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Development & Industry · News & Events

New cheap vehicles from China – At last Africa can afford to buy new

  • December 13, 2012

China is home of modern day industrialization. There is very little doubt, if any, that is directed towards this. As a matter of fact, what may happen to be of a challenge is spreading this technological advancement to other parts of the world. First things first, we focus on the[...]

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News & Events · Trends & Opinions

The Auto Rickshaw Solution – Smaller is Better for Johannesburg

  • December 2, 2012

Three wheeled auto rickshaws will soon be taking over the mass transport sector in Johannesburg! Known as the Tuk-Tuk, (wonder where they got their name?) Maybe it is from the African way of corrupting words and sounds to fit imagination. They must have got their name from the tick-tock–ing sounds[...]

Or how about a tuk tuk for mobile business?

Customized & Improvised · Featured Articles

Growing a Business on Wheels in Africa – When a vehicle is not Just a Vehicle!

  • November 29, 2012

Mobile business? How? But why not! After all, we listen to music and the radio while on the road. That is mobile entertainment business, isn’t it? A visit to major cities and towns in Africa will reveal unimaginable creativity in the growing economies. From Nairobi to Kampala to Dar Es’[...]

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Buying & Importing Cars · Development & Industry

Second-hand Vehicles in Africa: The Price Tag Factor

  • November 17, 2012

Most people consider vehicles as liabilities and thus, they would like to spend as little money as possible both in the purchase and the maintenance. To achieve this without leaving your bank account in problems, the best option is to go for a used vehicle in superb condition. Most of[...]

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Nissan Juke Midnight – Here Comes the Car Africa Has Been Waiting For

  • November 15, 2012

The Nissan Juke Midnight could be the dream car for Africa, at least, that is what it appeared like when it was launched in South Africa on 7 November 2012. It is the color of midnight and for the performance, well, you will never know unless you try it out.[...]

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Development & Industry · Trends & Opinions

Mass Transport Industry at Full Potential in Africa?

  • October 23, 2012

You have to think of it as a pressing issue, especially when you look at the number of accidents and the fatalities in those accidents, traffic jams and so on. Getting the tips from many drivers and passengers, the solutions for these problems are well within reach . Car manufacturers[...]

guzzlers

Development & Industry · Trends & Opinions

Do Guzzlers Drive in Africa?

  • October 23, 2012

Yes they do, but you better not buy one. Why would you have such a prompt answer so quick and ready? This is one of the situations when you know outright that danger is in the offing. Someone needs to say it as it is, ‘it is time to take[...]

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Customized & Improvised

Africa: Home of Vehicle Improvisation

  • October 23, 2012

When you take a tour of Africa, you will most likely meet improvised cars and truck toys made by young boys. It just starts this early in Africa! By the age of 11 boys will have made a stunning masterpiece to showcase and run around with as part of play.[...]

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Best off road vehicles for African roads

  • October 23, 2012

African roads are not your ideal smooth, tarmacked and non-potholed roads. Most of them are actually far from it and could as well be called off roads. For the most comfortable drives when cruising these roads, a great vehicle is needed; One that can handle a rough terrain without stalling[...]

"Purchasing Used Japanese Cars"

Buying & Importing Cars · Featured Articles · Trends & Opinions

Useful Tips While Purchasing Used Japanese Cars

  • October 18, 2012

All over the world, Japanese cars are famous for their quality, affordability and style. Most people in Africa would love to own a new Japanese car but due to financial constraints, used Japanese cars still have a high demand. The process of acquiring a used Japanese car ought not to[...]

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