EV Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

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. Danger signs!

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Ford has culled all 4×2 models in the top-selling Everest line-up, while Isuzu is understood to have told dealers it will take the same course with most – if not all – 4×2 versions of the MU-X wagon. 2025 Isuzu MU-X. The base model Isuzu MU-X LS-M 3.0-litre 2025 Ford Everest Sport. 2025 Ford Everest Sport.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. But in the lead-up to that event, BYD has given us our first proper look at its PHEV ute, with the Shark pictured off-road as part of the promotion for its launch. litre turbo or 2.0-litre

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Teslarati

JANUARY 4, 2024

Following the Hi-Lux were the Isuzu D-Max, Toyota Rav4, and the MG ZS, which sold 31,202, 29,627, and 29,258 units, respectively. In 2022, the share of BEVs, PHEVs, and hybrids was just at 11.2%. Australia’s automotive sector saw a stellar 2023, with new vehicle deliveries rising 12.5% to a record 1,216,780 units.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak. Ford, GWM, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Nissan are joined by Isuzu and Toyota in the Level 2 red zone. billion in 2029. Chinas GWM and struggling Japanese brand Nissan are the only two makes assessed unlikely to meet 2025 Level 2 targets.

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EV Central

MARCH 3, 2025

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. 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.

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EV Central

MAY 14, 2024

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. The big news is that BYD isn’t bothering with a diesel version, preferring to introduce aa plug-in hybrid powertrains that blend a 1.5-litre

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