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In photos: 'India Auto Expo 2008'

By M&C News Jan 9, 2008, 14:58 GMT

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A view of the Maruti Suzuki stand during the 9th Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008 where Japanese Suzuki Motor Corporation unveiled its new microcar A-Star concept (unseen). The hatchback which made its global debut at the auto exhibition is powered by a 1-litre petrol engine and complies with all the emission standards of the Euro 5 norm and a carbon dioxide emission lower than those of European competitors. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/HARISH TYAGI

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director und CEO of DaimlerChrysler India poses in a newly unveiled Mercedes-Benz C-class car at the 9th Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/HARISH TYAGI

An Indian model stands next to Suzuki's Kizashi concept car at the 9th Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/MONEY SHARMA

Ratan Tata (R), chairman of India's Tata Group pictured at the Tata pavillion at the ninth Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008. India's giant Tata Group was set to unveil the world's cheapest ca,r also called the People's Car at the Auto Expo 2008. The 'People's Car' is expected to sell for as little as $2,600 when it reaches showrooms in September. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/HARISH TYAGI

Joerg Mueller, President Volkswagen India Private Limited poses with the Volkswagen up! concept car at the ninth Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/MONEY SHARMA

An Indian model stands next to Fiat 500 car during the ninth Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/MONEY SHARMA

Joachim Schmidt, (C) President and CEO Daimler Central/Eastern European, Africa and Asia, points at the newly launched Mercedes-Benz C- Class during the ninth Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/MONEY SHARMA

Models stand next to the newly launched Skoda Fabia car during the 9th Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India, 09 January 2008.The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/MONEY SHARMA

An Indian model poses with the newly unveiled Fiat Linea car at the 9th Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/HARISH TYAGI

A worker polishes the newly launched Audi Q7 SUV at the 9th Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/HARISH TYAGI

Ratan Tata, chairman of India's Tata Group sit in a luxury van at the Tata pavillion at the ninth Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India on 09 January 2008. India's giant Tata Group was set to unveil the world's cheapest ca,r also called the People's Car at the Auto Expo 2008. The 'People's Car' is expected to sell for as little as $2,600 when it reaches showrooms in September. The eight-day Auto Expo which is to open formally on 10 January 2008 is now among the leading auto exhibitions in Asia. It will have nearly 2000 participants from the automobile and automotive industry displaying their products. The Indian automobile market is among the fastest growing in the world. Studies say that the Indian passenger car market is expected to nearly double to two million units a year by 2010, helped by rising incomes and loan schemes offered by banks and financial institutions. EPA/HARISH TYAGI