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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Toyota and Ford exports from South Africa plunge

    Toyota and Ford exports from South Africa plunge Toyota and Ford recorded over 30% fewer exports year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, according to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa). Across the six biggest vehicle manufacturers in South Africa...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Toyota-backed Chinese AI company begins producing robotaxis

    Toyota-backed Chinese AI company begins producing robotaxis Chinese robotaxi operator Pony AI has started commercial production of a driverless vehicle in partnership with Toyota Motor, one of its backers. The first of 1,000 all-electric and autonomous Toyota bZ4X compact crossovers has...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Corolla Cross 2-star safety rating scrutinised

    Corolla Cross 2-star safety rating scrutinised South Africans should not compare the results of recent vehicle safety tests with those for cars assessed before August 2025. A key change in the assessment protocols for Global NCAP ratings means that almost all the vehicles previously tested...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Toyota's fully-electric Hilux has worse range than South Africa's cheapest EV

    Toyota's fully-electric Hilux has worse range than South Africa's cheapest EV Toyota officially unveiled its much-anticipated ninth-generation Hilux bakkie on Monday, which includes its first fully electric model. The Japanese carmaker stated the introduction of battery electric power in its...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Toyota SA CEO wants ad valorem scrapped for locally-made models

    Toyota SA CEO wants ad valorem scrapped for locally-made models Toyota South Africa CEO Andrew Kirby has called for a revision of taxes on locally made vehicles to reduce prices and enable carmakers to compete more effectively with more affordable Chinese contenders. Speaking at the Naamsa...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    South Africa's sub-R1 million plug-in hybrid round-up

    South Africa's sub-R1 million plug-in hybrid round-up Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are taking South Africa by storm in 2025, with several new models priced much lower than what was on offer in the past few years. PHEVs combine the low-cost and zero-emission benefits of fully electric vehicles (EVs)...
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  8. J

    2013 Toyota Auris 1.8 hybrid- What do you think?

    hi guys! i saw this car, and it looks pretty good! https://www.cars.co.za/for-sale/used/2013-Toyota-Auris-1.8-hybrid-Gauteng-Boksburg/9985674/ im in cape town, and dont mind going up to view the car and test driving it. but i dont seem to find any of these models in my city, so are people...
  9. Nawaar

    Toyota Corolla Quest CVT

    If you were purchasing a brand new vehicle, and at the time of purchase, they explain to you, that by the time you have driven the vehicle for 3 years, you will need to replace the brake pads, regardless of how well you drive (drive score according to app is mostly 99%) and the very low mileage...
  10. Prawnapple

    Infotainment Firmware Upgrades

    Anyone have experience with Toyota firmware updates of the Infotainment system/HUD? I have a Starlet that's 1 year old and Toyota ZA website has just about 0 info regarding firmware updates.
  11. HAL 9000

    Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models

    Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Monday, June 3, 2024. Toyoda apologized Monday for massive cheating on certification tests for seven models as the automaker suspended production of three of them. (Kazushi Kurihara/Kyodo News via AP)...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    BYD unveils new hybrid powertrain with 2,000km+ range

    BYD unveils new hybrid powertrain with 2,000km+ range BYD unveiled a new hybrid powertrain capable of travelling more than 2,000 kilometres without recharging or refuelling, intensifying the EV transition war against Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG. The upgraded tech, which aims to put...
  13. Love Me Tender

    Toyota Corolla Cell phone Holder

    Looking for a recommendation for a cell phone holder than works well in the toyota corolla. Picture of the model (pic from internet)
  14. Tech_

    Advice on Toyota Corolla brake pad and disc replacement

    Hi All My 2016 Corolla Prestige 1.8 is due for brake disc and pad replacement on both front and rear. My mech has suggested Girlock (OEM) and I just wanted some advice and possible alternatives, my budget is about 4-4.5k but I don’t mind stretching it a bit as I don’t mind spending a bit more...
  15. Jan

    Hybrids selling well in South Africa

    Most affordable hybrid cars in South Africa Hybrid car sales in South Africa have been on the up in recent years, with manufacturers selling 711 more hybrid vehicles in the first half of 2023 than were sold during the same period last year. This is according to vehicle sales data from the...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Toyota reveals roadmap to selling 1.5 million EVs annually by 2026

    Toyota reveals roadmap to selling 1.5 million EVs annually by 2026 Toyota Motor Corp. executives are sounding more confident in their ability to build and sell millions of electric vehicles. Consumers making the transition to fully electric cars from hybrids are giving the world’s largest...
  17. D

    Car wobbling when over 100km/h

    Hi guys, My vehicle is a 2003 Toyota Corolla with 320k on the clock. Late last year I took it for a service at Cartime and was informed there was an issue with the stabilizer arms and CV boots. Had both replaced. I did not get a chance to drive the car properly for about 3 weeks after that...
  18. Jan

    Tesla Model Y beats Toyota Corolla for best-selling car in Q1 2023

    Tesla Model Y beats Toyota Corolla to become world's best-selling car Tesla's Model Y electric vehicle (EV) was the world's best-selling car in the first quarter of 2023, according to data compiled for Motor1 by Jato Dynamics. The milestone marks the first time ever that a fully-electric car...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    Toyota plans to release 10 new EVs by 2026

    Toyota plans to release 10 new EVs by 2026 Toyota Motor Corp.’s new chief executive officer Koji Sato unveiled the beginnings of a long-awaited plan to electrify the automaker’s vehicle lineup during his first press conference, but stopped short of outlining concrete steps about how exactly the...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Electric cars with solar roofs are gaining popularity

    Electric cars with solar roofs are gaining popularity For about 40 years, car companies, startups and DIY enthusiasts have been pursuing the plug-less electric car, one that could wirelessly recharge via photons. But as logistical and economic hurdles continue to stymie those projects, the...
  21. Jan

    Protecting keyless entry cars from thieves - advice from insurance companies

    How to protect cars with keyless entry from thieves Motorists in South Africa with keyless-entry vehicles have several ways to protect their cars from thieves. The South African Insurance Crime Bureau (SAICB) recorded a surge in thefts of newer SUVs in 2022, which included models with keyless...
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