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Paris, France | AFP | French carmaker Renault on Tuesday said it was studying “with interest” an offer for a merger with Fiat Chrysler (FCA) after a crunch management meeting but added its board would meet again for further deliberations. The board of Renault had been expected to decide Tuesday to …

New York, United States | AFP | President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Mexico will affect myriad industries, but few are as exposed as automakers. Shares of several major automakers and auto suppliers dived five percent or more following Trump’s announcement Thursday night that the United States would impose …

Many motorists know about tyre size but not tyre speed rating | Motoring Guru | Did you know your car has a specially recommended tyre based on its recommended speed? No, we are not talking about how hard you accelerate or the maximum speed indicated on the speedometer. We are …

Paris, France | AFP | French automaker Renault said Monday that it would study “with interest” a 50-50 merger proposal from Fiat Chrysler, a deal that could reshape the industry as Renault reviews its options following the arrest in Japan of its chief executive. Renault had for years tied its strategy …

But you can avoid them Owning a car also brings to responsibilities; maintaining it and repairing it. Maintenance is done when the car is not broken and repair follows when the car is broken. Generally, maintenance costs less than repair. That is why we bring you these tips about some …

Do you think a smaller car can be as safe as a large car if the two collide? Really, doesn’t size matter in a collision? Many people would say it does. But some experts say the answer is not quite clear. | MOTORING GURU | Occupant safety in a collision …

Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Crisis-hit Japanese car company Nissan on Tuesday unveiled net profits at a near-decade low as it battles to recover after the shock arrest of its talismanic former boss Carlos Ghosn. Net profits for the fiscal year to March 2019 came in at 319 billion yen ($2.9 …

Natural hazards, household items, and dangerous car items to avoid If you’re a typical car owner, you possibly want the body of your car nicely waxed, without scratches or dents. In reality, your wish might never become reality with all the dirt roads we drive on, bird poo under the …

Direct heat from the sun can hurt your car outside, inside, and in engine The weather has been hot. Temperatures in Kampala have averaged 80° F. It is forecast to get cooler in the coming weeks. Still, you must remember that the sun and heat can damage your vehicle inside …

Almost all vehicles these days boast airbags – for passenger safety. | Motoring Guru | Some vehicles have them in front, rear, and side. Unfortunately, many vehicle owners never check to know if the airbags are either in place or in good working. Many assume the only way to find …