury but at the same time looks for fuel efficiency and value for money.
The Mahindra Group unveils its Reva NXR next generation concept electric vehicle that is expected to be launched in November around Diwali.
French auto maker Renault launched its first all-hatchback Pulse making its foray into the mass segment priced at between Rs 5.77 lakh and Rs 6.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The thronging unruly crowds at the Auto Expo had Mahindra Group vice chairman and managing director Anand Mahindra vent his ire at the "dismal" crowd management.
If the 2012 Auto Expo is any indication, the scooters - after nearly getting wiped out a decade ago - are clearly making a comeback.
The company, which closed the calendar year 2011 with highest ever sales number of 6.12 million units, expects these bikes to further drive up volumes. These bikes would be launched progressively over the next few months.
For long confined to doing low-end work, Indian companies have emerged as suppliers of critical components to the world's best and biggest carmakers.
With new this car, the company will for the first time introduce K-14 VVT 1.4 litre engine in India. The car will also be launched in diesel variant.
General Motors India showcases its two new vehicles under Chevrolet brands - a premium hatchback Sail and an MPV concept at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp on Friday unveiled India's first concept hybrid scooter, which is being developed in association with a foreign consultant, at the 11th Auto Expo.
Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor Corporation unveils Etios and Liva racing concepts at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi.





