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2024 Isuzu MU-X Review

Baua Electric

Overview ISUZU Ute Australia has launched what it says is the most comprehensive facelift to its latest-generation MU-X since the current model debuted in 2020, with more standard technology, safety equipment, and a new turbo-diesel engine option. litre engine.” In terms of real-world practicality, the MU-X fitted with the 1.9-litre

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Tesla Model Y becomes Australia’s best-selling electric car in 2023

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Following the Hi-Lux were the Isuzu D-Max, Toyota Rav4, and the MG ZS, which sold 31,202, 29,627, and 29,258 units, respectively. This also means that Tesla, with its 2023 sales of 46,116 units, held a 3.79% share of the overall Australian auto market last year. The Ranger is followed by the Toyota Hi-Lux, which sold 61,111.

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Toyota to launch electric Hilux pickup by 2025 as Japanese rival aims to beat it to market

Baua Electric

The move comes after Japanese rival Isuzu is set to reveal its first 100% electric truck later this month. Toyota still accounts for a third of Thailand’s auto sales, but EV adoption is rising. Toyota Hilux Revo BEV Concept (Source: Toyota Motor) Global EV leader BYD was Thailand’s top-selling electric car brand last year.

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

EV Central

Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024 The legislation has been watered down from the preferred ‘Option B’ the government presented in its impact analysis published in early February, which was followed by a month of intense debate and attracted many submissions from auto makers, interest groups and individuals.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

Green Car Congress

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017. Background.

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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 finds strong footing in Australia in February 2024

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This was highlighted by the all-electric sedan’s performance in the Australian auto market in February 2024. With over 10,000 units sold, electric vehicles were able to capture an impressive 9.63% share of the country’s overall car market. The upgraded Tesla Model 3 seems to be proving its mettle in Australia.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

Baua Electric

Japanese rival Isuzu also plans to launch an electric version of its best-selling D-MAX pickup. Electrek’s Take Although BYD is best known for its low-cost electric cars, like the Dolphin or Seagull, it is expanding into key segments like mid-size SUVs, luxury, and pickups. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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