Anand Mahindra says he owes his career to Scorpio: Would have been 'fired' if...
Mahindra Ltd last month achieved a production milestone of 9,00,000 units for its Scorpio SUV. From the original Scorpio to the all-new Scorpio-N and the Scorpio Classic, the iconic SUV has been credited with reshaping the SUV landscape in the country. On this occasion, business tycoon Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra group, in a tweet acknowledged that he owes his career to the Scorpio SUV.
«This trusty warhorse has always been at our side, ready to ride into battle with us. If it had flopped, the board would have fired me. So I owe my career to it!» Mahindra tweeted.
Commenting on the production milestone, Veejay Nakra, President – Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, «Reaching the milestone of over 9 lakh Scorpios being rolled out from our production facilities is a moment of immense pride for Mahindra. This milestone reflects the strong bond we have formed with our customers over the years, and we remain committed to delivering exceptional SUV experiences.» R.
Velusamy, President, Automotive Technology and Product Development, M&M, said, «Our dedicated team of engineers, designers, and technicians have tirelessly refined and enhanced every aspect of the Scorpio, pushing the boundaries of what an SUV can achieve. As we move forward, we will continue to build upon the legacy of the Scorpio, setting new standards and creating SUVs that inspire and excite.» The Scorpio-N model, which was introduced in June 2022, had seen 1 lakh bookings in less than 30 minutes. Last year, Anand Mahindra had sought suggestions on Twitter for the name of his new Scorpio-N.
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