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The Herald
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The Herald
Toyota Vitz range gets safety bump
As before, the Vitz remains powered by a 1.0 l three-cylinder petrol engine making 49kW and 89Nm of torque. This is fed to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox, though the flagship XR can be ordered with an optional five-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). While straight-line performance is nothing to write home about — all models have a top speed of 160km/h — running costs are low, with Toyota claiming a combined fuel consumption of 4.4 l /100km for the manuals and 4.2 l /100km for the AMT. Now available at Toyota dealerships, pricing for the updated Vitz range is: 1.0 manual: R178,800 1.0 XR AMT: R224,900 1.0 XR manual: R209,900 Pricing includes a three-year/100,000km warranty and 60,000km service plan.
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Toyota Vitz range gets safety bump
Toyota has updated its popular Vitz hatch with enhanced safety kit and extra features. In addition to dual front driver and passenger airbags, all models now come fitted as standard with side and curtain airbags, a rear centre seat belt, rear headrests and seat belt warning lights/alarms for passenger and rear seats. The Vitz XR gains a new reverse camera. As before, the Vitz remains powered by a 1.0 l three-cylinder petrol engine making 49kW and 89Nm of torque. This is fed to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox, though the flagship XR can be ordered with an optional five-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). While straight-line performance is nothing to write home about — all models have a top speed of 160km/h — running costs are low, with Toyota claiming a combined fuel consumption of 4.4 l /100km for the manuals and 4.2 l /100km for the AMT. Now available at Toyota dealerships, pricing for the updated Vitz range is: 1.0 manual: R178,800 1.0 XR AMT: R224,900 1.0 XR manual: R209,900 Pricing includes a three-year/100,000km warranty and 60,000km service plan.
The South African
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- The South African
SA's five cheapest cars were unaffected by the recall
According to the National Consumer Commission (NCC), the recall that hit South Africa last week included models from Jeep, Chrysler, Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, VW Polo and Sedan, and Volvo. None of these appear on the list of the country's most affordable new cars. Are you shopping for a brand new, budget-friendly set of wheels that's also light on fuel? Here are the five cheapest cars in South Africa for 2025, all unaffected by the recall – which were published here. All models have 3-cylinder engines, except for the Proton sedan, which is a 4-cylinder. Both manual and automatic transmission options are available. The Toyota Vitz leads the pack as SA's cheapest car. Compact yet roomy, it's ideal for city driving and boasts top safety features. Toyota's trusted reliability and the option to subscribe via Kinto One make the Vitz even more accessible. Power: 51kW | Torque: 95Nm Fuel Consumption: 5.1L/100 km In South Africa, Toyota consistently ranks as the most popular car brand. Image: Pixabay Closely related to the Vitz, the Celerio offers similar specs and excellent fuel economy. Its simple design and low running costs make it perfect for urban commuters and student drivers. Power: 50kW | Torque: 90Nm Fuel Consumption: 4.6L/100 km Once the cheapest car in South Africa, the S-Presso remains a top pick with its jazzy SUV-inspired look and compact size. The latest GL+ trim brings added stability control and improved safety features. Power: 50kW | Torque: 90Nm Fuel Consumption: 4.9L/100 km A practical entry-level model, the Kwid remains a big seller for Renault in the affordable car range. With its digital dashboard, it's a superb catch for new drivers and those looking for value without sacrificing style. Power: 50kW | Torque: 91Nm Fuel Consumption: 4.7L/100 km The 2021 Renault Kwid 1.0 Life. Image: Wikimedia A newcomer to the cheapest car scene, the Proton Saga is a small sedan offering more space than most city hatches. While long-term reliability is still open to the jury, early indications point to great value and surprising fuel efficiency. Power: 70kW | Torque: 120Nm Fuel Consumption: 6.3L/100 km These five budget-friendly models should not only help you save at the dealership and the pump – but they've also dodged the latest recall altogether. Whether you're a student, a first-time buyer, or just looking to downsize, peace of mind and affordability are still within reach in 2025. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Otago Daily Times
28-04-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Youths take joyride in allegedly stolen vehicles
