The Auto Expo is a biennial auto show taking place in Greater Noida and New Delhi, India. The five-day show is the most significant event for Indian car manufacturers. Its primary contributors are Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, BMW, Hyundai, Ashok, Leyland, Atul Auto, Bird Retail Pvt. Ltd., Datsun, DSK Motowheels Pvt Ltd., Eicher Motors, Executive Modcar, FCA India Automobiles, Hero, Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company, and others.
The most popular category at the Auto Expo is concept cars with several major producers, always showcasing their new models. Electric vehicles also enjoy great interest from the public, since there are plenty of innovations and new technologies. Two-wheelers are very popular in India as well, especially electric scooters. Major motorcycle producers like BMW, Kawasaki, TVS, Suzuki, Honda, and UM Motorcycles present their new products in series. Driver-less technology is another category that is gaining much attention.
Organized by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Auto Expo was first launched in 1986 to enhance the Indian Automotive Industry's advancement and innovation. It was opened by the Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. First, Auto Expo was taking place only at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, but in 2014 new location was added—India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.
