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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

CFAO Motors Zambia Limited, a leading automotive company in Zambia, exclusive distributor for Toyota Motor Corporation for Zambia, committed to environmental conservation, is proud to announce its transition towards a greener approach in the way it conducts business. As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce paper waste and promote eco-conscious practices, CFAO Motors Zambia Limited will no longer print Toyota product brochures, catalogues, and specification sheets. Instead, the company will offer its valued customers the opportunity to conveniently access and download documents by scanning QR codes, prominently displayed within its showrooms and exhibited vehicles.

By adopting “Go Green” initiative, CFAO Motors Zambia Limited aims to achieve two significant objectives: the preservation of our planet’s precious resources and providing an enhanced experience for its customers. This progressive move will not only contribute to saving countless trees but will also revolutionize how customers interact with product information, bringing about a host of benefits.

One of the key advantages of this digital transformation is the superior impression of colors and details that customer will experience on their screens vs the print. By viewing the product documents electronically, customers can now gain a more accurate representation of the vehicles’ vibrant colors and intricate features. This technology-driven approach ensures that customers can get better impression based on a more immersive and lifelike representation of their desired vehicles.

Additionally, the digitization of product documents will enable customers to effortlessly share their purchase ideas and seek valuable second opinions from friends and family. With just a few taps, customers can easily share digital copies of brochures, catalogues, and specification sheets via various digital communication platforms. This seamless sharing capability empowers customers to make informed decisions while fostering a sense of community and collective decision-making. Also, booking a test drive, probably the most important step in making the right purchase decision, would be just a click away, even from the comfort of the home.

CFAO Motors Zambia firmly believes that this transition to digital product documents is a significant step towards a more sustainable future and an improved customer experience. By going green and embracing innovative technologies, the company is proud to pave the way for a more eco-friendly automotive industry while empowering its customers with greater convenience and engagement.

On a Friday like this, one ought to be heading towards Papa Joe.

We are present at the Farmers Expo R&G Events taking place at Papa Joe . It’s been an interesting day with exciting visitors at our stand where we have displayed the All-New Urban Cruiser, Land Cruiser pick-up, Corolla Cross, Hilux and Harrier from the Automark section. Trust me we got you covered.

Do not be left out on a memorable touch and feel experience you need prior making the best decision .

Remember, this event is taking place today the 9th and tomorrow 10th June 2023.

For more details, just visit our stand, our informative sales consultants are available to attend to you.

Are you ready for high-adrenaline action?

Brace yourselves for the ultimate showcase of passion, precision, and power!

The race for consecutive victory From 22nd – 25th June 2023. #WRCSafariRally2023

Save the date!

We would like to share this wonderful experience that our first customer for the All-New Urban Cruiser just graced our showroom to collect the all-new Urban Cruiser. Asked what was interesting about the vehicle, “It’s the push to start, reverse camera, superior comfort in style (as you put it), and the phone charger port compatibility”.

We thank our first Urban cruiser customer and humbly request our loyal follower to join us in congratulating the customer.

Wishing our customer happy safe rides.