Evolution of auto sector: Cars then vs now, how auto sector evolved after independence

1935 Rolls Royce Phantom-II Continental is one of the famous vintage cars among vintage car lovers in India. It was a famous pick among Maharajas and competed with the 1935 Delahaye 135MS.

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The 1935 Delahaye 135MS is a unique vintage car from the pre-independence era. This became a common car at that time and was known for its luxury.

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The 1936 Packard 120 was one of the feature-loaded vintage cars of that era. The 1936 Packard 120 marked the steps towards Indian independence.

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Post Independence, the Maruti Suzuki 800 was an instant hit among Indian audiences and used to be manufactured in a joint venture with Suzuki Motor Corporation in 1986.

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Tata Indica was the first indigenously manufactured passenger vehicle in India. Tata launched the Indica in 1998 and changed the automotive industry.

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Mahindra XUV 500 was launched in 2011 and was an instant hit in the market. Mahindra XUV 500 was the first monocoque SUV from Mahindra.

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Tata Motors launched the updated Harrier in 2023. It is a modern day SUV which has lot of features on its sleeves.

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