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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. Hybrid vehicles have been gaining traction in the global automotive market, offering a blend of traditional combustion engines and electric power. One of the latest developments in the hybrid vehicle segment is the introduction of the Toyota Fortuner MHEV in South Africa.

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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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But, like in many countries globally, electric vehicles (EVs) are currently priced out of the reach of most domestic consumers, while some countries in Africa, including South Africa, struggle with power outages and logjams on railways and at ports, making it difficult for global executives to invest in EVs on the continent.

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Honda takes ‘Made-in-India’ Elevate SUV to its home bastion of Japan

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litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. By: Paarth Khatri | Updated on: 22 Mar 2024, 12:38 PM Honda Elevate is sold only with a 1.5-litre It comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic transmission.

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny available with up to ?1.50 lakh discounts

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Besides selling it in India, Maruti Suzuki exports the made-in-India SUV to markets like South Africa and Indonesia as well. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. This engine is available with transmission choices of a five-speed manual gearbox and a four-speed torque converter unit.

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Amaze returns with 2-star safety rating at Global NCAP, Honda reacts

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The carmaker issued a statement that read, “The South Africa spec second Generation Amaze has already been tested as 4 star by GNCAP in 2019. The sedan comes powered by two engines. petrol and a 1.5 While the petrol engine delivers 89 bhp of power, the diesel unit pushes out 98 bhp of power. There is a 1.2

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Volkswagen Amarok PHEV coming as soon as 2025

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If you can’t wait for the 2027 Volkswagen Amarok battery electric ute then maybe the petrol-electric version potentially due as soon as 2025 will do. The second-generation Amarok arrives in Australia from April with orthodox Ford turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol powertrains. For the petrol guys – for me – it’s enough.”.

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Shell, Gordon Murray and Osamu Goto to develop new ultra-compact ICE city car

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Shell, in collaboration with Professor Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto will co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based around the internal combustion engine (ICE). Development of the lubricants, engine and vehicle will be completely integrated. Why a petrol car? Earlier post.)

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