At New Delhi Auto Expo on Jan. 10 2008
*www.topnews.in/files/tata's%20Rs.%201%20lakh%20car.jpg
Car enthusiasts can get the first glimpse of the much talked about Tata Motors’ Rs 1-lakh car during the ninth Auto Expo scheduled in New Delhi on January 10. However, commercial launch of the model will not take place before mid-2008.
Tata Motors will be jointly participating with Fiat in the expo, which begins on January 9, and will be spread over a pavilion of over 5,200 square metres.
The expo, a biennial event, has been showcasing the Indian automobile and auto component industry for the last 18 years.
The Rs 1-lakh car, which the Tatas say will be a “people’s car”, has been much talked about not only in India but in the global arena in recent times.
The company, which has kept a tight lid on engineering specifications of the model, says the car will create a paradigm shift in low-cost transportation.
An independent non-executive director was quoted as saying that the model will be an eco-car, capable of delivering a mileage of 25 km a litre on petrol.
“Acceleration wise it is the same as that of a Maruti 800,” he said. In fact, he had taken a drive in a prototype of the car, describing his experience as “amazing”.
More plastic
The car is said to be made using more plastic in an effort by Tata engineers to reduce weight of the vehicle, and less number of bolts.
The New Delhi auto expo, where the model will be unveiled, is expected to give car enthusiasts more details of its the look and engineering specifications.
“In keeping with the company’s tradition of unveiling its new cars at the auto expo, the company will present its people’s car,at a special ceremony on January 10,” the company said.
Tata Motors will also display a range of new passenger vehicles at the expo, while Fiat will display passenger cars from its international range.
From its commercial vehicles stable, Tata Motors’ displays will include buses from the joint venture with Marcopolo of Brazil, newly-developed multi-axle heavy trucks, pickup vehicles, applications of panel vans, and new mini-trucks.
*www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/12/20/stories/2007122051640200.htm
*www.topnews.in/files/tata's%20Rs.%201%20lakh%20car.jpg
Car enthusiasts can get the first glimpse of the much talked about Tata Motors’ Rs 1-lakh car during the ninth Auto Expo scheduled in New Delhi on January 10. However, commercial launch of the model will not take place before mid-2008.
Tata Motors will be jointly participating with Fiat in the expo, which begins on January 9, and will be spread over a pavilion of over 5,200 square metres.
The expo, a biennial event, has been showcasing the Indian automobile and auto component industry for the last 18 years.
The Rs 1-lakh car, which the Tatas say will be a “people’s car”, has been much talked about not only in India but in the global arena in recent times.
The company, which has kept a tight lid on engineering specifications of the model, says the car will create a paradigm shift in low-cost transportation.
An independent non-executive director was quoted as saying that the model will be an eco-car, capable of delivering a mileage of 25 km a litre on petrol.
“Acceleration wise it is the same as that of a Maruti 800,” he said. In fact, he had taken a drive in a prototype of the car, describing his experience as “amazing”.
More plastic
The car is said to be made using more plastic in an effort by Tata engineers to reduce weight of the vehicle, and less number of bolts.
The New Delhi auto expo, where the model will be unveiled, is expected to give car enthusiasts more details of its the look and engineering specifications.
“In keeping with the company’s tradition of unveiling its new cars at the auto expo, the company will present its people’s car,at a special ceremony on January 10,” the company said.
Tata Motors will also display a range of new passenger vehicles at the expo, while Fiat will display passenger cars from its international range.
From its commercial vehicles stable, Tata Motors’ displays will include buses from the joint venture with Marcopolo of Brazil, newly-developed multi-axle heavy trucks, pickup vehicles, applications of panel vans, and new mini-trucks.
*www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/12/20/stories/2007122051640200.htm
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as referring wikipedia fuelcell are more polluting than current petrol/diesel cars 
relying all the faith on bajaj 
I hope the roads are wider!afaik pune got freeway and all!
