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Renault India to re-look Mahindra JV

Mahindra Renault LoganThe shake-up could lead to good or bad news. The decision is just weeks away

The Indian wing of French carmaker Renault will restructure the JV it signed four years ago with Mahindra. The first and only offering of this partnership, the Renault Logan, which got off to a flying start has simmered down to a level of 500 units a month raising difficult questions. The Logan has received no cosmetic makeovers in its lifetime here in India. It also has not received new engines, transmissions or any mechanical upgrades.

One possible outcome of the restructuring could be a sub-4 metre Logan with a 1.2-liter petrol engine which makes it a small car. Renault could tinker its body, install new grilles and headlamps and sell it with a smaller diesel engine. But that is easier said than done.

Chief operating office Sudhir Rao, Renault India -

We are exploring all options. A final decision on this will be taken in 30 to 45 days

There have been countless theories on what Renault plans to do in India. One story claims they would end the joint venture, while the other claims they would use the Logan’s platform to produce a hatchback and other variants as part of the venture. Guess the end to all this is near its own end.

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Entry posted on February 9th, 2010 and filed under Mahindra, Renault

Mahindra to launch 6-7 new variants next fiscal

Mahindra could launch Xylo variants this fiscal including pickup and panel van

Mahindra will launch about seven new variants of its existing models in the next fiscal year. The company, which now also manufactures two-wheelers and heavy duty trucks, is looking to enhance its product portfolio.

As per its announcement earlier, Mahindra would launch the World SUV in India which will sit above the Scorpio. This vehicle could come with a bigger engine and the presence of two exhaust pipes emerging from the rear bumper hints at two banks of cylinders.

According to Autocar India, Mahindra is also working on a mini SUV (Code: S101) with a 1.5-liter diesel engine and monocoque body construction. The 1.5-liter engine would be a 3-cylinder version of the 2.2-liter mHawk engine that is used on the Scorpio.

M&M President (Automotive) Pawan Goenka -

Next fiscal we will be launching 6-7 new variants of our existing models. The new variants will cover all segment including utility vehicles, commercial vehicles and three wheelers.

The company could launch variants of the Mahindra Xylo which include the panel van introduced recently in SA and the pickup truck version which is currently being tested near the plant. The Scorpio hybrid is also a strong possibility. The Maxximo EV is also in the pipeline for an October release.

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Entry posted on February 2nd, 2010 and filed under Mahindra

We’re at Premier-Zotye Rio launch tomorrow; Surprise launch from Mahindra

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Indian Autos Blog will not be updated on Wednesday (28th October) as we will be at the Premier-Zotye Rio launch in Mumbai. Following this launch, in the afternoon, we have been invited to attend a Mahindra product launch also. We don’t know what the product is, we’re told its not the refreshed Renault Logan, Sandero or other Renault products.

Some of us are hoping that it will be the world SUV displayed above. What we really don’t want to see is a taxi variant of Xylo or a Scorpio variant with airbags. Mahindra has not created any hype regarding this unveil, so we don’t know what really to expect.

We will come back from both the launches and post high quality images with first hand information.

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Entry posted on October 27th, 2009 and filed under Announcements

Tata, Mahindra and Maruti work together to develop hybrid technology

Tata, Mahindra and Maruti work together to develop hybrid technology

This is a rare occurrence. To me these guys were competitors and not potential partners or never have I envisaged a concept of them coming together before. Recession has forced a lot of manufacturers to tie-up with each other and develop cars and technology to shave costs. In India, recession hasn’t caused this occurrence for sure.

They say sometimes reality can be stranger than fiction.

India Automotive reports Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki will collaborate to develop hybrid technology. They will then have the license to incorporate them into their products.

The trio will venture into making lithium-ion batteries, controller and electric motor technologies, essential components of a hybrid powertrain. The partnership will be governed by by I V Rao, R&D chief of Maruti Suzuki and additionally charged with the post of chairman of the committee on National Hybrid Propulsion Programme.

Mahindra’s hybrid vehicle dreams began with the Scorpio hybrid which is production ready. Tata Motors has the electric vehicle technology which looks promising on the Indica Vista EV and the Indica EV.

Maruti Suzuki hasn’t shown interest in developing hybrid or electric cars in the past, but this is a good place to start as hybrid vehicles are undeniably the next phase of evolution in the automobile industry. The three are committed to making the most out of this partnership and the results will be displayed during the Commonwealth games next year.

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Entry posted on May 18th, 2009 and filed under Hybrid cars, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata

Renault might bring Sandero hatchback to India in 2010

Renault might bring Sandero hatchback to India in 2010

The French carmaker, Renault in collaboration with Indian UV maker Mahindra is planning to launch the Sandero hatchback in the Indian market by the year 2010. The plan will help both companies to make use of the full capacity at the Nashik plant, as Logan sales are drowning in India.

