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motoring

Hybrids are better for the environment in a world of coal-fired power stations

Toyota Vitz
Motoring

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Motoring

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Motoring

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Motoring

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New GR Corolla
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Motoring

Global and Regional Policy announced in Toyota Mobility Concept

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Toyota South Africa recently hosted a special visit from Hiroki Nakajima, Executive VP for Toyota Motor Corporation, in which a new Global and Regional Policy was announced.

2023 Knysna Simola Hillclimb
Motorsport

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The 2023 Knysna Simola Hillclimb is fast approaching with practice and the first three qualifying rounds on Saturday before Sunday shootout.

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Motoring

New car sales: South Africa’s top 20 best-selling cars for April

By Sean Parker04-05-2023 02:39

The latest new car sales data has been released, we look at the top 30 best-selling cars in South Africa for April 2023.

Ford Ranger vs Hilux
Motoring

Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hilux: Which bakkie was April’s top-selling vehicle?

By Sean Parker02-05-2023 23:23

The new Ford Ranger battled with the Toyota Hilux for the number one spot in the new vehicles sales chart for April 2023.

Toyota Urban Cruiser
Motoring

New Urban Cruiser: Toyota’s funky SUV now with sharper styling and more kit

By Sean Parker27-04-2023 19:30

Toyota has beefed up the styling of its new Urban Cruiser and added more standard kit in its competitvely priced three-model line up.

all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser in black
Motoring

Toyota Urban Cruiser: All-new SUV specs and prices revealed

By Gary Dunn27-04-2023 11:16

The Toyota Urban Cruiser has consistently ranked first in the highly competitive B-SUV segment and now has all-new safety and design upgrades.

Vitz
Motoring

Vitz: This is how much Toyota’s cheapest car costs in SA

By Sean Parker06-04-2023 23:18

The new Toyota Vitz slots in as the Japanese carmaker’s entry-level offering with pricing at under R190 000.

Simola hillclimb Toyota Corolla GR
Motoring

Simola Hillclimb: 3 performance cars we can’t wait to see take on King of the Hill

By Sean Parker04-04-2023 21:21

We look at three new performance cars set to make their debuts at the Simola Hillclimb next month.

Best-selling car in South Africa.
Motoring

Positive outlook: 10 best-selling cars in South Africa for March 2023

By Sean Parker04-04-2023 17:28

Over 50 000 new vehicles were sold in South Africa in March 2023, we look at the top 10 best-selling cars in Mzansi.

Shoot Through episode 3 sees how a shock absorber takes fire
Motoring

Shoot Through episode 3 sees how a shock absorber takes fire

By Gary Dunn07-03-2023 13:00

In “Shoot Through” Episode 3, the SVI team investigate what happens when a Toyota-branded shock absorber takes fire from an AK47.

The GR Sport Hybrid joins the Corolla Cross range
Motoring

The GR Sport Hybrid joins the Corolla Cross range

By Gary Dunn01-03-2023 09:51

The Corolla Cross GR Sport Hybrid has been designed to deliver a better driving experience, thanks to the addition of the GR-S package with its sharpened aesthetics and improved dynamics.

Water Electrolysis Hydrogen Generator for Hydrogen Energy Research supported
Motoring

Hydrogen Energy Research supported by the TMF

By Gary Dunn22-02-2023 10:00

A review article by a team of researchers supported by the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) has been published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Toyota Hilux GR campervan
Motoring

Check hierdie dinges: Toyota Hilux GR campervan

By Ray Leathern20-02-2023 06:26

Is this Toyota Hilux GR campervan the ultimate bakkie? It hails from Japan but it looks purpose-built for the South African bush.

no new diesel and petrol cars
Motoring

Banned: No new petrol and diesel cars in Europe after 2035

By Ray Leathern15-02-2023 15:14

The day has finally come. Policy makers have confirmed that no new petrol and diesel cars will be sold in Europe after 2035.

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Motoring

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) successfully sidesteps the human bias, but it’s still the customer who decides what genuine value is.

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Motoring

Undependable cars are seriously uncool. So choose wisely

By Ray Leathern10-02-2023 16:28

We have all the winners and losers in the latest J.D. Power Dependability Study. The most undependable cars and brands my just surprise you.

World Performance Car of the Year
Motoring

World Performance Car of the Year finalists announced

By Ray Leathern09-02-2023 06:26

The World Performance Car of the Year contenders are the fiercest from BMW, Nissan, Porsche and Toyota. There’s even a Kia in the mix, too.

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Motoring

The 10 most satisfying cars to own in 2023

By Ray Leathern06-02-2023 11:59

When it comes to these 10 most satisfying cars to own, do you agree with the old adage that the customer is always right?

Toyota SA showed off its new Urban Cruiser
Motoring

Toyota SA’s plans for 2023: New Urban Cruiser, updated Fortuner and all-new Vitz on the way

By Sean Parker30-01-2023 18:04

Toyota SA unveiled several new models at the State of the Motor Industry (SOMI) event including the new Urban Cruiser and updated Fortuner.

Toyota cars
Motoring

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When it comes to buying a car – brand new or second hand – reliability is among the most important aspects buyers look to for peace of mind.

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News

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By Storm Simpson14-01-2023 12:54

Residents of a small town love the ‘tractor-like’ Toyota Cressida. The vehicle was introduced to the South African market in 1977.

Toyota Hilux GR Sport
Motoring

Toyota gets Dakar-inspired Hilux GR Sport with muscular styling and more powerful engine Down Under

By Sean Parker09-01-2023 19:46

Toyota Australia showed off a meatier Hilux GR Sport model with the same 2.8 GD-6 turbodiesel engine but more rugged styling tweaks.

Toyota Gazoo Racing driving in sand
Motoring

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Toyota Gazoo Racing has had a fantastic year, with championship wins in a variety of motorsport disciplines. Akio Toyoda’s brainchild is now a global motorsport powerhouse.

Toyota Hilux vehicle safety
Motoring

Vehicle safety enhancements announced by Toyota

By Gary Dunn12-12-2022 13:49

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) confirms that it has been proactively conducting extensive research and development into the enhancement of its vehicle safety and security systems.

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Motoring

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By Sean Parker05-12-2022 22:09

We list South Africa’s best-selling five passenger car models sold in November headed by Toyota’s locally-built Corolla Cross.

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