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The 5 best similar cars to the Tata TiagoThe Tata Tiago forms part of the re-entry entourage into South Africa, but what are the 5 best similar cars to the Tiago's price erange?
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Best new entry-level cars under R300k (for first-time buyers)New-car prices may be rising, but there's plenty available if you're a first-time car buyer with a budget of up to R300 000.
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Lexus RZ unveiled at Toyota SOMI
Fresh off the stage at Toyota South Africa’s 2026 State of the Motor Industry (SOMI) event, Lexus has officially charged up its local EV lineup. While we've previously seen the RZ 450e, the spotlight has now shifted to the heavy hitter: the Lexus RZ 550e F SPORT.
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Mercedes-AMG brings back the inline-6 cylinder for the GLC 53
Mercedes-AMG has introduced a new GLC 53, which slots between the GLC 43 and GLC 63 derivatives. The key characteristic of the newcomer is the revised inline-6 cylinder engine.
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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.
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Updated Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S revealed
At Toyota's recent SOMI event, the brand unveiled an updated version of its Corolla Cross GR-S. Here's what's new!
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Hybrid Land Cruiser 300 confirmed for SA!
Toyota SA confirmed at the recent SOMI event that a hybrid version of its Land Cruiser 300 will be coming to SA in 2026
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Toyota SA's first electric car, the bZ4X lands locally!
Toyota South Africa has pulled the covers off of its bZ4X electric car at the SOMI event recently.
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New Toyota Land Cruiser FJ breaks cover at SOMI
The legend is making a comeback, but not quite as you remember it. Toyota has officially unveiled the Land Cruiser FJ (the spiritual successor to the FJ Cruiser) for the South African market at its recent SOMI event.
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Toyota reveals new RAV4 at SOMI
One of Toyota's bread-and-butter models, the RAV4, is due for replacement in 2026, and the new version was on display at the recent SOMI event, hosted by the brand. Here's what we found out.
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What safety features does the Nissan Magnite have?
Looking for a safe, affordable compact SUV? The Nissan Magnite has recently earned a top crash‑test rating and a big upgrade in standard safety tech – find out what it gets and which model is best for you.