New Mahindra Trucks

[California]

Brandi, I agree it would be difficult for Mahindra to jump to another distributor but I don't think the dispute with GV makes that impossible.

What I'm thinking is 1) GV has no effective way to force Mahindra to resume the agreement, or to force Mahindra to reimburse what GV has spent. So GV is simply left orphaned, stranded and presumably broke.

And 2) I don't think we will ever see those trucks imported here, now. I read on one of those car sites that domestic demand for the Scorpio (SUV upon which the trucks are based) has increased 15% but Mahindra's suppliers are unable to increase production - and these vehicles contain nearly 100% outsourced components! They can't export what they don't have.

It looks like the Indian economy is larger now, and growing more reliably, compared to what it was in 2005-2006 when they decided to export. Now they apparently can't meet local demand so they don't have any need to export.

I think the dream is over.

 

[bindian]

Brandi, I agree it would be difficult for Mahindra to jump to another distributor but I don't think the dispute with GV makes that impossible.

What I'm thinking is 1) GV has no effective way to force Mahindra to resume the agreement, or to force Mahindra to reimburse what GV has spent. So GV is simply left orphaned, stranded and presumably broke.

And 2) I don't think we will ever see those trucks imported here, now. I read on one of those car sites that domestic demand for the Scorpio (SUV upon which the trucks are based) has increased 15% but Mahindra's suppliers are unable to increase production - and these vehicles contain nearly 100% outsourced components! They can't export what they don't have.

It looks like the Indian economy is larger now, and growing more reliably, compared to what it was in 2005-2006 when they decided to export. Now they apparently can't meet local demand so they don't have any need to export.

I think the dream is over.

California,
Your right on all accounts:thumbsup:...............but I am still going to hold my breath.:laughing: I think if what you say is true, Mahindra USA never would have imported their magnificent tractor line here.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Alpocat]

........AND it keeps on going.

India's Mahindra, distributor fight, delaying trucks' debut - USATODAY.com

 

[Scooby074]

this things a real mess. how hard can it be?

 

[California]

How hard can it be?

How hard? Have you been watching the builldup to the Commonwealth Games in Delhi? To summarize, haphazard preparation. This week the athletes are arriving and the site is chaos. Structures collapsing, flooding, plumbing not connected to sewers. They are trying to get it all polished up by opening day. Good luck! The issue to be resolved at this moment is whether the President of India or Prince Phillip will declare the opening. And they have been planning this for six years.

India is a big place. Some projects there get world-class planning such as the new airport and subway in New Delhi. Other endeavors such as the Farmtrac mess and apparently the Commonwealth Games, maybe less. This US distributor situation seems at the moment to be a 'less'.

I hope it works out, I might buy one. But I wouldn't set an expected date yet.

 

[AchingBack]

I just received this email:

Good Morning Mahindra Truck Fans,

Congratulations. You are part of over 30,000 signed up to be the first to experience the hardworking Mahindra trucks.

I know you are wondering when you will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of these amazing, authentic, robust, fuel-efficient trucks at a Mahindra dealer near you. While I cannot give you a firm answer on timing, I can tell you in my estimation, trucks will arrive in the spring of 2011.

Mahindra has applied for and received their EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certificate, which means the vehicles have passed emission requirements. They also filed with (NHTSA) National Highway Safety Administration, which handles US standards for safety.

With these hurdles completed, it would seem production is imminent, but other factors may hinder the US launch. India’s car sales are on a dramatic trajectory upward. The sales pace combined with an industry wide parts shortage is impacting home market sales, which will have an affect on the United States introduction.

In closing, I know each of you anxiously await the arrival of the Mahindra trucks, and I am confident that you will see a launch announcement in the next few months.

If you haven't seen the Specsheet on the trucks yet, please click on the link below to see it.

Click here to view Specsheet

Or copy and place the following into your browser:

http://mahindrana.com/pdf/specsheet.pdf

Regards,

John A. Perez
CEO
Global Vehicles USA, Inc.
1720 Windward Concourse
Suite 400
Alpharetta, GA 30005

(770) 753-4441 (Office)
(770) 753-4420 (Fax)

Mahindra Clean Diesel Pickup Trucks and SUVs

 

[boaterri]

It looks like Mahindra and Global Vehicles have kissed and made up. I did not know that the NHTSA test had not been done yet.

Rick

 

[LittleBlueTractor]

I was googling for any news on the Mahindra pickup situation and came across this:

Electric car project for Onondaga County collapses | syracuse.com

I'm not getting good vibs about Mahindra from this nonsense. I don't know but it appears this kind of thing might be normal operating procedure for them. Check out the legal doc if you want more detail -- sounds a lot like the Global Vehicle stuff.

 

[RedRock]

Yeah, whenever "Exclusivity" deals are involved, memories get short, greed steps in, truth gets blurred, and lawyers get rich.

I really like the Mahindra trucks, but can't see that's it's going to be practical for anything heavy duty...like hauling a Mahindra tractor on a dual axle trailer, implements and all.

 

[LittleBlueTractor]

I really like the Mahindra trucks, but can't see that's it's going to be practical for anything heavy duty...like hauling a Mahindra tractor on a dual axle trailer, implements and all.

You might be right, but that's what I was hoping to use it for every once in a while -- seeing how it's so flat down here around Houston. Knew with the 5000 lbs. tow limit it would be tight with just the tractor w/FEL and trailer. Figured I could go a little over if I took it easy. When I was evaluating the best tractor for my needs it finally came down to either the LS S3010 or Mahindra 2816. As I remember both weighed about the same.

Guess it doesn't matter at this point with all the legal stuff going on.