http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22575262/

1/10/2008 7:15:29 PM

I'd rock one

1/10/2008 7:46:03 PM

24's got nothing on them hubs

[Edited on January 10, 2008 at 7:54 PM. Reason : h]

[Edited on January 10, 2008 at 7:55 PM. Reason : .]

1/10/2008 7:54:25 PM

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"But the basic version is austere: there’s no radio, passenger-side mirror, central locking or power steering and only one windshield wiper. Air conditioning that would spare motorists the brutal Indian summer is available only in deluxe models."

durrr...there is a reason why it is so cheap

1/10/2008 8:23:07 PM

^shit that sounds just like an 86 accord i used to rock... that one was only 500 bucks though

1/10/2008 8:32:02 PM

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"For now, the car will be sold only in India, but Tata said it hopes to export it to developing nations across Asia, Latin America and Africa in two or three years."

Sorry, but a $2500 car will never meet US DOT standards. I bet the Tata Nano doesnt even have airbags.

1/10/2008 9:40:08 PM

read the link and you'll see that it does not.

1/10/2008 9:42:34 PM

i quoted something I didnt read, how magical.

1/10/2008 9:47:45 PM

haha prolly not, but they will be buying Jaguar from ford and possibly the land rover

next thing you know you gonna be rollin one of these about five years from now joel with 32 inch boggers and some rover badges hahahahah

1/10/2008 9:55:47 PM

Does anyone else find it amusing that the company's name is

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"Tata"

?

Tatas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1/10/2008 10:05:44 PM

I'd buy one.

1/11/2008 4:54:54 PM

I'd buy one

1/14/2008 12:29:56 AM

heh, I like how they were comparing stats with the Model T... I have a funny suspicion that this car isn't going to be as revolutionary as the model T was a century ago. First off, there were no other car or motorcycle on the road back then...

1/14/2008 12:43:50 AM

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"model T was a century ago. First off, there were no other car or motorcycle on the road back then..."

uhhh wrong

1/14/2008 6:07:45 AM

Can't wait to see what people do to hot rod them.

And where are the sexy Indian models showing off the car? I guess I'll have to hold off on my my 'Nice Ta Tas' jokes.

-- Dave

[Edited on January 14, 2008 at 9:43 AM. Reason : .]

1/14/2008 9:43:16 AM

how fast does it go ?

i mean $2500 go carts won't usually hit 60

1/14/2008 12:44:45 PM

Doubt it will come to the US. I'd love to see some crash test images of it though

1/14/2008 1:44:49 PM

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"uhhh wrong"

If you look at the market back then, there were only luxury/premium cars. What I should have said is that the Model T brought the car to the masses to an era where there were no other market choices besides animals. It was revolutionary because the Model T altered the American culture and allowed the people to travel more readily and further than before. Remember, Ford also helped with implementing the means of using his product with complimentary goods and the logistics to use them (mainly distribution of fuel).

At least in current times in Asia, there are already modern alternatives such as the motorcycle, for transportation for the masses and an already establish infrastructure, while crude - it's there. It's a novel idea to bring such a low priced 4 wheel car to the Asian market, but I have my doubts about the validity of how the company will execute their goals and still turn a profit.

Great idea? I think so. Revolutionary. No. Great ideas or products does not mean it will succeed. Market research is key, specially when you are aiming to a totally new demographic with a never before tested product for that market. It's very risky, but we'll see if it pans off.

[Edited on January 14, 2008 at 7:32 PM. Reason : ]

1/14/2008 7:26:05 PM

this is why we won't sell them car companies straight up

1/15/2008 10:36:34 AM

queue the joke about Indians being cheap?

1/16/2008 9:32:15 PM

you mean cue

queue is a physical line

cue means to bring something to the front

1/16/2008 9:50:51 PM

ok.

1/16/2008 10:22:07 PM

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"how fast does it go ? i mean $2500 go carts won't usually hit 60"

The speed depends on the driver, It's based on tried and true drive train technology.



[Edited on January 17, 2008 at 12:08 PM. Reason : because]

1/17/2008 12:05:10 PM