Diesel still earns its keep in defence fleets. NZ's Defence Force has ordered 61 Mercedes-Benz Unimogs, pure diesel power for training runs, search and rescue and disaster relief work. Source: Daimler Truck, via Diesel Industry News #BerrimaDiesel #TheDieselExperts #DieselIndustryNews #DieselPower

Nissan's shelved its diesel Navara Warrior ute for a plug-in hybrid replacement, built in China and running on petrol, not diesel. A diesel Warrior remains possible, Nissan says.

Source: Nissan Australia
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Toyota's agreed to a $750m settlement over DPF faults in the HiLux, Prado and Fortuner (2015-2020 builds). 260,000+ vehicles covered, worth checking if yours is in the window.

Source: CarExpert

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Isuzu's told Australia no to the electric D-Max. Diesel's still 84 per cent of its light commercial sales here, towing and long-haul work just don't suit a battery ute yet. Source: carsales. #BerrimaDiesel #TheDieselExperts #DieselIndustryNews #DieselPower

Floods have shut Toyota's Thailand plants this week (5-10 Oct), and that's where most Aussie HiLux diesel utes come from. Expect export delays if you've got one on order.

Source: AutoIndustriya, via Diesel Industry News
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Chery has opened reservations for its Stockman diesel PHEV ute in Australia: 2.5L turbo diesel plus electric motor, 350kW/800Nm combined, up to 100km EV range. Deliveries pushed to Feb 2027, pricing TBA.

Source: Chery Australia

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Chery's diesel plug-in hybrid ute keeps building momentum: Stockman pre-orders near 2,000, interest doubled in two months. 2.5L turbo-diesel plus electric motor, up to 100km EV-only range. PHEV. Orders open 1 Oct. Source: Carsales

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Toyota's confirmed a production hydrogen HiLux for 2028, and it's coming to Australia. 400km+ range, 2.5 tonne towing, five minute refill. Diesel's still doing the heavy lifting for now. Source: Toyota Europe. #BerrimaDiesel #TheDieselExperts #DieselIndustryNews #DieselPower

Chery's diesel plug-in hybrid ute is winning over Aussies: Stockman pre-orders doubled in two months, bookings open Oct 1. 2.5L turbo-diesel + electric motor, 350kW/800Nm, up to 100km EV range. Source: carsales

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Chery's diesel plug-in hybrid ute, the Stockman, just debuted in Sydney: 2.5L turbo diesel + plug-in battery, up to 100km electric-only range, 350kW/800Nm combined. Aussie pricing due end of 2026.

Source: Chery Australia

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GWM confirms a diesel-only Cannon Alpha XSR off-road grade for Australia, landing by Christmas. 3.0L turbo-diesel, 170kW/620Nm, snorkel, steel bumper, all-terrain tyres.

Source: Drive
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$18m diesel excavator gone in one night: fire destroyed the cab of a 750 tonne Komatsu at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit this week. Operator safe, WorkSafe WA investigating.
Source: ABC News, via Diesel Industry News
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New diesel Mitsubishi Pajero lands Dec 2026, with full-hybrid & plug-in hybrid versions to follow. Mitsubishi's also fixed the touchy driver-alert beeping Triton owners complained about. From $68,490.

Source: Drive.com.au · via DIN

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