JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – SVI Engineering, a specialist manufacturer of armoured products, recognised the need for a cost-effective vehicle capable of protecting its occupants from ballistic weapons and rioters. It’s the latest version of the MAX 3 – the entry vehicle to the MAX family of specialszed bullet- and mine-resistant vehicles. The MAX 3, The… Continue reading ‘Mon armour’! Land Cruiser takes it to the MAX 3:
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Land Cruiser Namib edition was introduced to the South African market in Q3 of 2019, distinguished by an accessory package and aesthetic enhancements. For our overseas readers, the name is a celebration of the Namib great sandy desert north-west of South Africa. Toyota SA says the SA-specific model was ”exceptionally… Continue reading Another chance: Toyota SA reprising awesome Land Cruiser Namib
TOKYO, Japan – In September 2019 the Toyota Motor Corporation announced that cumulative global sales of its Land Cruiser series had passed 10-million August 31 2019. The Land Cruiser can trace its lineage back 69 years to 1951. Since then units have been produced in many variants from the original formula, each with reliability, durability… Continue reading Land Cruiser celebrates 10-million sales with desert odyssey
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Land Cruiser 70-series has long had a reputation as ”the” choice” for rough country and desert trips (it’s also It good for shopping, as The Corner has tried) and recognised as an automotive symbol of go-anywhere-ability. It’s also seen as (also as experienced) a prime example of off-road engineering excellence… Continue reading No nonsense Namib: Land Cruiser for serious off-roaders
More power, more accessories for off-roader Top model renamed, rebadged Electronic parking aid included JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Toyota Land Cruiser 200 has been given “an injection of power” to, the automaker says, “further bolster its credentials”. And add to its “outstanding quality, durability and reliability, unrivalled off-road performance, and enveloping luxury and comfort”.… Continue reading More power, more goodies, for latest Land Cruiser 200
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Toyota’s Land Cruiser 70-series needs no introduction, having etched an enviable reputation among off-roading enthusiasts, game rangers, farmers, and other utility vehicle-minded users. The rugged construction and infallible Toyota engines have earned it the reputation of “it just keeps going”. The 70-series is available as a bakkie (79), station-wagon (76), and wagon (78).… Continue reading Cruiser comeback! Toyota reverses on rugged all- (or no) roader
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – Toyota’s Land Cruiser 200 is still the flagship of the Land Cruiser range as an overland vehicle, with space, luxury, and high-tech driver support technology. Leveraging these credentials – and expanding on them for 2020 – the LC200 in VX-R form has been fitted with a 14-speaker JBL Premium sound system and… Continue reading Tech upgrade for King of the Bush Cruiser 200 VX-R
Keyless locking not the best protection Tracker table puts BMW X5 top ‘gone’ vehicles Mercedes owner – don’t feel left out, guys! LONDON, England -The Tracker 2018 table of the Top 10 Most Stolen and Recovered Vehicles puts BMW’s X5 in the top spot for the UK from second through 2017. The X5 has been… Continue reading Gone in 60 seconds: BMW, Merc, Landies top targets
Rob Green makes tough-guy Cruiser tougher Find out what you get for R180 000 conversion 4.5 diesel V8 re-turbo’ed for soar in torque JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The ”bent eight ”, the media release tells The Corner, is no longer the preserve of the American Big 3 who made the configuration a synonym for grunt… Continue reading Rob adds Green might to Toyota’s V8 Cruiser
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – SVI Engineering, specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, has expanded into Saudi Arabia, where it plans to develop and assemble a variety of armoured vehicles and military equipment. Not The Corner’s usual fare but off-roaders and 4×4 fans – as well as local security companies – will be interest… Continue reading SA vehicle armour experts expand into Saudi
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