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Worlds Cheapest Car Plans to Enter the U.S. Market - But is It Safe?
Car Dealer Review ^ | 8/19/2009 | CDR

Posted on 08/19/2009 5:47:28 PM PDT by wrrock

Tata CEO Ratan Tata said that his company could modify a European version of the Nano to meet U.S. safety standards within three years.

The biggest change would be making the micro-car meet rear-crash safety standards for the U.S.

Ever since Tata first announced plans to sell a $2,500 car for its home market of India, many have been asking when it will get a version of the pint-size ride.

Watch videos of the car...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Local News
KEYWORDS: cars; cheapcars; smartcars
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1 posted on 08/19/2009 5:47:28 PM PDT by wrrock
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To: wrrock

Where the hell are those Nader’s Raiders guys?


2 posted on 08/19/2009 5:48:37 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (January 20th, 2013)
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To: wrrock

These micro-sized cars should automatically come with a deducation in insurance costs since the car automatically doubles as a casket.


3 posted on 08/19/2009 5:48:45 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: wrrock

no thanks to this kiddie car...give us a break

4 posted on 08/19/2009 5:50:42 PM PDT by kingattax (99 % of liberals give the rest a bad name)
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To: wrrock

Cant’ wait to see the YouTube videos of these things getting hit by SUVs.


5 posted on 08/19/2009 5:50:49 PM PDT by rivercat
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To: wrrock

If they bring em here, my dad the cheapskate will buy one for sure. He won’t be able to resist. Then he’ll have a car to match his Chinese motor scooter, which he adores and takes everywhere.


6 posted on 08/19/2009 5:51:00 PM PDT by Yardstick
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To: wrrock

Bodacious


7 posted on 08/19/2009 5:51:10 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Caution: Angry crowds in the mirror are LARGER than they appear.)
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To: wrrock

No thanks, I would rather walk.


8 posted on 08/19/2009 5:51:50 PM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic
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To: kingattax

Sorry. I don’t want to get beat up by my other co-workers. Riding the bus is way cooler’ than driving that 4 wheeled billboard that says “I’m a pu**y”


9 posted on 08/19/2009 5:53:42 PM PDT by max americana (i)
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To: kingattax

Silly looking little thing, but perfect for navigating city streets and tight parking spaces. Especially perfect if you live downtown and don’t have to commute out to the ‘burbs every day.


10 posted on 08/19/2009 5:54:14 PM PDT by Yardstick
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To: LuvFreeRepublic

I’d have no choice but to walk.... I wouldn’t fit LOL. People in India must be tiny LOL


11 posted on 08/19/2009 5:54:21 PM PDT by wombtotomb (Equal opportunity does NOT mean equal outcome!!)
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To: wrrock
As cheap as they are I wouldn't mind getting a pair of Tatas.

Well someone had to say it.

12 posted on 08/19/2009 5:55:07 PM PDT by 11Bush
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To: NonValueAdded

beat me to it
I’m sure some dealer will jump on that advertising line


13 posted on 08/19/2009 5:55:07 PM PDT by nascarnation
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To: FlingWingFlyer
Where the hell are those Nader’s Raiders guys?

Hell is precisely where those idiots belong.

14 posted on 08/19/2009 5:55:34 PM PDT by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: wombtotomb

My friend Moo is about 6’6” and 230 pounds. Not a small Indian.


15 posted on 08/19/2009 5:57:44 PM PDT by 11Bush
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To: wombtotomb

Well the heck with the PC stuff, keep your SUV or buy a good pair of walking shoes. LOL


16 posted on 08/19/2009 5:57:46 PM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic
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To: kingattax

my fourteen yr old son would not be able to fit one of his size fourteen shoes in this to use it as a roller skate. it looks like a glorified golf cart.


17 posted on 08/19/2009 5:59:20 PM PDT by madamemayhem (i don't like repeat offenders, i like dead offenders.)
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To: 11Bush
My friend Moo is about 6’6” and 230 pounds. Not a small Indian.

Holy cow!

18 posted on 08/19/2009 5:59:47 PM PDT by pepsi_junkie (Who is John Galt?)
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To: 11Bush

wow, I would like to see him get in that car LOL, it would be a clown car of one!


19 posted on 08/19/2009 5:59:50 PM PDT by wombtotomb (Equal opportunity does NOT mean equal outcome!!)
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To: Yardstick
...perfect for navigating city streets and tight parking spaces. Especially perfect if you live downtown and don’t have to commute out to the ‘burbs every day

how about one of these for in-town travel ?

20 posted on 08/19/2009 6:01:11 PM PDT by kingattax (99 % of liberals give the rest a bad name)
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