We give you pointers on the most important launches of the show.
Now that the (media) madness has died down, we can give you tips on where you should go to if you're visiting the Auto Expo. If you aren't, you can go through our extensive coverage - we dare say it is almost as good as being there. Hey, at least you won't get jostled around by the other 99,999 people attending the show! All the orange words are links - click on them to go to the relevant article and all the information on the product.
Full expo coverage here for those who will settle for nothing less than complete coverage. The rest of you, read on.
A couple of manufacturers decided to skip the Expo altogether, but that didn't mean they didn't have products to show off. Hero Motors (Maestro, Ignitor and Passion X Pro) and Fiat Auto (2012 Linea and Punto) were two such manufacturers, showing off three motorcycles and two upgraded cars respectively. Bajaj also joined the bandwagon, unveiling the RE60 that slots in below the Nano, taking the title of the world's cheapest car.
The excitement reached fever pitch at Ford's conference where they unveiled a concept for the first time in the world. The EcoSport concept was shown off to all at a function on the fourth.
The expo itself began with the industry leader Maruti Suzuki's reply to the Ford EcoSport: the XA Alpha. That concept didn't garner as much attention as the Ertiga MPV, which looks like it will take the fight to the Toyota Innova.
Speaking of which, Toyota launched an upgraded Innova. And Fortuner - with two more drivetrain options. And Land Cruiser, Prius and Camry.
In another function, Toyota launched their one-make racing series, with the Etios siblings.
Another car which has sparked off a storm of interest is the new Hyundai Sonata. It's new, sharp and offers cutting-edge tech.
Honda's two-wheeler division surprised many with its unveiling seven upgraded or new vehicles, including a 110cc commuter in the Dream Yuga that promises to play the numbers game, and the exciting CBR150R. Has big red finally got its wheels in motion?
Tata's long-awaited new Safari was finally displayed, and it has taken a leap ahead with features like shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive and creature comforts.
For the enthusiasts, the Mercedes SLS AMG convertible made an appearance. Of more importance to the general public was the A-Class concept, which could spawn a new segment in the marketplace in the future.
Dilip Chhabria's 'affordable' supercar Avanti also made an appearance at the expo. It has the looks for sure - and a killer price tag of Rs 30 lakh.
Audi threw down the gauntlet to BMW's X1 with the Q3 compact SUV, calling stars Katrina Kaif and Lisa Ray to launch it. There is other eye-candy on display as well, in the form of the R8 GT spyder and the Q7 V12 TDI.
Of most importance to motorcycle enthusiasts in India is the launch of Triumph motorcycles, that begin at a startling Rs 5.5 lakh for the Bonneville and Street Triple. Start saving!
If you've got the moolah, though, why stop at Triumph? You can have the new Monster 795 at a great price as well. It's Italian, it's a Ducati, and it's on sale now!
BMW launched the MINI brand and the products cost even more than the VW Beetle and Fiat 500, but we don't doubt they have the market.
Chevrolet's best-selling Tavera has been upgraded to BS4 norms and the Captiva facelift is now here as well.
Renault was just about the only manufacturer to have an actual launch of a completely new model - which means a price was announced as well. The Pulse was one of the few cars that left us wanting to drive it home.
Vespa is back with their iconic scooters, and if the public reaction is anything to go by, they're going to do well.
Full expo coverage here for those who will settle for nothing less than complete coverage. The rest of you, read on.
A couple of manufacturers decided to skip the Expo altogether, but that didn't mean they didn't have products to show off. Hero Motors (Maestro, Ignitor and Passion X Pro) and Fiat Auto (2012 Linea and Punto) were two such manufacturers, showing off three motorcycles and two upgraded cars respectively. Bajaj also joined the bandwagon, unveiling the RE60 that slots in below the Nano, taking the title of the world's cheapest car.
The excitement reached fever pitch at Ford's conference where they unveiled a concept for the first time in the world. The EcoSport concept was shown off to all at a function on the fourth.
The expo itself began with the industry leader Maruti Suzuki's reply to the Ford EcoSport: the XA Alpha. That concept didn't garner as much attention as the Ertiga MPV, which looks like it will take the fight to the Toyota Innova.
Speaking of which, Toyota launched an upgraded Innova. And Fortuner - with two more drivetrain options. And Land Cruiser, Prius and Camry.
In another function, Toyota launched their one-make racing series, with the Etios siblings.
Another car which has sparked off a storm of interest is the new Hyundai Sonata. It's new, sharp and offers cutting-edge tech.
Honda's two-wheeler division surprised many with its unveiling seven upgraded or new vehicles, including a 110cc commuter in the Dream Yuga that promises to play the numbers game, and the exciting CBR150R. Has big red finally got its wheels in motion?
Tata's long-awaited new Safari was finally displayed, and it has taken a leap ahead with features like shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive and creature comforts.
For the enthusiasts, the Mercedes SLS AMG convertible made an appearance. Of more importance to the general public was the A-Class concept, which could spawn a new segment in the marketplace in the future.
Dilip Chhabria's 'affordable' supercar Avanti also made an appearance at the expo. It has the looks for sure - and a killer price tag of Rs 30 lakh.
Audi threw down the gauntlet to BMW's X1 with the Q3 compact SUV, calling stars Katrina Kaif and Lisa Ray to launch it. There is other eye-candy on display as well, in the form of the R8 GT spyder and the Q7 V12 TDI.
Of most importance to motorcycle enthusiasts in India is the launch of Triumph motorcycles, that begin at a startling Rs 5.5 lakh for the Bonneville and Street Triple. Start saving!
If you've got the moolah, though, why stop at Triumph? You can have the new Monster 795 at a great price as well. It's Italian, it's a Ducati, and it's on sale now!
BMW launched the MINI brand and the products cost even more than the VW Beetle and Fiat 500, but we don't doubt they have the market.
Chevrolet's best-selling Tavera has been upgraded to BS4 norms and the Captiva facelift is now here as well.
Renault was just about the only manufacturer to have an actual launch of a completely new model - which means a price was announced as well. The Pulse was one of the few cars that left us wanting to drive it home.
Vespa is back with their iconic scooters, and if the public reaction is anything to go by, they're going to do well.
Peugeot is back! This time they're going it alone, and they're going the premium way.
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