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Ford investing $72M to increase production capacity at Chennai Engine Plant

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company will invest US$72 million to expand its powertrain facility in Chennai to further support its sales and export growth plans in India. Diesel engines have also been exported to South Africa since 2008 and Ford plans to export India-built petrol and diesel powertrains to more markets in the near future.

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Volkswagen Amarok PHEV coming as soon as 2025

EV Central

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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India-bound third-gen Renault Duster launched in this country. What it offers?

Baua Electric

The third-generation Renault Duster launched in South Africa gives a preview of what the India-spec model would get. The third-generation Renault Duster launched in South Africa gives a preview of what the India-spec model would get. Also, it has three different powertrain options in the South African market.

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Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced

EV Central

The Ford Ranger PHEV has just gone on sale ahead of first deliveries in July. That instantly creates a challenge because Australia doesnt have a free trade agreement with South Africa, so a five percent import tariff applies. litre V6 petrol in the Raptor has more power, at 292kW) and more torque than any Ranger.

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

Baua Electric

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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Honda Elevate SUV crosses one lakh sales milestone since launch

Baua Electric

Honda Elevate SUV has achieved its first major sales milestone within 18 months of its launch. The compact SUV, which rivals the likes of Hyundai Creta , Kia Seltos , Maruti Grand Vitara among others, has crossed one lakh sales landmark this month. litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine.

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China’s JAC plans Aussie push with EV ute benchmarked against Rivian R1T

EV Central

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.