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Road-Worthy Tonka Trucks

The Mahindra Bolero is a Rough and Tumble Vehicle

— October 12, 2010 — Autos
What adventurous youngster wouldn't absolutely love the chance at owning a real Tonka truck? The answer is probably none. The rugged style of the age old Tonka has been translated into reality by auto manufacturer Mahindra.

The 2011 Bolero has all the exterior makings of a road-worthy Tonka including a pumpkin orange paint job, but underneath it all appears to be a sweet SUV package destined to join the ranks of real American off road vehicles.

Implications - The Mahindra Bolero is absolutely the best-selling SUV out there on the market. Last year alone the SUV sold 70, 554 units. This is a fantastic vehicle.
Trend Themes
1. Real-life Tonka Trucks - Auto manufacturers are creating vehicles with the rugged style of the classic Tonka trucks, opening up opportunities for collaborations with nostalgic brands and new product lines.
2. Off-road Suvs - Automakers are developing SUVs that are designed for off-road adventures and activities, providing new options for outdoor enthusiasts.
3. Extreme Kid's Toys - Adult products that cater to the sense of adventure and excitement of kids, not only allow for more memories but can be an opportunity for licensing and marketing partnerships.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Automakers have an opportunity to create new product lines and collaborations with nostalgic brands, and offer consumers more SUV options for off-road adventures.
2. Toy Industry - With the popularity of extreme kid's toys, the toy industry can create licensing and marketing partnerships with auto manufacturers producing real-life Tonka trucks.
3. Outdoor Industry - The creation of off-road SUVs presents an opportunity for the outdoor industry to expand its offerings and cater to the growing demand for adventurous activities.
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