Nano Mania
Overdrive's 7-part special leading up to the launch of the Tata Nano is here
Tata Nano First Drive <a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=a2e68dc923" >Tata Nano Launch Liveblog</a>
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One of the most important events in the history of automobiles on our planet has happened. The Tata Nano has been launched!To prepare ourselves to welcome the most-anticipated Indian car ever, Overdrive did a seven-part Nano launch special starting March 16, 2009. As you read through this series, we will bring you the history of people's cars from around the globe, from the beginning of automotive history to today. We will look at the tortuous path Tata Motors has had to tread to bring you the Nano, and we're not just talking about the problems with the factory either. We will look at the innovations that Tata has invented to ensure that the Nano is a real car in every sense of the word, at the unreal price tag which has caught the imagination of the world. And finally, just before the launch we will look at who intends to compete with the Nano and just what they are up against. Stay tuned, Nano mania is about to begin. New stories related to the Nano at Overdrive Nano Mania - The history of the people's car
Vehicles built for popular consumption are not a new phenomenon. They are, in every case, popular, innovative and in their time, cheap. Four cars have excelled at this in the past, and every one of them is revered today as a milestone in the history of cars.
- Ratan Tata's Dream
The full story of the birth of the dream that became the Nano. Where it began, what it went through and how the Nano finally crystallised.
- The innovations in the Nano
You think making a proper Rs 1 lakh car ($2500) is easy? It takes brains. We reveal how the Nano team got the Tata Nano's price down. And no, it isn't about cost-cutting, it's about thinking outside the box and figuring out new solutions to old problems
- The Factory factor
A short history of Tata's Nano plant, and what that means for you when you want to book yours
- Future powertrains
What Tata has in store for the Nano. In terms of engines, that is
- Alternatives to the Tata Nano
While it may well be the cheapest four wheels you can buy new, here are a few alternatives to the Tata Nano for those who want a choice.
- FIRST DRIVE
Sirish drives the new Tata Nano and says "Shockingly good!"
Older stories on the Nano at Overdrive |
46 Comments
Sunraj
Mar 16, 2009
09:36 PM
But fisrt tata has to improve quality buit up with thier exsisting products, especially passenger
cars..
MURSHID RAHMANI
Mar 17, 2009
12:06 PM
First thanks to launch this mini car for our small city.
no doubt through the nano the majority of indian may comes true the dream of car. Our all the best
wishes for the success of this ca and your mission automobile also.
once again thank you
StanTheMan
Mar 17, 2009
03:59 PM
Good journalism!
this is what people want to know.
Rajesh
Mar 18, 2009
03:08 PM
Now all youngsters will move from 2 wheelers to nano. It is going to become a craze among college
kids
amritlal jain
Mar 18, 2009
05:00 PM
Nano mania is abest medal class car
all indian fath for tata
amit
Mar 18, 2009
09:33 PM
By the way the usd is now well above inr 50, so i don't think it is any longer a $2500 car. Its much
cheaper now, at $2000 !!
D V Srinivasa Reddy
Mar 19, 2009
05:24 PM
First thanks to ratan tata.Nano is the middle class people dream. Its looks like very nice.
