“Chennai Ula”: How MTC’s retro-styled buses evoke the city’s iconic bus culture
MTC has introduced retro-styled buses as part of “Chennai Ula” initiative, making buses as the cultural ambassadors of the city’s heritage and nostalgia.
Nostalgia
This section covers the nostalgic accounts of automobile models, their memories, histories, and their cultural footprints.
Tata Sierra to Range Rover Evoque: Cars that Ratan Tata championed in India
May it be the iconic Tata Indica or the revolutionary Nano, Ratan Tata’s car projects democratized mobility in India. Here are the most influential cars that he was instrumental in launching in India.
Mercedes-Benz NG service trucks in Dakar Rally: A timeless classic | Nostalgia
Two Mercedes-Benz NG 2636 6×6 from the 1980s served as “Fast-Assistant” service trucks to the Völkel team at this year’s Dakar Rally held in Saudi Arabia last month.
FIAT and the world of cinema: The ‘Italian’ cultural connect
Fiat’s enduring cultural heritage and relationship with the global cinema, especially with the symbolic representation of the rich Italian culture, lifestyle and aura, needs no introduction.
Volvo FH: A textbook case for successful truck range
The cult status of Volvo FH is attributed to its remarkable reliability, cutting-edge technology, driver comfort, and exceptional safety, evolving consistently over three decades spanning five generations, to capture the hearts of drivers and fleet owners worldwide.
London’s Double-Decker Buses: The Big Red | Nostalgia
London’s legendary double-decker buses tow us back in time, they also hold the cue for the future of twin-storey buses in many markets including India.
Volvo FH: The prodigy of new-age trucking celebrates 25 years
Launched in 1993, Volvo FH heavy truck is perhaps the most successful truck series ever produced worldwide with about one million trucks sold.
Ashok Leyland Comet: ‘Heavenly Comet’ of Indian truck history
Ashok Leyland’s Comet truck platform built the brand image of the company out of its startling reliability, performance, and popularity.
HM Ambassador To Come Back As Peugeot In India??
HM Ambassador’s iconic nameplate has been sold-off to Peugeot Group for INR 80 crores. Does that mean the Amby is returning in new avatar?
Honda’s First Car Was This 1963 T360 Mini-Truck | Nostalgia
Honda’s first car was a rear-wheel-drive mini truck, but had brute 9,000 rpm DOHC engine from a sportscar!
