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Startups, electronic vehicle players and the firms entering India were at the forefront at the biennial Auto Expo 2018, showcasing a range of products from scooters to bikes to cars. Besides, the rush of unveilings and new product introductions, the event also saw the entry of brands -- Kia Motors, Cleveland Motorwerks and BMW Motorrad - in the Indian market. Bollywood and cricket star also made their presence felt. Here's a glimpse of the biennial event.
“At this Expo, every player is highlighting electric vehicles, eco-friendly products and concepts. This is the main difference with the 2016 Auto Expo," said YK Koo, managing director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India. The company launched the next-generation Elite i20 on Wednesday, with a starting price of Rs 534,900
Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra today unveiled six new electric concept vehicles and models as it showcased its strategy to shape the 'Future of Mobility' at the Auto Expo here. The company also lifted cover on its South Korean arm SsangYong's G4 Rexton SUV, which will be launched in the Indian market later this year under the Mahindra badging. It also showcased the concept of TUV Stinger, a convertible SUV. "As India aspires to global leadership on climate action, the time is right to develop sustainable mobility solutions for the future," Mahindra Group Executive Chairman Anand Mahindra said while unveiling the products here. He further said, "Mahindra's electric pavilion at the Auto Expo showcases our vision of the 'Future of Mobility', one that offers clean, connected and convenient vehicles to our customers and around the world." Mahindra said the auto industry is today at the crossroads faced with the challenge of how to redefine itself in order to ...