Mahindra Motorcycles to Launch UTV Line in the U.S.?

Mahindra & Mahindra is set to open its maiden greenfield auto manufacturing plant in Detroit this fiscal year to make off‑road utility vehicles, according to a recent report in Economic Times.

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Published: Jul 19, 2017

Mahindra & Mahindra is set to open its maiden greenfield auto manufacturing plant in Detroit this fiscal year to make off‑road utility vehicles, according to a recent report in The Economic Times.

The $19 billion conglomerate looks to double its bets in the U.S., said group chairman Anand Mahindra. The group has earmarked a $1.5 billion investment in the US to generate $2.5 billion revenue, the report said. The plan is to double all three figures over the next two‑three years.

“We are looking at opening (the plant) this year. That’s a major milestone where an Indian automotive company is opening up manufacturing in a resurgent Detroit. I think that’s a wonderful twist of history,” Mahindra told ET.

Read the full story here: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Race Winning Brands Transitioning to Unilateral Retail Pricing Policy

RWB aims to preserve the quality and reputation of its products.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Apr 19, 2024

Race Winning Brands (RWB) and its portfolio of brands (BoostLine Products, CORSA Performance, Dart Machinery, Diamond Racing, Haltech, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, MGP, PAC Racing Springs, ProX Racing Parts, Rekluse, RevMax Performance, Transmission Specialties, Trend Performance, Volant and Wiseco Performance Products) is announcing its transition to a Unilateral Retail Pricing Policy, reflecting its commitment to maintaining the quality and reputation of its products in the performance components industry. The implementation of Minimum Retail Price (MRP) for its portfolio of brands is aimed at addressing challenges such as counterfeit product sales, advertising and selling practices that focus solely on price.