Greater Noida all set to host Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2014

The official logo for the 12th

Motor Show 2014 was today unveiled at a press conference addressed by the organisers. The new

logo for The Motor Show was unveiled in the presence of Mr. Arvind Saxena, Chairman, Trade Fair

edition of Auto Expo – The

Auto Expo, the biennial show of the Indian automotive industry is jointly organized by – Automotive

Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of

Auto Expo is a complete automotive show organized since 1986 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi and over

the years has grown beyond anybody’s imagination. Due to paucity of space at Pragati Maidan, Auto

Expo will be held in two venues in February 2014. The component show would continue at Pragati

The Motor Show is scheduled from February 7th

Greater Noida. There will be Press Preview on February 5th& 6th

The organizers expect a footfall of almost one lakh visitors per day at the Motor Show event. Keeping in

mind the world class infrastructure and facilities, India Expo Mart at Greater Noida has been identified

as the venue for The Motor Show– an event of such magnitude.The new venue has enabled the display

area for vehicles to expand significantly in its existing double storied exhibition facility and in the

additional halls being created in open areas for this event. In 2014, the vehicle show will be spread over

almost 70,000 sq. meters as against 39,000 sq meters at Pragati Maidan. Additional 18,000 sq meters

outdoor space will be used for various activities, like motorcycle driving training, safety driving tips,

torture tracks, Electric & Hybrid Electric Mobility City, etc. Another around 10,000 sq meters built up

space will be used for Food & Beverages, Lounges, Offices, etc. There will be 22,000 sq meters open

area for various entertainment acts and food & Beverage stalls.

The Motor Show-2014 will be a comprehensive show with OEMs participating from across segments to

showcase passenger cars, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, utility vehicles, trucks, buses and much more

that will enhance ‘Mobility For All’. The visitors will get to observe more than 40 auto manufactures

and their various displays in terms of technology and products along with several new launches – both

India and Global – by most of the participants. It will be a dynamic and vibrant show – one of the best in

– 11th

, 2014 at a new venue – the India Expo Mart in

, 2014.

With The Motor Show at India Expo Mart and The Component Show at Pragati Maidan put together,

Auto Expo is going to be the largest ever show in terms of exhibition space occupied and visitors’

“Moving the expo to Greater Noida has paved way for a bigger exhibition area, better facilities

and accessibility for the participants. Greater Noida also being a hub of academic institutions and

manufacturing units, we expect a large turnout from both students and industrial workers.” said Mr.

Arvind Saxena, Chairman, Trade Fair Committee, SIAM.

Organizers, with the help of local authority have planned several arrangements to ensure the ease and

convenience of visitors. Free shuttle buses will be plied from select Metro stations in Noida & various

strategic locations in Delhi – NCR to reach the venue. Adequate parking facilities are being created near

the venue. The authorities have identified specific route diversions and will install special signage across

the city for seamless regulation of traffic. Special road patrolling, firefighting and other high security

arrangements are being undertaken during the Motor Show. Additionally, tickets will be available much

in advance for online purchase to avoid any last minute rush or disappointment.

Addressing the media, Mr. Arvind Saxena, Chairman, Trade Fair Committee, SIAM, said, “With the

increasing participation of exhibitors, visiting auto-enthusiast and the need to offer larger exhibition

and visiting area for all, the new venue will offer more exhibition space which will help us create better

“We are delighted to have successfully completed 25 years of Auto Expo and are heading towards its 12th

edition. The Motor Show will once again create a much needed excitement in the Motown” He added.

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is the apex national body representing 46 leading

vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. SIAM provides a single window to the Indian

Automobile Industry and aims to enhance exchange & communication expand economics, trade &

technical cooperation between the Automotive Industry and its international counterparts. It plays a

proactive role in creating awareness on environment protection and road safety. SIAM has been striving

to keep pace with the socio-economic and technological changes shaping the Automobile Industry and

endeavor to be a catalyst in the development of a stronger Automobile Industry in India.

Auto Expo has evolved into focused and modern Motor Show. This platform is use for brand promotion

and corporate image development by the Exhibitors. Over the years it has become an important venue

for global launches by vehicle manufacturers. Auto Expo has always witnessed large football of more

than a million people visiting the show and has emerged as not only the largest exhibition anywhere in

India both in terms of space occupied and in terms of crowd but also one of the major Motor Shows in

the world. Auto Expo attracts presence of all automobile majors besides participation from over South

Africa, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States of America, etc.