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Because The Ambassador Is Just Too Expensive

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because the ambassador is just too expensive

Tata Motors Promises $2500 Car To Rupee-Pinching Indians

In a move likely to send jillions of Hindustan Ambassadors edging that much closer to the cruel jaws of The Crusher, Tata Motors of India has announced its plans to build a "1-Lakh Car" for the masses (a Lakh is 100,000 rupees, roughly equivalent to 2,500 US dollars). Other than announcing the price, Tata is playing its cards close to its chest about the details, but we can assume that such features as air conditioning, airbags, and maybe even brakes, will not be available. We'd still rather have a 700,000-mile Amby, thank you.[Washington Post]

5:15 PM on Wed Aug 29 2007
By Murilee Martin
3,466 views, 12 comments

Latest by EMPM, Esq.: @SandeepThakur: Explain what a "market watching guy" does. Also, I realize that sarcasm does not translate well over the internet, but I'm pretty sure no one really thought Tata would offer a car without brakes. Question on the link you more »