Nano Celebrates it's First Birthday Today!!

It is Nano's birthday today, but Tata Motors finds no laurels to celebrate, says one of the officials from Pantnagar.

One of the spokesperson of the state government wants the auto major to continue production from the Pantnagar facility, he also congratulated Ratan Tata on the eve of Nano's birthday.

Ratan Tata commercially launched the Nano and fulfilled a dream of all those who had never dreamt of a car. Although, there have been several criticisms raised against the car, but still there's no doubt in saying that, Nano rocks. The company with its extreme efforts has been able to do wonders around the globe. And the car is known for its value engineering and has also placed Tata Motors on the world map in the field of car manufacturing. Cheers to Tata Motors!!

Tata Nano Prices to Increase Soon

If you thought your dream of owning Tata Nano will come true at a price of Rs 1 lakh, then this piece of information would shatter your dreams into pieces. The world’s cheapest car may no longer stay as cheap as Rs 1 lakh, the price at which this small wonder was launched. Tata Motors may increase the price of Nano.

Though the automaker has not disclosed the hike in price, the reason for the expected increase in prices has been made clear by Tata Motors. The increase in prices of commodities and logistics is the major reason that will affect the cost of Nano. Mr. Ravi Kant, vice-chairman, Tata Motors said,"Deliveries to the first lot of customers should be over by December. And prices of commodities and logistics have gone up, so we’ll look into the pricing of the car closer to the date of fresh bookings."

The other factor that may lead to increase in price is the commencing of Nano's production at Tata's plant at Sanand, Gujarat from April, 2010. The Sanand plant in Gujarat does not get tax concessions as the Pantnagar plant in Uttarakhand. This will lead to increase in tax outgo thereby affecting the 1 lakh price tag of Tata Nano.

The second phase of bookings for Tata Nano is expected to begin a couple of months later.

Nano Electric Vehicle at 80th Geneva Motor Show

We have said it earlier that its the age of Tata Nano. The small car from Tata Motors is hogging the limelight through out the world. Nano has now reached the ongoing Geneva Motor Show. Tata Motors, the automaker displayed its small car at the 80th Geneva Motor Show. But, the small car displayed by Tata was not the basic model, it was the Nano Electric Vehicle (EV).

The Nano Electric Vehicle is an eco-friendly car that uses super polymer lithium ion batteries, as in the Tata Indica Vista EV. The Electric Nano showcased at Geneva Motor Show gives an output of 160 km and an acceleration of 0-60 kmph in under 10 seconds.

Nano in New York - Wow!!

When Ratan Tata started working on his brain child - Tata Nano, he must have never imagined that this small wonder would be such a success. The latest auto news is adding another feather into the cap of the Tata Motors, the automaker.

Tata Nano would be seen at the Hewitt National Design Museum, New York from Thursday. more at Tata Nano Being Displayed at Hewitt National Design Museum

Rs 1 crore Nano at Auto Expo 2010!!

Did your eyes popped out? Or you thought I have made a blunder by writing 1 crore instead 1 lakh. I know it is hard to believe but it's true. Tata Nano worth 1 crore is expected to be a part of Auto Expo 2010. If you are still confused, then let me elaborate on it.

Dilip Chhabria who is a renowned automobile designer is behind this massive surge in price. He has worked hard on Nano - the people's car of India. Chhabaria will not only change the engine but will always give the small car a luxurious feel. The biggest change in the 1 crore Nano is that - from a five seater small car, Mr. Chhabaria has changed it into a two seater luxurious car. Ready to pay that price for this Nano worth 1 crore. What do you have to say on that???