The transition to electric mobility has forced many luxury brands to rethink what defines their identity. For Lexus, a company long associated with refinement, craftsmanship, and quiet performance, the challenge is clear. The new RZ, the brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle, represents both a technological shift and a test of whether Lexus’s trademark qualities can translate seamlessly into the electric era.
Every December, our team gets vehicles for a longer test period, usually around 4 weeks, and that is when you really get to know what a car is about. Not on a polished launch route or a quick handover, but in traffic, at school drop off, on errands, and in the rhythms of everyday life.
The next wave of metal on the horizon brings serious variety. The new Audi RS5 is Audi Sport’s first plug-in hybrid performance model, combining a twin-turbo V6 with electric power for a staggering 470 kW and 825 Nm. Meanwhile, practicality is evolving with models like the Mitsubishi Destinator and Nissan Gravite, which blend MPV versatility with SUV styling for emerging markets. And closer to home, the upcoming Volkswagen Caravelle eHybrid 4MOTION will bring plug-in hybrid technology and electric all-wheel drive to the people mover segment.
The tone at this year’s Toyota State of the Motor Industry event was not one of panic, nor unchecked optimism. It was measured. Grounded. Realistic about the headwinds facing the sector, yet quietly confident about the road ahead.
“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.
There is something quietly impressive about how GWM has embedded itself into the South African automotive landscape. Nineteen years ago, it arrived as an unknown quantity, very much a challenger brand trying to find its footing in a fiercely competitive market. Today, GWM has earned its place by adapting to local tastes and expectations to such an extent that it feels almost native.
Forty years is no small milestone, and in 2026, the South African Car of the Year competition finds itself at an interesting point. What began in 1986 as a straightforward comparison of new models has grown into one of the country’s most respected motoring awards, blending data-led analysis with real-world evaluation.
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