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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

EV Central

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is expected to have a relatively smooth passage through both the House of Representatives and the Senate as the Albanese government has the majority in the former and the support of key cross-benchers in the latter. Here’s a taste of them.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. Chinese electric pick-up an Aussie chance No Toyota Prado or LandCruiser does that – for all the Japanese giant’s promotion of its hybrids – nor the Ford Everest, Isuzu D-Max or any other ladder-frame 4×4 wagon.

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John Abraham brings home a customised Mahindra Thar Roxx. Here’s what makes it different

Baua Electric

Beyond these personalized touches, the car retains its standard design and features. While John is widely recognized for his passion for motorcycles, his collection of four-wheelers is equally impressive, boasting models like the legendary Nissan GT-R and the rugged Isuzu V-Cross pickup. litre turbo petrol engine.

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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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Having axed its cheapest and cleanest Everest large SUVs last week because of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, Ford says it wont add a plug-in hybrid version to help drive down CO2 emissions. Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines READ MORE: Danger signs! READ MORE: NVES Strikes!

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2024 Nissan Pathfinder ST-L AWD Review

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litre petrol under the bonnet. litre V6 petrol engine developing 202kW of power and 340Nm of torque. Selectable drive mode options are provided through Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow and Tow modes in addition to Mud and Sand on the AWD model. As already mentioned, power comes from a VQ35DD-series 3.5-litre

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2025 GWM Tank 300 2.4 diesel review

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Priced from $47,990 the model is only $2000 dearer than the petrol model in entry Lux format and $1000 dearer in flagship Ultra guise, while undercutting its hybrid counterparts by $3000 and $5000 respectively.

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2025 GWM Tank 300 Diesel Review

Baua Electric

Priced from $47,990 the model is only $2000 dearer than the petrol model in entry Lux format and $1000 dearer in flagship Ultra guise, while undercutting its hybrid counterparts by $3000 and $5000 respectively.

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