Toyota Hilux: electrification to the ninth power

toyota hilux

Presented in its European premiere at the Brussels Motor Show 2026, the ninth generation of Toyota Hilux marks a significant technical turning point in the history of the Japanese pickup, introducing for the first time a fully electric version alongside the 2.8-liter diesel equipped with a 48-volt hybrid system The ninth generation of Toyota’s iconic pickup, the “Hilux,” made its debut at the Brussels Motor Show. For the European market, it will be offered in double-cab configuration, retaining the technical layout that has earned it global success with more than…

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Emc 212: back to its roots

Emc 212

Chinese manufacturer Emc has expanded the range of powertrains available for its Emc 212 off-roader by introducing a new two-liter turbodiesel engine, aimed at users who intend to operate the vehicle primarily in demanding off-road environments A return to the concept of the authentic off-road vehicle, based on traditional engineering principles and diesel power, is the central theme behind the new EMC “212”. The model clearly distances itself from the growing urbanization of the off-road segment, reaffirming technical solutions focused on maximum durability and off-road capability. With this objective in…

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Scaramobile: a prototype car powered by a mix of human and electrical energy (with some doubts)

scaramobile

Scaramobile, a prototype car powered by a combination of human pedal power and photovoltaic electricity, was presented in France. The latter is powered by a body almost entirely covered in solar panels Designed by Denis Baulier, a farmer and environmental activist, the new vehicle is called Scaramobile and is driven without a steering wheel using a joystick. The aim is to provide a vehicle capable of meeting local and short-distance travel needs without having to resort to small cars equipped with internal combustion engines. The vehicle weighs 600 kilograms without…

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Toyota Land Cruiser Fj: new amazing car

Toyota has unveiled its new Toyota Land Cruiser Fj, a compact off-road vehicle capable of tackling even the most demanding off-road terrain. Its European launch was highly uncertain due to current anti-pollution regulations, further confirming the absurdity of these regulations. Originally launched as the Toyota “Bj” in 1951, the “Land Cruiser” immediately demonstrated its off-road capabilities by reaching the sixth station of Mount Fuji in Japan, the final stage of a steep and challenging route that could only be continued on foot, overcoming numerous difficulties. The Toyota “Bj” was the…

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Jeep Cherokee: off-road destination with a new hybrid-petrol engine

Jeep Cherokee

A new hybrid-petrol engine will debut on the next generation of the Jeep Cherokee,” whose launch is planned for next year. It will be powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine combined with two electric units integrated into the transmission system In 2026, Stellantis announced the arrival of the new-generation Jeep “Cherokee” on the market — an SUV that will be completely renewed in design, dimensions, and technological content. Compared to the previous generation, the model will grow in length, width, and height: the first will reach 4,778 millimeters, the…

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Renault 4 Savane 4×4: future with stile

Renault 4 Savane 4x4

The Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept boasts an exclusive Jade Green body colour, with glossy black bumpers and wheel arches and finishes designed to highlight the car’s off-road capabilities Built from 1961 to 1992, the Renault “4” was one of the small cars that shaped the history of popular motoring, along with the Citroën “2CV” and “Dyane. The Fiat “500” and “600,” and other models—all vehicles characterized by low purchase costs and low fuel consumption. These latter performance features contributed significantly to the production of over eight million 135,000 Renault…

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Kawasaki Mule Pro Dx-Dtx, public utility agricultural machinery

kawasaki Mule Pro Dx-Dtx

The Kawasaki “Mule” series utility vehicles are well suited to support handling activities in livestock farms, in the wine-growing sector, in horticultural and floricultural businesses as well as in agritourism and riding stables. This is thanks to their high levels of robustness and versatility that allow them to be used even in spaces that are difficult to access and on steep slopes From livestock farms to wineries, to horticultural and horticultural businesses. Without forgetting agritourism and riding stables. The application areas where so-called utility vehicles can find space are as…

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Fiat Grande Panda: the goal is in the name

Fiat Grande Panda

With the launch of the Grande Panda, Fiat intends to reverse the negative commercial trend seen in 2024 across almost all the major countries where the brand is present, including Italy Although Fiat continues to be the leading brand within the Stellantis galaxy, it is currently facing a challenging period in commercial terms. Excluding Brazil, all the countries where the brand operates have seen significant sales declines, even up to 24%. This downward trend is largely due to a global offering that, until recently, was limited to 13 models, five…

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Agricultural motorcycles, useful in the narrowest terrain

They are built in Japan, but are not used either in that country or in other Western countries. However, they are valuable and in some cases indispensable for Asian farmers, especially those who operate in rural areas distant from urban settlements and often not served by structured road networks. In these areas the “FarmBikes”, the motorbikes designed with a view to use in agricultural areas, help the operators a lot, either by speeding up their movements or by allowing them to monitor crops otherwise accessible only on foot, with the…

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Subaru enters the Superbike world championship with Solterra, the first fully electric Safety Car

subaru solterra

Subaru has announced a three-year partnership with the organizer of the Motul Fim Superbike (WorldSBK) World Championship. Thanks to this collaboration, the Subaru Solterra, the first fully electric SUV from the Japanese company, will be the Official Safety Car of the most important motorcycle championship for production derivatives. It is the first time that WorldSBK has selected a fully electric vehicle as the official Safety Car of the competition. This partnership celebrates our shared passion for innovation and adrenaline-fueled experiences, and remains unchanged even after Subaru’s first step into the…

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