New Mahindra Genio makes debut globally

Mahindra has announced the global range of pick-up trucks. The Mahindra Genio pick-up in both double and single cab configuration is all set to enter international markets. Mahindra & Mahindra has its presence in growing markets of Africa and Asia. Mahindra also plans to expand to countries in Latin America. The company will also launch the Genio in Australia, shortly. The Mahindra Genio is targeted at small and medium businesses and will cater to their ever evolving needs.

The Mahindra Genio with its mHawk engine is product that offers excellent utility as well as efficiency along with a well built and kitted out cabin. The Genio also offers business class comfort and safety. The pick-up also packs features similar to those found on passenger cars. The 2.2 litre mHawk diesel engine puts out 120 bhp@ 4000 rpm and 290 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm. Mahindra will also offer the Genio with cruise control. The pick-up also gets DDAS (Digital Drive Assist System) which displays vital stats like current mileage and fuel level. It also has a class leading payload capacity of 1.25 tons and four-wheel drive.

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Hyundai announced most improved car manufacturer of decade

Hyundai Motor Company is the car manufacturer that has improved the most over the last decade, topping Auto Express magazine's "10 years of Driver Power" survey.
"No brand has taken such a massive leap over the past decade as Hyundai," says Acting Editor for UK based Auto Express, Graham Hope. "Its range now is unrecognizable from 2002, and our readers regularly tell us that they are both pleased and proud to own a Hyundai Cars, which is reflected in its meteoric rise up our Driver Power ratings."

From over 300,000 surveys received over the last 10 years of the annual Driver Power survey, Hyundai has gone from being one of the poorest performing manufacturers for customer satisfaction to one of the five best brands. It has also risen from 28th place in the best manufacturer chart in 2002 to fourth place in 2011


Hyundai New Zealand's Chief Operating Officer, Tom Ruddenklau, says the result echoes what the company has been seeing in New Zealand in terms of customer satisfaction. "Kiwis are proud to have a Hyundai in their driveway and happy to share their experiences," he says. "We recently launched Hyundai Neighborhood, an online community on our website, where people can evaluate vehicles and service before buying and talk first-hand to current owners. It's a great forum to access honest reviews, get impartial advice and ask questions. "


The quality and reliability of the Hyundai product line up has attracted numerous awards both locally and internationally in recent years. The i30 is rated fourth in the Top 50 cars of the decade, and sent shockwaves through the industry when it was named the most satisfying car in Britain in the 2010 Driver Power survey. In New Zealand the i30 won the 2009 AA Supreme Winner award.


Meanwhile the recently launched Elantra has been named AutoPacific's Ideal Compact Vehicle, while the i45 is the 2011 International Car of the Year.


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