In part 1 of the "Everything You Need to Know About Mahindra" podcast, Ed Sirish Chandran and Adil Jal Darukhanawala, author of Timeless Mahindra, took a journey through Mahindra & Mahindra's history, from producing iconic Jeeps to launching the Thar in 2010. The discussion covered key vehicles produced by Mahindra Auto, including the CJ-3B, Armada, Classic, Major, MM 550, Legend, and more.
In part 2 of the podcast, they explore the 2020 Mahindra Thar, the creation of the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai, the XUV700, and the key figures in Mahindra's leadership team. They also discuss failed partnerships with Renault and SsangYong, rumors about Mahindra acquiring Volkswagen's India operations, and Adil’s favorite topic—EVs. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this in-depth podcast to learn everything about Mahindra Auto.
0:00 Intro
0:56 2020 Mahindra Thar and MRV
9:04 Copying of the Jeep design
11:16 Could the 3-door Thar have had a different design?
13:31 Transformation of Mahindra Auto
14:14 Mahindra XUV700
16:25 Key people of Mahindra Auto
24:45 Current leadership team at Mahindra Auto
32:57 Mahindra's partnerships
33:09 Mahindra and Ford
37:36 Mahindra and Renault
39:55 Mahindra and SsangYong
43:45 Mahindra buying Aston Martin rumours
44:04 Mahindra and Volkswagen India rumours
45:10 Why is the Thar not sold in global markets?
47:15 Should the Thar Roxx be named Armada originally?
48:33 Mahindra and Reva
51:00 Is the future for Mahindra electric?
56:53 Outro
