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Here are the top 5 concept bikes showcased at the Auto Expo 2018. Right from established players like TVS and Honda to new start-up companies like Emflux Motors, we saw several manufacturers showcase their new concepts at the Motor Show.

The Emflux One has a top speed of 200 kmph, and acceleration of 0-100 kmph in just 3 seconds. The bike will be commercially launched in 2019 with a price tag of around Rs. 5.5-6 lakh.

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class has finally made its global debut. Based on the new MFA 2 platform, this is the fourth-gen A-Class and also the first product offering to feature the all new user interface from Mercedes-Benz, the MBUX.

UK-founded Dutch flying car manufacturer Pal-V will unveil its first production model at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The firm says the car-plane-helicopter-thing is a historic breakthrough in the evolution of flying cars.

Mahindra today launched a new innovative digital platform to offer an all-new buying and after sales experience to its customers. Based on the company's new 'Bring the Showroom Home' concept, the new platform works on two key digital tools - SYouV and With You Hamesha.

The Indian Auto Expo is an important event for both mass market and luxury players. BMW is India's second largest luxury automaker and will be launching a whole slew of new cars this year. The first two launches will come at the Indian Auto Expo itself. BMW India will be launching the all-new (and all wheel drive) M5 sports saloon. BMW will also launch the new 6 Series Gran Tourismo in India at the 2018 Indian Auto Expo. Another very important launch for 2018, the all-new BMW X3 will also be showcased at the 2018 Indian Auto Expo. And as always, the other star attraction at the BMW will of course be the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar who is BMW India's brand ambassador.

The Hyundai Santa Fe has always been the flagship SUV offering for the Korean automaker and has done well in markets like Europe and North America. Launched originally in 2000, the first generation Santa Fe was Hyundai's first ever SUV and has been made in three generations with the second and third sold in India too. The current Santa Fe (3rd Gen) has been on sale since 2013 and received a mild facelift internationally in late 2016. And now, Hyundai has teased the brand new 4th Gen Santa Fe officially for the first time before its global unveil due later this year.

The 2018 Indian Auto Expo is just around the corner and as with most auto makers in India, Toyota have announced its plans too. Toyota will showcase the brand new Vios sedan in India for the first time at the 2018 Auto Expo as its main attraction. The Japanese automaker is also scheduled to showcase facelift versions of some of its products in India along with the complete lineup of current cars that it already sells. The Toyota pavilion (Hall 10) is said to have a 'Today, Tomorrow and Future' theme to it where the 'Future' section will comprise of a range of concept cars from the Japanese automaker.