The seeds of transformation were sown in February 2011, and preparations began in earnest to bring about a trucking revolution in India with world class new age trucks from BharatBenz, the brand dedicated to India by the world leader in trucking, Daimler.

With 1,500 exhibitors from 24 countries, 58 new product launches, nine fresh concepts and 12 green vehicles, Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi really proved a leading global automotive show, demonstrating the might of the Indian auto industry. More than seven lakh people visited the six-day event. The number would easily have crossed the million-mark had the organisers not put a freeze on ticket sales.

Tata Motors sparked off the birth of a new era in the LCV and ICV space with the launch of Tata Ultra 714 and 1017 LCV and ICV at Auto Expo. The Ultra platform combines three key elements redesigned for the future ñ futuristic styling, next-generation performance and redefined comfort and safety that will change the dynamics of transport business.

Ashok Leyland launched the JanBus, the worldís first single-step, front-engine, fully-flat floor bus, representing a revolutionary new concept in urban transportation, at Auto Expo 2012. Feature-rich and technologically advanced, the JanBus is an innovative, well-thought-out transport solution that promises passengers easy, comfortable and affordable city travel.

Asia MotorWorks (AMW), Indiaís third largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer, showcased at Auto Expo 2012 four exciting new vehicle models, including a luxury bus, to signal its intention to enter the bus market.

Volvo Buses unveiled the worldís first commercially viable hybrid bus - the Volvo 7700 Hybrid - at Auto Expo. Also on display in Volvoís green-carpeted pavilion was the New Volvo bus range, including the Volvo 9400PX coach, the Volvo 9100 coach and the Volvo 7400XL multi-axle city bus.