toyota

  1. Jan

    Plasma car ignition system could make ICE engines much more fuel-efficient

    New plasma car ignition system is good news for fuel efficiency An advanced new ignition module for cars could potentially make internal combustion engines significantly more fuel-efficient, reducing their environmental impact and bringing down operating costs for their owners. Transient...
  3. Jan

    New car shortage in South Africa - manufacturers respond

    Bad news for new car buyers in South Africa Many of South Africa's popular car brands are experiencing stock level problems due to a global shortage of semiconductors and other supply chain disruptions. Some modern vehicles now boast thousands of chips to monitor, manage, and control various...
  4. HAL 9000

    Toyota SA Manufacturing Plant in Prospecton, Durban - Flood Damage (April 2022)

    Toyota South Africa's Vehicle Assembly Plant at Prospecton, Durban has been completely flooded out after the devastating monsoon-level torrential rains experienced in KwaZulu-Natal during the last week or so. (Photos sourced from Facebook posts) Flood Damage - Inside the Assembly Plant...
  5. SafariTin

    Brand new Toyota Fortuner with Factory Fault

    I am at wit's end and may be in need of perspective on whether I am being unreasonable. I took delivery of a brand new Toyota Fortuner in October 2021. On the day I took delivery, the letter "F" of the word Fortuner was missing from the back of the car and there was a "dull spot" on on the...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Toyota still betting on green combustion fuels alongside electric

    Toyota still betting on green combustion fuels alongside electric Japanese auto giants are hedging their bets on the future of transportation, pressing ahead with the development of cars that run on cleaner fuels even as the momentum around electric cars builds globally. “The world is moving...
  7. Nod

    Billion rand Toyota et al. class action launched

    Source: https://www.biznews.com/undictated/2022/03/17/toyota-class-action-launched More at the source.
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Cyberattack halts operations at Toyota factories

    Cyberattack halts operations at Toyota factories Toyota Motor Corp. will resume work at all of its Japanese factories Wednesday after halting operations in response to a cyberattack mounted against one of its key suppliers. The world’s top auto producer will resume operations at all of its 14...
  9. Jan

    Competition Commission recommends Wesbank and Toyota Financial Services be fined for collusion

    Wesbank and Toyota Financial Services facing fines for alleged car loan collusion The Competition Commission has referred FirstRand Bank Limited (FirstRand), Wesbank, and Toyota Financial Services South Africa (TFS) to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution on allegations of dividing the...
  10. R

    Owning a land cruiser 200

    Why do people buy land cruiser 200,s at those high prices when you can buy a more modern luxurious suv? Most don't even take them off road anyway. What's the appeal of owning it? I've also noticed it's really brought by only one group of people in the country
  11. Jan

    15 Toyota electric car concepts - including a bakkie and Compact Cruiser

    Toyota shows off 15 new electric car concepts — including a bakkie and Compact Cruiser Toyota has showcased 12 new electric vehicle concept models, including an electric bakkie and Compact Cruiser.
  12. Jan

    Ramaphosa to officiate Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid launch

    Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid launch in South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the Toyota South Africa production plant in Durban to officiate the launch of the Toyota Cross Hybrid vehicle.
  13. Jan

    Land Cruisers electric conversion coming to South Africa

    Electric Land Cruisers are coming to South Africa — but not from Toyota Electric safari vehicles that are quieter and more environmentally friendly could soon be seen in South Africa's game parks. The safari vehicles are the work of Kenyan-Swedish startup Opibus, which offers electric...
  14. Jan

    Durban mayor meeting Toyota after it threatens to leave Durban

    Toyota meeting mayor after it threatens to leave Durban The mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Mxolisi Kaunda, will be visiting Toyota tomorrow morning, his spokesperson has told MyBroadband. "[Our mayor will] give them assurance that the situation has stabilized and law enforcement is being...
  15. Jan

    Toyota uncertain if it can continue to invest in KZN and South Africa

    Toyota threatens to leave Durban Toyota is concerned about the violence and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and said it is not certain if it can continue to invest in the province or the country. Netwerk24 reported that Toshimitsu Imai, Toyota’s regional officer for Africa, wrote to eThekwini Mayor...
  16. Chris

    Sasol plans to develop hydrogen fuel stations on the N3

    Sasol plans to develop hydrogen fuel stations on the N3 Sasol Ltd. plans to develop the use of green hydrogen by fuel cell vehicles on a major South African freight route as the company examines ways to lower its own emissions. Along with partner Toyota Motor Corp., it intends to develop a...
  17. Joseph matane

    Solid State Battery

    A solid-state battery is a battery technology that uses solid electrodes and a solid electrolyte, instead of the liquid or polymer gel electrolytes found in lithium-ion or lithium polymer batteries. ... Solid-state batteries have found use in pacemakers, RFID and wearable devices. Do you think...
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  18. A

    Toyota corolla 2001 160i overheating

    My toyota corolla 160i I start to notice recently when im driving on a free way or any long road my heat gauge rises ,so i drained the water and flushed the radiator and did put in antifreez and water ,so when the car is standing still and Ideling the fan goes on when the heat gauge has reacts...
  19. C

    First sports car

    What do you guys think is the best sports car under a 100k? A friend of mine wants to buy his first sports car and doesn't really have an idea what to get. He likes the MX5 NA (1st gen) but can't seem to find one and he doesn't want anything "common" like a newer MX5 so that's out. SLK according...
  20. C

    First Car

    Hi guys, so the end of next year I plan on (hopefully) getting my first car. I would like to save up and buy one rather than taking out a loan. My budget will probably be 40k and below. For many people the Citi Golf, Nissan 1400 and Tazz are good default choices for a car, plenty of parts, more...
  21. Nod

    The problem with buying a Toyota in 2019 | Auto Expert John Cadogan

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