Largest ever Cuban trade team in India, eyes Nano

I am sure, this news item has Ford, GM and Chrysler squirming in their seats. Cuban trade delegation was visiting India in May'08 has shown keen interest in Tata Nano.

Koito Redesigns Headlamps in Bid to Supply Tata Nano

Koito, Headlamp manufacturer for Lexus is redesigning Headlamps in order to be a supplier to Tata according to this news on Bloomberg by Makiko Kitamura and Yuko Furumatsu
Read here
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=az9jxhKeVCJo&refer=japan

Wheels: Before Nano Fever, There Was the Ambassador

Nick Kurczewski is comparing Tata Nano with Ambassador in this article. From New York Times of 22nd May 2008

The Tata Nano is supposed to lead India into the 21st century. The Hindustan Ambassador dominated India’s roads for much of the century before.

Tata Motors Limited Intends to Compete in Multimillion Dollar Progressive Automotive X PRIZE

As per a report posted on Progressive Automotive X Prize website, Tata is joining the race to build 100 mpg car. It will be interesting to see where it ends.

Tata Nano Price will remain at 1 Lac

As per latest report on Rediff.com, Tata is not planning to make change in price of Tata Nano. It is going to remain at 1 lac.

Gas prices drive Geos from clunkers to chic

As per an article on CNN on 20 May, Customers are snapping up used Geo Metro - a 2 door, 4 3 cylinder car due to its great gas mileage. These cars still cost around $4000 or more. Compare this to a Brand New TATA Nano, fully loaded - even at $5000 or $7000 will be a great deal, because it will provide a modern machine with similar mileage.

Tata Motor's website

This is official Tata Motor's website featuring Tata Nano.

Tata Nano: The World’s Cheapest Car

This has Ratan Tata standing next to his TATA Nano. He looks tired.

Tata Nano: The World’s Cheapest Car

Tata Nano on Wikipedia

Tata Nano has been profiled decently on Wikipedia. Here is the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tata_Nano

What is the point?

The idea behind this blog is to bring home a point that I and million of other residents in north america need a TATA Nano. Current fuel crisis and road conditions make TATA Nano, most appropriate vehical for USA.