Featured ArticleToyota Hilux Raider 48V (2024) First Drive ReviewToyota has always been advocating hybrid systems and now mild-hybrid technology has finally filtered down to some of the brand’s most popular vehicles in SA: The Fortuner, and the Hilux. We made a journey to the foothills of the Drakensberg, to put the new Hilux raider Raider 48V derivative to the test!Automotive News30 Jun 2024| Ané AlbertseCars
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Featured ArticleToyota Hilux Raider 48V (2024) First Drive ReviewToyota has always been advocating hybrid systems and now mild-hybrid technology has finally filtered down to some of the brand’s most popular vehicles in SA: The Fortuner, and the Hilux. We made a journey to the foothills of the Drakensberg, to put the new Hilux raider Raider 48V derivative to the test!Automotive News30 Jun 2024| Ané Albertse
The Desert Sprints: My First Dakar Experience
The 2026 Dakar Rally, the 48th edition of the world's most famous rally-raid, concluded on January 17, 2026. It featured a massive loop across Saudi Arabia, starting and ending in the coastal city of Yanbu. I was there for the last few days as a guest of TGRSA.Automotive News20 Jan 2026|Sean Nurse
GR Independence: Could we finally see a GR Hilux?The biggest hurdle to a "hardcore" Hilux has always been the brand's conservative nature. However, as of January 2026, the landscape has undergone a permanent shift. Gazoo Racing is no longer just a badge or a department; it is now an independent, standalone brand within the Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) umbrella.Automotive News13 Jan 2026|Sean Nurse
What the New Toyota Hilux Needs to Compete in the SA MarketThe new Toyota Hilux was revealed earlier this week, to mixed reviews. Does the newcomer have what it takes to compete with the segment-leading Ford Ranger? We examine what the new bakkie needs to maintain its sales lead going forward.
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New Toyota Hilux revealed!Details about the new Toyota Hilux have been revealed! Here's what we know!Automotive News10 Nov 2025|Sean Nurse
The next Hilux is coming: It's not what you thinkToyota has officially pulled back the curtain, however briefly, on the next iteration of the globally-loved Hilux, with its Thailand division dropping a tantalising teaser video.Automotive News03 Nov 2025|Sean Nurse
New Toyota Hilux on the horizonA new Toyota Hilux is headed to local shores in 2026, and here's what we know so far!Automotive News16 Sep 2025|Sean Nurse
Toyota Gazoo Racing Team secures victory at Round 2 and 3 South African Rally Raid ChampionshipToyota Gazoo Racing Team ended the weekend with victory at the South African Rally Raid Championship, Parys and Vaal rounds. Here's what went down.Automotive News19 Aug 2025|Tayedza Mbiri
Toyota Hilux Legend 55 pricing announcedAs what is potentially the final hurrah for the current Toyota Hilux, pricing has been launched for the Legend 55. Automotive News15 Aug 2025|Sean Nurse
Toyota conquers South African Safari RallyIn round three of the World Rally-Raid Championship, teams took on the gruelling conditions on South African soil around Sun City. We attend the event's final stages to see the Toyota Gazoo Racing vehicles cross the finish line. Automotive News28 May 2025|Ryno Fourie
Toyota Hilux GR-Sport III goes on sale in Mzanzi - Pricing and specificationsConstantly innovating, Toyota rolls out a raft of improvements in the latest Hilux GR-Sport model to further enhance its appeal and capabilities. This is the double cab 4x4 that you'll want!Automotive News17 May 2024|Chad Lückhoff
Toyota introduce mild hybrid Hilux and FortunerToyota has announced that the 48-Volt mild hybrid version of its Hilux and Fortuner models are now available locally! Here's what you need to know.Automotive News19 Mar 2024|Sean Nurse
SOMI 2024 - New horizons and new modelsToyota's annual SOMI event brought a feast for the eyes in terms of valuable data and upcoming vehicles.Automotive News25 Jan 2024|Lawrence Minnie
