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Diesel Toyota Tundra Envisioned

by Gilles Olivier
2014 Toyota Tundra
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After the RAM 1500 being offered with a diesel engine and Nissan intending to do so the same with the Titan truck, behold Toyota with its plan follow this trend with the Tundra.

Since the RAM division of Chrysler and Nissan are joining with Cummins to source their diesel engines, Toyota in turn could develop a diesel engine in partnership with another manufacturer.

The largest manufacturer of hybrid vehicles in the world is also looking to develop a hybrid system for the Tundra.

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