By Sejin Kim Owning a subcompact car has many advantages. It is smaller and thus typically easier to handle. The lighter weight of the car commonly translates into better fuel-efficiency. When it comes to the pocketbook, subcompact cars are cheaper to buy and maintain than most regular-sized and especially oversized automobile offerings. Parking is typically …
World-class DCT gearbox, now in the Tiggo 4 PRO
Chery has further expanded the appeal of the Tiggo 4 PRO with the introduction of a slick-shifting dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with additional technology and interior updates.“The new model is a perfect example of how we respond to the current or Potential Customer feedback (done by our research team). With the introduction of the DCT, we …
BMW 7 Series Wins 2024 SA Car of The Year Competition
The BMW 7 Series clinched the 2024 SA Car of the Year (COTY) title at a prestigious gala event held on the 8th of May in Johannesburg. Among 18 finalists, it emerged as a standout contender, impressing COTY jurors from the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) throughout the evaluation process. The Suzuki Fronx …
Ford Goes to the Movies – Iconic On-screen Moments over the Past 100 Years
By Stuart Johnston PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 09 May 2024 – Compiling a bucket list of great movies which featured the products of the Ford Motor Company is more a case of the ones that you’d need to leave out, rather than cherry-picking the celluloid masterpieces which had a Ford deserving of at least a co-starring credit. …
Exploring the All-Terrain Excellence of the B40 PLUS
Discover the rugged versatility of the BAIC B40 PLUS, a compact 4X4 designed to tackle any adventure with ease. Whether you’re navigating city streets or exploring off-road trails, the B40 PLUS delivers a powerful and capable performance that is sure to impress. With its High-strength roll cage, strengthening joint structure, and integrated molding b-pillar, the …
Spoilers are not for all cars
By Jude Katende Oh, I love this topic. You may ask me why and I will tell you that this perhaps one of the most misused car accessories in Uganda. See, we have got many people who just do things that they think are good because they have seen them on other cars. What they …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part 9
By Jude Katende These too are quite very familiar names. The name origins mentioned are limited to principal ones and are not exhaustive for some models. Each name has a date of when the car’s production started. CORONA The “corona” is the ring of pearly light around the sun. The name was apt for this …
The Basics of an Auto Accident Kit
By Sejin Kim An auto accident kit is a backup plan for any or all of the problems that can go on with a vehicle. A car owner will be under constant attack from repairmen (mechanics) bills for some makes and models and being prepared for this is essential. Time will always take its unexpected …
Canopies for pick-ups
By Jude Katende Unlike tonneau covers for pick-ups which are totally flat, canopies on the other hand are raised covers. I have seen some locally made ones and I can say that many of them look ridiculous. I like supporting locally made stuff but when it comes to not putting in mind the size of …
Roof racks are essential but…
By Jude Katende Roof racks are helpful especially if you are the kind of person who is so much into travelling long distances and having to carry extra loads. That said, roof racks are not for every vehicle or car. They are not ideal for small cars such as saloons or sedans, hatch backs, pick-ups. …