Motor News
Bingo Technologies Unveils World’s First Dual-Battery Electric Taxi for Kenya’s Ride-Hailing Industry
By Timothy Albrite Kenya’s electric mobility journey took another step forward this week after Bingo Technologies unveiled the Bingo E2, a purpose-built electric vehicle developed…
AA Kenya and KATA Partner to Deliver Preferential Travel Services to Members
Kenyans travelling abroad will now be able to access International Driving Permits (IDPs) and Flight Delay Assistance (FDA) through KATA member travel agencies under a…
Spark Plugs Explained: The Small Engine Parts That Can Save You Thousands at the Pump
By Timothy Albrite Most drivers never think about their spark plugs until the car starts misbehaving. Yet these tiny components, hidden deep inside the engine,…
AA Kenya Joins Hundreds in DMI Diabetes Walk to Support Children Living with Type 1 Diabetes
By Timothy Albrite AA Kenya joined hundreds of participants, healthcare professionals, families, government representatives, and corporate organisations at the DMI Diabetes Walk 2026 held at…
The Next Generation of Petrol-heads: Meet the Young Drivers Taking On Kenya’s Toughest Terrain
By Timothy Albrite There are two kinds of people in this world: those who see a car as little more than a tool for getting…
Complete updated list of AA Driving School branches in Kenya (2026)
Here is a complete 2026 updated list of all the AA Driving School branch locations and telephone numbers nationwide. No Branch Location Phone Number 1 Head Office…
Motor Sports
The Next Generation of Petrol-heads: Meet the Young Drivers Taking On Kenya’s Toughest Terrain
By Timothy Albrite There are two kinds of people in this world: those who see a car as little more than a tool for getting…
AA Kenya Best Driver Challenge Builds Momentum as Drivers Eye National and Continental Success
By Daniel Kiprono The 2026 AA Kenya Best Driver Challenge is gathering momentum as drivers from across the country compete for a chance to prove…
Rally Car vs Your Normal Car: What Sets Them Apart?
By Timothy Albrite Why a WRC Car may have Nothing in Common with Your Showroom Model. If you’ve stood by the side of a rally…
Takamoto Katsuta wins Safari Rally Kenya
By Timothy Albrite In a rally where speed alone is never enough, Takamoto Katsuta finally claimed the result he has chased for years, a first…
WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026: Spectator Safety Rules
Nothing makes the Safari Rally more interesting than the enthusiasm of the Spectators. Organizers and marshals work tirelessly to create safe viewing zones, but spectators…
Where to Watch the Safari Rally: All Spectator Stages with Google Map Links
By Timothy Albrite To enable all rally fans plan safely and easily, Autonews has compiled Google Map directions to all official spectator stages, making it…
Reviews
The Grenadier: Land Rover’s Lost Opportunity and Ineos’ Gain- pt.1
By Baraza JM Let’s not mince words: this is the car that Land Rover should have replaced the old Defender with but didn’t, and now…
The Skyworth Electric SUV Review; Here’s what to expect
By Timothy Albrite When MOJA EV Africa announced the arrival of the Skyworth Electric SUV into the Kenyan market, the same two questions popped into…
Volkswagen Africa Unveils Refreshed Polo Vivo: A New Benchmark in the Entry-Level Segment
By Trevor Lamenya (Big Boy Trev) Since its debut in 2010, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo has dominated the South African and Sub-Saharan African markets as…
Kigali, Rwanda to Nairobi, Kenya in an EV; The First Ever EV Road trip across East Africa with a Radar RD6 pickup
By Timothy Albrite and Kabisa Imagine a road trip of 2,400 kms (roundtrip) across two countries and a cost of only 6,500 KSH (equivalent to…
INEOS AUTOMOTIVE – ONE MAN’S VISION
By JM Baraza KEY FACTS AND FIGURES IN BRIEF Combining rugged British spirit and design with German engineering rigour, Grenadiers are truly uncompromising 4X4s from…
Is the 2019 VW Golf R the ultimate hot hatch?
When I got behind the wheel of this car, I felt like I was in control of a racehorse on a mission. It gripped the road with the tenacity and remained balanced even when thrown into tight corners.