According to the organizers, the five-day expo, which is being organized jointly by Nepal Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management, will be a common platform for those involved in the automobile industry and those interested in automobiles.[break]
Besides providing the platform for those involved in the industry and potential buyers, the show has a social them this year, Saurav Jyoti, president of NADA, said. “We have announced ´road safety´ and ´clean and green city´ as themes for this year to raise awareness among general public about road safety and traffic discipline,” said Jyoti.
At the sidelines of the expo, NADA will also organize seminars on road security and green city.
As the show is being organized ahead of the festive season, most of the companies are unveiling new models or introducing sales offer at the auto show to woo customers. According to industry people, sales during the season contributes to around 30 to 35 percent of the total annual sales.
“We are introducing special scheme for Dashain and Tihar at the auto show as people wait to buy new things in this period,” said Bishal Shrestha of Arun Intercontinental Traders that represents Maruti Suzuki in Nepal. “Also, people have money to spend during this period as most of the companies provide festive allowance to their employees.”
Two new two-wheeler models -- Honda CBR 1000 RR and Bajaj Discover 125 ST - are being unveiled during the auto show. Similarly, new cars like Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, New Dzire, Ford Kuga and new variant of Ford Ranger, Nissan Sunny, Skoda Rapid, Hyundai Verna and Honda Insight are being introduced in the Nepali market during the event.
“The expo will also have a separate ´Made in Nepal´ pavilion to promote automotive products and services made in the country,” said Deepak Thapa, expo coordinator and general secretary of NADA.
The other attraction of the expo will be the exhibition of classical and vintage cars. Likewise, different side events like children amusement, virtual show, live music, auto quiz and safety riding, among others, will also be organized during the event.
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