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Isuzu vows to stay in Australia: Plug-in hybrid research revealed, but questions over D-Max EV confirmation

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Local Isuzu executives have confirmed research is underway into a D-Max plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 fighter while at the same time delivering a conflicting picture of just how signed-off the pure battery electric version of the popular ute is for Australia. 2025 Isuzu D-Max BEV on the Isuzu Norway website.

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Danger signs! Latest research shows top ICE brands including Toyota, Ford and Nissan struggling to hit new Aussie CO2 limits

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It assesses a basket of best known brands against the 2025 and 2029 targets for both Level 1 passenger vehicles (cars and light duty SUVs) and Level 2 commercial vehicles such heavy-duty diesel SUVs and utes. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak. Ford, GWM, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Nissan are joined by Isuzu and Toyota in the Level 2 red zone.

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No Ford Everest PHEV! Hybrid Toyota Prado packaging compromises explain why top-selling large SUV won’t go plug-in

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Thats despite a PHEV version of the Ranger ute, which sits on fundamentally the same T6 ladder platform, being scheduled for launch later this year. Ford says fitting the PHEV systems battery pack would mean sacrificing too much interior space, hence it will stick with the current all-diesel powertrain line-up. READ MORE: NVES Strikes!

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2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel

EV Central

The ute that will take on the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max was a surprising no-show at the Beijing Motor Show last month, and we now know that the brand will officially launch the ute in Mexico on May 14. The headlights are vertically stacked, and the underbody protection is finished in silver.

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BYD Shark attack! China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia!

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The 2024 BYD Shark has been launched at an event in Mexico City, with full details released on how the Chinese car giant plans to beat the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX. READ MORE: 2025 Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid incoming: BYD Shark and Ford Ranger PHEV rival confirmed EVs in demand!

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

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It also showed the pickup’s Ford F-150 Lightning -like full-length light bar and stacked headlights. Its DMO super hybrid off-road platform, used for the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5, is designed for off-road PHEVs. Japanese rival Isuzu also plans to launch an electric version of its best-selling D-MAX pickup.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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Narrow headlights leading to a longer hood, new vertical tail lights and 10-spoke 18-inch black wheels differentiate the e:FCEV. In addition to the 2025 CR-V e:FCEV for consumers, Honda Motor Company and Isuzu Motors Limited are branching into the area of commercial vehicles. Honda is betting (and investing big) in hydrogen fuel.

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