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Mahindra to unveil Maxximo at Auto Expo

The Maxximo will sit above the Gio in the CV lineup of Mahindra

Mahindra will launch the Maxximo cargo truck at the Auto Expo next week. According to our friends at vicky.in who have knowledge on this vehicle’s specifications, the Maxximo will use a 2 cylinder, 900cc CRDe m_Hawk engine.

The payload of the truck will be 800kg and the styling will be closely based on the Mahindra Gio, the half-tonne truck unveiled recently.

The mHawk engine on the Maxximo will develop 25bhp of power and 55Nm of torque. This is several times greater than the Gio’s capabilities. The Maxximo should give tough competition to the Tata Ace, which is the market leader in this segment.

The Maxximo will roll out of Mahindra’s new plant in Chakan and have interiors matching to a car. The brand name Maxximo was christened using words MORE and MAXIMUM.

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Entry posted on December 31st, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Mahindra

Exclusive – Mahindra Gio Images and Press Release

Mahindra_Gio_truckThe Gio is Mahindra Alfa+extra wheel+new drivetrain+steering system

Mahindra creates a new category by launching India’s first Compact Truck

Mahindra creates a new category with the launch of Mahindra Gio, India’s first 0.5 ton Compact Truck: Mahindra Gio – An entry level 4 Wheeler Cargo carrier offers unmatched mileage of 27 kmpl at an unbeatable price of Rs 1.65 lakh.

The New Compact Truck – Mahindra Gio

Mumbai, Maharashtra, October 28, 2009 — Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), a leading player in the small Commercial Vehicle segment in India, today launched the Mahindra Gio, India’s first 4 wheel 0.5 ton Compact Truck. A category creating vehicle in the cargo commercial vehicle segment, the Mahindra Gio combines the style, status, comfort and safety of a four wheeler with the low operating and maintenance cost of a three-wheeler. The Mahindra Gio is available at an amazing price of Rs. 1.65 lakh, ex showroom BSII; BSIII price is Rs 1.68 Lakh. Equipped with a high performance 9.1 HP Kohler engine, from Kohler, USA, the Mahindra Gio gives best-in-class mileage of 27 km per litre.

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Entry posted on October 29th, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Mahindra

Wuling’s N200 and 300 series vans in India shortly

wuling-n300The N300 series van will help GM penetrate the Maruti Omni and O2 segment vehicle

By around 2011, Wuling’ N200 and N300 series vans will be sold in India, which marks GM’s entry into the LCV segment in India.

The LCV segment is populated with names like Force, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Piaggio etc. But as GM is going to sell minivans initially, they would have to compete with the likes of Maruti’s Omni and Tata’s Ace Magic. GM will equip the vans with fuel efficient diesel engines.

Wuling, which operates under directions of GM, is also said to be secretly developing a small car that will be slotted under the Chevrolet Spark in the future in India. Though there is no official confirmation of such a launch, GM officials overseas have spoken about the strategy adopted for the low-cost product which will use a lot of tried and test components from previous generation models.

Wuling’s vans are already sold in North Africa, South America and the Middle East as Chevrolets. GM could use the same ploy in India as it enjoys a good status among utility vehicle buyers through the Tavera.

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Entry posted on October 19th, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, General motors

Tata developing Xenon XT CNG in Canada

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Tata Motors is partnering with Canada-based Alternative Fuel Systems (AFS) to develop a Tata Xenon that runs on CNG. A CNG variant named Xenon Super was already showcased at the Thai International Auto Show last year.

The twin cab XT which enjoys the company of a 2.2-liter DICOR engine in India, will be modified to run on CNG. The product development is taking place wholly in Canada under the guidance of AFS. The vehicle will be launched next year, and is meant for the pick-up truck loving Thai market.

Jim Perry, president and CEO, AFS -

The objective of our project is to refine the Xenon engine control system to provide optimal drivability and performance under a wide spectrum of operating conditions. It is very important to vehicle buyers that the pickup has a smooth and powerful feel in real world driving. The only way to properly assure this elevated level of performance is through testing on a production vehicle.

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Entry posted on October 5th, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Tata

Mahindra displays world’s first hydrogen-powered 3-wheeler

ALFA_mahindraIn a surprise of sorts, Mahindra displayed the first vehicle of its kind at the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention 2009 held in Delhi today. The Hy-Alfa is just another Alfa goods carrier to the layman.

But peel its skin and there is a marvel hidden beneath. The Hy-Alfa runs on compressed hydrogen gas with zero emissions, the first of any such vehicles ever made.

Dr. Mathew Abraham, General Manager (R&D), Mahindra & Mahindra R&D Centre -

The Hy-Alfa is the first vehicle of its kind in the world. It runs on nothing but compressed hydrogen gas and is incredibly engineered to run with absolutely zero emissions, which makes it a pleasure to drive on congested city roads. Hydrogen is, in fact, the technology and fuel of tomorrow and is the long term solution to pollution, energy security & CO2 emission related concerns

This futuristic technology has come to life not only because of Mahindra’s in-house resources and talent, but also due to companies with which it has collaborated, some international. Recently, Mahindra, along with other partners has signed an MOU with UNDIO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) India and ICHET (International Centre for Hydrogen Energy and Technology) Turkey to experiment a 15 Hy-Alfa Demo project next year at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

This is very similar to the hydrogen demo vehicles that VW put on duty during the Beijing Olympics.

