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Health officials in the Indian state of Rajasthan are launching a new campaign to try reduce the high population growth in the area.
They are encouraging men and women to volunteer for sterilisation, and in return are offering a car and other prizes for those who come forward.
Among the rewards on offer is the Indian-made Tata Nano - the world's cheapest car...[Full Article]
[Webmaster - And then when they get the car, it bursts into flames.]
Another Tata Nano Catches Fire
Edmunds Inside Line
Published Apr 8, 2010
Just the Facts:
- A Nano caught fire in Gujarat this week; the fire started near the engine compartment.
- This particular Nano was owned by Tata Motors; officials said the car had no mechanical flaw. [Webmaster - Does this mean it was SUPPOSED to burst into flames?]
- Last month a Tata Nano caught fire in Mumbai as its new owner was driving it home from the dealership.
The latest incident involved a Nano owned by Tata Motors itself. Reportedly, the car was being driven to a Tata dealership in Gujarat, India. According to Bloomberg, Tata officials said the car "has no design flaw."
In March, a Nano caught fire in Mumbai while the owner and his family were driving home from the dealership. The car was reduced to ashes. Tata said it is investigating the incident.
Indian press reports have said the fires in both incidents appeared to have started in the rear, in or near the engine compartment.
In a statement to Bloomberg, Tata said, "The Nano has successfully passed the most stringent national and international safety and durability certifications."
The Nano went on sale last July in India, priced from around $2,500. Tata is planning to launch Nano sales in Europe and North America over the next two to three years.
