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Featured ArticleUnforgettable Le Mans experience highlights the excitement of endurance racingI was fortunate to be invited to the 92nd running of the Le Man 24 Hour recently. The folks at Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa hosted some South African media as the global wing of Gazoo Racing looked to secure another win, this time in the ultra-exciting Hypercar category!Automotive News22 Jun 2024| Sean Nurse
Shakedown time! - GR Cup Media Challenge 2026 Video Series
It's my first outing as a works race driver. How did Shakedown go?
Automotive News26 Mar 2026|Tayedza Mbiri
GR Cup Round 1 - Post Race Garage Talk
Round 1 of the GR Cup media challenge kicked off at Killarney Racetrack on the 14th of March, and here's how Taye got on in his first outing.
Automotive News16 Mar 2026|Tayedza Mbiri
All systems go! - GR Cup Kicks off at Killarney this weekend
We're back in the racing fray in the GR Cup, this time Taye will be representing AutoTrader.
Automotive News11 Mar 2026|Tayedza Mbiri
AutoTrader back in GR Cup action in 2026
The 2026 edition of Toyota's GR Cup is set to start alongside the National Extreme Festival in March of 2026, and one of our AutoTrader Journalists is set to compete in the series, as announced at Toyota's 2026 SOMI event.
Automotive News12 Feb 2026|Sean Nurse
The Million-Rand Corolla: How does the automatic GR Corolla stack-up?
For decades, the name "Toyota Corolla" has been synonymous with reliability, sensible school runs, and unmatched resale value. It was the car you bought with your head, not your heart. But the landscape has shifted. Toyota South Africa has pulled the curtain back on the GR Corolla automatic's pricing, and it’s a number that demands attention: R1 010 700.
Automotive News19 Jan 2026|Sean Nurse
Final round of the GR Cup a bittersweet farewell!
This past weekend, the GR Cup headed to Zwartkops Raceway for the final round of the national motorsport season.
Automotive News25 Oct 2024|Sean Nurse
Final round of GR Cup headed to Zwartkops!
It's hard to believe that we've reached the end of the 2024 South African national motorsport season, but this coming weekend, Zwartkops Raceway will play host to the very last GR Cup race of 2024!
Automotive News15 Oct 2024|Sean Nurse
Penultimate round of GR Cup heads back to CPT!
After a disappointing end to the last round in East London, I am looking to bounce back at the upcoming round in Cape Town, and with just two rounds and four races left, I'm also looking to savour every moment!
Automotive News17 Sep 2024|Sean Nurse
East London GR Cup teaches a motorsport lesson
Sean learns yet another harsh motorsport lesson during the fifth round of the national championship this past weekend in East London!
Automotive News30 Jul 2024|Sean Nurse
Round 5 of the GR Cup headed to East London!
It's time for the fifth round of the 2024 GR Cup, and we're headed to East London in the AutoTrader GR Corolla. There's a lot on the line this weekend!
Automotive News24 Jul 2024|Sean Nurse
Victory in Round 4 of the GR Cup!
After a tough 2022 campaign in the Eastern Cape, my return to the challenging Aldo Scribante Race Circuit this past weekend spelled a change in form for me at the iconic track!
Automotive News04 Jul 2024|Sean Nurse
GR Cup headed to Aldo Scribante!
It's time for the fourth round of the 2024 GR Cup, where I'll be heading down to Gqeberha to take on the iconic Aldo Scribante Race Circuit!
Automotive News25 Jun 2024|Sean Nurse