toyota

  1. 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.
  2. Ivan Leon

    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)...
  3. 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...
  4. 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)
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Jan

    Cheap and fuel-efficient cars available in South Africa

    Fiat and Suzuki beat VW and Ford in running costs in South Africa South Africa's fuel price has remained high since the surge in oil prices resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Although oil prices have come down, the US dollar has strengthened, and the rand has weakened, leading to an...
  14. Jan

    Cars that are more expensive second-hand than new in South Africa

    These second-hand cars sell for more than you can buy them new As vehicle manufacturers struggle to meet the demand to fulfil orders, the prices of second-hand cars have skyrocketed, and in some cases, are selling for more used than new. MyBroadband selected a range of the most popular vehicle...
  15. Jan

    AutoTrader's most viewed and enquired-about hybrid cars

    Most wanted hybrid cars in South Africa There is mounting interest in hybrids among South African car buyers, according to a recent survey by the online vehicle classifieds platform AutoTrader. Data on new vehicle registrations from the National Automobile Association of South Africa (Naamsa)...
  16. Jan

    Autotrader's most-searched-for second-hand cars, with average selling prices

    South Africa's most popular second-hand cars — and how much they sell for Autotrader's Annual Car Industry Report for 2022 has revealed the most popular second-hand cars in South Africa, with the top spot belonging to the Toyota Hilux. The bakkie is listed for an average price of R465,178 and...
  17. Jan

    Pick-ups (bakkies) coming to South Africa in 2023

    Bakkies launching in South Africa in 2023 South Africans in the market for a new bakkie in 2023 have a lot to look forward to, including a high-power Ford Raptor, a plug-in-hybrid JAC double-cab, and an updated Volkswagen Amarok. Other manufacturers that could launch new bakkies in South...
  18. Jan

    Electric vehicles coming to South Africa in 2023

    All the electric vehicles coming to South Africa in 2023 — including the most affordable yet A slew of new electric vehicles (EVs) is set to roll out in South Africa in 2023. Last year saw the highest number of new electric car models launched to the local market yet.
  19. Jan

    Best-selling car brands in South Africa for 2022

    South Africa's best-selling car brands Toyota is the most popular car brand in South Africa, and by some margin, with the manufacturer selling 62,234 more vehicles in 2022 than the next best-selling brand, Volkswagen. According to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers...
  20. Jan

    Hybrid and fully electric cars coming to South Africa in 2023

    Electric cars and hybrids coming to South Africa in 2023 Several new fully-electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are set to hit South Africa's roads in 2023. 2022 has been a bumper year for sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the country. Numerous new models entered the market, and consumers...
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