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. Even a school goer knows hydrogen is a clean fuel and its combustion in the presence of oxygen releases water, which fills a major portion of the planet’s surface area.

Apart from the hydrogen goods carrier, Mahindra has on display drivable full hybrid vehicles, micro (start/stop) hybrid vehicles, bio-fuel vehicles, an electric passenger vehicle, a hydrogen combustion engine vehicle and many recyclable and reusable materials and technologies.

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Entry posted on August 26th, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Mahindra

2009 Mahindra Pik-Up launched in Australia

2009 Mahindra Pik-Up launched in Australia

The “muscular” Scorpio looks does not pertain only to the Scorpio anymore. Mahindra has launched the 2009 edition of the Pik-Up (Scorpio Getaway) in Australia with the saw tooth and essential safety features.

The cosmetic changes see a new front bumper design, headlight and foglamp housings, bonnet scoop and pull-type door handles from the new Scorpio.

In the cabin, better suited seats, longer seatbelts, new electrically-adjustable rear-view mirrors and stereo which is MP3-compatible with USB and SD card inputs debut. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls are now a standard feature on the Pik-Up.

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Entry posted on July 23rd, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Mahindra

Spied – Tata Nano pickup truck (Code: Penguin)

On the July edition of Overdrive, a popular monthly magazine in India, pictures of the Tata Nano pickup truck test mule were published. Overdrive say this vehicle was testing with its loading area packed with cans on the outskirts of Pune, in the vicinity of Tata’s production plant.

A single wiper, three wheel lugs and a similar dashboard layout substantiate its Nano mechanicals. The engine was apparently mounted at the rear axle and sounded exactly like the Nano’s twin cylinder exhaust tune.

The Nano’s platform as we said earlier will not end with just a passenger car. We are not sure what else it can give rise to, maybe only a Nano tractor wouldn’t come about.

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Entry posted on July 21st, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Tata

Piaggio Ape – The new addition to the German Police fleet

Piaggio Ape – The new addition to the German Police fleet

This may sound funny but it’s true. The German cops are assigned a new vehicle. Before you assume its a Pagani or a Caparo, let me tell you this one has only three wheels and no superchargers. I doubt even if it has a steering wheel.

Italian CV manufacturer Piaggio has granted the Mettmann police department with a Piaggio APE. Piaggio say it has a 9.5 hp powerful engine and is capable of running at 60 km/hr.

In India this vehicle is often seen in the rural areas loaded with 10 to 12 people running at 20 km/hr or in cities it’s often seen more as an obstruction.

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Entry posted on June 25th, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Funny

Tata Xenon XT launched in India; Specification, Prices, Video, Images from launch

Tata Xenon XT launched in India; Specification, Prices, Video, Images from launch

The Tata Xenon XT pickup truck was launched in India yesterday. Before its local arrival, 6,000 units of the Tata Xenon have been sold in countries including Thailand, South Africa, Algeria, Italy and Poland.

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Entry posted on February 26th, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Tata

IAB Exclusive- Images from the Busworld India 2009 Bus Expo

IAB Exclusive- Images from the Busworld India 2009 Bus Expo

The Bus World Expo 2009 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai has just come to an end and one Indian Autos Blog reader, Santhosh Nair, thought he should let the others know what went on. Thank you so much Santhosh for sending us these pictures and I rest assure you that 1000’s of others will too.

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Entry posted on January 16th, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Specials

Shock Report- Truck sales in India plummet by 73.5% in December ‘08

Shock Report- Truck sales in India plummet by 73.5% in December ‘08

As an effect of the sharp drop in cargo movement, truck sales plunged 73.5% to 6,221 units in December 2008 against 24,222 units in December 2007, according to the Indian Foundation of Transport Research and Training (IFTRT) The decline in truck sales is also said to be due to
excess capacity build-up.

* Tractor-trailers of 30-49 tonne range witnessed a maximum drop of 94.7 per cent in December sales at 114 units (2,143 units) – Mostly used to transport high-density cargoes such as cement, fertilizer, timber, ores and steel predominantly to railways for further transportation.

* Sales of Multi-axle vehicles of 25.2-31 tonne sunk 79 per cent to 2,033 units ( 9,587 units).

* Affected by the infrastructure projects in abeyance, sales of Tipper trucks used mainly in construction dipped 73 per cent to 1,462 units (5,358 units) – Virtually due to stoppage of construction and infrastructure projects in many parts of the country in the last three months in the wake of financial crunch.

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Entry posted on January 7th, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles

2009 Mahindra Cab Chassis Variant launched in Australia

2009 Mahindra Cab Chassis Variant launched in Australia

The 2009 Mahindra Cab Chassis Variant has been launched in Australia. This is a Commercial Vehicle which offers supreme flexibility as buyers pick what occupies the rear of the cabin.

This reminds of me of HCV manufacturers like Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland who retail the Chassis (skeleton with the engine and gearbox) to buyers for them to build the rest of the vehicle as per their needs and requirements at the local coach builder. This is also the first time something like this is being offered in Australia.

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Entry posted on December 2nd, 2008 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Mahindra

Insane- Jet powered Daihatsu delivery truck

All you delivery boys out there, pay attention! The days of delayed deliveries are over. With the mini-truck featured in this video, you can finish off a month’s worth deliveries in just a day! How cool’s that?
This pick-up delivery mini-truck is powered by a Rolls Royce turbine of the Harrier Fighter jet. It costs [...]

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Entry posted on October 31st, 2008 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Funny, Stumble Upon
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