You could probably slap a Lexus logo on this car and get away with it ... So for the Toyota Crown Hybrid Max platinum, I say thumbs up to roomy comfort, excellent gas mileage and good cargo ...

Still, the initial impressions and specifics (zero to sixty in 8 seconds, with car tires ... knows when the hybrid will make an appearance. When it does, though, it'll be a cool vehicle to drive ...

The setup would let you charge your own vertical take-off and landing vehicle in the trunk while you drive -- though it would all cost you almost $300,000.

including long-range electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid bakkies, and capable offroaders. Audi, BAIC, BYD, Jaecoo, Kia, and Lexus are among the brands expected to launch new cars in South Africa in 2025.