Global Vehicles announces $35M initial order of Mahindra pickups for U.S.

[OldCracker29]

It is ugly but that 30mpg figure for a truck might just be a selling point. I would think it would also make the big 3 bring more fuel effient trucks for sale sooner than expected.

Maybe it is just me but, come on we can put a man on the moon but we can't make vehicles that get great mileage. Yeah, I know it is all politics, who is paying off who in the world of big oil companies and the lobbiest in congress working for them. The technology has to be there, it is just who is getting rich keeping it from happening.

I'll continue to drive a Chevy.

 

[Z71 Kris]

 

[PenguinLTZ]

Thought I could save it.


.......Nope, still looks like crap.

Nice effort, Matt

 

[Riggs]

Thought I could save it.


.......Nope, still looks like crap.

Nice effort, Matt

who knows maybe if they catch on there would be a big aftermarket for them and they would actually look pretty cool

 

[mblouir]

who knows maybe if they catch on there would be a big aftermarket for them and they would actually look pretty cool

Yeah that's what I'm thinking, too. It reminds me of a cross between a Hummer and older body style trucks. It could have a very unique look to it with some modding.

 

[Zembonez]

I think one would be OK with some larger mud terrains. Kind of a rugged military looking rig.

 

[Shanks12]

Mahindra Rejects $35 Million Truck Order from U.S. Distributor

I figured I would just update this thread instead of starting a new one..

Indian truck maker Mahindra has rejected an attempt by U.S. distributor Global Vehicles USA to order $35 million of its compact clean-diesel pickup trucks.

A press release issued by Mahindra stated:

"Mahindra and Mahindra announced that it had received and was rejecting an invalid order for pick-up trucks from former distributor Global Vehicles USA, Inc.

Mahindra views this order as another example of Global Vehicles’ policy of engaging in PR theatrics while pursuing an unnecessary lawsuit. This is Global Vehicles’ continued attempt to manipulate the press to damage Mahindra's reputation. Mahindra also believes that this is an attempt by Global Vehicles to distract Mahindra from pursuing other plans to bring its vehicle to the US market.

As stated in Mahindra's September 24 statement, the contract with Global Vehicles has expired. In light of this fact, Mahindra will be contacting U.S. dealers to make other arrangements for distribution."

GV USA and Mahindra are fighting in arbitration and in U.S. federal court over repeated delays getting Mahindra's pickup certified for sale in the U.S.

Over the past two months, Mahindra has issued two news releases stating that its relationship with GV USA has "expired" while Global Vehicles says Mahindra took unfair advantage of an escape clause in its contract to terminate its relationship with GV USA after the trucks received emissions certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

[Source: PickupTrucks.com]

 

[svensk]

Aren't those the pickups that crush like an accordian in an accident?

 

[Zembonez]

Aren't those the pickups that crush like an accordian in an accident?

They would have to pass crash testing here just like any other vehicle.

 

[Texas Jim]

It kinda looks like an old Chevy LUV from the 70's...

But with a crew cab...