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Monthly Archive: February 2014

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The African Autos

In the Mind of the African Car Buyer – What is He Really Looking For?

  • February 28, 2014

At a glance, I guess you could say that car buyers the world over all look for the same things in an automobile: comfort, elegance, affordability, stability… the list goes on and on. But I suppose there are some pretty good reasons why cars do not follow a single concept[...]

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The African Autos

Visiting Africa? 5 Unfounded Fears About Driving In Africa

  • February 26, 2014

Africa is a great continent full of diversity and a beautiful welcoming people. This is the reason why it is a major tourist destination especially because of the great sceneries and the awesome wild life. Driving in Africa is no different from driving anywhere else in the world. The major[...]

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Featured Articles · The African Autos

African Economic Outlook: Used Car Exporters’ Opportunity

  • February 24, 2014

The African economic outlook paints a good image of the continent today and the future. The report indicates that the African continent grew by an average 4.8 % in the year 2013, and predicts a further growth of 5.3% in 2014. All these are attributable to prudent financial management, relative[...]

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Buying & Importing Cars

Avoid New Untested Cars – Go For Used Ones and Save Money

  • February 21, 2014

Driving a defective vehicle is one of the unpleasant experiences you would want to avoid at all costs. If you are planning to buy a car, you should avoid buying new untested cars. You can go for used, tested ones and save money. News of Car recall is not rare in the automobile industry. In[...]

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The Late Nelson Mandela Loved Cars, Did You Know That?

  • February 19, 2014

Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest African leaders, celebrated around the world even in his absence. Looking beyond the greatness and the fame, Mandela had a personal life with normal liking for things such as cars. Cars were one of the joys that Mandela had in his life especially[...]

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Featured Articles

Your Car Care – Hope You Haven’t Been Neglecting these

  • February 17, 2014

Smooth rides don’t happen, you have to make them happen. Owning a vehicle is not nearly as important as knowing how to care for it. Proper care is required to maintain the good quality of the automobile and extend its life. In Africa where trends don’t matter, a car that[...]

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Featured Articles · The African Autos · Trends & Opinions

Used cars: Most Viable Option for Africa

  • February 14, 2014

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[...]

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The African Autos

Dollar Millionaire Celebrities in South Africa/and Their Cars

  • February 12, 2014

To most young dollar millionaires, owning, cruising the street, and gracing auspicious occasions with expensive cars is a mark of their distinctive economic and social status. However, with some other millionaire celebrities, more especially the older ones, they are conservative. Rarely will they show off with flashy cars though they[...]

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Featured Articles

Here is How to Avoid a Hijacking in Johannesburg

  • February 10, 2014

Johannesburg is no doubt one of the greatest cities in Africa. However, big as it is, it has earned the ill reputation of being home to all manner of villains. Carjackers take the top spot on the list of scum. Thankfully, you will be surprised at how much the security[...]

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Trends & Opinions

5 Benefits Of Owning A Car In Africa

  • February 7, 2014

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[...]

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