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sundayindependent.co.za > motoring > industry-news > 2026-03-31-toyota-land-cruiser-70-series-gets-service-plan-and-engine-upgrades

Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series gets service plan and engine upgrades

12+ hour, 4+ min ago  (355+ words) Toyota South Africa has turned their attention to the iconic 70 Series focusing on ownership costs, powertrains and have simplified the model range. The rugged formula, however, remains unchanged. The most notable change is the inclusion of a service plan across…...

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sundayindependent.co.za > motoring > industry-news > 2026-04-14-nissan-unveils-next-gen-mobility-strategy-focused-on-ai-electrification-and-smarter-vehicles

Nissan unveils next-gen mobility strategy focused on AI, electrification and smarter vehicles

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1142+ words) Nissan has outlined its ambitious vision for the future, focusing on AI integration and electrification. Nissan Motor Company has outlined its long-term direction under the banner “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life", setting out a strategy centred on customer experience, artificial…...

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REVIEW: Volkswagen Tayron is classy, practical and refined, but needs more punch

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (740+ words) The Volkswagen Tayron replaces the previous Tiguan Allspace. Tayron is a brand new name, but it fills a familiar role, that of a more family-friendly Tiguan with seating for two extra children or a much larger boot, depending on how…...

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sundayindependent.co.za > motoring > industry-news > 2025-10-07-can-toyotas-2026-baby-land-cruiser-upstage-the-jimny-what-we-know-so-far

Can Toyota’s 2026 ‘baby’ Land Cruiser upstage the Jimny? Here's what we know so far

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (439+ words) The upcoming Land Cruiser FJ model is said to be heavily inspired by the 2021 Compact Cruiser Concept, pictured here. Whether we’re talking Prado, LC300 or that venerable 70-Series, Toyota’s Land Cruiser sub-brand has a fanatical following in many parts of the…...

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sundayindependent.co.za > motoring > industry-news > 2025-05-06-south-africas-2025-car-of-the-year-is

South Africa's 2025 Car of the Year is...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (255+ words) BMW wins SA COTY for the eighth time. The BMW X3 is South Africa’s 2025 Car of the Year. The new-generation G70 model, which is built right here in South Africa, beat 16 other finalists for the overall prize. This marks the eighth time…...

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sundayindependent.co.za > motoring > f1-grand-prix > 2026-03-06-aston-martins-title-hopes-crushed-before-season-begins

Aston Martin's title hopes crushed before season begins

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (472+ words) With Adrian Newey’s genius at the drawing board and Honda’s factory power under the hood, Aston Martin are to no longer just make up the numbers, but things are not going in their favour. High risks, high rewards. That is…...