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After prolonged delay, Mahindra finally showcased its production-spec Mojo at the 2014 Auto Expo. We take a closer look at the flagship offering scheduled for a June 2014 launch
When Mahindra first showcased the Mojo in 2012, it created quite a stir among the Indian two-wheeler enthusiasts, some owing to its technical specifications and some due to its quirky styling. Surprisingly though, instead of launching the bike even after announcing the prices, Mahindra decided to postpone the launch by few years to further develop the bike. By late 2013, spy pictures of the Mojo being tested started surfacing on the internet thus sending the message that Mahindra were all set to launch the bike soon. At the 2014 Auto Expo, Mahindra finally unveiled the production ready Mojo. The Mahindra flagship has gone through a few design changes from the first model that was showcased a few years ago.
The headlight fascia has been reworked and the twin headlamps receive a separate body shell of their own with DRL (Daytime Running Lights). The tank has also been redesigned with a knee recesses and it now flows better with the overall silhouette of the bike. The LED turn indicators integrated in the mirrors, which were present in the older model, have been given a miss in the production model. It has retained the “gold ribs” (two horizontal golden bars below the tank), which is also seen on the Mahindra Centuro. The basic silhouette of the Mojo has been maintained on the new model and the subtle updates have made it more visually pleasing.
Mahindra Reva has announced its lineup for the upcoming 2014 Auto Expo, which will include the Formula E car, a concept electric sports car, an updated version of the e2o and more. With the Formula E car, Mahindra will be participating in the FIA Formula E Championship that is set to commence in September 2014 and it will be the only Indian team to join the newly introduced zero emission racing series. The all-electric race series will include 10 races in the first season in city-centre locations around the world including, London, Beijing and Los Angeles. According to Mahindra its main intention of participating in the Formula E series is to carry forward the expertise and technological knowhow from the electric racing cars to its road cars.
Mahindra added a new variant in its commuter portfolio as it launched the Centuro N1, which is Rs 2,000 cheaper than the standard bike
Mahindra Two wheelers expanded its Centuro portfolio as it launched the new Centuro N1 today. The new N1 is cheaper than the standard Centuro by Rs 2,000. The major difference between both the bikes is that Mahindra has replaced the digital instrument cluster with an analogue one, which has resulted in the reduction of cost. The Centuro N1 has been priced at Rs 45,700 (ex-showroom Delhi). In a positive move, Mahindra hasn’t removed any of the features found on the Centuro in the N1 as the features were essential in making it stand out among all the commuter bikes which are on sale currently.
Mahindra will start afresh with a grounds-up compact SUV to take on the highly successful Ford EcoSport by 2015 end as the Quanto has failed to make a mark to the segment. The co-developed SUV with SsangYong, ET learns, is codenamed S102 and will be one of the first products to come out of Mahindra-SsangYong's joint platform project. The S102 is based on SsangYong's X100, and will be globally launched in the first half of 2015. The Mahindra's offspring is likely to make its way into the market by end of 2015 or beginning 2016. This new model is expected to be manufactured at the company's plant in Nashik.
What is interesting is, Mahindra-SsangYong is developing a compact 1 litre turbocharged petrol engine with variable valve timing and direct injection in line with Ford's Ecoboost engine, which can produce equivalent power of a much bigger vehicle, but can deliver higher fuel efficiency.
There's less than a week left for 2013 to end and manufacturers and dealers are pushing hard to get their cars off the shelf. Read this and be at your opportunistic best while shopping for that new car
If you plan to wish yourself a Happy new year with that last-minute car purchase, you are in for a new-year treat. There are discounts and offers by the bucket-load on almost every car on sale in India and we have prepared a comprehensive list on these deals that are up for grabs until the beginning of January 2014. We start with the largest manufacturer in terms of sales to the smaller ones.
The 12th Auto Expo is less then two months away so here's a guide on what to expect at the fairground come February 07, 2014
The Indian car industry is seeing a slowdown making it more important for manufacturers to keep the enthusiasm alive among car buyers. The Auto expo is the perfect platform for car makers to showcase all cars new and refreshed that they have to offer. But you don’t have to wait that long because we’re telling you what’s coming to the Expo right now.
Mahindra & Mahindra, is developing the world's first hybrid technology that can be deployed in vehicles with manual transmission and enhance fuel efficiency by almost 20 per cent.
The company, which may debut its hybrids at February's Indian Motor Show, has established a place for itself in green technologies with close to four lakh so called micro-hybrid vehicles on Indian roads. It also owns the world's largest electric car company by production capacity, Mahindra Reva, which sells the E2O hatchback, the world's most affordable four-seater car that only uses battery power to run.
The company is now moving to the next level of sustainable green mobility by focusing on full-scale hybrids and has roped in technology partners that have the expertise.
In order to improve the support for promoting electric cars in India, Mahindra & Mahindra has asked the government to grant subsidies to automakers to promote green cars.
Given the lack of support for electric cars in India, Anand Mahindra, MD, Mahindra & Mahindra has asked the government to grant subsidies to automakers to promote green cars.
"We've been disappointed because we were banking on a subsidy that the government had in place for electric cars which has expired. The government was committed to maintain it but hasn’t done so far. So, that has put a sticker price hurdle," said Mahindra.
Mahindra has bagged a deal for 630 vehicles from the Indian Government which would be gifted to Nepal for their assembly elections
Mahindra has bagged an order from the Government of India for over 630 vehicles. The government is going to gift these vehicles to the Nepal government as a support for the constitutional assembly elections that will be held on 19 November, 2013.
The fastest growing and hottest segment in the Indian Automotive scene is about to get hotter and even more competitive!
The Compact SUV segment is one of the fastest growing segments in the country and the only one that is showing consistent growth while the automotive industry in general slows down. Although Premier Automobiles was the first official compact SUV in India with it’s Rio, bad sales and service networks translated into almost negligible sales figures. The real action in the segment began in August 2012 when Renault finally launched it’s much awaited Duster which in turn became a roaring success. Earlier this year, Ford’s Ecosport too turned the market upside down with roaring sales changing Ford’s public perception. This year though, the compact SUV segment will be THE segment to look out for with Maruti, Mahindra, Hyundai and Honda gunning for the top spot. Read on to know more.
Mahindra's new entry-level XUV500, badged the W4, is a sure shot way for Mahindra to boost sales even further
