Key learnings from Auto Expo 2008. - Team-BHP

snaronikar · 16th January 2008, 20:39

Hi,

The auto Expo 2008 is coming to close tomorrow. Was just pondering what would be the key take aways / learning points from this.

Fristly, the introduction of new cars especially Nano has demonstrated to the whole world that India can also be the technical / manufacturing hub and can also manufacture world's cheapest car w/o compromising the quality and desired safety and regulatory norms.

People who have visited can pour in their much awaited thoughts.

breezydrive · 16th January 2008, 20:55

Well said about Nano, hats-off to RATAN TATA for his company's achievements in the recent past ( Corus, Jaguar deals ) & specially for words - A promise is a promise.
Tata's show in entirety was a real crowd-puller.
IMO, FIAT deserves 10/10 for their Cars & babes. Fiat 500 was unexpected surprise at the show.

AMATMO · 16th January 2008, 22:07

yes the Fiats range was indeed very impressive

i feel fiat finally deserves credit for something

(i am talking only about the cars)

nitrous · 16th January 2008, 22:15

India can definitely manage an F1 event . Im convinced!

amit · 16th January 2008, 22:25

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

yes the Fiats range was indeed very impressive

i feel fiat finally deserves credit for something

(i am talking only about the cars)

I just hope their new cars take off in our market. It will be great to see 7-8000 GP's selling every month. It will also beautify our roads which are full of ugly cars right now

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Cyrus43 · 16th January 2008, 23:07

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Originally Posted by nitrous

India can definitely manage an F1 event . Im convinced!

i disagree on that one nitrous..did you not notice the mismanagement of the event??

low_bass_makker · 16th January 2008, 23:18

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Originally Posted by CYRUS43

i disagree on that one nitrous..did you not notice the mismanagement of the event??

Totally agree, What is a business hours when there is full crowd inside the expo.

the real Big B · 17th January 2008, 02:18

well, if you have those many people carrying business hours card. wat can u do especially when they are available over-the-counter...

gd1418 · 17th January 2008, 11:29

You bet. I registered on-line almost 45 days ago and received my business pass by email. Following their subsequent instructions reached Gate #: 5 at 10:30 on 11th to exchange the printout for a pass. Got it at 12:15 and by that time was nearly tired standing in line.

If the business timings had 'so many' business visitors, I dreaded what would be the crowd of normal visitors..

I checked with one guy who was sporting a badge of 'Organiser' for directions to Taiwan stall. He gave a blank look and said that he is new. So, this showed that 'bhai-bhateejavaad' was prevalent here as well.

Delhi, that is famous for going to music concerts, plays/theatres & book launches only if free/complimentary passes are given/procured, is not at all ready for F-1.

Vijay Mallya will go bankrupt doling out freebies..

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

Totally agree, What is a business hours when there is full crowd inside the expo.

ranc · 17th January 2008, 12:28

Guys, you are right, I dont think we have the capabilty of arranging these kind of shows, I paid 500 bucks to avoid the crowd and I couldnt even get close to some of the cars. Some of the stalls like TATA, Maruti didnt even have enough space to walk around. I guess they are living on a prayer when it comes to the general public timings, a stampede looked ominous or maybe a bigger mishap can happen anyday.

snaronikar · 17th January 2008, 13:01

How about the component suppliers to car companies? Have they displayed anything in Expo? And did they discuss anything about their future associated with car manufacturers...

rapideffect · 17th January 2008, 14:59

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

yes the Fiats range was indeed very impressive

i feel fiat finally deserves credit for something

(i am talking only about the cars)

Yes, see the photos here Flickr: Photos from Rapideffect you won't be disappointed. Esp the FIAT Cars and Babes.

16th January 2008, 20:39	#1 (permalink)
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,793 View My Garage	Key learnings from Auto Expo 2008. Hi, The auto Expo 2008 is coming to close tomorrow. Was just pondering what would be the key take aways / learning points from this. Fristly, the introduction of new cars especially Nano has demonstrated to the whole world that India can also be the technical / manufacturing hub and can also manufacture world's cheapest car w/o compromising the quality and desired safety and regulatory norms. People who have visited can pour in their much awaited thoughts. __________________ Love your job but Never love your company because you never know when your company stops loving you-NRN

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AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,212	yes the Fiats range was indeed very impressive i feel fiat finally deserves credit for something (i am talking only about the cars) __________________ I am a good bad boy

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snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,793 View My Garage	How about the component suppliers to car companies? Have they displayed anything in Expo? And did they discuss anything about their future associated with car manufacturers... __________________ Love your job but Never love your company because you never know when your company stops loving you-NRN

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ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 258	Guys, you are right, I dont think we have the capabilty of arranging these kind of shows, I paid 500 bucks to avoid the crowd and I couldnt even get close to some of the cars. Some of the stalls like TATA, Maruti didnt even have enough space to walk around. I guess they are living on a prayer when it comes to the general public timings, a stampede looked ominous or maybe a bigger mishap can happen anyday.