New Delhi: No Hero, Honda, Bajaj, TVS, Royal Enfield or Yamaha will be seen this year in Delhi Auto Expo, even while Piaggio will showcase its Vespa and Aprilia brands. The only prominent name at the event is Suzuki Motorcycles.
Likewise in cars, there are just a handful of manufacturers present this time around. Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai are among the big ticket names which will display their offerings. Kia Motors, part of the Hyundai group that has caught the fancy of Indian customers with its Seltos SUV, will be a big draw this time.
However, what is really significant about this year’s Expo is the overwhelming presence of Chinese automakers, a clear indication that they are keen on establishing their presence in India.
They would be encouraged by the fact that there is already a success story in the form of SAIC Motor with the MG Hector. Great Wall Motors, which recently acquired General Motors’ plant near Pune, will be displaying its SUVs at the Expo.
