Global Vehicles alleges Mahindra delayed EPA certification on their built-in-India pickup trucks to purposely cancel the contract granting exclusive rights for distribution in the United States. Now Global Vehicles is fighting back — by placing a $35 million order?!

The Mahindra TR40 will hit the US in February and we've finally gotten a look at the US-spec model. The truck's equipped with a standard grille guard to meet low-speed crash requirements, but otherwise, diesel-y Indian goodness. [Pickuptrucks.com]

The Indian Mahindra Diesel pickups are among the most highly anticipated imports around these parts. The small, cheap pickup fits the bill but what's it like to drive? PickupTrucks.com's Mike Levine takes the Mahindra "Pik-Up" for a spin.