According to event organizer Nepal Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the seven-day event received bookings for 2,000 two-wheelers, 600 four-wheelers and 50 heavy vehicles. The event recorded total transactions worth Rs 5 billion and attracted around 60,000 footfalls."The Auto Show has been historic this year from all perspectives -- business, bookings, participations and visitors turnout," Shambhu Dahal, coordinator of the Auto Show, told Republica, adding, "The auto show recorded transactions of around Rs 5 billion with 2,650 vehicle bookings."
Dahal also said the Auto Show has helped to revive the automobile market, which had witnessed slackness after the earthquake of April 25, and also increased economic activities ahead of the festive season. "Unlike past years, the Auto Show received quality customers this year who really wanted to know about country's automobile industry," he added.
Anjan Shrestha, vice president of NADA, attributed the overwhelming success of the Auto Show to positive political development in the country ahead of the event. "The event has relayed the message that business must go on despite hurdles," said Shrestha.
Commenting on the event, Shrestha said lack of big exhibition ground was the only problem this year. He urged government to construct a big and international standard exhibition hall in Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The event had 120 stalls of 65 domestic and foreign exhibitors. The Auto Show had showcased four-wheelers from 14 brands, two-wheelers from 15 brands, and heavy commercial vehicles from five brands.
Leading brands like Datsun, Daihatsu, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Skoda, Suzuki, TATA, Toyota, Volkswagen, SsangYong, Ashok Leyland, Bharat Benz, Escorts, Aprilla, MV Agusta, Bajaj, Benelli, Hero, Hero Electric, Honda bike, KTM, Mahindra, Royal Enfield, Suzuki bike, TVS, UM Bikes and Vespa, among others, had participated the event.
Besides, the exhibition also had stalls of financial institutions and firms dealing on new technological developments, auto safety technology, spare parts, lubricants, tires, generator, garage equipments, batteries and other accessories.
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