Mahindra to Announce US Launch Timeframe in 2-3 Weeks

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Originally Posted by Joe Callimachus

The Reuters interview was on March 4th. So technically we still have a week to go.

If time is flying, it's flying like an arthritic crow.

oh man, too funny!
-pete

[Joe Callimachus]

Never sure what the Gov is saying but here is a Q&A from me.

Question:

TO:Safercar.gov, at the NHTSA, DOT
Comments:
Has Mahindra submitted their testing data on their new pickup trucks yet?
From NHTSA Web Site.

Answer from them:

For model year 2010 & 2011, data will become available shortly after the vehicles have become available. We have no knowledge right now as to whether or not we will be crash testing any vehicles manufactured by Mahindra.

Thank you for your continued interest in our program.
NCAP (New Car Acceptance Program)
Safercar.gov
888-327-4236

[AZDzlPickUp]

Originally Posted by Joe Callimachus

Never sure what the Gov is saying but here is a Q&A from me.

Question:

TO:Safercar.gov, at the NHTSA, DOT
Comments:
Has Mahindra submitted their testing data on their new pickup trucks yet?
From NHTSA Web Site.

Answer from them:

For model year 2010 & 2011, data will become available shortly after the vehicles have become available. We have no knowledge right now as to whether or not we will be crash testing any vehicles manufactured by Mahindra.

Thank you for your continued interest in our program.
NCAP (New Car Acceptance Program)
Safercar.gov
888-327-4236

Yea, that text needs a yoda decrypter. Sounds like they first need a production vehicle and Mahindra has yet to give date or plans for delivery of a production crash test vehicle?

[Joe Callimachus]

After seeing Chris's new dealer list I e-mailed all the NJ dealers welcoming them to the Mahindra family and said hope they would be in soon.

Only got two responses back so far:

Kevil said "Hopefully this summer"

Holman said "This is an update from Brian Creelman who will be the general manager of the Mahindra store.

At some point during the 4th Quarter. The truck needs to pass the stringent NJ EPA regulations so anyone in Jersey will be waiting until then."

[pee wee]

What I got from a company insider who tends to be optimistic about things was "a few more months". Let's wait until they've made their announcement, but I'm not going to be surprised if it is moved to summer or even later.

[Joe Callimachus]

I'm going to have to ask my great nephew who works for the NJ DEP what they have to do to "certify" a car.

[Bugman]

Journalists Squeeze 2011 Ford Super Duty For Impressive Fuel Economy - CleanMPG Forums Why has Mahindra not had media events like this???????

[pee wee]

Originally Posted by Bugman

Journalists Squeeze 2011 Ford Super Duty For Impressive Fuel Economy - CleanMPG Forums Why has Mahindra not had media events like this???????

The obvious answer is because they don't have a truck to bring to the table yet. I think everyone agrees they should be doing something, maybe they blew their media budget already. Since they're not saying anything, they're inviting everyone to guess. That little diesel may be obsolete before it makes it here.

[moulin6801]

Hey guys, remmember that Mahindra, back in January said that they were hoping to have the trucks in the US by April, and by no means it is the same as have it for sale.
In fact, Edmund.com have stated earlier in the year that the trucks would be available to the public in September, even though they have taken that statement out of their website.
So, it is really nothing new... just desapointing... and hard to wait...

[DickIsGone]

At least Edmunds is showing the starting price of the crew cabs. That's better than nothing.