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Toyota Factory Upgrade Programme Gives Older Vehicles a New Lease on Life

News

8/5/2026

Toyota Factory Upgrade Programme Gives Older Vehicles a New Lease on Life

Toyota is expanding its Factory Upgrade programme in Japan, allowing owners of selected older Toyota, Lexus and GR models to retrofit modern technology using genuine factory-approved parts.

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How Hyundai and Kia use digital measuring to build better cars

Motoring

8/3/2026

How Hyundai and Kia use digital measuring to build better cars

Hyundai Motor and Kia are using advanced digital measuring technology to improve the quality, comfort and durability of their vehicles before they reach customers.

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Repairability Emerges as a Key Cost Factor for South African Motorists

Motoring

7/30/2026

Repairability Emerges as a Key Cost Factor for South African Motorists

SAMBRA says repairability should become a key consideration for South African motorists as increasingly advanced vehicle technology continues to influence the long-term cost of vehicle ownership.

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Online Engine Scams Put South African Motorists on Alert

Motoring

7/28/2026

Online Engine Scams Put South African Motorists on Alert

MIWA is urging South African motorists to verify online engine and gearbox suppliers carefully after fraudsters created convincing fake businesses that have cost buyers thousands of rand.

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BMW and MINI Tighten Parts Guidance as Vehicle Glass and Lighting Become Software-Critical

Motoring

7/28/2026

BMW and MINI Tighten Parts Guidance as Vehicle Glass and Lighting Become Software-Critical

BMW and MINI have issued updated repair guidance stressing that original equipment windshields and headlamps are essential for maintaining ADAS performance, software compatibility and vehicle safety.

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EU’s New Driver-Warning Rules Put Attention Back on the Road

Motoring

7/22/2026

EU’s New Driver-Warning Rules Put Attention Back on the Road

New European Union safety regulations require all newly registered passenger cars and vans to include driver distraction warning systems, introducing technology aimed at improving road safety while placing strong emphasis on driver privacy.

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American Analysis Finds U.S. Drivers Involved in Collision Every 10 Years

Motoring

7/22/2026

American Analysis Finds U.S. Drivers Involved in Collision Every 10 Years

A new analysis by Allstate found that U.S. drivers are involved in a collision on average once every 10.86 years, with crash risk varying significantly between American cities.

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Motoring

7/17/2026

New Era for Prospecton Plant

Toyota’s latest Hilux investment signals renewed confidence in South African manufacturing, strengthening local production, suppliers and long-term industrial competitiveness.

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From Nissan Legacy to Chery Vision: Rosslyn’s Transformation

Motoring

7/7/2026

From Nissan Legacy to Chery Vision: Rosslyn’s Transformation

Chery’s takeover of the historic Rosslyn manufacturing plant marks a major shift in South Africa’s automotive industry, transforming a long-standing Nissan production site into the company's future African manufacturing hub.

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Ford’s Quality Comeback Shows AI Needs Human Memory

Motoring

6/30/2026

Ford’s Quality Comeback Shows AI Needs Human Memory

Ford’s renewed focus on experienced engineers demonstrates that lasting quality improvements depend on combining artificial intelligence with decades of practical manufacturing expertise.

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Tiny Car Accessories, Serious Crash Risks

Motoring

6/24/2026

Tiny Car Accessories, Serious Crash Risks

Safety experts and medical researchers are warning motorists to avoid decorative steering wheel accessories after multiple incidents showed they can cause devastating injuries when airbags deploy.

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EKA Mobility Targets Africa with a Full-Spectrum EV Strategy

Motoring

6/23/2026

EKA Mobility Targets Africa with a Full-Spectrum EV Strategy

Indian electric vehicle manufacturer EKA Mobility is expanding into Africa with a broad portfolio of electric transport solutions, focusing on localisation, partnerships and long-term sustainability across diverse markets.

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