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But diesel could see even higher demand kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | You have always eyed the BMW series but could not afford it because, well, it comes at a price. So when you heard of the growing unpopularity of diesel cars in the UK where the BMW is the …

Gov’t could lose nearly Shs200bn annually; thousands of jobs at risk Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Supporters of a ban on import of cars older than eight years would be much happier if the current law, The Traffic and Road Safety Act, 1998, is amended. But opponents, however, say it …

The Corolla has been redesigned from the ground up, and here’s why it will change Toyota forever Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | The world’s top-selling car has come in for a radical overhaul for its latest generation. Here are just some of the reasons you should pay attention. 9: Design …

Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | Volkswagen Volkswagen started in the 1930s, when Germany government was looking for an affordable family car and the legendary `Beetle’ was introduced by Ferdinand Porsche before World War II. The Volkswagen, or The People’s Car, was established in 1946. Its emblem is a combination …

The next financial year, 2018/19 looks set to be a tough year for car buyers in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | The government is banning import of vehicles that are eight years or more from their date of manufacture. But even newer vehicles, which are five years old or …

Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | Say it isn’t so! Mercedes-AMG expected to adopt hybrid turbo V8 as its flagship engine As the march of technology continues and emissions regulations begin to bite, automotive juggernauts will fall by the wayside. Case in point, the Mercedes-AMG M279 engine, known outside Benz nerd …

Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | I was caught up in a scary driving spot recently – going up a very, very steep hill in heavy stop and go traffic. Fortunately, my car and I can handle this situation perfectly. Not so the taxi ahead of me! It was a hard …

China chosen as launch site of Volkswagen’s new ‘premium’ flagship Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | Volkswagen has abandoned the United States in favour of China for the world debut of its third-generation Touareg – because that’s where the money is. And you will need plenty of money to get into …

It might be wiser to reverse and try another way Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | In our continuing series on driving during the rainy season, we explore the slippery issue of driving on muddy roads and avoiding getting stuck. Driving in the mud skills usually come in handy when you …

Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | Do you know the best precautions to take and how to practice safe driving in the wet weather? Here are some tips can add on your list: Before driving: • Make sure all vehicle lights are working properly: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, signal lights, …