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Motoring: The world of vehicle imports

Brand new vehicle manufacturing is largely done in China, United States, Japan, India, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Morocco, Brazil and Spain.

By Stanley Makombe Oct. 6, 2024

Is the 10 year age limit on used cars serving its purpose?

The government of Zimbabwe banned the importation of used cars older than 10 years and introduced the pre-shipment inspection regulations from June 1, 2022.

By Stanley Makombe Oct. 13, 2024

Is the 10 year age limit on used cars serving its purpose?

Prepare your car for the end of year holiday

Apparently, from a technical point of view, cars are only as good as their last service, which doesn’t guarantee that every car we see driving around is in good condition.

By Stanley Makombe Oct. 20, 2024

Prepare your car for the end of year holiday

The 2024 Landcruiser 79 with automatic gearbox now available

However, for the “diehard” manual gearbox drivers you still can choose the 79 4.2D-4D V8 or the 79 4.5D-4D V8 manual transmission on this 79 series model.

By Stanley Makombe Oct. 27, 2024

The 2024 Landcruiser 79 with automatic gearbox now available

Vehicle leasing: The way to go for corporates and expatriates

On the same breath the expatriates and diplomats whose contracts are usually very short are also getting more and more attracted to vehicle leasing option compared to outright purchasing.

By Stanley Makombe Nov. 3, 2024

Vehicle leasing: The way to go for corporates and expatriates

Advice to returning residents on duty free benefit

This informs the lack of interests from the customers whether they are right hand or left hand drive vehicles.

By Stanley Makombe Nov. 10, 2024

Advice to returning residents on duty free benefit

What engine powers the warthog?

It has created social media "breaking news that has been likened to the performance of a motor vehicle".

By Stanley Makombe Nov. 17, 2024

Why Japanese used cars remain in good condition and super clean

Currently Japan is number three in the world after USA doing 10 million and China doing 30 million cars each year.

By Stanley Makombe Nov. 24, 2024

Why Japanese used cars remain in good condition and super clean

The art of selling automobiles

The profession of selling cars is one such job opportunity that is fulfilling with prospects of earning high sales commissions.

By Stanley Makombe Dec. 1, 2024

Automotive technology keeps changing: Is Africa adapting?

Indeed, the integration of technological advances has made vehicles more user-friendly, with features improving their value and benefits.

By Stanley Makombe Dec. 8, 2024

Automotive technology keeps changing: Is Africa adapting?

Towards an accident-free festive holiday

There is need for every motorist to drive with a defensive mentality and attitude in order to contribute to an accident free festive season.

By Stanley Makombe Dec. 22, 2024

Towards an accident-free festive holiday

2025 automotive New Year resolutions

Setting New Year’s resolutions is an old tradition by many among us as individuals and as companies too.

By Stanley Makombe Dec. 29, 2024

Back to school traffic safety tips

It’s the beginning of the year 2025 and one thing for sure is that it's back to the basics that starts with back to school for our children.

By Stanley Makombe Jan. 5, 2025

Ways to make money with your car

While owning a car is often perceived as an expense, it can be transformed into an asset that brings in extra income.

By Stanley Makombe Jan. 12, 2025

How to avoid and survive hijacking

This is one danger that any motorist is prone to be subjected to at one point and it is wise for drivers to equip yourselves with skills to foil it should it happen.

By Stanley Makombe Jan. 19, 2025

Insights about essential vehicle design modifications

The standard vehicle designs sometimes do not meet the entire market’s needs and functionalities that create an opportunity for design modification and conversions.

By Stanley Makombe Jan. 26, 2025

Insights about essential vehicle design modifications

Motoring: Toyota Landcruiser Prado trims comparison

The Land Cruiser Prado is not just a capable off-roader. It comes with an impressive set of safety features. Of the three Prados, the TZ-G has the most safety features.

By Stanley Makombe Feb. 9, 2025