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December 15, 2023

Mahindra: Scorpio okay for Kiwis, but updates coming

December 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mahindra: Scorpio okay for Kiwis, but updates coming

Make’s head office responds to ANCAP’s stinging crash test consideration. 

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December 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio, Mahindra, ANCAP, Global NCAP, crash test
August 16, 2023

NZ-bound Mahindra ute, electric off-roader shown

August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound Mahindra ute, electric off-roader shown

Bold styling studies seem set to be in production next year - and both are cited for Kiwi adoption.

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August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Pik Up Concept, Mahindra, Mahindra NZ, Harry Singh, Russell Burling, Thar, Thar.e
August 09, 2023

Why India is limbering up as an electric powerhouse

August 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Why India is limbering up as an electric powerhouse

Just a fraction of its 1.4 billion population is driving, yet cities are already clogged, air quality is bad and most oil is imported. There’s gotta be a better way for India.

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August 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
electric, India, Russia, oil, Born Electric, Mahindra, Veejay Nakra, EV30@30
August 07, 2023

NZ search for Scorpio challenge

August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ search for Scorpio challenge

Latest SUV out of India’s record desert crossing has NZ distributor thinking about putting it through a local test of its mettle.

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August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio, Mahindra, Russell Burling, Simpson Desert
August 07, 2023

Out of India: NZ top of list for electric onslaught

August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Out of India: NZ top of list for electric onslaught

Mahindra is going all out with electrics - and it’s keen to share with Kiwis ASAP.

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August 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Mahindra, Electric, Russell Burling, Mahindra concepts, BE, XUV, XUV400, XUV700.e8
August 05, 2023

Bump thumps to ballistic blast

August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Bump thumps to ballistic blast

A recently-opened test ground with every latest ingredient is making massive difference to Mahindra’s vehicle development programme. It was our playground a day.

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August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio, Mahindra, Mahindra NZ, Thar, MSPT, Electric, test, Battista
June 15, 2022

Latest Mahindra SUV on Kiwi run?

June 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Latest Mahindra SUV on Kiwi run?

Scorpio-N expected to lead brand’s 2023 push, with electric promise also rising.

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June 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio-N, Mahindra, Ford Everest, SUV
May 24, 2021

No Thar trouble for Mahindra here

May 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
No Thar trouble for Mahindra here

DOMESTIC demand for a Mahindra four-wheel-drive in the spotlight in Australia for looking too much like a famous Jeep is such it cannot be delivered to New Zealand regardless of whether introduction triggered a fight.

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May 24, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Premium Vehicles NZ, Thar, Mahindra
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