Mahindra’s new pick-up Imperio will replace the Genio. Available in four variants, two single-cab and two double-cab options, the Imperio is powered by a 75 hp, 2489 cc direct-injection diesel engine that produces 220 Nm torque and is claimed to deliver a mileage of 13.5 kmpl. Claiming to command a market share of 53 per cent at the end of[Read More…]

In a bid to discourage overloaded vehicles from plying on the highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has its task cut out. Overloaded vehicles will continue to be pushed off the road, unless load beyond the permissible limits are cut down. In addition, penal charges will be levied on such vehicles. They are likely to amount to over[Read More…]

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has commissioned a ‘Homologation and Technology’ centre at Chakan on the outskirts of Pune. Inaugurated by Anant Geete, Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, the centre, established under the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP) of the Government of India, will offer homologation services to automobile manufacturers for Indian and global[Read More…]

A bio-CNG plant has come into existence at the Mahindra World City (MWC), Chennai. A joint CSR initiative between Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) and Mahindra World City Developers (MWCD), the bio-CNG plant will help create green energy from waste as an attempt to reduce carbon footprint. The plant will work on an aerobic digestion of biomass to produce bio-gas, and[Read More…]