We are delighted to inform you that Toyota was one of the sponsors of the World Jumping Challenge 3SJ held at the Lusaka Gymkhana Club in the Lusaka Showgrounds which took place from the 1^st to 3rd September 2023. We displayed the people’s favorite, Toyota Hilux, and received positive feedback regarding test drive requests. 

It was entertaining to watch both human and equestrian athletes take on the challenging course with speed, grace, and courage. At CFAO Motors we take pride in developing together with the communities we operate in hence giving back to society through various sports sponsorships.

We are thrilled to announce that CFAO Motors Zambia Limited recently hosted a successful Loxea Business Breakfast at the beautiful Garden Court hotel in Kitwe on Wednesday 23 August 2023. 

At CFAO Motors Zambia Limited, we aim to provide our corporate customers with the best solutions for their vehicle needs. That’s why we introduced Loxea Lease, a unique offering that enables our esteemed clients to obtain top-of-the-line models through long-term rentals. By opting for Loxea Lease, businesses can divert their funds towards operational expenses and enjoy the benefits of having reliable vehicles without the burden of Capital Expenses.

During the business breakfast, we had the pleasure to welcome a diverse group of invited guests from various industries. It was an opportunity for attendees to gather and learn more about the advantages and features of Loxea Lease. Moreover, we showcased the stunning Land Cruiser 300, a flagship model by Toyota, allowing guests to have an up-close and personal experience with this exceptional vehicle.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the customers who took the time to attend our Loxea Business Breakfast. Your presence made the event even more special, and we appreciate your support in making this event a success.

For those seeking more details on Loxea Lease or looking to explore this incredible opportunity, please do not hesitate to call us at 0969 220110. Our dedicated team will be more than happy to assist you and provide the information you need.

Thank you once again to all our valued customers for joining us at the Loxea Business Breakfast. We look forward to serving you and meeting all your vehicle requirements in the future!

CFAO Motors is proud to sponsor the ongoing Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (ZCILT) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Livingstone. The AGM, taking place at the Chrismar Hotel from 17th to 18th August 2023, provides CFAO Motors with the opportunity to present the company and showcase the products and services to the delegates attending the event.

During the AGM, CFAO Motors made a compelling presentation introducing the company and highlighting the range of innovative products and services on offer. The company’s focus is on providing superior automotive solutions to professionals within the logistics and transport industry.

As part of the sponsorship, CFAO Motors has set up an impressive display featuring the popular Toyota Hilux, Corolla Cross, and a pre-owned Vitz from the Automark brand. This enables delegates to have a hands-on experience with the vehicles and explore their features in detail. Additionally, CFAO Motors has arranged test drives of the showcased vehicles, allowing delegates to assess their performance on the road.

CFAO Motors is committed to delivering top-quality products and services to the logistics and transport industry. By sponsoring the ZCILT AGM and actively engaging with industry professionals, CFAO Motors aims to build lasting relationships and contribute to the growth and development of the sector.

As the conference progresses, CFAO Motors is excited to connect with delegates, address their inquiries, and tailor their offerings to industry-specific needs. The company’s sponsorship demonstrates their dedication to providing reliable and efficient vehicles that meet the varied requirements of professionals in the logistics and transport industry.

CFAO Motors is honored to be a part of the ZCILT AGM and looks forward to supporting the ongoing success and development of the industry in Zambia.

To book your test drive at the event, you may call our sales consultants on duty; Raymond on 0974 869283 and Maxwell on 0977 768240.

CFAO Motors is proud to be attending the Zambia Medical Association Scientific Conference in Livingstone, taking place at the Avani Hotel. As part of our presence at the conference, we have showcased our latest models, including the Corolla Cross, Hilux, and a Pre Owned Vitz from our Automark Brand. 

Our vehicles have been a big hit among the attending medical professionals, who have shown great interest in experiencing the exceptional features and performances of these vehicles. To cater to their enthusiasm, we are offering test drives of the Corolla Cross, Hilux, and Pre-Owned Vitz during the conference.

We understand the busy and demanding lives of Medical Doctors, and our vehicles have been designed to provide comfort, reliability, and innovative technology. With spacious interiors, advanced safety features, and impressive fuel efficiency, our vehicles are the perfect companions for their professional and personal needs.

We are excited to engage with the medical community at the conference and provide them with the opportunity to test drive our vehicles. We look forward to their feedback and hope to forge lasting relationships with the healthcare professionals of Zambia.

For more information you may call our consultants Raymond on 0974 869283 and Maxwell on 0977 768240.

Cfao Motors Zambia Limited attended the just 95^th Agricultural and Commercial Show which took place from 2nd to 7th August 2023 at the Lusaka show grounds under the theme, “Inclusive Economic Transformation”.  

