Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jetour Uganda has reduced the price of its Dashing sport utility vehicle (SUV) by about $2,200 as part of a promotion marking the company’s first year in the Ugandan market. The vehicle, which previously sold for $35,000, is now being offered at $32,799 under the …
Read More »Ugandan motorists weigh long-term costs as new car incentives challenge used vehicle market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rising maintenance costs and concerns over vehicle reliability are prompting more Ugandan motorists to reconsider the long-standing preference for used imported vehicles, with dealers increasingly pitching new cars as a lower-risk option despite their higher purchase price. For years, used imports have dominated Uganda’s …
Read More »Smart monitoring system: Uganda Police and ITMS record 90% vehicle recovery rate
Uganda’s frontline tool against vehicle theft, helps recover 34 stolen vehicles Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda Police, working with the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), recorded a vehicle recovery rate of more than 90 percent during the latest reporting period, underscoring the growing role of technology …
Read More »COMESA issues regional safety warning over Ford and Hino vehicle recalls affecting 522 units
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | A regional watchdog has issued a public safety warning after thousands of vehicles supplied by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa and Toyota SA Motors were recalled over defects that could increase the risk of accidents or injury to occupants. The COMESA Competition and …
Read More »Stolen Gulu Hospital vehicle sold for Shs45 million in Kenya
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An employee of the USAID Uganda Health Activity (USAID-UHA) has allegedly confessed to stealing and selling a vehicle belonging to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital for 45 million shillings. The suspect, a 40-year-old male Ugandan, was arrested over the weekend in Gulu City after he …
Read More »Car Imports: Dealers fear increased taxes
After years of stability, is Uganda’s car import tax regime about to change? Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Importing a car into Uganda has remained costly even though most headline vehicle import taxes have not been raised for several years, according to industry players. However, car dealers and clearing agents …
Read More »Turning Wheels, Changing Lives: Transformative power of dfcu Bank vehicle and asset financing
How dfcu Bank is powering Uganda’s asset ownership revolution and unlocking economic potential in Uganda COMMENT | GLORIA SSUUNA NAMUTEBI | In today’s economy, owning a productive asset—a vehicle, a motorcycle, or a piece of machinery—is more than a convenience. It’s a catalyst for financial independence, business growth, and generational wealth. …
Read More »NCBA Bank and Motorcare partner to make vehicle ownership more affordable
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank has partnered with Motorcare Uganda, the franchise dealer for Nissan vehicles, to launch an exclusive asset financing program for customers over the next three months, dubbed “DRIVE YOUR DREAM TODAY”. The initiative is designed to enable both individuals and businesses to own …
Read More »Uganda motor vehicle industry granted global identifier
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s motor vehicle industry has been recognised by the SAE (the Society of Automobile Engineers) International, allocating it the World Manufacturers’ Identifier (WMI). SAE International is the leader in connecting and educating mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. The global association …
Read More »Driver dies after vehicle crashes into White House gate
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | A vehicle traveling at high speed collided with a gate at the White House on Saturday night, leaving the driver dead, the U.S. Secret Service. “Shortly before 10:30 p.m. (1430 GMT) on May 4th,” the vehicle crashed into “an outer perimeter gate on the White House …
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