The All-New Navara pickup is ready to work, delivers on toughness, smarts, and comfort.
GROWING DEMAND FOR NINE-TONNE TRUCKS.
To meet the growing demand for nine-tonne trucks DT Dobie, the sole distributor for Hyundai light trucks has introduced the nine-tonne segment as an alternative to the five and seven-tonne versions which have been assembled by KVM in Thika for the past eight years. The Hyundai range sold and serviced by the Company now consists…
What has DT Dobie been up to lately?
I was among a bunch of journos who received an invite from DT Dobie to have lunch and check out the new showroom on Uhuru Highway (next to Toyota). Rarely do I say no to such invites because CARS were involved! It has been a while since I’ve heard from the dealership so this was…
Kenyan Car Communities you should follow on Instagram.
Car enthusiasts around the country are forming support groups left right and center but there’s a couple of these groups that are actually doing really well in as far as building a community is concerned. I follow a bunch of these guys on Instagram and I’m going to list some that you should probably check…
Toyota Kenya unveils a distribution deal for Suzuki models in Kenya
The Suzuki by Toyota Kenya distributorship is the second Suzuki distributor deal in the market Toyota Kenya announced a business partnership with Suzuki Motor Corporation to distribute Suzuki models, making the firm the second Suzuki distributor in the country. An initial seven Suzuki models will be sold under the Suzuki by Toyota Kenya distributorship, offering…
CMC introduces the Renault Trucks K Range in Kenya
Mid last year, CMC took over the Renault Trucks franchise from HVPS Kenya with the main agenda of pushing brand new trucks into the Kenyan market. The company acquired by Al Futtaim Group in 2014, will now handle sales, marketing, service and spare parts of the Renault Trucks brand here in Kenya. As would be…
5 fuel saving hacks that just might save you.
Prices at the pump here in the 254 keep getting riskier and riskier by the day. It has become absolutely important for motor vehicle owners to take particular measures to save some coin on fuel. However, what I seem to not understand is why at the same point we had a fuel shortage crisis in…
Renault at the 2018 Paris Motor Show; 120 years of sustainable mobility for all.
Iconic French car maker Renault brought out its best attire at the just concluded the Paris Motor Show. They shipped in three key futuristic concepts that illustrated Renault’s vision of sustainable and shared mobility i.e. EZ-ULTIMO, the robot-vehicle for a premium mobility experience, EZ-GO, the robot-vehicle for shared day-to-day urban mobility, EZ-PRO, the…
The Total Motorshow in Kenyan Shillings!
One fine Sunday morning I was walking around the Tsavo Ballroom at the KICC with a camera & a calculator. Of course, I went there for the cars but most importantly, the figures involved with the cars. My jaw dropped at some stands but others made me go meeeeeehh…. Heck, some cars even had the…
Nissan ready to set up assembly plant in Kenya
Nissan has announced its intention to invest about USD 20 Million ( Ksh. 2 Billion) in setting up a vehicle assembly facility in Kenya. Mr. Jim Dando, Nissan South Africa’s Director of Operations said that “We’re prepared to enter Kenya as an SKD assembler,” . He further reiterated that Nissan was keen to move quite fast.…
Range Rover Velar named World Car Design of the Year
The World Car Awards (WCA) is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the World. From the outset in 2004, those involved in making it a reality have done so in the context of one over-riding priority. Check out the full list with finalists and winners (in bold).…
Renault Launches Sandero Stepway & Logan in Kenya
In a move towards expanding their range, these guys are introducing the 2nd & 3rd car in Q1 of 2018. French automaker Renault just launched two models in one event. These two cars are literally cousins but with different levels of “Sauce”. The Sandero Stepway is the crossover that bears the DNA of an SUV…
The New Nissan X-Trail Launches in Kenya.
For the second time now, Nissan is launching the X-Trail in Kenya. The first generation T30 and 2nd generation T31 gave way to the newer model the 3rd generation T32 which is said to have reduced consumption levels and increased power output. The crossover segment is growing thick and fast with an increasing demand in…
When Beauty & POWER meet: The RMA Instameet
I cannot begin to explain the good vibes I experienced one rainy Saturday afternoon at the RMA Instameet. Photographer Kimty Dennis and RMA Motors teamed up and organized an opportunity for the ‘young & photogenic’ to experience the cars, the showroom and the JLR brand as well. I felt so out of place at this…
Technology in the RENAULT KADJAR ft. Abu Mburu
Always had questions about whether we need tech in cars or not. I decided to do a collaboration with a tech YouTuber, Abu Mburu to find answers. He noticed a couple of tech enhancements on the car which apparently are necessary. These include: Easy Park Assist LED Daytime running lights The 7” screen displays The…
Riding and Driving Land Rovers: The Range Rover Velar is in Kenya!
