Much of the recent attention paid to India's automotive sector has been on ultra-affordable cars, such as the $2,500 Tata Nano, or the latest expansion of joint ventures with foreign manufacturers ...

The Ambassador was not renowned for its handbrake or steering lock One of India's most iconic car brands has been sold by Hindustan Motors to the French manufacturer Peugeot for a nominal $12m (£ ...

Hindustan Ambassador was the first car to be commercially manufactured in India, and was based on the Morris Oxford Series III. But not India's first car. Published: June 17, 2025 9:45 AM IST ...

The car chosen for the murderous attack was no ordinary automobile but a 1950s-vintage style, white Ambassador. The grand old man of Indian roads suddenly went from being a vehicle of authority to ...

By Aradhana Aravindan and Sujoy Dhar MUMBAI/KOLKATA (Reuters) – The maker of the Ambassador has halted production of the iconic car, long the choice of Indian officialdom, citing weak demand … ...

The oldest car to be made in India, the iconic Ambassador withstood competition from newer and sleeker rivals for several ... Production of India’s Iconic Ambassador Car Halted May 30, 2014 4:42 AM ...

While studying in India, the Ambassador was the first car I learned to drive in. The car was so heavy, and engaging the gears was a Herculean task - literally. I shall never forget the experience.

The maker of the Ambassador has halted production of the iconic car, long the choice of Indian officialdom, citing weak demand and a lack of funds and casting doubt on the future of a vehicle that ...

The Ambassador was not renowned for its handbrake or steering lock One of India's most iconic car brands has been sold by Hindustan Motors to the French manufacturer Peugeot for a nominal $12m (£ ...

While studying in India, the Ambassador was the first car I learned to drive in. The car was so heavy, and engaging the gears was a Herculean task - literally. I shall never forget the experience.