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China Yuchai to supply 600 diesels to BAIC for SUVs

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China Yuchai International, a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL), announced that GYMCL has received its first order from Beijing Automotive Group Co., liter diesel engine and is rated at 90 to 150 hp.

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SsangYong to unveil diesel mild hybrid SUV concept at Geneva Show

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The XLV is a multi-role B-segment SUV concept featuring a mild hybrid system which combines a 1.6 liter diesel engine with an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery. SsangYong Motor is the fourth largest South Korea-based automobile manufacturer, and specializes in SUVs. Click to enlarge.

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FCA recalling 58K vehicles in US over diesel powertrain control module software issue

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However, the Company urges customers to follow the instructions on their recall notices; mailing will begin no later than 1 Oct. The recall is limited to certain model-year 2014-2019 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs equipped with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines.

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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. But will the gamble pay off?

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New passenger vehicle diesel registrations in US up 11.5%, hybrids up 65% from 2010-2013; diesel 2.5x hybrids

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Diesel registrations were 2.5 When looking only at cars and SUVs over that period, diesel registrations in the US increased 30% from 640,779 units to 833,324 units; registrations of hybrid cars and SUVs climbed 65% from 1,714,966 units to 2,821,599. Hybrid car and SUV registrations were 3.4 Diesel Hybrids Sales'

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Electric cars and SUVs help charge Tata Motors FY2024 performance | Autocar Professional

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The company, which announced its FY2024 results on May 10, 2024, has reported record financial numbers for last fiscal. This strong showing is the result of strong sales emanating from its domestic passenger and commercial vehicle businesses as well as record sales of luxury car and SUV maker JLR. Tata Motors is on a roll.

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Can Mitsubishi’s plug-in Pajero take down the LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest? Reborn icon would ditch the diesel and embrace electrification

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Mitsubishi says work has begun on a new large SUV that would likely ditch diesel and lean on the company’s plug-in hybrid know-how, which could also mean the triumphant return of one of the brand’s most iconic nameplates. READ MORE: Confirmed! “But that is a continuum. “But that is a continuum.

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