$2,500 car gets India’s masses moving

January 10, 2008 – 12:42 pm

An Indian car manufacturer unveiled its much-anticipated $2,500 “people’s car” on Thursday — a four-wheel passenger vehicle which it hopes will provide a much-needed transportation option for the poor.


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