Toyota Pulls The Plug On Several Diesel-Powered Vehicles

Toyota is facing challenges with three diesel engines installed in various models, including issues with airbags in Daihatsu-built models. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism in Japan revoked model certifications for the Toyota Town Ace Truck, Daihatsu Gran Max, and Mazda Bingo due to airbag concerns.

Meanwhile, Toyota itself is dealing with irregularities in testing horsepower output for diesel engines (1GD, 2GD, and F33A) installed in models like the Hilux, Fortuner, Innova, Land Cruiser, and Lexus LX 500d.

The electronic control unit (ECU) had different software during testing than in customer cars, impacting ten models, six of which were sold domestically in Japan. Toyota has halted sales and shipments of vehicles with these diesel engines.

On a different note, Porsche plans to expand its Macan lineup with an electric Macan GT, following the recent premiere of the second-generation Macan. Porsche's design chief, Michael Mauer, mentioned that a range-topping Macan GT, likely equivalent to a Turbo S, is in the works, alongside other derivatives.

The new Macan family aims to provide options similar to the gasoline model, with high-performance variants and potentially more affordable versions with a single motor and rear-wheel-drive layout. The first-generation Macan will continue to be available, but due to new cybersecurity regulations in the EU starting in July 2024, Porsche will phase out the gasoline version from the European market later this year.

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