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Toyota EPU electric truck could counter Ford Maverick hybrid

Green Car Reports

Toyota over the weekend revealed in concept form a fully electric compact pickup that’s about the same size overall as the Ford Maverick hybrid pickup.

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Ford will follow Toyota as it leans into hybrids, scaling back EV targets

Electrek

As Ford struggles amid the industry’s shift to EVs, the automaker plans to lean into its hybrids. In a move that mirrors Toyota, Ford is scaling back its transition to EVs to bet on hybrids. more… The post Ford will follow Toyota as it leans into hybrids, scaling back EV targets appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla rank as reliable high-mpg hybrids

Green Car Reports

Hybrids are a great choice for reliability, according to a the latest Consumer Reports survey, with the Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla, and Lexus NX rated among the most reliable. Hybrid cars and hybrid SUVs ranked first and third, respectively, in the nonprofit's Annual Auto Reliability Report, released Tuesday.

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Ford low-cost EV platform, hybrids; Toyota US EV plant; 2025 Porsche Taycan: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota adds to its Kentucky EV plans. And before its Gen 2 EVs have launched, Ford starts touting its Gen 3 EV project that could face Tesla and China on cost. Ford CEO Jim Farley, during the company’s Q4 2023 earnings call Tuesday afternoon, noted. The Porsche Taycan boasts better numbers all around.

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2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Pricing and Specs Revealed

The Truth About Cars

Toyota has released details on the Tacoma Hybrid, showing it will start at $47,795 as part of the TRD Sport trim. liter engine with a 48-hp hybrid electric motor integrated into the 8-speed transmission may not offer that much more utility. & Hybrid models look to be sold at a healthy premium over gasoline-only models.

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Locked in: Isuzu D-MAX EV ute gets green light for Australia to fight incoming electrified Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux 

EV Central

A near production-ready all-electric Isuzu D-MAX ute has been confirmed for an Australian launch as the Japanese brand attempts to head off electrified utilities based on the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. Ford launches a plug-in Ranger in 2025 , while Toyota is currently adding a mild hybrid to its aged current generation HiLux.

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Beware Toyota HiLux, look out Ford Ranger! BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon

EV Central

Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger when it lands in Australia later this year. But rumours suggest the total output will be in excess of 364kW – more than 70kW more than the fastest Ford Ranger Raptor.

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