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

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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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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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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. However, despite these efforts, Jimny is yet to fetch the desired sales results for the OEM. lakh (ex-showroom).

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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. In fact, the model that will go on sale in Japan is being made in India and will be exported to Japan from India. It comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic transmission.

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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. 4 SUV , which will be on sale by the end of 2023.

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Bounce Infinity Raises $20M in Funding from Existing Investors

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They said the deal would provide the startup with a significant cash runway while discussing an external round or strategic sale. However, it denied consideration of direct sales. The company ships to South Africa, Nepal, Kuwait, South America, and Sri Lanka.

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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. Even if it does dramatically undercut the prohibitively expensive $92,990 drive-away LDV, there are no big sales expectations for it.