Last week I visited Mumbai in India on a business cum pleasure trip just for 3 days. I was happy that my friend Raj showed me few landmarks of Mumbai city during my busy schedule there.

I was impressed by the hectic life in Mumbai city with heavy traffic of cars. Though I could see many modern types of  cars from Suzuki, Toyota, Tata, and Hyundai in Mumbai, I was particularly happy to see the famous Ambassador car there.

There are not many Ambassador cars in Mumbai these days - the only few Ambassadors are used for taxi or by top political leaders. However, it still remains one of the most popular cars of India.

Ambassador was the first car to be manufactured in India, and it has been ruling the Indian roads for over five decades, ever since its inception in 1948. The car has been undergoing a series of changes, adapting to customer expectations. but it has retained its classic shape. It is the grand old car of the Indian automotive industry.

Its tough body is suited to Indian roads, and it is spacious enough for big Indian families. With a sturdy body, easy technology and low maintenance costs, the car has made it to the most preferred car for generations of Indians.

In India, taxis are found in two colors. The blue ones are airconditioned and are little expernsive. The normal taxis are yellow and black.

 

 

Most of the standard taxis in Mumbai, the Premier Padmini model is a favorite. Premier Padmini was based on 1963 Fiat 1100 design and has been manufactured in India since 1968 to 2000. This car too has ruled the Indian roads for over four decades.

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