It is the thought of just how good and interesting the feeling would be, that compelled me to dream with my dream car. My friends’ dreams can be very interesting and puzzling at times. Here is what went down in my dreams tonight. I had been driving an old used car with a lot of … Read more
Truck driving is a crucial part of the economy, with almost 70% of freight tonnage moved in Kenya being transported on trucks. The industry employs several drivers, and as noted by the Freight management Associations, “Without trucks, Kenya stops.” If you have just graduated from high school or you have always been interested in a … Read more
They call it “The Boss.” In November BMW will start selling the newly designed 2019 BMW X5, the fourth generation of a crossover that dates back to 1999 and fueled BMW’s entry into the now-booming SUV segment. It is no doubt that this model needed a refresh to continue competing with some of the fresh … Read more
It used to be that Land Rovers were rare, exotic beasts, worthy of staring by even the most cynical car enthusiast. But a move downmarket (Discovery, Evoque) and wider consumer acceptance due to successful branding has made Rovers downright commonplace in our Kenyan Urban society The styling of the new Range Rover Velar has taken … Read more
I Kind of feel confused here that man has had to dig for miles beneath the surface to extract toxic fuel for their cars, while all that time, water which is abundant on the surface can be an alternative fuel. So, does water become a fuel? Walk with me as I show you. We all … Read more
Folks, you and I have been reviewing cars for quite a while and by now you must have noticed something. I’ve always had a special place in my heart for special and unique cars. And Hyundai Veloster just proves to be one such car from all dimensions. Lately, normal has become boring and for automakers, … Read more
I was walking along Thika Road on a mission. A mission to see just how much, we know about cars. And from the results, I am sorry we Kenyans know close to nothing about what we are buying. Just from observing, you will notice a consistent theme of cars. Barely will you see a model … Read more
It’s not the first time they’ve tried this. Seems like once a decade or so a new executive comes along and decides the solution to all Mazda’s problems is to go premium. Although this strategy has given us some great cars along the way, it’s never had staying power. This time, though, feels different. As … Read more
The road to financial ruin is paved with expensive cars. Over the years, buying a car has become more than a purchase of convenient transportation. It’s a status symbol supposedly showcasing your worth. In reality, though, spending too much money on cars you can’t really afford hinders your finances. Every shilling you overspend on cars … Read more
The Toyota RAV4 is what the industry calls a category killer. This means Toyota sells a ton of them. The competition (even if it feels it has a better-looking and performing vehicle) can’t seem to topple the king. The outgoing fourth-generation RAV4 lacked the glamor of several other small crossovers. Even though there were 11 … Read more
Two new concepts of tires that use embedded sensors to monitor pressure and temperature and allow for changing a tire’s contact patch on the fly have been developed. From camera-based rearview mirrors to engines and transmissions that can adapt to the terrain ahead based on GPS and other information, many traditional car parts have gone … Read more
When BMW began celebrating its 100th birthday earlier this year by unveiling some new concept cars, they didn’t forget their prodigal subsidiary son, Rolls-Royce … they just made it wait. Rolls Royce has been a brand characterized by class and wealth. And the narrative continues to be written with the new concept BMW has developed. … Read more
