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Facelift: Toyota has made a few
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giving it a sporty feel.
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Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S: Bang for your buck

With Chinese brands flooding the crossover market, the sporty twist to the Corolla Cross adds great value to the product

The Toyota Hilux Legend 55 (left) and the Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior

Toyota Hilux Legend 55 vs Nissan Navara Warrior: A battle that feeds into the next generation

Both editions are absolute beasts in every department, but the interiors require some attention and will be addressed in the new models coming next year

Car pool: When Toyota’s vehicle assembly plant in Durban flooded in 2022, the car maker’s insurer took the municipality to court. Photo: File

Flood damage: An act of God or governance failure?

Everyone remembers April 2022, when torrential rains pummelled KwaZulu-Natal and flood­waters ravaged homes, roads and factories. Lives were lost, families were displaced and…

Stylish: The Suzuki Fronx does everything right, but can be slightly sluggish on the road.

The Suzuki Fronx has everything you need — but choose the manual transmission

The 1.5 litre engine feels slightly sluggish in both manual and automatic but at least you can control gear shifts with the former

The Toyota Corolla Cross  born in KwaZulu-Natal at the brand’s Prospecton plant.

Facelifted Toyota Corolla Cross is imperfectly perfect

A trip to Limpopo in this vehicle showed us the highs and lows but, ultimately, we understand why Mzansi loves it so much

Stylish: The Toyota Starlett Cross has an agressive exterior.

Stylish but sluggish: The Starlet Cross is a necessary addition to Toyota’s line-up

The engine struggles on inclines and when overtaking but it’s a practical vehicle with stylish looks and great features in the crossover segment

The wine, steel, vehicle and insurance sectors are among those most affected by protectionist US tariffs.

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet

Competition organisers risk accusations of sportswashing when partnering with companies such as Toyota and TotalEnergies

Handsome: On the new Toyota Hilux GR-S III, the bumper and grille have been made over and the air intake and bash plate round off the front end nicely.

The Hilux GR-S looks the part

Toyota has given the third generation eye-catching looks and great handling

Cream of the crop: One of the vehicles on show at the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville, Free State, was the Ford Transit long wheelbase panel van.

2024 Nampo Harvest Day: Debuts that will grow on you

Nampo agricultural event gives vehicle makers a chance to show off new offerings

Toyota was Brand of the Year for the fourth time, determined through an analysis of market data and findings from the Cars.co.za Ownership Satisfaction Survey.

Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons

BMW and Suzuki each took home three category wins; a testament to their quality, innovation and consumer appeal

Rugged: Very little has been done to the exterior of the updated LandCruiser 70 Series

Toyota LandCruiser: New engine, same classic looks

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The Land Cruiser 70 Series.

The road ahead for Toyota

The brand reveals the new models launching this year and forecasts its sales figures This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The…

Move over VW Golf 8 R: Toyota’s Corolla GR has plenty to offer for the price and can take on the best of its competitors.

Not your average Joe Corolla

Toyota’s Corolla GR, with its boisterous good looks, is also a pleasure to drive

Whatever floats your boat: The exterior of the latest Toyota Fortuner takes its design from a catamaran’s twin hull and the interior has been updated. Image credit: Toyota SA & Lerato Matebese

Fortuner still smiles on Toyota

The recently updated model is still holding off its newer challengers in this popular SUV segment

Utilitarian: The Land Cruiser 79 is designed to do what it has always done – get on with the job in tough conditions. It doesn’t have any fancy frills or computer software that could leave one stranded in remote places. Photo: Cornel van Heerden

Land Cruiser’s simplicity is the ultimate power

The Land Cruiser, unbreakable in engineering and reputation, turns 70

Toyota SA Production plant.

Toyota factory in KZN up and running four months after being halted by floods

Thousands of jobs retained as plant goes back into full production following clean-up operation

Fewer and fewer cars have them, but there are reasons the purists still like to be in full control of their vehicles

In defence of the manual gearbox

Fewer and fewer cars have them, but there are reasons the purists still like to be in full control of their vehicles

First Drive: Honda HR-V brings trendy looks to crossover fold

Honda HR-V brings a trendy and clean modern design to the crossover. It sets a status for itself as a trendy and solid crossover.

The transport sector continues to be a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for 20% of the global total, and the trend is on the rise.  (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

Just three car models make up nearly 50% of SA fatal crashes — study

‘Toyota Quantum and HiAce vehicles are on road on a semi-full-time basis and travel more kilometres vs other models and would, thus, be exposed to more on-road conflict…