Photo: File A pair of youths were out on an afternoon joyride in two allegedly stolen vehicles when they were caught by police. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police were called about a pair of teenagers who had stolen two vehicles and taken them on joyrides around the city. Starting in the late afternoon on Friday, the pair first entered a hardware store in Andersons Bay and allegedly stole a screwdriver. They headed to Bridgman St, Kensington, where the teens stole a Nissan Tiida. The pair allegedly took the Tiida on a city-wide joyride, before dumping the car and stealing a Toyota Vitz from the Green Island area. After driving around in the Vitz, they dumped it in the Andersons Bay area, Snr Sgt Bond said. Police were called and located the pair at about 5.45pm. ''They've been spoken to and followed up with by Youth Aid due to their ages,'' Snr Sgt Bond said. At midnight on Saturday, police arrested a 32-year-old man in Maitland St and charged him with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property and driving while disqualified. He received a stolen Honda Civic on April 17, and stole a second Honda Civic on April 24. The man would appear in Dunedin District Court this morning.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Widespread' bird flu leads to spike in wild bird deaths
BOSTON, Mass. (SHNS)–Massachusetts health and environmental agencies on Wednesday offered fresh warnings about 'widespread' bird flu suspected of killing wildlife and domestic poultry, asking people to report dead and sick birds and avoid contact with them, and keep cats and domestic birds indoors. Officials said 500 to 1,000 wild bird deaths had been reported around the state, as well as a 30-bird flock of domestic poultry in Plymouth County. The wild birds are tough to estimate, according to state ornithologist Andrew Vitz of MassWildlife, because some go unreported and others are reported more than once. State officials issue guidance on bird flu 'Surveillance testing of individual dead birds indicates the virus is widespread in the state among our wild water birds,' Vitz said on a press call with public health and agriculture officials. Cases are mostly located from Greater Boston down to southeast Massachusetts, with 'lower numbers' in central Massachusetts and the Connecticut River Valley, he said. Officials said risk to humans remains low, but the state's public health veterinarian said pet cats are 'very susceptible' to the bird flu and can become 'seriously ill.' 'While there have not been any cases of people getting infected just through contact with wild birds, DPH is joining our other state agencies in advising people and pets to stay away from sick and dead wild birds,' said Dr. Catherine Brown of DPH, the state epidemiologist. Last week, state officials said the bird flu outbreak was likely responsible for the deaths of more than 60 Canada geese, swans and other birds in Plymouth. Nationwide, Brown said, the flu has struck millions of wild birds, 145 million domestic birds, and 943 herds of dairy cattle. The current strain of the avian influenza H5N1 virus arrived in the United States in late 2021 and Massachusetts has seen 'periodic outbreaks' since then, according to Vitz. Hundreds of dead bird reports in January indicate the 'largest outbreak in terms of the impacts of the number of individual birds and the geographic distribution in the state,' he said. He added that 'we're not sure what's going on, why we're seeing this bigger outbreak today.' The ornithologist added that 'some evidence from Southern Ontario indicate cases are now declining.' As the nation has seen mounting bird flu cases, a trend visible to consumers looking to buy increasingly scarce and expensive eggs, there has been less data flowing from the federal government down to state authorities. President Donald Trump's administration on Jan. 21 ordered an 'immediate pause' on external communications from U.S. Health and Human Services agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control, the AP reported. The freeze is in place until Feb. 1, a total of less than two weeks. 'While the current pause on certain communication from federal government is disappointing, a two-week pause is unlikely to result in a significant decrease in our ability to understand and track avian flu in Massachusetts,' Brown said. Brown said DPH has a biweekly meeting about avian flu with other Northeast states that helps 'maintain situational awareness.' She added that information-sharing is also aided by professional organizations like the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Association of Public Health Labs. Egg prices are skyrocketing around the U.S. because of case spikes at large egg-laying operations. There have not been any cases among commercial flocks in Massachusetts, said Agricultural Commissioner Ashley Randle. Pasteurization kills the virus, Randle added, so consumers are not seeing an increase in dairy prices, and both dairy and meat products are safe to consume. Massachusetts tests its milk supply for the bird flu and has found 100 percent negative results on licensed dairy farms around the state since last August, she said. State officials urged people to not touch sick or dead birds, keep pets away from wildlife, and report suspected cases promptly. Wild birds can be reported to MassWildlife at Domestic cases such as chickens can be reported to the the Department of Agricultural Resources at (617) 626-1795 or The virus 'very rarely' infects humans, Brown said. Across the U.S., 67 people have tested positive and the cases were generally 'very mild,' although one person died, she said. There have been no confirmed human cases in Massachusetts. People with flu-like symptoms, particularly with conjunctivitis, should flag for their doctor if they have been in contact with sick or dead animals. They can also call the Department of Public Health at (617) 983-6800. 'I want to stress that right now, at the Department of Public Health, we feel like awareness is the right approach, as opposed to alarm,' Brown said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
