The Group N Racing Revival South Africa Will Never See
South Africa’s Group N racing vanished because the unique conditions that made it possible, like turning production cars into affordable racers, disappeared.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8.5 Driven
The latest generation VW Golf GTI made its SA debut about five years ago. After a spell of ‘will they won’t they’, VW SA introduced the facelifted version here towards the latter part of 2025. We finally got our hands on the Mk8.5 GTI a few days ago to bring you this review. We have […]
Toyota GR Yaris Automatic Driven
We reacquaint ourselves with the Toyota GR Yaris automatic after the hot hatch has undergone a massive revision. The Toyota GR Yaris was universally praised when it was launched to the world a few years ago. The product of Toyota’s in-house speed division, Gazoo Racing, was no warmed-over econobox. Instead, it was a properly engineered […]
Automatic Toyota GR Corolla Now on Sale in SA
Toyota South Africa offers some of the most exciting drivers cars on the local at the moment. That is not a sentence many would have considered a few years ago. The brand’s GR performance portfolio includes the GR Yaris, GR86 and GR Corolla. Soon, a halo sportscar will take its place at the top of […]
GR GT Sportscar Heads Up Toyota SA New Model Onslaught
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is a leading player in the local automotive landscape. The Japanese brand dominates the passenger car and commercial sectors, as well as the burgeoning new-energy vehicle (NEV) sub-segment. In 2025, TSAM sold 148 124 units which represents a market share of almost 25 per cent. The brand has, and continues […]
Toyota GR GT Road Car and GT3 Racecar Unveiled
The Toyota GR GT road car has finally been unveiled after loads of speculation and a drip-feed campaign in the media. Gazoo Racing pulled the wraps off its new sportscar at an event held at Fuji Speedway. The GR GT sits atop the GR portfolio, which includes the likes of the GR Yaris, Corolla and […]
Toyota Fortuner GR-S Driven – A Swiss Army Knife
A range-leading Toyota Fortuner GR-S, or GR-Sport, was added to the line-up earlier this year. We slid behind the wheel of the newcomer for an extended period over a wide range of conditions to bring you this review. Toyota is taking the sporting bull by the horns. While some brands are shying away from their […]
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Upgraded GR Yaris Now in SA [w/video]
An upgraded GR Yaris was first shown at the most recent Tokyo Auto Salon. The updated version of Toyota’s rally-bred hot hatch has now touched down in SA. The newest version adds the option of an automatic transmission for those who prefer not to conduct their own cog swaps. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
Tarmac Terrorists: A Journey Through Road-Going Rally Cars
Rallying has long been a motorsport that captures the imagination of enthusiasts worldwide. The sight of cars hurtling through forests, sliding around corners on gravel, or tackling treacherous snowy terrain is both thrilling and awe-inspiring. What makes rallying even more fascinating is the evolution of road-going rally cars, machines that are bred for the dirt […]
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Revised GR Yaris Debuts in Tokyo [w/video]
It seems like not that long ago we attended the launch of the GR Yaris (read our report here). But Toyota is not happy to leave its pocket rocket alone and introduced a revised GR Yaris at the Tokyo Auto Salon this week. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]
Toyota GR Supra Manual Driven
We laid our hands on the recently launched Toyota GR Supra manual, which we drove for a few days to bring you this review. When the Supra was launched locally in 2019, we were impressed by the latest of its name. Of course, there were countless folks (mostly keyboard warriors) complaining about its BMW-based underpinnings. […]
Toyota GR Corolla SA Now in SA
The list of Gazoo Racing-developed models in SA has grown to four this week with the addition of the GR Corolla. We attended the national ride-and-drive event to experience the newcomer first-hand. Toyota South Africa now offers some of the most exciting drivers cars on the local at the moment. That is not a sentence […]
Toyota’s NEV Strategy and Energy-Saving Initiatives
Toyota has long been a proponent of new energy vehicles (NEVs). The company’s foray into this segment pre-dates the term NEV if we think back to the introduction of the original Prius 25 years ago. The Prius is, of course, the first model to popularise the term hybrid in the automotive context. Follow Double Apex […]
Toyota GR Corolla SA Pricing Announced
Toyota GR Corolla SA pricing has been released via the company’s official website. And, as expected, it is quite competitive (see bottom of this post). This takes the list of Gazoo Racing-developed models up to four, namely the GR Supra, GR Yaris and GR86. The GR Corolla will be available in two derivatives, namely Core […]
Toyota GR Supra Manual Now In SA
It has been on the cards for some time, and now the Toyota GR Supra manual has finally gone on sale in SA. The introduction of the manual-equipped version also heralds a few choices upgrades for Toyota’s leading GR product. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now […]
Toyota GR Corolla Heading to SA
The Toyota GR Corolla was unveiled last year. At the time it was unclear if the car would go on sale in SA. Today we learned the news that the GR Corolla has been confirmed for sale locally. This takes the list of Gazoo Racing-developed models up to four, namely the GR Supra, GR Yaris […]
2022’s Most Memorable Cars
Double Apex receives many invites during the course of a year. In 2022 we attended over 20 motoring events all over SA. These included the BMW M Fest and the 2022 Simola Hillclimb. We also get our hands on quite a few cars to drive. In this piece, 2022’s Most Memorable Cars, we take a […]
Toyota GR86 Now In SA
A few days ago we reported that Toyota SA had announced the pricing of the second-generation of its small coupe. You can read that article by clicking here. We were invited to try out the Toyota GR86 at the national ride and drive event. After decades of producing some of the most vanilla cars on […]
Toyota GR86 SA Pricing Announced
The Toyota GR86 is about to hit local dealership floors in a matter of days. Ahead of the local introduction we have GR86 SA pricing. This is the second generation of the company’s small sportscar. it also happens to be the third car to wear the GR (for Gazoo Racing) badge after the GR Supra […]
Toyota GR Yaris Thras… Driven
We reacquaint ourselves with the highly lauded Toyota GR Yaris a year after the performance hatch was introduced into the local market. Toyota South Africa introduced one of the hottest hatchbacks of recent times into the SA market about this time last year. The GR Yaris was welcomed by performance enthusiasts, all keen to see […]
Toyota Adds Corolla Cross GR-S To Local Range
If you are a keen observer of the local motoring scene you would have noticed a steady increase of the Corolla Cross onto our roads. The model was destined for success. An SUV/crossover with a familiar nameplate produced right here in SA with a competitive price is going to be hard to resist. A few […]
Toyota GR Supra Manual Debuts Leaner and Meaner
A few days ago we brought you the announcement by Toyota that a manual-equipped GR Supra was in the works. We were even the first SA motoring outlet to bring you the local introduction date, which you can read in our original article. Well, today Toyota unveiled the Toyota GR Supra manual. Follow Double Apex […]
Manual Toyota GR Supra Confirmed For SA
It seems Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division really does listen to its customers. The breaking news today is that the company is going to produce a manual Toyota GR Supra. Even better news is that the three-pedal version will be coming to South Africa. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car […]
Toyota GR Corolla Debuts
The product has been the subject of a months-long teaser campaign. Toyota’s marketing department hid little clues and hints in adverts for other products, such as this recent GR86 television commercial. Now, the time has come as the Toyota GR Corolla finally makes its international debut. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we […]
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Toyota GR86 Focus Group Advert [video]
Last year Toyota took a pot shot at the raft of boring automotive television commercials with an advert called The Pitch. You can watch that commercial at this link. That ad has now been followed up with a similar theme for the newly released Toyota GR86 Focus Group advert. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and […]