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Tata Motors and Stellantis sign deal for India-made vehicles

Stellantis and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will jointly develop the new models in India, with no vehicles shown yet; the paperwork is reportedly very well stapled.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTata Motors and Stellantis have signed a deal to develop new vehicles made in India. Skip is outside a dealership with the details.

  2. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside a dealership, and behind me you can see exactly zero of the new vehicles, because the deal was only signed this morning.

  3. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentWhat I do have is one scooter and a very patient security guard.

  4. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentReuters reports Stellantis and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will develop the cars together in India. Let's see what a commuter thinks.

  5. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSir, what do you want from a new car?

  6. Mahesh RondellHonestly, a cupholder that fits my chai. Every car I've owned treats a cup like a rumor.

  7. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA rumor.

  8. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSo the big question for this partnership is whether it can hold a chai. I've asked the company, and they've asked me to step away from the scooter.

  9. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip, what are the new vehicles going to be?

  10. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, the only thing confirmed so far is the paperwork, and it's very well stapled.

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