I am one strong believer in nothing but the good vibes. The perception about Friday the 13TH being jinxed does not apply to me. Surely… What is jinxed about spending half a day driving & being driven in Land Rovers & Range Rovers or better yet, the RANGE ROVER VELAR and the ALL NEW DISCOVERY!!…
Beauty and The Beasts converge at #CBAconcours2017
I have concluded that 3 things are to blame for the dwindling numbers I noticed at the 2017 CBA Concours d’Elegance. The lack of a carpooling culture, Nairobi traffic thanks to the Ngong’ Road expansion, people not wanting to hail a cab because of the intimate relationship with their cars, and… (Oh wait, it’s 4 things) The…
Nothing but Love for The Dudu Squad 😎
One phrase that might get you b*tch slapped by a car guy is “It’s just a car”. Let me save you from that smack on your face… It is not just a car! It isn’t. Two kinds of people: one who thinks a car is just a tool to take you from point A to…
My day at the RMA Motors showroom in Nairobi
Car spotting in Nairobi traffic doesn’t do me justice AT ALL, I feel conned each time; I spot a car, think about taking a picture, then as I reach out for my phone, a huge blue bus comes and stops smack in your view; killing the chances of you getting that bomb shot for the…
Land Rover, Mitsubishi popularity sinks; Kenyan Automotive Market Report.
Truth be told; Women lie, Men lie but Numbers don’t lie. (Why did they start with women though? 😂😂😂) Thing is, numbers provide a sense of direction in a lot of the things we do, have done or need to get done. Cheki Kenya – an online marketplace where Kenya’s leading car dealers, importers and private…
Mercedes-Benz launches buses made in Kenya
On the evening of the 4TH of July, I went down to the Carnivore Gardens thanks to an invite from DT Dobie, Mercedes-Benz’s Partners in Kenya. Main agenda of the night: a bus launch! I was super excited after I heard the buses are assembled locally. Me Ni Mkenya, Mkenya Mtrue! *stolen* 😂😂😂 Two buses were being…
What the launch of the SGR means to car guys in Kenya
The number of times the letters S, G and R put together have interacted with Kenyan folk thus far… Exhausting! Props to everyone who made it happen. Two sides of the coin is a thing so people will see things from different dynamics. There are critics and applauds to the launch of the Standard Gauge…
My day at the DT Dobie showroom in Nairobi
My visit to the DT Dobie Kenya Headquarters in Nairobi got me asking “What is Life?” Have you seen yourself walking into a showroom and driving out a crispy fresh brand new car? Have you ever imagined yourself driving a motie that is the most intelligent of its kind? Have you ever asked what other…
Taxi hailing apps you need to download in Kenya
So you leave the house ready to tackle your day, meetings, events, church, school, office, errands. Then the worst thing happens. In fact, there’s more than just one thing that can happen. You realize you forgot to fill up your tank, you get a flat tire or two, your battery dies, your insurance expired Jana,…
My day at THE JAGUAR LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE in Nairobi
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My day at Cheki Kenya offices, Nairobi
Invite no. 2 came in and I was geared up for an experience that would teach me a thing or two about buying and selling cars, but not the usual kind; this is purely done online. Gone are the days when your search for a car would take ages. Your next car is literally a…
A brand new motie for a mita?
Getting yourself a brand new car in Kenya means a lot… And i mean A LOT. Our market is used to imported models that stretch as far as 8 or even 10 years back! Renault is trying to change this narrative with a model known as the Kwid. The model is said to be built…
10 things about driving in Nairobi.
Sometimes people say driving is therapy. Hitting open roads, cruising down the highway, chill music on your radio, Bae sitting shotgun… Total bliss right? Yes, but not when everyone is trying to go everywhere in Nairobi. Here’s 10 things you need to know about driving in Nairobi. 1. It is not for the faint hearted.…
My day at SIMBA CORP ASPIRE CENTRE, Nairobi
“There is more to this building than we you see from Waiyaki Way, that is just the showroom.” Says Mr. Jonathan Dos SANTOS, the brand manager at Renault Kenya who invited me to check out the cool stuff happening at the Simba Corp. Aspire Centre. Simba Corp offers a complete range of vehicles from brands…
Keep those assembly plants coming…? But!
Kenya has witnessed the setup of German carmaker Volkswagen’s assembly plant in Thika in September 2016 and an announcement by French carmaker Peugeot to setup a plant in the country expecting to start sales of brands made locally in June 2017. Keeping in mind the two had been in Kenya but took a pause of…
My day at The Classic 105 Homes & Auto Expo
So I had a few hours to spare on a chill Sunday afternoon and decisions had to be made on how to spend it. I had two options, the CBA Concours d’Elegance & the Classic 105 Homes & Auto Expo. Both had hyped their social media sites pretty well but only one of them had the Jaguar…
The 2016 Toyota Hilux
So I decided to switch it up a little and take on a machine that Mr. Muraguri (a potato farmer from Central Kenya) will want to read. So my good friends at Toyota Kenya just launched the Hilux 2016 and it’s basically nothing short of spectacular. On the outside There are 9 colour options of…
The 2008 Nissan Sylphy
You’ve probably seen one of these babies in Nairobi traffic and given it a second glance (or not). The Nissan Sylphy was launched sometime in the second quarter of 2008. Also known as the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy, it is available in both 1.5 litre and 2.0 litre variants, powered by the MR20DE engine. This is…