Volvo just lately constructed its last car with a diesel engine, however Toyota sees issues in another way. Although the recognition of the oil-burner has gone down in recent times, the Japanese automaker claims this kind of engine nonetheless has an extended future. Toyota Australia gross sales and advertising boss Sean Hanley believes that “diesel, despite popular commentary, is not dead. It’s got a while to go, diesel, so it’s not going to die off anytime soon.”

Speaking with Australian journal Drive, the chief stated diesel stays “a very credible fuel source” particularly within the case of heavy autos corresponding to vans and huge SUVs. However, Hanley reckons the diesel engine must adapt to more and more stricter emissions laws to outlive. It’s why Toyota just lately launched a Hilux with a mild-hybrid version of the two.8-liter, four-cylinder turbodiesel engine.