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

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litre diesel engine, coupled with a 48V mild-hybrid system. One of the latest developments in the hybrid vehicle segment is the introduction of the Toyota Fortuner MHEV in South Africa. This hybrid SUV is expected to go on sale in other markets in the coming months, following its launch in South Africa.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. Back then, Mercedes-Benz was the first premium manufacturer to launch a sport utility vehicle (SUV), the M-Class, and completely redefined the off-road segment. The key markets are Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa.

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India’s Mahindra plans Australian electric vehicle assault with batteries from China’s BYD

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The Indian SUV and ute manufacturer Mahindra has revealed a tough electric concept that looks like a readymade rival for the Jeep Wrangler and GWM Tank. These EVs designed at Mahindra’s UK tech centre are the XUV:e8 and XUV:e9 SUVs and the BE:05, BE.07 Dubbed the Vision Thar.e and BE – starting in 2024 Mahindra’s upcoming EVs.

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China’s JAC plans Aussie push with EV ute benchmarked against Rivian R1T

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To be distributed in Australia by independent BLK Auto, JAC has already commenced sales here with the N55EV electric van and will follow with the turbo diesel T9 Hunter dual cab ute in mid-2023. JAC will roll out right-hand drive SUVs the same year, while passenger cars will follow after that. 2023 JAC T9 Hunter pick-up.

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Volkswagen Amarok PHEV coming as soon as 2025

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Revealed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle execs at last week’s Amarok dual-cab 4×4 ute global preview drive in South Africa, the PHEV is set to use a Ford powertrain in line with the collaboration under which the new VW ute was developed alongside the Ford Ranger. 4 SUV , which will be on sale by the end of 2023.

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Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

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Mitsubishi Motors Australia CEO Shaun Westcott told automotive media last week at a preview of the new-generation diesel-powered Triton ute that renewable power generation, such as solar, was critical to EVs making sense. It has since switched its attention to PHEVs led by the top-selling Outlander SUV , as well as the smaller Eclipse Cross.

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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liter V6 TDI Biturbo diesel, and was not available in the US. The Audi SQ5 has been designed specifically for the following markets: United States, Canada, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and the Ukraine. New Audi SQ5. Click to enlarge.

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