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

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Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel! Even so, Toyota and the industry face huge challenges that must be addressed before these significant reductions can be realised.” However, we continue to have concerns about the impending challenges facing industry and motorists.”

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Toyota’s compact SUV gamble with the Taisor | Autocar Professional

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In a move aimed at capturing a larger slice of the country’s burgeoning SUV space, Toyota’s re-entry into the sub-4m SUV category nine months after discontinuing the Urban Cruiser — their version of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza — shows that they have bigger goals. lakh ex-showroom for the Sigma (petrol) variant. lakh and Rs 13.03

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Skoda Auto India launches Kushaq Onyx with AT at INR 13.49 Lakh – ET Auto

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The Onyx AT, like the Onyx before it, slots between the current Active and Ambition variants of Skoda’s best-selling SUV. In fact, our value proposition makes this Kushaq the most affordable automatic in its entire segment. TSI turbo-charged three-cylinder petrol engine. The SUV scored 29.64

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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In those days, India revolved around the pulse of small cars, an automotive ethos that endured for decades, reigning supreme until 2017-18, after which tides started turning in the favour of SUVs (sports utility vehicles). What’s more, in March 2024, for the first time, the top two vehicles sold were SUVs—Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta.

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Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2023: MG4

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And right now, that’s exactly what is needed – more EVs drivers and more affordable EVs for them to drive. Traditionally, no contest right; German thoroughbred versus a Korean SUV. It was a reminder how dramatically and quickly the onset of EVs is changing the traditional balance of power in the automotive industry. Kia EV6 GT.

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EV sales in India surge 41% to 1.66 million units in FY2024 | Autocar Professional

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FY2024 has ended on a very strong note for the Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry, setting a new benchmark for sales across vehicle segments as also delivering the best-ever 12-month sales for the electric two-wheeler, three-wheeler and passenger vehicle sub-segments. Ninety-five percent – 37,70,971 units – of the 3.94 million in FY2024.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. The price premium between a hybrid and EV equivalent over petrol, hybrid is better off, despite high GST.” lakh in the case of an EV SUV.

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