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200,000 km in a Land Cruiser V8: Is It Still Worth It?
Long-Term Test9 min read

200,000 km in a Land Cruiser V8: Is It Still Worth It?

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Samuel Mwangi · 14 April 2025
How Subaru Became Kenya's Unofficial National Car
Feature7 min read

How Subaru Became Kenya's Unofficial National Car

From Kiambu road to the coastal highway, the boxer rumble is everywhere. We trace the history of the rally heritage that cemented Subaru as a cultural icon in East Africa.

Grace Njeri · 10 April 2025arrow_forward
Hilux vs D-Max: Which Pickup Wins the Great Rift Valley Test?
Comparison6 min read

Hilux vs D-Max: Which Pickup Wins the Great Rift Valley Test?

Two of Kenya's most popular pickups go head to head on tarmac, heavy murram, and a treacherous seasonal river crossing outside Nakuru.

Peter Kariuki · 5 April 2025arrow_forward
The RAV4 Hybrid Makes a Compelling Case for Electrification in Kenya
First Drive8 min read

The RAV4 Hybrid Makes a Compelling Case for Electrification in Kenya

We put the battery-assisted hybrid RAV4 through its paces on Nairobi's congested arteries and a weekend run to Amboseli to measure real-world KSh fuel savings.

Faith Wanjiku · 28 March 2025arrow_forward
How to Buy an Import in Kenya Without Getting Burned
Buyer's Guide11 min read

How to Buy an Import in Kenya Without Getting Burned

From translating Japan auction sheets to navigating Ngong Road dealer lots, the complete technical guide to finding a clean, low-mileage car at a fair price locally.

David Ochieng · 20 March 2025arrow_forward
Living with a Golf GTI in Nairobi: Six Months On
Owner Report5 min read

Living with a Golf GTI in Nairobi: Six Months On

Speed bumps, flooding side roads, fuel quality concerns — our resident GTI owner reports back on what daily life in Nairobi's unpredictable traffic really reveals about the legendary hot hatch.

James Kamau · 12 March 2025arrow_forward

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