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2024 Brings Mild Changes For Mitsubishi's Catalog

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Mitsubishi is still around and kicking, and its 2024 lineup is getting a few updates to help it stay afloat among a sea of better-known rivals. It brings a black paint job and silver roof, a light grey interior, and unique trim pieces. & [Image: Mitsubishi] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

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confirmed plans to merge its truck-making subsidiary Hino Motors with the rival Mitsubishi Fuso that’s owned by Daimler AG. If you’re confused by the news, Mitsubishi only has a minority stake in the Fuso brand with Germany’s Daimler having owned 89 percent of the whole since the early 2000s. On Tuesday, Toyota Motor Corp.

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Mitsubishi Fuso introduces 8th generation Fuso Canter truck in Japan

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and part of the Daimler Trucks division of Daimler AG, unveiled the eighth generation of the light-duty Canter truck in Tokyo/Kawasaki, Japan. The new Canter is powered by the light and highly efficient Fuso 4P10 diesel engine.

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Mitsubishi Fuso Delivering Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Trucks Outside of Japan for FIrst Time; Orders in Europe and Australia

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has sold ten Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid ( earlier post ) trucks to Ireland’s leading utility company, the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), in Dublin. ESB plans to use the vehicles for customer service and for infrastructure maintenance in Ireland. Daimler AG owns 85% of MFTBC shares.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town. The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels (the SEL gets dynamic cornering headlights). Very European.

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Pratt & Whitney Completes Advanced Core Testing for PurePower Engine Family

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Our new low emissions combustor demonstrated excellent lighting capability and targeted exit temperature profiles that will enable our High Pressure Turbine (HPT) to deliver on our durability targets. Finally, the HPT with our new and advanced turbine airfoil designs, confirmed we will meet our design goals.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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The grille design has cleverly integrated LED daytime running lights and turn signals. The LED headlights sit on the lower far edges of the fascia; it’d the sort of front end that, when the lights are on, makes you check it out one more time as you walk away. Complimentary Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles.

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