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Mobius Motors Plans $6,000 SUV for Africa

Posted July 03, 2012 8:16 AM

From Autoblog:

Ultra low-cost transportation doesn't have a particularly successful history in the recent past. Just ask Tata. The company's Nano subcompact was supposed to revolutionize the way low-income families the world over moved themselves, but as it turns out, even those with no money don't want to be seen in a vehicle known primarily for its cheapness. Even so, one company is working to give rural Africans a shot at changing their lives with a new low-cost SUV.

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Re: Mobius Motors Plans $6,000 SUV for Africa

07/03/2012 4:57 PM

I wander where you got that assumption from, at least in my country, we are proud of the low price we paid for our vehicle, and often show off how little we spend in gas per week. Even when we can afford a brand new car, we let everybody know about the great deal we got.

Now, let me continue to read the whole article...

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