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October, first batch of seventy five Utility Vehicles (UVs) imported in CKD condition from Willys overland Export Corporation. |
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Lease of 11071 Sq. yds at Mazagaon from British India Steam navigation. The first Willys Overland Jeep built in India at the Assembly Plant , Mazagaon, Bombay. |
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Phased manufacture of Vehicles undertaken in collaboration with Kaiser Jeep Corporation and American Motors Corporation. |
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Indigenous content of Jeep goes upto 70%. 137 acres of land purchased at Kandivli to centralise manufacturing operations. |
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FC 150 Petrol Trucks introduced. |
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Two wheel drive Utility Vehicles introduced. 101" wheel base and Metal Body UVs introduced. Indigenous content goes up by 97%. |
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Export of vehicles started, export of total 1200 UVs together with spare parts to Yugoslavia. Exports also made to Ceylon, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia. |
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Contracts concluded to export of 3304 vehicles, mainly to Yugoslavia and Indonesia. |
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Separate R&D section set up. |
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Maximiller campaign launched to conserve fuel. CJ 4A introduced with new transmission and axle ratio. Collaboration agreement with Jeep corporation (subsidiary of AMC, Detroit). |
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FC 260 Diesel light truck introduced. CJ 500 D Diesel introduced with MD 2350 Diesel Engine. |
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Government of India approves in principle, the technical collaboration with Peugeot, France for the manufacture of XDP 4.90 Diesel Engine. |
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Nasik Trucks Assembly Plant formally inaugurated. Peugeot Engine Assembly Plant at Ghatkopar inaugurated. NC 665 DP Mini Truck rolls out from Nasik Assembly Line. |
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FJ 460 model introduced with 4 speed gear box. Engine plant at Igatpuri was formally inaugurated by Mr. Jean Boillot, President of Automobiles Peugeot of France for the manufacture of 25000 Peugeot and Petrol engines. |
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New Mahindra Vehicle-MM 540 launched in Bombay. NC 640 DP with 4 speed gear box introduced. Mahindra MM 440 introduced. |
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CJ 640 DP Vehicle introduced. |
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MM 540 DP metal Body Wagonette introduced. |
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M&M signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hyderabad Allwyn Nissan Limited to form Mahindra Nissan Allwyn Ltd., as its associate company with LCV operations in Andhra Pradesh. |
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CJ 340 DP model introduced. M&M and Peugeot announced their tie up for the manufacture of Peugeot 504 pick up truck, BA 10 gear boxes and latest XD 3 diesel engines. M&M acquired automotive pressing unit at Kanhe, from Guest Keen Williams Ltd. |
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Introduction of CJ 500 DI model with MDI 2500 A direct injection diesel engines. M&M bags order to export 10000 CKD kits. Commander range of models: 650 DI, 750 DP/HT were launched with tremendous market response. |
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Mahindra Armada launched. M&M was the only manufacturer to withstand the demand recession, with increasing sales. |
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Mahindra Nissan Allwyn Ltd. (MNAL) merged with M&M and Zaheerabad LCV operations becoming part of Automotive Sector. FJ series of LCVs were shifted from Nasik to Zaheerabad. |
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Business Process Re-engineering Project initiated in the Division. Igatpuri Engine Plant received ISO 9002 certificate from TUV of Germany. Single Cab/Double Cab project was initiated. |
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New LCV model Cabking DI 3150 & Mahindra Classic vehicles were launched. |
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New Commander 5 Door Hard Top was introduced. |
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The company was the first automobile manufacturer to get all the engine types approved for the new emission norms effective from 1st April, 96. IDAM (Integrated Design & Manufacturing) set up for designing entirely new vehicle with the help of internationally renowned consultants. |
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Commercial production of Ford Escort commenced at Nasik Plant. License & Technical Assistance Agreement was signed with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation for Manufacture of SL Body at Zaheerabad (Voyager with XD 3 and BA 10). Soft/Hard top versions of CL/MM 550, 8 seater Armada, Commander 650 DI with longer wheel base and MM 540/550 XDB models were introduced. Kandivli and Nasik plants received ISO 9002 certificate from RW-TUV. |
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Die shop Inauguration at Nashik Plant 2-8/8/97. |
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Voyager launched by the Chairman at Zaheerabad Plant on 12/11/97. |
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Complete localisation of Cabking model at Zaheerabad plant.
Change over from 3-Speed to 4-Speed Transmission. |
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400 nos. Army order successfully executed at Kandivli Plant in Mar'98. |
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