The Toyota GR will be the fourth addition to the high-performance Toyota Gazoo Racing Line-up.
The Toyota GR will be the fourth addition to the high-performance Toyota Gazoo Racing Line-up with its powerful 1.6-litre engine that pumps out a massive 221 kW and 360 Nm of torque. The new Toyota Corolla GR (Gazoo Racing) will set you back R841 000 for the GR Corolla 1.6T Core while the higher spec Circuit model will cost R902 400. See our report on the Corolla GR by clicking this link: https://dealerfloor.co.za/product-news/221-kw-toyota-corolla-hits-the-road-in-sa
The South African motor industry has lost one of its longstanding business figures following the passing of Jebb McIntosh, the group chief executive of Combined Motor Holdings (CMH), on Monday, 2 November 2026.
“South Africa’s automotive industry has been AGOA’s largest user, but for the sector the preference has already been largely overridden by the 25% Section 232 tariffs applied on vehicles and components. Losing AGOA adds a further cost to an industry that has already absorbed a significant shock.”
Foton has started building vehicles in South Africa, and the first overseas vehicle manufacturing base of BAIC Group is now in Gqeberha.
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MG Motor South Africa used its MG Tech Day and Premium SUV Family launch event to show what is coming to its SUV range. The brand was founded in Britain in 1924, and in 1931 its EX120 ‘Magic Midget’ became the first 750 cc car to exceed 160 km/h.
Tata Motors has expanded its local SUV portfolio with the launch of the all-new Punch. Available in three derivatives, the compact SUV introduces refreshed styling, upgraded technology and six airbags as standard across the range, while also becoming the first Punch sold locally with a turbocharged engine option.
Isuzu Motors South Africa has introduced its all-new seventh-generation N-Series truck range, representing the most comprehensive update to the company's light and medium-duty commercial vehicle line-up in years.
