Hyundai has given two of its more practical offerings a timely refresh, with the facelifted Staria and Creta arriving in South Africa with sharper styling, updated technology and, in the Creta's case, an important new addition to the range.
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak has traditionally made its name on diesel power, so slotting a 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine beneath its bonnet changes the conversation. With 222 kW and 452 Nm on tap, the EcoBoost gives one of South Africa’s most recognisable leisure bakkies a very different character.
The all-wheel-drive iCaur 03T IWD is a compelling electric SUV that combines distinctive styling, impressive performance and a generous equipment list with genuine all-terrain ability. Yet despite being the more sophisticated model, it doesn't quite capture the playful character that makes the smaller V23 so appealing.
Remember the Chery QQ? The little car that once managed to earn a zero-star safety rating has undergone one heck of a transformation. Now called the Q in export markets, it's a stylish new electric hatchback with rear-wheel drive, a claimed 400 km range and prices expected between R350,000 and R400,000. And that's not the only small newcomer worth watching. Volkswagen has revealed its Tukan half-ton bakkie, with South Africa potentially in its sights.
There was a time when Volkswagen's SUV hierarchy was fairly easy to understand. Then came the T-Roc in 2017, looking less like a traditional SUV and more like someone had taken the attitude of a sporty hatchback, raised it slightly and given it a wardrobe with considerably more colour. It worked.
“This is a defining moment for South African motorsport,” said Venter. “When we acquired Kyalami in 2014, we made a commitment to restore it, not just as a world-class venue, but as a beacon for motorsport across the African continent. The FIA’s acceptance of our Grade 1 design is a major step forward in that journey.”
For many, the Ford badge holds many memories of dad behind the wheel of his Ranger bakkie, laughing as he ploughs through yet another mud hole, one he could’ve easily just gone around, but little Timmy shouted, “again, again!”
The Dakar Rally – where endurance meets sheer determination! The 2025 edition once again pushed machines and drivers to their limits, and Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) rose to the challenge. With grit, engineering excellence, and strategic brilliance, they proved why they’re a force to be reckoned with. Who else was glued to the action?
Glenn Crompton, Toyota South Africa’s Vice President of Marketing and Technical Services, lives and breathes cars and motorsport. His journey with Toyota is fuelled by passion, merging career and motorsport dreams into one powerhouse role. Toyota is not just part of the motorsport scene – it's leading it.
The 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing SA GR Cup wrapped up in style at Zwartkops International Raceway! Three categories delivered nail-biting action, and in the thick of it all, the Driven Number 7 GR Corolla powered its way to an impressive 2nd and 3rd place of the media drivers!
This weekend, the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa GR Cup heads to Zwartkops International Raceway, setting the stage for a grand finale you won’t want to miss.
Round 6 of the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa GR Cup Media Challenge at Killarney International Raceway pushed the drivers and their GR Corollas to the absolute limit. Engines roared, tyres squealed, and every racer had to bring their A-game in this high-speed showdown.
Wondering where the year has gone? So are we! Alas, it’s true, the penultimate round of the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing SA GR Cup takes place the coming weekend (21 and 22 September 2024) at the Killarney International Race Circuit in Cape Town.
For all the attention usually given to electric motors, battery capacity and charging speeds, one of the most significant innovations in the Neue Klasse BMW iX3 is something far less mechanical. It is the way the driver interacts with the car.
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