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Auto Expo 2018 Delhi Tickets, Dates, Venue & Price

Auto Expo in Delhi! If you are someone like me who loves cars and has been reading Auto magazines for years, Auto Expo in Delhi would bring sparkle in your eyes. That’s also a reason, I did not miss talking about the Chicago Auto Show. A biennial event, Auto Expo 2018 will be held in Greater Noida this year and generally attracts some of the best car-makers across the globe, showcasing their upcoming offerings! I used to dream of attending it one of these years and if you are in or around the capital during the Auto Expo 2018 dates, do buy tickets and pay a visit. Details available in this post.

What is Auto Expo?

Auto Expo 2018 logoAuto Expo is Asia’s biggest and world’s second biggest auto show where global car makers showcase their future offerings and give a taste of the technology they are working on to media and crowds. It’s jointly organized by CII, SIAM and ACMA. Being a biennial automotive shows, its always drawn big crowd.

Auto Expo 2018 with the 14th edition of this event which will see cars from some of regulars like Maruti, BMW along with new comers like KIA. News is that there are quite a few prominent autocar manufacturers who are going to give this year’s expo a miss like Volkswagen, Audi, Bajaj, Ford, Harley-Davidson to name a few.

Why are some carmakers skipping Auto Expo 2018?

The fact that some of the key players are skipping the expo is definitely not a great feeling. While their multiple reasons being speculated for this like venue costs, expenses to showcase at the event along with actual value of returns, I would say it boils down to something very simple – Return of Investment (ROI).

Unlike earlier years when Internet was still at its infancy and information was not easily available, is today’s times of viral reach its easier for companies to promote their products. Also, compared to an event where there are several car makers, manufacturers are increasingly opting for exclusive events. It’s easier to go Apple & Tesla route of having an exclusive showcase event and live stream it across the world. While that may not be cheaper than join the Expo but its definitely better in terms of ROI.

You get focused attention of people, you are in the news with just your products and make a bigger dent.

So why attend Auto Expo 2018?

While some prominent players are skipping the event, there are several others who would be present. And more importantly, you will see a lot of buzz around electric cars and bikes which are not just functional but also in everyway attractive.

I love to see the car makers showcasing their concept cars along with newer models. Something Maruti and BMW would be doing. And as remarked by the officials, the expo generally sees participation by about 50% of the members only. So its not entirely surprising. Would recommend paying a visit before the participation dwindles further.

And for a visitor you still get to see an expansive number of automotive tech under a single roof which is something no other auto show can boast of in the country.

Auto Expo 2018 Auto Exhibitors List

Company Website
Ashok Leyland Ltd www.ashokleyland.com
BMW India Pvt Ltd www.bmw.in
Cummins India Ltd. www.cumminsindia.com
Greaves Cotton Limited www.greavescotton.com
Hero MotoCorp Ltd www.heromotocorp.com
Honda Cars India Ltd www.hondacarindia.com
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (P) Ltd www.honda2wheelersindia.com
Hyundai Motor India Ltd www.hyundai.com
India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd. www.kawasaki-india.com
India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd www.yamaha-motor-india.com
JBM Auto Ltd. www.jbm-group.com
Kia Motors India Pvt. Ltd www.kia-motors.in
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd www.mahindra.com
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd www.marutisuzuki.com
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd www.mercedes-benz.co.in
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd www.piaggio.co.in
Renault India Pvt Ltd www.renault.co.in
SML Isuzu Ltd www.smlisuzu.com
Suzuki Motorcycle India Ltd www.suzukimotorcycle.in
Tata Motors Ltd www.tatamotors.com
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd www.toyota-bharat.com
TVS Motor Company Ltd www.tvsmotor.com
Aftek Motors India Pvt. Ltd. www.aftek.com
Desmoto Electric Pvt. Ltd.
Devashish Jethwani Customs www.thedjcgroup.in
Emflux Motors Pvt. Ltd. www.emfluxmotors.com
Excellon Software Pvt. Ltd. www.excellonsoft.com
Executive Modcar Trendz www.executivemodcartrendz.net
Greenrick www.greenrick.com
Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. www.heroelectric.in
IMN Crafts www.imncrafts.com
Laish Madison Motor Werks Pvt Ltd www.clevelandcyclerwerksindia.com
Lohia Auto Industries www.lohiaauto.com
Okinawa Autotech Pvt. Ltd. www.okinawascooters.com
Pinnacle industries Pvt. Ltd. www.pinnacleindustries.com
Twenty Two Motors Pvt. Ltd. www.22motors.in
UM India Two Wheelers Pvt Ltd www.umglobal.com

Auto Expo 2018 Venue

Until 2012, it was held at Pragati Maidan, Delhi but now the motor show will be organized in Greater Noida. There are two different events linked to Auto Expo and both will be organized at two venues as mentioned below:

  • Auto Expo 2018 – The Motor Show: at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
  • Auto Expo 2018 – Components: at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
How far is Auto Expo Venue

Free Shuttle Bus service would be operational between Botanical Garden Metro Station to India Exposition Mart.
It will be available 1 hour prior and 1-hour post to the Show Timings.

From Botanical Garden Metro Station to India Expo. Mart Greater Noida
( First Bus – 9:00 AM ) ( Last Bus – 7:00 PM )

From India Expo. Mart Greater Noida To Botanical Garden Metro Station
( First Bus – 11:00 AM ) ( Last Bus – 7:00 PM )

Auto Expo 2018 Site Plan
Auto Expo 2018 Site Plan

Auto Expo 2018 Dates

The joint inauguration of Auto Expo 2018 will be held on February 8. However, the dates for the event are:

  • Auto Expo 2018 – The Motor Show: scheduled from 9-14 February, 2018
  • Auto Expo 2018 – Components: scheduled from 8-11 February, 2018
Day and Date * Business Hours General Public Hours
Friday, 9 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1300 Hrs 1300 Hrs – 1800 Hrs
Saturday, 10 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1900 Hrs
Sunday, 11 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1900 Hrs
Monday, 12 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1300 Hrs 1300 Hrs – 1800 Hrs
Tuesday, 13 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1300 Hrs 1300 Hrs – 1800 Hrs
Wednesday, 14 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1700 Hrs

Auto Expo 2018 Online Ticket & Price

Tickets for Auto Expo, Greater Noida is available at BookMyShow. Do not buy from anyone else online as BMS is the sole ticketing partner for the event.

The ticket prices are:

To buy tickets – click here. Do attend the event and share your experience.

Note – Through this blog, I try to put together information from multiple sources in a single post making it easier to find the right information for people. In no way can I claim that I know everything and this is being done on best effort. So please help others but adding/correcting anything else related to the event in the comments. Lets make information access easier.

Piyush Agarwal
Piyush Agarwal is a part-time freelance webdesigner who loves to play with design and the web around. You can check out his designs on Technix Designs. He is also into Theatre and Photography.
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