Mahindra may buy Jeep - Team-BHP

khanak · 12th February 2008, 05:51

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India's Mahindra & Mahindra may have lost its bid for Jaguar and Land Rover, but the manufacturer of industrial and agricultural vehicles has its sights set on expansion, and that means teaming up with a larger automaker.

In order to reach the markets that matter, M&M may be looking to forge an alliance with Chrysler LLC. The Indian firm originally began selling Wranglers in its home market and might be interested in taking Jeep off Cerberus' hands. A report in the Economic Times says that "M&M is reportedly in talks with Chrysler for its iconic Jeep brand" although there's no confirmation that Chrysler is looking to offload the brand – yet.

Could Cerberus finally be looking to begin selling off parts of the Chrysler trifecta as many industry analysts have predicted? It certainly isn't out of the question considering the private equity firm's history. And where does the upcoming M&M Appalachian diesel pickup fit into this equation? The Indian automaker is adamant that it will begin selling its own diesel pickup in the U.S. next year, as well as a diesel hybrid version one year later. If this somewhat far fetched rumor of Jeep being sold to M&M turns out to be true, perhaps we'll see Jeep-branded diesel pickups in the U.S. before the decade is done.

[Source: Economic Times]

Chrysler supposedly in talks with M&M to sell Jeep brand - Autoblog

WOW Looks like we are slowly taking over the world.

ram_hyundai · 12th February 2008, 09:16

that would be a welcome thing to happen as far as indian manufacturer is concerned.jeep + mahindra was phenominal in india and they need not do much to drive that down the minds here.what we might get is more upmarket JEEPS.hope for the best.
ram

GTO · 12th February 2008, 09:22

What a reversal of roles! From building Jeeps under licence to owning the legendary brand altogether. Go Mahindra....leave the cheap sedans to someone else.

amtak · 12th February 2008, 09:35

WoW! If things work out, we can see Hollywood movie chases in Mahindra jeeps!!!!

phamilyman · 12th February 2008, 09:39

we will own the world's brands just that we'll be indebted to the world as well. funny stakes eh? conquer the world at the cost of losing your independence?

esteem_lover · 12th February 2008, 09:43

Great news. Hope it is true & does happen one day.

snaronikar · 12th February 2008, 09:45

Super news. First it was Tatas taking over Jaguar and Land Rover and now M&M will be taking over Jeep. Don't know what is next. Way to go India. Chak de.

esteem_lover · 12th February 2008, 09:59

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

Don't know what is next.

TAFE taking over Ford, Premier taking over Ferrari, Standard Motors taking over General Motors and so on.....

Blue Thunder · 12th February 2008, 10:24

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

TAFE taking over Ford, Premier taking over Ferrari, Standard Motors taking over General Motors and so on.....

I dont think "Standard Motors " exists now :-(

I know it is OT but there is a big SEZ coming up in the place where the Standarad Motors factory used to be.

madan80 · 12th February 2008, 14:44

Standard motors complex was sold for 90 crores. There is some Sriram city coming up there.

But Jeep being bought over by Mahindra.. wow! I guess we are just at the right place at the right time. With LR and Jeep becoming "indian" I hope they atleast get produced for the Indians. Reduce the duty et al, and sell them here... some off-roading coming up.

snaronikar · 12th February 2008, 14:48

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

TAFE taking over Ford, Premier taking over Ferrari, Standard Motors taking over General Motors and so on.....

: Are you kinda joking, man. Ummm...let me see, I'am very optimistic and it might be possible in near feature.

. But standard motors is already sold LOL.

greenhorn · 12th February 2008, 14:55

what it tata acquired mercedes benz

amtak · 12th February 2008, 14:56

This discussion reminds me of a scene from gone in 60 seconds where a crane just smashes through the wall and hits the jeep. The cop then asks the other cop, "are your alright? You just went through a wall".

Same scene in the future:

Arre bhai, Cop kidhar hai? Bola tha Darwaaze waali Jeep lo!

Jokes Apart, It would be good if Mahindra Takes over Jeep. It'll give them a significant reach in Aus/US and other Latin American Countries where it has either little or no presence.

