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2026 Mahindra Pik-Up spied with Scorpio looks

Mahindra’s new ‘global pickup’ has been spotted in the wild for the first time, and it shares distinct design similarities with another model in the Indian carmaker’s lineup.

A single-cab version of the all-new ute was spied in full camouflage wrap, with footage shared by Instagram user vashusingh123.

Clearly based on the current-generation Scorpio large SUV, it wears the same squared-off front-end design as its three-row stablemate, with six vertical chromed slates dominating a narrow grille.

The lower honeycomb grille section is also identical to the Scorpio’s. As are the fog lights.

Mahindra first introduced this design language in 2022, before launching the second-generation Scorpio in Australia the year after.

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Behind the front doors, which appear too short to be production-ready, there’s a long tray that extends well beyond the rear axle, forming a sizeable rear overhang, and it’s fitted with a utilitarian rear ‘sports’ bar.

Mahindra has confirmed that it will launch a new-generation global ute at some point in 2025, and it plans to release it Australia by mid-2026.

Furthermore, the all-new model will replace the Pik-Up. Which has been sold Down Under in its current form since 2018.

Both variants of the Mahindra Pik-Up are powered by a four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine outputting 103kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It’s mated to an Aisin-sourced six-speed automatic transmission and a part-time four-wheel drive system.

The next-generation Mahindra ute is expected to use an upgraded version of the Scorpio’s four-cylinder diesel with at least 450Nm of torque. Alternative V6 diesel, hybrid and electric powertrains have been ruled out for launch.

It’ll sit on a different chassis with a different wheelbase, overhangs and suspension architecture.

Mahindra is targeting a 3500kg towing capacity, which would put the ute on par with segment leaders like the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton.

However, the introduction of a new ute doesn’t necessarily spell the death of the current Pik-Up, which is likely to remain in production for the Indian market.

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Porsche profits to slump over EV woes

German manufacturer Porsche is facing a perfect financial storm as the consequences of its stalling electric vehicle (EV) transition and. Imminent tariffs threaten to smash profits.

Porsche is the latest in a long list of brands to have walked back their ambitious electrification targets. After previously promising EVs would account for up to 80 per cent of its sales by 2030, the hallowed Stuttgart marque was forced to soften its stance in mid-2024.

A slowing electric vehicle market and increased competition have led to Porsche executives considering a “range of product scenarios”, including the addition of petrol and plug-in hybrid vehicles alongside its current and future EVs.

Porsche’s top-seller, the Cayenne. Will continue to be available with V8 power alongside the next generation model due next year, and reports from Europe claim the Macan will once again be offered with petrol power globally, despite the second-generation model launching as an EV.

The same could happen with the upcoming 983-series 718 Cayman/Boxster electric sports cars that were due to be revealed this year.

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The Taycan electric sedan and wagon could also come under the microscope, with sales stalling globally.

The Cayenne remained Porsche’s top-seller globally in 2024, when the Zuffenhausen brand refreshed four of its six models, and overall sales slipped from 320,221 to 310,718.

But Macan sales fell from 87,355 to 82,795, of which the EV accounted for 18,278 examples, because the combustion-powered model was discontinued in Europe, the UK and Australia. While 718 sales soared by 15 per cent in what could be its final full year of sales with petrol power.

Porsche will wear a US$831 million (A$ billion) hit as a result of its EV backflip and the costs associated with expanding its product portfolio with more combustion engine and plug-in hybrid models.

For context, Porsche projects a profit margin of 10-12 per cent this year – around half its long-term goal of 20 per cent. Slow sales and the looming threat of tariffs are also contributing to the worsening situation at Porsche.

Deliveries fell by 28 per cent in China last year, the world’s largest car market, while lately elected US President Donald Trump has promised to target manufacturers with new tariffs on vehicles shipped into the US.

In a move to protect the local automotive industry, Trump is proposing taxes on new vehicles imported into the US from regions including China, the EU, Canada, and Mexico.

The two main Porsche plants are in Germany – in the Zuffenhausen district of hometown Stuttgart and the city of Leipzig – leaving the manufacturer open to bearing the brunt of the new tariffs.

North America is Porsche’s largest market and. Unlike its German competitors, it does not make vehicle in the US.

In the face of numerous challenges, Porsche shares fell 27 per cent in 2024, although the share price has remained steady so far this year.

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Mercedes-Benz EQB EV Recalled Over Battery Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling the EQB electric crossover globally over a battery fire risk.

In the United States, over 7,000 units are affected.

Until the fix is applied, owners are advised to only charge up to 80% state of charge.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,362 EQB electric crossovers in the United States for high-voltage battery packs that may fail internally and. Catch fire. The business presented it hasn’t received any warranty proposes, service reports or any other information related to this defect in the However, Mercedes is pushing through with the recall out of an abundance of caution.

Affected vehicles include the 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 (2,626 units). 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic (3,311 units) and 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic (1,415 units). All models were built between December 13, 2021, and January 23, 2025.

(NHTSA), an internal short circuit of a battery cell in the high-voltage pack might occur due to a combination of certain production and. Vehicle-use conditions. Mercedes-Benz cited "variations" during an early stage production period at the supplier, combined with local external factors such as electric current ripples in the charging infrastructure or potential mechanical damage to the high-voltage battery.

The affected battery packs were manufactured by Farasis Energy in China. While there have been no reports of them catching fire stateside, the NHTSA’s study mentions there have been reports of battery fires outside the That introduced, after investigating these incidents. Mercedes-Benz did not find the root cause of the problem, nor any specific combination of factors that could lead to the battery catching fire. Hence, the corporation has issued a global safety recall, which includes 7,362 units sold in the United States.

To fix the issue. Affected vehicles will need to go to an authorized service center where the battery management system software will be updated to minimize the risk of a short circuit. Owners of these cars are advised to only charge their EVs to a maximum state of charge of 80% until the software modification is performed.

This is the third recall for the Mercedes-Benz EQB in the The first recall, issued in 2023, covered incorrect child seat anchor covers, while the second. From 2024, was for an improperly welded drivetrain gear.

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