Ural India may launch MUVs

Ural India, a venture between city-based Motijug Group and Russian auto firm Ural, is in talks with its Russian partner for producing a multi-utility vehicle (MUV).

"Ural has a few MUVs in its stable, and we are looking at manufacturing a powerful all-terrain vehicle at our Haldia facility," J K Saraff, chairman of Motijug Group, said.

The first vehicle might roll out by mid-2008 if things go as planned, he added.

The vehicle, which will have a 2000-cc and above engine, would be a simplified version for the rural market, Saraff said.