That brings me to the topic of we making fun of Mahindra. I don't see that happening in the Tata JLR thread.

Steeroid · 12th February 2008, 15:01

Wow! If this news is indeed true, then you're looking at Jeep, LandRover and Jaguar being owned by Indian companies.

There was an article in the 'CFO' magazine recently about this 'Indian Invasion' - the chap actually wrote "Today, Indian managers seem to have the mindset that they can take over and run anything".

I hope it works out!

maddy42 · 12th February 2008, 15:28

amtak forget about US market we in india wont have to modify our jeeps here to look like rubicon and all we can actually buy them

12th February 2008, 09:16	#2 (permalink)
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,564 View My Garage	that would be a welcome thing to happen as far as indian manufacturer is concerned.jeep + mahindra was phenominal in india and they need not do much to drive that down the minds here.what we might get is more upmarket JEEPS.hope for the best. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

12th February 2008, 09:22	#3 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,099 View My Garage	What a reversal of roles! From building Jeeps under licence to owning the legendary brand altogether. Go Mahindra....leave the cheap sedans to someone else. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

12th February 2008, 09:35	#4 (permalink)
amtak BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fulltime Mumbaikar...Yippie!!!! Posts: 864 View My Garage	WoW! If things work out, we can see Hollywood movie chases in Mahindra jeeps!!!! __________________ E V O L V E D!

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phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Out of coverage area Posts: 1,477 Infractions: 0/1 (3)	we will own the world's brands just that we'll be indebted to the world as well. funny stakes eh? conquer the world at the cost of losing your independence? __________________ My dream: An india where even a CD100 runs HID to teach insensitive full-HID dudes that HIDs are a zero sum game.

12th February 2008, 09:45	#7 (permalink)
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,163 View My Garage	Super news. First it was Tatas taking over Jaguar and Land Rover and now M&M will be taking over Jeep. Don't know what is next. Way to go India. Chak de. __________________ Love your job but Never love your company because you never know when your company stops loving you-NRN

12th February 2008, 09:43	#6 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 5,131 View My Garage	Great news. Hope it is true & does happen one day.

12th February 2008, 14:44	#10 (permalink)
madan80 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 892 View My Garage	Standard motors complex was sold for 90 crores. There is some Sriram city coming up there. But Jeep being bought over by Mahindra.. wow! I guess we are just at the right place at the right time. With LR and Jeep becoming "indian" I hope they atleast get produced for the Indians. Reduce the duty et al, and sell them here... some off-roading coming up. __________________ Taken the plunge! www. virtu. in __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio \| 2008 Trek 4300D

12th February 2008, 14:55	#12 (permalink)
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,289 View My Garage	what it tata acquired mercedes benz __________________ 2007 Indica DLG My next Truck will be a Safari!

12th February 2008, 14:56	#13 (permalink)
amtak BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fulltime Mumbaikar...Yippie!!!! Posts: 864 View My Garage	This discussion reminds me of a scene from gone in 60 seconds where a crane just smashes through the wall and hits the jeep. The cop then asks the other cop, "are your alright? You just went through a wall". Same scene in the future: Arre bhai, Cop kidhar hai? Bola tha Darwaaze waali Jeep lo! Jokes Apart, It would be good if Mahindra Takes over Jeep. It'll give them a significant reach in Aus/US and other Latin American Countries where it has either little or no presence. That brings me to the topic of we making fun of Mahindra. I don't see that happening in the Tata JLR thread. __________________ E V O L V E D!

12th February 2008, 15:01	#14 (permalink)
Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,598 View My Garage	Wow! If this news is indeed true, then you're looking at Jeep, LandRover and Jaguar being owned by Indian companies. There was an article in the 'CFO' magazine recently about this 'Indian Invasion' - the chap actually wrote "Today, Indian managers seem to have the mindset that they can take over and run anything". I hope it works out! __________________ Cheers Steer Petrols Suck. Diesels Torque. Q.E.D

12th February 2008, 15:28	#15 (permalink)
maddy42 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore, Mumbai Posts: 620 View My Garage	amtak forget about US market we in india wont have to modify our jeeps here to look like rubicon and all we can actually buy them __________________ Life is Short Drive HARD!!

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