The special version of the Tata Nano unveiled in the Indian city of Mumbai is covered in 80 kilograms of 22 carat gold, 15 kilograms of silver and assorted gemstones.
Built as a tribute to 5,000 years of jewellery-making in India, the vehicle will be used as showpiece for the country's largest multinational company, Tata.
Bhaskar Bhatt, chairman of the Tata group, said: "As of now it's not meant for sale. It's only meant to travel around to showcase the Indian karigars' (craftsmen's) expertise, and perhaps they are the most exploited in this business."...
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Is it just a clever computer animation or maybe more a fiction from a Hollywood movie? Or is it actually a real car sitting there?
Many visitors to the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (March 6th thru 16th, 2008) will ask themselves just these questions when faced with the new Rinspeed creation “sQuba” - the worlds first real diving car.
This astonishing concept vehicle from the renowned Swiss powerhouse for new designs and ideas looks almost like it just came out of a James
Bond movie... |
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Like the mythical half-horse, half-man of Greek lore, Concept Centaur combines the best of several technologies to create an innovative whole. The result of exploration by Segway Inc.'s product development team, Concept Centaur will challenge the way you think about four-wheeled transportation... |
40th Tokyo Motor Show preview: Cars from the future are here!!!
 The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City for 17 days from October 26th (Friday) through November 11th
(Sunday) this year. The show will be opened to the public from October 27th(Saturday).
At this year's show, upgraded special events that involve audience participation and experiences will be offered to generate excitement
about vehicles, such as five types of test ride programs where visitors can
actually come in contact with cars. The entertainment aspect will be heightened
so that a wide range of visitors including women and youth, as well as families,
can enjoy a full day at the show.
See here few "Cars from the future" from 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 |
