http://motorcrave.com/cheapest-cars-10-of-the-cheapest-cars-of-the-21st-century/1258/ The Auto Industry Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:52:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://motorcrave.com/cheapest-cars-10-of-the-cheapest-cars-of-the-21st-century/1258/comment-page-1/#comment-1143 CC_Weiss Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:01:31 +0000 http://motorcrave.com/?p=1258#comment-1143 These vehicles are not designed to meet the safety/emission standards of western markets. I don't think any of them would meet the standards in the U.S. and the companies would have to completely revamp the design in order to bring them up to regulation. I'd imagine it wouldn't be cost-effective (if the models don't sell, they'd waste a lot of money in redesigning them). Tata has mentioned plans of bringing its car to the U.S., but it will have to bring it up to standard first. Perhaps as the country shifts more attention to the environment and cutting costs (as opposed to riding the largest, most expensive car on the block) we'll see other subcompacts come to market. These vehicles are not designed to meet the safety/emission standards of western markets. I don't think any of them would meet the standards in the U.S. and the companies would have to completely revamp the design in order to bring them up to regulation. I'd imagine it wouldn't be cost-effective (if the models don't sell, they'd waste a lot of money in redesigning them). Tata has mentioned plans of bringing its car to the U.S., but it will have to bring it up to standard first. Perhaps as the country shifts more attention to the environment and cutting costs (as opposed to riding the largest, most expensive car on the block) we'll see other subcompacts come to market.

]]> http://motorcrave.com/cheapest-cars-10-of-the-cheapest-cars-of-the-21st-century/1258/comment-page-1/#comment-935 Cars Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:05:21 +0000 http://motorcrave.com/?p=1258#comment-935 I just don't understand why these smaller vehicles and obviously cost effective are not available to the world wide. I live in a heavily populated, we ride scooters, area and the income levels are significantly lower than average. Talking as I am writing, I also believe the economic pressure in our western countries would see some consumers benefiting from cheaper motor vehicles. Is this a form of censoring based on control and setting standards. Can these cars be imported? I wonder!!! For the record I am particularly fond of the Indian TATA, as even without air conditioning it is very cute. I do wonder if a roof top window would be an optional extra? I just don't understand why these smaller vehicles and obviously cost effective are not available to the world wide. I live in a heavily populated, we ride scooters, area and the income levels are significantly lower than average. Talking as I am writing, I also believe the economic pressure in our western countries would see some consumers benefiting from cheaper motor vehicles. Is this a form of censoring based on control and setting standards. Can these cars be imported? I wonder!!! For the record I am particularly fond of the Indian TATA, as even without air conditioning it is very cute. I do wonder if a roof top window would be an optional extra?

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