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It seems that the gender war extends in just about everything and driving is no exception. Debates can go on from Lesotho to Timbuktu about who between a man and a woman is a better driver. Many researchers have studied the two genders in relation to how they drive and[...]
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Many of you have heard of the tales told about Africa; the rugged terrain where man is animals prey and animal, man’s prey. Well, while most of these could be untrue, there are loads of other realities about Africa that you certainly have not experienced. The most “thrilling” is the[...]
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Jua Kali is the Swahili name given to the Kenyan informal manufacturing sector. Translated loosely, it means “under the sun” mostly because tradesmen worked under the hot African sun, some still do to rake a living. Today, this is a major employer in Kenya, making up a pretty big portion[...]
Buying & Importing Cars · The African Autos · The Best... · Trends & Opinions
Vehicle headlights are very important especially when it is too dark or too foggy to drive. For this reason, it is crucial that you keep the headlights of your vehicle functioning well. This simply means that you should replace any broken or burned out headlight to ensure that you can[...]
Buying & Importing Cars · Customized & Improvised · The African Autos · Trends & Opinions
The Millennial generation is quickly claiming a big share of the auto market in Africa. With the young population- below 35 years-making up more than half of the African population, it was just a matter of time before their impact began to be felt in this sector. Indeed, this generation,[...]
Customized & Improvised · The African Autos · The Best... · Trends & Opinions
Let’s face it; a higher majority of the mechanics out there are self-acclaimed automobile ‘professionals’ who haven’t the slightest certification to care for your vehicle and these are more often than not; the ‘rip-off artists’. If you love your car, you will want to take it to an established repair[...]
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There is a reason why used cars are popular in Africa. Many have tried to link cartels in the auto industry to syndicates revolving around vehicle importation to under hands in this trade, but the story has not been convincing. Although dumping has been used as the bogie theory to[...]
Owning a car is a great thing, especially in Africa where the benefits are limitless. The good thing about cars in Africa is that the market is still growing and with competitor brands making their way to African nations, the prices of vehicles are greatly reduced. There are also many[...]
If you thought that Toyota was the choice of ride for the mundane motorist, you thought wrong! It is everyone’s car and as CEO Akio Toyoda says, it makes the driver happy. The Toyota Prius Hybrid especially seems to be one of the most favored car, perhaps because it is[...]
The African Autos · Trends & Opinions
Growth and development of a luxury culture in Africa has led to rise of a select group known as Social Class A. This growth promises a scoop to the automobile industry. According to the 2012 statistics by World Wealth Report, Africa experienced a 9.9% growth in her high net worth[...]
