Autocar Professional Magazine - FEBRUARY 15, 2020

In this issue

The mid-month Auto Show review special is a cracker of an edition, full of content: exclusive interviews, vehicle and component reveals, and lots more. India’s biggest auto component trade fair transformed Pragati Maidan into a global marketplace for all parts, big and small and introduced some of the latest green technologies, safety measures and latest innovations.

Curating component buzz
With participation from nearly 1,500 component suppliers and 400 of them launching 1,200 new products at the 15th Auto Expo 2020 - Components in New Delhi, it was not surprising that the four-day trade fair saw record visitor footfalls over 115,000 business visitors. It was, perhaps, the most thumping vote of confidence that put to nought the naysayers and sent across a strong signal to overall industry that the tough get going when the going gets tough.

Global perspective
We bring you perspectives from across the world. Local and global stakeholders come together to highlight the big mobility trends of tomorrow – An exclusive interview, Subramanyam Javvadi, CEO of Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, views from Masahi Oshita, Vice-Chairman and ED of the Japan Auto Parts Association, Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of SMMT, Varroc Group’s Managing Director Tarang Jain and also the MAHLE management.

ACMA packs a punch
ACMA spiced up the component fair with its special pavilions like the Safer Drives, which disseminated the message of use of genuine parts, and the Technovation pavilion where 16 companies including eight start-ups pushed the innovation envelope and how.

Motor Show thrills
The Motor Show, although without some regular biggies, still had its fair bit of excitement in the form of new metal. The Volkswagen Group, Tata Motors and M&M wowed the petrolheads.