We interpreted the theme with what was displayed on our stand and communicated about our products and services to various customers with different needs. Economic transformation can only be realized by including everyone and CFAO Motors does that by being an equal employment opportunity organization and providing goods and services for various economic categories. With the aforementioned, We had products for both brand-new cars and good second hand, parts and services from the after sales section.

Indeed, our stand was a “One-Stop-Shop” which was represented by the popular Toyota models such as the Land Cruiser 300, Land Cruiser pick-up, Hilux and Harrier and Vitz from the Automark segment just to mention a few. 

We are excited to share with you that the Agriculture and Commercial Show Society of Zambia Judges understood and appreciated how we communicated and interpreted the theme, and thus awarded CFAO Motors the 1^st Prize award for being the Best Motor Trader, 2023.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Society for putting up this show, the Judges for their impeccable work and everyone that came through our stand and took time to learn more on how we are contributing to transforming the economy in this ever-changing environment. 

We are excited to share with you that Cfao Motors Zambia Limited was one of the sponsors at the Zambia Polo Cross Open, which kicked off on 7th and ended on the 9th July 2023.

It was amazing to witness physical, mental, emotional awareness, perseverance and horsemanship skills, but also the zeal to remain resilient.

Visitors and supporters where kept alert, while checking out our popular Toyota Hilux, the tough tested Land Cruiser pick up, the first ever SUV from the Corolla family- Cross, the all-new Urban Cruiser and the Wish from our Automark segment.

Dear Esteemed Customers,

Please be informed that all Cfao Motors Zambia Limited branches will be closed during the Unity and Heroes Day Public Holidays

• 3^rd July , Gazetted Public Holiday Heroes Day

• 4^th July, Gazetted Public Holiday Unity Day

Wishing you and your families a happy holiday.

For further information, call us on +260971 268000.

Thank you for your continued business support.

By Management.

A study conducted by the Zambia Institute of Policy Analysis and Research revealed that the used car market in Zambia is estimated at 50,000 registrations in a year. With an average age of the vehicle at importation estimated at 13 years and growing. These used cars also have a lower roadworthiness life span when compared new cars , estimated at an average of 8 years lower than a new car.

In the used car market, information concerning the fitness and history of the vehicles being sold is usually inadequate. This means that many buyers may unknowingly buy an un-roadworthy vehicle or one that is statutory non-compliant. This has implications on both value for money and public safety.

It is for this reason, that Automark has embarked on Quality Education Campaign aimed at educating the public on what to look out for when buying a used car. This guide is available free of charge at the following link: AUTOMARK PURCHASE GUIDE alternatively, a hard copy may be collected from any of the Automark outlets at Toyota Nangwenya, Toyota Cairo, Copperbelt Toyota, Toyota Livingstone and Toyota Solwezi. For any additional information you may contact us on +260 971 268 000 or email contact-toyota-zambia@cfao.com

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s winning streak at the Le Mans 24 Hours came to a valiant end after an epic day-long battle for an historic victory in the centenary edition of the legendary French race.

After five consecutive Le Mans wins, the World Champions took on the challenge of a record 16-car Hypercar field featuring competitors from Cadillac, Ferrari, Peugeot and Porsche. A sell-out 325,000 crowd witnessed an exceptionally close contest featuring drama and excitement until the very end.

Last year’s winners Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa, in the #8 GR010 HYBRID, saw off all competitors bar one. After 24 relentless hours of racing, the #8 crossed the line in second place, 1min 21.793secs behind the winning #51 Ferrari.

Only one GR010 HYBRID reached the chequered flag at the end of 342 laps. The #7 of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López saw their victory hopes dashed through no fault of their own, by an accident after eight hours. Kamui was at the wheel when his car was hit from behind, causing terminal damage.

Both GR010 HYBRIDs had been at the front from the beginning when Sébastien led the early stages after starting third, with Mike fighting for the podium positions from fifth on the grid.

An exciting battle ignited immediately with spectacular wheel-to-wheel racing among the top 10 through the opening hours. Two rain showers added to the drama and positions changed as frequently as the conditions, with the GR010 HYBRIDs staying in contention during the first third of the race.

At that point, the #7 led the charge from second but their race ended at Tertre Rouge. Approaching a slow zone, where a maximum 80km/h speed applies and overtaking is forbidden, Kamui slowed to avoid passing another car and was hit from behind by two lapped cars. The impact caused driveshaft, tyre and bodywork damage meaning the car could not return to the pits.

In a show of team spirit and determination, the #7 crew of mechanics and engineers put that disappointment aside and immediately joined forces with their #8 counterparts to strengthen the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing challenge.

After the #94 Peugeot and #50 Ferrari dropped back, the #8 fought a titanic battle with the #51 Ferrari, initially leading in the early morning until it dropped to second when pitting to fix a damaged front splitter and right rear tyre puncture.

