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In his second outing at the Kyalami Extreme Festival, Willem van de Putte bids farewell to the current Toyota GR Yaris before upgrading to a more powerful model. Follow his journey as he navigates the iconic 16-corner track, battles fellow media drivers, and shaves seven seconds off his lap time despite the challenges of high-speed racing
Our journalist Willem van de Putte shares his anticipation and preparation for round two of the Toyota GR Cup challenge at the legendary Kyalami circuit, where media personalities will battle it out in GR Yarises on one of the world's most iconic racing tracks
Toyota South Africa Motors has proudly renewed its sponsorship of the Comrades Marathon, a partnership that has flourished since 2004.
March 2025 saw a surge in vehicle sales in South Africa. These were the top selling vehicles and brands last month:
Metair Investments CEO Paul O'Flaherty reveals how the strategic acquisition of Autozone is expected to contribute 5-6% in operating margin and drive the company's expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa, despite challenging conditions in South Africa's automotive industry.
Wall Street slumped ahead of Trump's Wednesday afternoon announcement, while the world's top-selling automaker Toyota plunged more than 3%
South Africa's used car market demonstrates resilience with a 0. 8% year-on-year increase in February 2025, while the Ford Ranger maintains its market dominance.
Follow Hennie Terreblanche's thrilling journey through the 2025 Toyota Fortuner Challenge, where physical endurance, mental fortitude, and teamwork led to a life-changing victory. From beach sprints to night-time navigation, discover how this CrossFit enthusiast and his partner conquered extreme challenges to win a million-rand Toyota Fortuner GR-Sport
The Toyota Vitz has become South Africa's most affordable car, now featuring enhanced safety and a lower price. Here's what you get for your money.
Discover the exciting enhancements of the Toyota Fortuner GR-Sport, from its sporty design to improved performance features.
Join motorsport novice Willem van de Putte as he takes on his first-ever race in the Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup Media challenge at Killarney International Raceway. From pre-race jitters to post-race lessons, experience the thrill and challenges of competitive racing through the eyes of a first-time driver.
Independent Media claims victory at the Fortuner Challenge 2025, as Hennie Terreblanche and his young teammate Saood Variawa conquer a series of demanding tasks in the Western Cape.
Join me as I transition from journalist to race driver in the thrilling Toyota GR Cup, where I'll face new challenges and embrace the adrenaline of competitive racing.
Discover how Hennie Terreblanche, a software engineer and CrossFit coach, prepares for the 2025 Fortuner Challenge, representing Independent Media.
February 2025 saw a 17% surge in South African passenger vehicle sales, led by the new-generation Suzuki Swift, which continues to outperform competitors in the market.
The South African new vehicle market continued its positive momentum in February, while exports lost some steam.
Experience the adrenaline-pumping journey of a motoring journalist's transformation into a racing driver as he prepares for the prestigious Toyota GR Cup 2025.
It might not be very exciting to look at, but the Corolla Axio is an honest and affordable little sedan and wagon sold in very few markets outside of Japan.
Independent Media and IOL will be competing in the 2025 GR Cup Media Challenge with Willem van de Putte behind the wheel of a race-ready GR Yaris across some of SA’s most iconic tracks.
The Toyota Corolla Cross has been given a fresh look and new features. Here’s what it’s like to drive South Africa’s most popular SUV.
Toyota said Wednesday it will build an electric vehicle plant in Shanghai for its luxury Lexus brand as it raised its annual net profit forecast to almost $30 billion.
January was a positive month for the South African new vehicle market, and particularly for Suzuki.
Toyota is still lagging in EV sales but its hybrids are dominating the scene globally.
With the current Toyota Rav4 having been on sale since 2019, Toyota is getting ready to replace the internationally popular SUV later this year.
Each of the four competitors in the 2025 Fortuner Challenge powered by Quartz Engine Oil will be teamed up with four different heroes to tackle the tough challenges during the two days of the event.