Mahindra & Mahindra has come a long way from being a utility vehicle maker to a reigning SUV czar.
For the price, it is also the best value for money car.
Automobiles major Mahindra & Mahindra is gearing up to launch a mild-hybrid technology version of its passenger vehicle Scorpio in the near future.
Four members of a gang have been arrested for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from the Delhi airport and holding him hostage in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The gang was also plotting to abduct veteran actor Shakti Kapoor on the pretext of inviting him to an event. The gang members were involved in abducting film stars by sending advance payments and air tickets under the guise of event invitations. Police recovered Rs 1.04 lakh from their possession and are investigating whether the gang was involved in the kidnapping of other film stars. In a related development, Arjun, one of the kidnappers involved in comedian Sunil Pal's abduction, was shot and injured during an encounter with police in Meerut. Arjun, who was arrested on Saturday, attempted to escape while being escorted for a medical checkup by snatching the pistol of a sub-inspector. The police team retaliated, and Arjun was shot and injured in the exchange of fire.
Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday launched its flagship vehicle 'Scorpio' with common rail diesel engine to meet the BS III auto emission norms.
M&M wants to attract those 18-25 year olds who are buying mid-sized sedans, but fancy an SUV for its rugged image.
Even as Mahindra & Mahindra unleashes the new improved Scorpio, its plans to launch a low-end version of the stinger for mass market are currently on.
Mahindra & Mahindra has raised the prices of Scorpio by Rs 5,000 to 6,000 due to the increase in input costs.
Scorpio's All Wheel Drive variant is the cheapest.
Eight District Reserve Guards (DRG) jawans and a civilian driver were killed in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district when Naxals detonated an improvised explosive device targeting their vehicle. The incident occurred near Ambeli village while the security personnel were returning from an anti-Naxalite operation. This is the biggest Naxal attack on security forces in the region in the past two years.
Discover why PM did his entire election rallies in the desi SUV.
Gateway has a contemporary look with all controls designed with ease of access and operation in mind. The Gateway is fitted with an alarm, immobiliser and offers keyless entry. It is powered by 2600 cc common rail diesel engine.
The car will launch on September 25
The Mahindra Thar undergoes yet another iteration. With 5 doors, longer dimensions, a more refined engine... and a new name. The Mahindra Thar Roxx, debuting on August 15, promises all that you have wanted in the head-turning SUV, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.
It's built on an all-new platform and comes with contemporary styling.
Does M&M's 'micro hybrid' tech make the world a better place?
The company is evaluating options to launch the Scorpio, Bolero, Xylo and pickup trucks in the Chinese market. However, no firm decision has yet been taken. In China, the company already has a presence in the tractor segment through Mahindra China Tractors, a joint venture company with and Jiangling Motors Company.
The Prime Minister currently uses two custom-built BMW 7 Series cars, one being a decoy vehicle.
Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday said it will recall 900 units of a variant of its popular sports utility vehicle Scorpio, manufactured between October and November this year, to rectify faulty pressure valve.
Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday launched its flagship sports utility vehicle Scorpio in Malaysia.\n\n
Since its launch back in 2002, the Mahindra Scorpio has never had to piggyback on a brand ambassador to sell itself.
The urban, more sophisticated buyer will favour the BR-V over the Scorpio
There are tweaks to the exterior and interior styling and one big updatecomes in the form of a more powerful engine from the XUV500.
The SUV has leather upholstery in tan and beige, leather wrapped steering wheel, glossy wood finished centre console and roof mounted DVD player.
Aiming to get the first mover's advantage, Mahindra & Mahindra said on Wednesday it will launch the hybrid version of its Sports Utility Vehicle Scorpio by next year.
M&M spearheaded two projects for it bio-diesel programme, one in conjunction with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and the other with Indian Oil Corporation's R&D Centre and Lubrizol.
Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday unveiled its Scorpio and Bolero models in South Africa.
Mahindra & Mahindra has said it is all set to sell its sport utility vehicle Scorpio in European markets.
In a little over a year, Mahindra & Mahindra's (M&M) all-Indian utility vehicle, Scorpio, will enter the quality-conscious US market, which is also the largest in the world with 15 million vehicles in annual sales. The company already has firm orders for 45,000 units of Scorpio for the first year, which is more than the 40,000 it sold in India in the last financial year.
Elections and festival time in north India helped the Indian auto firm to pip its foreign competitors.
The exercise is in keeping with SIAM's voluntary code on vehicle recall
Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra is recalling around 23,000 units of a select variant of its popular sports utility vehicle Scorpio to rectify faulty pressure regulating valves.
A facility has been set up to assemble the vehicles with an annual capacity of 5,000. Body assembly would be undertaken by Usiparts a Usiminas System company while the chassis, suspension and engine (power-train) would be assembled by Bramont at its plant in Manaus (AM).
Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin.
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