Mahindra & Mahindra is now looking to acquire a manufacturing plant in the United States to produce the TR20, the TR40, the Scorpio and future models. Because of the excessive Chicken Tax, which imposes a 25% tax on imported trucks, Mahindra wants to “explore various options” to find the most economically-feasible option for them.
Mahindra vehicles are currently sold in 22 countries worldwide, but the Indian automaker is targeting the US as its largest export market in the next few years. Mahindra is offering a more fuel efficient and competitively priced option to the US market. The TR20 and the TR40 will retail for $22,000 and $25,000 respectively.
Mahindra is yet to announce which facilities or areas they are considering, but people have been speculating about the possibility of reviving the Nummi plant in Fremont, California, which Toyota has given up on. However, it might be a long shot since it’s very far from their headquarters in Georgia. They might also look into former GM and Chrysler dealers which closed down recently.
You might consider eastern NC as a possible manufacturing location 2 sea ports and an international trade zone at the Global Transpark.
There are a significant number of automotive enthusiasts.
You might want to talk to the NC Dept. of Commerce.
Just an idea.