Mahindra developing new car platform in US

Mahindra is aiming to become a top global automotive brand by 2024. For this it is banking on the recently inaugurated Mahindra North American Technical Center (MNATC) in Troy, Michigan.

Autocar India reports that a team of engineers at the centre is working on four-wheeler platform. However, since Mahindra has no immediate plans to enter the passenger car segment in the US, this platform could be used for its upcoming models in international markets.

The MNATC, which can accommodate a total of 125 engineers, provides the infrastructure to design vehicles, engineering expertise, prototyping capabilities and solutions for Mahindra's global database. Currently a team of 40 engineers works at the facility.

Mahindra has R&D facilities at Chennai and Pune in India. Additionally, the company has a base at the SsangYong facility in South Korea and a technical alliance with SYM Motors of Taiwan. With the MNATC, the company will look to enhance its capabilities further in its quest to become a strong global contender.