Hot Wheels Hottest Car for the Coolest People!
Hey people of the 80 and 90’s, remember the ‘Hot Wheels’ toy cars? Hot Wheels is celebrating its 40
th anniversary. To make it special Hot Wheels assigned a jeweller from Beverly Hills to make a special car. The car now costs $140,000. It is encrusted with diamonds and weighs 23 karats. This car was cast in 18 carat white gold and it is set in brilliant blue diamonds mimicking the Hot Wheels Spectra Flame blue paint.
Under the hood, the engine is adorned with additional micro-pave set in white and black diamonds. The underbelly which carries the logo has been set in white and black diamonds as well. Red rubies are the taillights. To recreate the signature red line wheels, black diamonds with red enamel have been used.
The car will be presented in a special case and is embedded with 40 white diamonds signifying each anniversary. It will be auctioned sometime in the last quarter of 2008. These are times when I wish I was born with a golden spoon that would get me this diamond car! Being Hot (Wheels) is still so Cool!
Article Submitted by GetMeHotWheelsLabels: Anniversary, Car Design, Car toys
Our favorite Amby turns 50
It's time for celebration! Ambassador, from Hindustan Motors (HM) celebrates its golden jubilee. This oldie, who ruled the Indian roads for 50 long years, is the oldest automobile brand in India. Born in 1957 in Uttarpara in Kolkata, Ambassador was originally based on 1948 Morris Oxford and later on Land master.
Amby, as it commonly known, was sold 15,000 units per month. This was the only Indian-made vehicle that could be upgraded to a bullet-proof version. With the new generation car, Amby has lost its place in the auto market but it still a carries charm. Some of the central and state governments, as well as the tourism sector are still among its most loyal customers.
HM plans to Pamper Amby with a new limited edition model called the ‘The Golden Amby’ with new ceremonial color, upholstery, and fittings, but it will retain its bulky lines, along with the legendary “bench seat” at the front. HM will also introduce a new model every year that will run on either LPG, CNG, Petrol, or Diesel; and to add a little spice it will be also enhanced with sunroof.
So many new generation cars have come and vanished but Amby still retains its position in everyones heart. Truly said ‘Old is Gold’ and Amby will always be India’s favourite.
Labels: Anniversary, Hindustan Motors, Limited Edition, New Model
Skoda: the saga continues…
Skoda India, the wholly owned arm of Czech-based Skoda Auto, has completed 6 successful years in India. The Indian auto market has provided a lucky boost to Skoda’s fading image elsewhere. The extraordinary success achieved by Skoda is evident from the series of awards won by the company over the past six years. Skoda has taken won accolades in all fields be it performance, styling or technology.
In terms of sales, the company has sold over 47,000 units since its entry and has so far set up 50 dealerships across the country. Much of Skoda’s success can be attributed to them confidently having invested in the production facilities to bring up the capacity of produced cars to 40,000 per year.
Skoda expressed its gratitude to the Indian government and to the city of Aurangabad for providing them with an opportunity to prove themselves in the country’s auto market. Right now Skoda is eagerly looking forward to the launch if its premium hatchback ‘Fabia’ at the ongoing Auto Expo.
Labels: Anniversary, Auto expo, Indian Government, Skoda
