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Toyota to start vehicle exports from India; Etios to South Africa in 2012; the priority of emerging markets

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. TKM), will begin exporting the Etios series sedan and hatchback to South Africa in March 2012.

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Toyota to start vehicle exports from India; Etios to South Africa in 2012; the priority of emerging markets

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. TKM), will begin exporting the Etios series sedan and hatchback to South Africa in March 2012.

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Toyota Fortuner gets mild hybrid tech, but will it come to India? Check details

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 19 Apr 2024, 08:05 AM In addition to the mild-hybrid system, the new Toyota Fortuner MHEV also features the Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite with a 360-degree camera. The Toyota Fortuner Hybrid gets a 2.8-litre Furthermore, Toyota is gearing up to launch its first mass-market EV in India next year.

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Toyota Fortuner gets Leader edition with added styling elements. Check details

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 22 Apr 2024, 13:23 PM Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced the Fortuner Leader edition. Interior upgrades feature dual-tone seats, a wireless charger, TPMS, and auto-folding mirrors. --> Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced the Fortuner Leader edition. lakh units, up from 1.77

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Could The South African Market Be Ripe For China’s Small City EVs?

CleanTechnica EVs

For many years, social trends and aggressive marketing were pushing the narrative of bigger is better. The Toyota Hilux pickup truck has been South Africa’s top selling vehicle for decades, and it still is. Large gas-guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks were the talk of the town.

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

Baua Electric

A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. Designed by ex-Lamborghini and Audi designer Wolfgang Egger, the truck resembles the Ford F-150 Lightning or Toyota Hilux with four doors, rugged fenders, and a big “BYD ” logo on the front grille. BYD’s Shark electric pickup will meet the growing demand in China and global markets.

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No plans to discontinue the Ciaz, sedans still popular: Maruti Suzuki

Baua Electric

Responding to a query by HT Auto during the recent media interaction, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales – Maruti Suzuki India, clarified that the people still love the brand [Ciaz] and there is a loyal customer base for the model. Nevertheless, Maruti Suzuki has no plans to discontinue the brand in India.

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