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Toyota bets big on hybrids in Brazil with $2.2 billion plan

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billion) in beefing up production of hybrid vehicles in Brazil through 2030. billion) in beefing up production of hybrid vehicles in Brazil through 2030. Toyota plans to make two “flex hybrid” models in Brazil — using either petrol or ethanol as well as batteries — creating around 2,000 jobs, a statement said.

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Cadillac shows vision of EV future with Celestiq electric super limo

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Officially a concept car for now, the sleek uber limousine is set for production by 2024 to take on the big guns of the luxury world, Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The Celestiq also incorporates the next iteration of parent company General Motors’ semi-autonomous drive systems. Cadillac Celestiq show car. Cadillac Celestiq show car.

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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

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But the Silverado EV did look like a potential future local candidate as EV utes start rolling into production. “We’ll centre that around what the customer needs, the price points we need to hit… to make the right assessment for our future products.” 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has substantial towing. .

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Chevrolet Volt production to halt in September

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General Motors (GM) is to idle its Michigan assembly that makes its range-extended Volt model. The plant will cease production of the Volt for four weeks from mid-September as demand for the electric-petrol car remains soft. It is the second time this year that the plant has halted production of the model.

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Can General Motors bounce back? The Green Piece

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The beleaguered automotive industry in the United States has taken its fair share of knocks over the last 12 months but none were more shocking than when one of the oldest and most well-respected brands in motoringGeneral Motors (GM) – slipped into bankruptcy earlier this year. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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In fact, we reckon there are almost 20 load-haulers either confirmed or said to be on the way to production. Being built at a new Gigafactory in Austin Texas, first US Cybertruck deliveries are scheduled for production late in 2023, having been delayed on multiple occasions. Let’s check out the list. Will it come to Australia?

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GM and Peugeot Citroen revise partnership

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The strategic partnership between General Motors (GM) and PSA Peugeot Citroen has been taken in a new direction that sees plans for co-operation on a B-segment platform and a small petrol engine cast aside. The companies will work together on two products for the PSA platforms: namely the C-CUV cro[.].

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