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Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning

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Isuzu will unveil its first 100% electric pickup truck, the D-MAX BEV, later this month. A new Japanese EV pickup is launching After introducing its new D-Max truck in Bangkok last fall, Isuzu President Shinsuke Minami said the company is “actively taking efforts to realize a carbon-neutral society.”

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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’s announcement comes after Rival Isuzu announced plans to build an electric version of its best-selling D-MAX pickup. Isuzu’s D-MAX is the second best-selling truck in Thailand, behind only the Toyota Hilux.

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Tesla executives looking for 790-acre land in Thailand: Prime Minister

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Thailand’s automotive industry is already one of the largest in Southeast Asia, and it includes Japanese giants like Toyota, Isuzu, and Honda, but the Thai government seems determined to move towards electric vehicles. Thailand’s tax breaks and subsidies have already lured Chinese carmakers BYD and Great Wall Motors to commit $1.44

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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. The fact that BYD released the new name in English (in addition to its Chinese social media) is telling. BYD’s electric pickup could also be sold in South America and Europe as the company looks to expand its brand in these regions.

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I.M. Group to Import Great Wall Vehicles Into Europe Starting in 2010

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Group, the UK-based automotive importer and distributor for Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu, has signed an agreement that will see it import vehicles from Chinese auto maker, Great Wall Motor Company Limited, into Europe starting next year. Initially, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will be targeted. Group next year.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

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So you’re trying to figure out what this chrome-laden Chinese 4×4 is doing here right? Chinese electric pick-up an Aussie chance No Toyota Prado or LandCruiser does that – for all the Japanese giant’s promotion of its hybrids – nor the Ford Everest, Isuzu D-Max or any other ladder-frame 4×4 wagon.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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These include the Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Everest, Isuzu MUX, Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – all mid- or full-size SUVs. The other threat is possible future Chinese dominance in the auto industry. Australia’s commitments are currently rated as “insufficient.”