Some call it the peoples car and the car for the common man. Indias Tata Nano makes its debut... promising to make the dream of car ownership a reality for Indias lower and middle class. Hello, Im Charlotte Bellis. Youre watching Newsy.com. www.newsy.com That was video from Austrias TV 1. With a price tag of just 100-thousand rupees—or less than 2-thousand US dollars—the Tata Nano can call itself the worlds cheapest car. CNET explains how Tata Motors found ways to cut production costs The base model leaves off niceties like a radio, and obviously doesnt have power windows or air conditioning. The 12inch wheels, held on with just three lug nuts—though our show car had 4. The starter motor is apparently adapted form one used in motorcycles. (CNET) Environmentalists are battling over the potential impact of the Nano, which the company hopes will put more Indian families on the road. The Australian tries to capture the debate in one line: Depending on your perspective, it will either be the automotive Messiah for the world's poorest population or the coming plague. (The Australian) The BBC brings us an Indian carmaker who counters theres no way to be completely green anyway: Im all for a clean environment, but if you want a real clean environment go back to the cave age! (BBC) ZD Net Asia suggests the Nano highlights Indias capacity to emerge as a global leader in technological advancement: India offers four key advantages to global auto majors--lower costs of operation ...
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