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Entry posted on February 24th, 2009 and filed under Mahindra, Renault

1,788 Mahindra XYLOs sold in 2 weeks; Bookings cross 4,000 mark

1,788 Mahindra XYLOs sold in 2 weeks; Bookings cross 4,000 mark

Mahindra’s much awaited XYLO was unveiled a couple of weeks back (we were at the Special launch, in case you didn’t know) and until today we hadn’t heard anything from Mahindra, though a few friends from Mumbai told me the XYLO sales was picking up rapid pace.

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Entry posted on February 2nd, 2009 and filed under Mahindra, Mahindra xylo

IAB Test Drive: A Sedan in MPV Clothing- Say hello to the Mahindra XYLO

IAB Test Drive: A Sedan in MPV Clothing- Say hello to the Mahindra XYLO

With the XYLO, Indian Auto Giant Mahindra intends to put an end to the era of Sedans. To carry out this ambitious operation, Mahindra has designed and developed an MPV, which is as Indian as hot Curry. Mahindra has a renowned history for manufacturing big-sized vehicles. Take either the stylish Scorpio, the rugged Bolero or the latest XYLO, it has stuck to it’s reputation of offering buyers with Utilitarian vehicles which are big on size and easy on the wallet.

I was invited by the company along with India’s top Auto journalists to a special preview of the XYLO at Mahindra’s production facility at Nasik. The build-up to the launch was something along the lines of a star-studded Hollywood movie preview.

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Entry posted on January 30th, 2009 and filed under Car Reviews, Mahindra xylo

Mahindra to take Hybrid and Electric route

Mahindra to take Hybrid and Electric route

Mahindra & Mahindra, which recently unveiled its much awaited Xylo MUV at an attractive price tag of Rs.6,24,500 is set to raise many eyebrows in the coming years.

Fuel Efficiency continues to be Mahindra’s focus as an official announcement by the company reveals its electric and hybrid plans.

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Entry posted on January 21st, 2009 and filed under Electric vehicles, Mahindra

A look back at the Auto Mall 2009, Delhi- IAB Special Report

A look back at the Auto Mall 2009, Delhi- IAB Special Report

It was a perfect day for motorheads like me at the AUTO MALL 2009 sponsored by Relio Quick which was held for a duration of three days- 9, 10 and 11th Jan.

Brands like Skoda, Honda, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Nissan had put their respective cars on display and the big surprise was not a special participant, but the absence of one- India’s top car maker Maruti Suzuki!

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Entry posted on January 14th, 2009 and filed under Specials

IAB Exclusive: Mahindra XYLO images from Launch function

IAB Exclusive: Mahindra XYLO images from Launch function

Its 13th January 2009, and the Mahindra XYLO (“PENTHOUSE ON WHEELS” – as called by M&M) is to be officially launched any moment now. We know that you have become bored of seeing just the front of the XYLO (all throughout the Blogosphere!) So, Until you see the launch, feast your eyes with the IAB Exclusive image gallery of the XYLO.

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Entry posted on January 13th, 2009 and filed under Mahindra, Mahindra xylo

Mahindra XYLO coming on 13th January; All new SUV in mid-2010

Mahindra XYLO coming on 13th January; All new SUV in mid-2010

Indian car manufacturer, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is finally going to launch its all new MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) XYLO in India on 13th January 2009. The car was due in December 2008 but due to recent Mumbai terror attacks M&M had also delayed the launch date.

Mahindra XYLO will hit showrooms by the 13th of this month, and you can book one from the 14th onwards.

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Entry posted on January 5th, 2009 and filed under Mahindra, Mahindra xylo

IAB Scoop- Mahindra XYLO headlamp and grille image

IAB Scoop- Mahindra XYLO headlamp and grille image

One of our Indian Autos Blog readers emailed us an image of what he thinks is the soon to debut Mahindra XYLO. The image is low-resolutionbut the signature Mahindra grille and emblem with a new and unseen headlight and bumper design confirms that this is after all the XYLO.

Look closely at the number plate, you can view the letters I and O, and the word “project” just above it. What this could be is “Project Ingenio” indicating the picture must have been taken before the XYLO name was christened to this vehicle.

From what we can see, Mahindra have pinned the fit and finish aspect. The bonnet line looks neat and the headlamp design head-on is similar to the Tata Sumo Victa. The portion of the bumper where the fog lamp sits, is fitted with plastic conveying this is a base model. The brown color adds appeal which both the Scorpio and the Bolero are offered with.

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Entry posted on January 5th, 2009 and filed under Mahindra, Mahindra xylo
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