India's Auto Expo 2016 is a big draw, floor space sold out seven months in advance

The Society for Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has said that the entire floor space for automobiles at Auto Expo 2016 has been sold out. This, despite the largest automotive expo in India having more than 7,000 square metres space than the 2014 edition.

Jointly organised by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and SIAM Auto Expo - The Motor Show will be held at India Exposition Mart in February 2016.

The total indoor exhibition area for next year’s show has increased from around 42,000 square metres in 2014 to over 50,000 square metres in 2016, which is almost a 20 percent growth. Auto Expo 2016 will see over 40 vehicle manufacturers including more than 22 passenger and commercial vehicle OEMs and 20 two- and three-wheeler manufacturers.

Auto Expo 2016 bids fair to be a comprehensive show with OEMs participating across segments to showcase cars, MUVs, SUVs, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, special vehicles, concept vehicles, commercial vehicles, vintage cars and even supercars. There will also be participation from tyre manufacturers, oil companies, automotive design and technology firms, financial institutions and auto insurance companies, among others.

Announcing the development, Vishnu Mathur, director general, SIAM, said, “We are delighted to have successfully sold out the space for the upcoming motor show.  The event has been giving unique opportunity to both indigenous and international vehicle manufacturers to put forth their upcoming products and technologies on a global platform. This time we expect the show to become bigger, better and more exciting.”