The leading pair kept up a relentless pace as the momentum swung back and forth. After 20 hours of racing, only three seconds separated the two leaders and there was no respite in the closing stages.

When Ryo took over with two hours to go following an impressive quadruple stint from Brendon, he was 16secs behind. He set about closing the gap but moments later the #8 went off at Arnage, hitting the barriers and damaging the front and rear bodywork. The #8 retained second place despite losing three minutes.

After those repairs, Ryo returned to the track but the contest with the leading Ferrari was over, with the priority now on reaching the chequered flag safely in a second place which, despite the disappointment, extends their drivers’ World Championship lead to 25 points.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s advantage in the manufacturers’ World Championship has been cut to 18 points over Ferrari, with three races remaining. The next race, the 6 Hours of Monza, takes place in four weeks, on 9 July.

Kamui Kobayashi (Team Principal and driver, car #7):

“Unfortunately, the centenary Le Mans was not our race. We had bad luck on car #7 when I was driving. It’s hard to believe what happened. During a slow zone procedure, a car ahead braked and I reacted to avoid a penalty, but I was hit from behind. It damaged the car and there was no solution to get back to the garage. That was tough for us because I think we had done a strong job up to then. Car #8 fought as hard as possible until the end and finished second. As a team we did everything we could, we got the maximum performance from the car and the drivers gave everything. We really fought hard to win this centenary Le Mans and everyone enjoyed working together to try to get the victory. We need to come back stronger; that’s how we deal with disappointments. Thank you to everyone who has supported. We will fight again together soon.”

Mike Conway (Driver, car #7):

“Car #8 drove a great race, they gave 100% and that’s all you can ask for. Thanks to the whole team for doing a stellar job all week. Unfortunately, it was a short race for our car. We were hanging in there in the difficult conditions, we didn’t make any mistakes and stayed in the fight. Maybe we were not the quickest, but we were doing our job. It’s a pity we got taken out in those circumstances but there were so many incidents in those slow zones. That’s just the way it went for us here, sadly. It’s a dent in the World Championship chances but we will try to win some races before the season ends. We move on to the next race.”

José María López (Driver, car #7):

“That was another disappointing Le Mans for our car. I can look back and be happy with my stint because when I got in the car, we were at the bottom of the top 10 and I came back to the pits in third. I needed to manage the risk on slicks in the rain, I was just surviving. It was a tough race; we tried everything. What happened wasn’t Kamui’s fault because he did everything correctly. It is disappointing of course but we all stayed at the track to give our support to the #8 car. They gave it their all and made us proud. Again, Le Mans teaches us that we need to be there until the end because you never know what can happen. I am looking forward to coming back.”

Sébastien Buemi (Driver, car #8):

“It was a tough race. At some point it was not easy just to stay on track due to the changing conditions early in the race. We didn’t have the ultimate pace to win but we gave it our best shot and we pushed them all the way. Ferrari were faster than us, so we had to push very hard to stay with them and that meant taking no margin. We tried everything to win so we have no regrets. Congratulations to Ferrari for their victory. They were very impressive from qualifying onwards. Now we will look towards the World Championship and work hard to come back stronger in the next races.”

Brendon Hartley (Driver, car #8):

“I’m feeling a lot of emotions right now. We gave it our all and we had nothing left. We didn’t have the outright performance, but we were still there, putting pressure on Ferrari all the way through. For a moment it was getting exciting at the end when the conditions came back to us a bit and we started to close the gap. Ryo was in the most difficult situation. He was told to do go full risk and try to close the gap so there’s no blame. Right now, it feels like we came so close but were so far away. Big congratulations to Ferrari. They were quicker, and they didn’t make mistakes, so well done to them.”

Ryo Hirakawa (Driver, car #8):

“First of all thanks to Sébastien and Brendon for their hard work and big effort. Thank you also for the team who did a fantastic job all week, and to all our supporters for their encouragement. It was very hard to challenge Ferrari but we never gave up hope and we tried everything to win Le Mans again. We need to analyse this race and find areas to improve. Personally, I will learn from my mistake and come back stronger. There are three races remaining in the season so we will focus on the World Championship, that’s all we can do right now.”

Le Mans 24 Hours – Result

1st #51 Ferrari AF Corse (Pier Guidi/Calado/Giovinazzi) 342 laps
2nd #8 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +1min 21.793secs
3rd #2 Cadillac Racing (Bamber/Lynn/Westbrook) +1 laps
4th #3 Cadillac Racing (Bourdais/Van der Zande/Dixon) +2 laps
5th #50 Ferrari AF Corse (Fuoco/Molina/Nielsen) +5 laps
6th #708 Glickenhaus (Dumas/Briscoe/Pla) +7 laps
RET #7 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing