We know for a fact that Toyota will showcase a new Corolla at this year’s Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS). Until such time as it arrives on South African soil, [...]
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New Lexus IS Gets TRD Treatment
The latest Lexus IS model is barely on sale around the world and already the tuner-mad Japanese have set to work on it, making it even sharper looking than the [...]
Forbes Rates BMW Tops
American business magazine, Forbes, lists BMW as the most powerful car brand in the world; ahead of other automotive powerhouses: Toyota and Mercedes-Benz. BMW is holding onto 9th place overall. [...]
Hatchback Tussle: East vs. West vs. The World
Forgive me for getting a little conceptual here, but I drove a Mini One recently and despite its boggo-basic spec, the chic European attitude got me thinking about ‘euro-centric’ and [...]
S.A. New Car Sales Rise, Europe Turns A Corner
After a flood there is always a high water mark, the mark which signifies how bad things got at their very worst point. Europe might just have reached theirs. The [...]
Mr. Toyoda To Race At The Ring Again
You’ve heard the saying: “If you want to make it, you can’t fake it, you can only live it.” Well, this philosophy appears to be more than just a saying [...]
Lexus IS Pricing In U.S. Shows Promise Locally
Lexus has announced U.S. pricing for its all-new sports sedan, and based on the figures, it promises much for the Japanese cars arrival in South Africa, before year end. The [...]
It’s A 4×4 Thing: 2013 Toyota Rust de Winter 4×4 Jamboree
Put on your ‘vellies’ and stoke up the braai. As we speak, hundreds of 4×4 enthusiasts and their families are descending on the picturesque Rust de Winter campsite and picnic [...]
First Drive: Toyota RAV4
Having re-introduced themselves to our consciousness by bringing back the classical Hachi-Roku in the form of the modern Toyota 86 and signalling the return of the King, Toyota have now [...]
Millions of Japanese Cars Recalled Due To Potential Airbag Failure
According to a report by Reuters, the four major Japanese carmakers: Toyota, Nissan, Mazda and Honda; are all recalling a total of 3.4-million vehicles worldwide. This is as a result [...]
