What is there to see at the Auto Show?

While the hills above Budva were covered in thick fog, and it was raining in the continental part of Montenegro, the capital of Montenegrin tourism was even occasionally illuminated by the sun yesterday, and the rain was only rarely minimal and short.

It was a blessing for the exhibitors and visitors of the Budva Car Fair, which just opened on Wednesday at the Adriatic Fair.

The sixteenth edition of this manifestation is being held in rather difficult economic times, but it still managed to gather most of the representatives of major global brands, who took the opportunity to show potential customers what they have at their disposal at the moment.

- Participating in the fair does not have a particularly great economic justification, but this is a unique opportunity to show clients new car models and allow them to take a good look at them and feel them - he told "Vijesti" Ratko Pavićević, director of the Alliance company, representative of the Renault, Nissan and Dacia brands.

The difficulties faced by the automotive industry were also mentioned Mirel Radić Ljubisavljević, Assistant Minister of Transport and Maritime Affairs of Montenegro, who officially opened the Fair.

- The fact that the Fair has once again managed to gather a large number of exhibitors and that in the coming days visitors will be able to see and on favorable terms buy premiere editions and novelties of well-known global automotive brands is very significant if we take into account that the automotive industry is still business is difficult in the conditions of the economic crisis - said Radić Ljubisavljević.

And among a bunch of new cars and some motorcycles, there are vehicles to look at, as well as to buy.

When it comes to premieres, the one at the Mazda stand is the freshest. The Japanese manufacturer, through its Montenegrin representative, the company "Efel Travel", presents the new Mazda 3, a compact car whose price in the basic version will be around 16.000 euros.

The Montenegrin audience in Budva can see the redesigned Opel Insignia and Nissan Note and the redesigned Nissan Micra for the first time, and among the more significant novelties are the Renault Captur, Dacia Logan MCV, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris Touring Sports, Chevrolet Trax, Škoda Octavia, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Fiat 500L Trekking, Great Wall Haval H6, Ford B-Max, and Mercedes S-Class, which is the most expensive car at the fair with a price of close to 100.000 euros.

When it comes to motorcycles, the Yamaha MT-09 and KTM's 390 Duke and 1190 Adventure models stand out. The latter is also the most expensive in the small competition and costs 13.990 euros.

Whoever decides to buy, will be able to go through the procedure quickly, thanks to the presence of leasing companies. In addition, there are stands with accompanying equipment, equipment for technical inspections of vehicles, tires and lubricants. The program part of the Fair will have features of an educational character, lectures in the field of traffic safety, but also entertainment content - awards for the best exhibited car models in different categories. , as well as a raffle for visitors.

At the fair you can find vehicles of these brands: Renault, Nissan, Dacia, Škoda, Iveco, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Lancia, Chrysler, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Yamaha, Mazda, Fiat, Mercedes-Benz, Great Wall, Lada, Opel , Chevrolet, Ford, KTM and Kawasaki.

Generally, even though meteorologists have announced changeable weather for the next couple of days, it is worth going to Budva because there is really something to see, and for those who don't mind the occasional rain, they say that the sun will shine on the weekend.

The fair is open until Sunday, October 13, and the working hours for visitors are from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. (on Sunday until 17 p.m.). Entrance is free.

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