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Development & Industry

The Earliest Cars In Africa

  • September 9, 2013

Long before the invention of cars in Europe, African people were still traveling. Some of the travels were trade routes and others were just routes used to go to war. The traveling incorporated canoes, walking on foot or riding on animals. Anyway, the fact that they did not have motorized[...]

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Customized & Improvised

Incredibly Popular! – Top Ten Pickup Trucks In Africa

  • August 21, 2013

Pickups trucks are a main transport means in Africa being used in the formal and informal sector. Most people in Africa perceive pickups as indicators of an industrious lifestyle. There are many pickup brands fighting for the African market which is growing in leaps and bounds. Some names are winning[...]

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Featured Articles

Nairobi Side Mirror Theft: Chain It To Protect It

  • August 16, 2013

So you are driving in traffic in the busy roads of Nairobi, and suddenly you cannot see the car behind using your side mirror. This is not because you forgot to take your car to the car wash or there is too much mist; you have just become the newest[...]

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Customized & Improvised

Where Will African Automobile Market Be In Ten Years?

  • August 9, 2013

The automobile world is a rather important part of every successful country. In Africa, this industry is held in high regard as the type of car you drive speaks a lot about you regardless of whether you are a chauffeur or you just hired the car for the date. For[...]

Africa's own Mobius SUV made in Nairobi
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Development & Industry

The Battle Of The SUVs In Africa

  • July 22, 2013

The battle for Africa by the SUV makers is a difficult one to end because there is always a new SUV designed and made for the African roads and lifestyle. And while some SUVs may appear as though they are winning the battles, the war is far from over; actually,[...]

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Trends & Opinions

Cars That Are Above The Law In Kenya

  • July 19, 2013

The Kenya Police Service tops the charts. It has topped the charts for many years. Oh no, not because of its good work, but for the honor (dishonor rather) of being the most corrupt organization in the country. A part from taking bribes and letting the road unworthy cars cruise[...]

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Development & Industry

Keyless Entry Cars: Stylish Insecurity?

  • June 26, 2013

We all are looking for ways to make things easier and the keyless entry technology in the automotive industry was a blessing. Picture how awesome it can be to just press a small button and your car door opens without having to enter and turn a key. This gets rid[...]

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Development & Industry

Bus And Boat: The Bus That Goes Swimming

  • June 21, 2013

It is only in Bond movies that we are used to vehicles that convert into airplanes, robots, motorcycles and boats. Well, some will just remain in the movies for the moment but there are vehicles that turn into boats. Meet the Amfibus. This bus can move on land and on[...]

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Development & Industry

Konza Techno City: Africa’s Next Big Thing

  • June 12, 2013

Konza Technology City dubbed, “where African Silicon Savannah begins” is a proposed modern high-tech city in Kenya. Konza is located 60 kilometers from the Kenyan Capital Nairobi. The proposed city is connected to the capital by highway A109, the same one that leads to the Kenyan coast and to the[...]

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Buying & Importing Cars

Reasons Behind Global Carmakers Fight For The African Market

  • June 5, 2013

There are many global car manufacturers around the world and they all fight for one thing; profit. It is because of this that they all scramble for the same market and the hottest one at the moment is the African continent. There are a few reasons behind this fact and[...]

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