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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 …

5 things you need to know about The Jeep Gladiator went on sale in the US this month, and if you are looking out for it; here are the 5 things you need to know about it. Looks matter Starting with the front of the Gladiator it would be easy …

Brit car-maker’s second Range Rover Evoque builds on old model’s success with similar looks, more advanced tech and hybrid power Land Rover has revealed its replacement for its fastest-selling model of all time, the 2019 Range Rover Evoque. Revealed at a converted brewery in east London’s ultra-cool Brick Lane, the …

Brussels, Belgium | AFP | The European Union warned German car giants BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen on Friday that a preliminary inquiry has concluded they colluded to avoid competing on emission control technology. Already reeling in the wake of the devastating “dieselgate” emissions cheating scandal that broke in 2015, the German …

One of the most important aspects of planning a trip into remote locations is to calculate your expected fuel usage, your vehicle’s range and how much extra fuel you’ll need to carry. Here’s how… Calculating a vehicle’s fuel consumption is not difficult. Simply note down the distance travelled since the …

Paris, France | AFP | French carmaker Renault said Wednesday that a joint Renault-Nissan audit of their Dutch subsidiary RNBV had raised “serious questions” over millions of euros in expenses incurred by ousted CEO Carlos Ghosn. “Certain expenses which have yet to be precisely quantified, but may amount to several million …

Balance lower fuel consumption against high cost when buying | MOTORING GURU | Since the Ugandan made car, Kiira Ev Smack, got a major road test across the country recently; there has been increased discussion around hybrid vehicles. Many people appear determined to grab a hybrid even if it is …

Yokohama, Japan | AFP | An advisory committee established by Japanese car giant Nissan to improve governance after the stunning arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn on corruption allegations unveiled recommendations Wednesday to prevent further scandals. The seven-person body suggested abolishing the position of chairman vacated by Ghosn, with an external …

What do you get when you combine a military truck and a Jeep? Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan did just that; and what did he get? A motor creature he believes to be the world’s largest SUV. |The Independent | Called Dhabiyan, the monstrous 10-wheel vehicle is based on …