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Electric HiLux incoming! New Toyota HiLux REVO heads for production in Thailand as Japanese giant beats Ford Ranger to BEV workhorse

EV Central

Hot on the heels of the Isuzu D-Max EV, Toyota has now announced it too is pushing its Toyota HiLux REVO BEV into production at its factory in Thailand – and the battery-electric ute could be heading to Australia. ” Last year Toyota sold an incredible 265,949 cars in Thailand alone, commanding an impressive 34.3

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Two new concepts were unveiled at the event: the Kia EV3 and EV4.

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VinFast Introduces A Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Lineup at Bims 2024

CleanTechnica EVs

BANGKOK, THAILAND — At the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2024, VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) introduces a diverse range of green mobility solutions to Southeast Asia’s leading auto market, including electric scooters, cars and the electric pickup truck concept — VF Wild.

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Toyota preps first electric pickup, the Hilux BEV, following BYD Shark PHEV truck launch

Baua Electric

Toyota is preparing to produce its first electric pickup in Thailand by the end of next year. Toyota to launch its first electric pickup in Thailand As one of the top-selling pickups globally, the Toyota Hilux is the perfect model to go all-electric. Combined, the Shark PHEV can travel 840 km (522 mi) NEDC range.

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Locked in: Isuzu D-MAX EV ute gets green light for Australia to fight incoming electrified Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux 

EV Central

2025 Isuzu D-Max EV concept sketch. As far as power and torque goes, Isuzu says the concept musters 130kW and 325Nm of torque, with the rear axle driven by a 90kWh motor, while front axle is driven by a smaller 40kW e-motor. A typical D-MAX diesel range is at least double that. 2025 Isuzu D-Max EV concept sketch.

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Mitsubishi Motors to Premiere Concept Global Small car at Geneva show

Green Car Congress

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will give the global premiere of its fuel-efficient Mitsubishi Concept Global Small (show model) vehicle at the 81 st Geneva International Motor Show (1-13 March at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex. A body shape that greatly reduces aerodynamic resistance.

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Look out Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz! Toyota plotting affordable all-electric baby HiLux  

EV Central

Toyota’s USA boss has sparked rumours that the world’s largest car-maker might be secretly readying a production version of its 2023 Toyota EPU Concept that it showed off last year at the Japan Mobility Show. If it is approved for production, the EPU ute concept is tipped to revive the Toyota Stout nameplate.

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