Category: Global Trends
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The Great Automotive Sunset: The End of an Era For 15 Icons
The air in the showroom feels different lately—quieter, more clinical, and missing the faint, metallic scent of a hard-run engine cooling down. For over a century, the heartbeat of the automotive world was measured in cylinders, gear ratios, and the visceral roar of a cold start at dawn. But as we cross the threshold into…
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From Mechanical Marvels to Bricked Driveway Ornaments: The Double-Edged Sword of Car Digitization
The recent news of hundreds of Porsche luxury vehicles in Russia suddenly turning into immobile “bricks” has sent shockwaves through the automotive world. Reports indicate that a failure in the cars’ satellite-based Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) — a feature designed for anti-theft and remote services — has triggered their immobilizers, leaving owners unable to start…
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Why the Move to Electric Cars May Not Be Sustainable in Africa
The global push for electric vehicles (EVs) as a cornerstone of sustainable transportation has gained significant momentum, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. The Kenyan EV market has witnessed a significant growth in 2025 as compared to the previous years with models like the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3,…
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Understanding the New CRSP 2025: Kenya Revenue Authority’s Overhaul of Vehicle Import Taxation
Starting July 1, 2025, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a significant update to the Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) system, marking the first major revision since 2019. This change has sent ripples through Kenya’s automotive industry, impacting importers, dealers, and car buyers alike. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the details…