Ambassador Cars
T he Ambassador or Amby was the first car manufactured in India. Take the rediff business quiz to find out more about India's oldest and favourite car.
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1. Which company manufactured the Ambassador? a) General Motors b) Morris Motor Company c) Hindustan Motors
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Wrong! The correct answer is Hindustan Motors. Established in 1942 by B.M. Birla, Hindustan Motors manufactured the Ambassador car in India. After starting operations in a small plant in Port Okha near Gujarat, the company moved to Uttarpara, West Bengal in 1948.
Correct! Established in 1942 by B.M. Birla, Hindustan Motors manufactured the Ambassador car in India. After starting operations in a small plant in Port Okha near Gujarat, the company moved to Uttarpara, West Bengal in 1948.
2. Which car model is the Ambassador based on? a) Lanchester b) Morris Oxford c) Wagonette
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Wrong! The correct answer is Morris Oxford. The Ambassador is based on the Morris Oxford model. The car best suited for the Indian terrain is also India's official car used by top political leaders, Indian Army and government officials. An Ambassador used to be the Prime Minister's official vehicle till 2002.
Correct! The Ambassador is based on the Morris Oxford model. The car best suited for the Indian terrain is also India's official car used by top political leaders, Indian Army and government officials. An Ambassador used to be the Prime Minister's official vehicle till 2002.
3. What was the first Ambassador car called? a) Landmaster b) Amby c) Ambassador Mark I
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Wrong! The correct answer is Landmaster. The first model of the Ambassador was called Landmaster. It had a curvaceous boot and a slightly sloping hood. Later, a small tail fin was added on either side of the rear fenders, along with a new dimpled hood. The car was then re-named the Ambassador Mark I.
Correct! The first model of the Ambassador was called Landmaster. It had a curvaceous boot and a slightly sloping hood. Later, a small tail fin was added on either side of the rear fenders, along with a new dimpled hood. The car was then re-named the Ambassador Mark I.
4. Which HM model was discontinued in 2002? a) Contessa b) Classic c) Ambassador III
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Wrong! The correct answer is Contessa. The Contessa Classic was used as a government limousine. Introduced in 1982, this model was based on the British Vauxhall Victor with an Isuzu engine. There were three versions of this car, 1.8GLX (Isuzu Petrol), 2.0DLX (Isuzu diesel) and 2.0T (Isuzu diesel, turbo). The last series of the car was fully loaded with fuel injection, power windows and power steering. The demand for cheap Japanese cars led to HM phasing out the Contessa.
Correct! The Contessa Classic was used as a government limousine. Introduced in 1982, this model was based on the British Vauxhall Victor with an Isuzu engine. There were three versions of this car, 1.8GLX (Isuzu Petrol), 2.0DLX (Isuzu diesel) and 2.0T (Isuzu diesel, turbo). The last series of the car was fully loaded with fuel injection, power windows and power steering. The demand for cheap Japanese cars led to HM phasing out the Contessa.
5. With which Japanese company has Hindustan Motors tied up? a) Suzuki b) Honda c) Mitsubishi
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Wrong! The correct answer is Mitsubishi Motors. HML entered into a pact with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors in 1998, to launch the Lancer and Pajero range of cars in India. HM has introduced Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Select, Lancer Cedia and SUV Mitsubishi Pajero in the Indian market.
Correct! HML entered into a pact with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors in 1998, to launch the Lancer and Pajero range of cars in India. HM has introduced Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Select, Lancer Cedia and SUV Mitsubishi Pajero in the Indian market.
