Archive for May 2012

KRA could impound more than 1000 cars over unpaid taxes

May 22nd, 2012 | By | Category: Media Release

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) told The Nation that some vehicles bought between 2004 and 2005 were sneaked past the tax system owing to a technical hitch during the transition to the current Simba system.

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TLB licensing

May 19th, 2012 | By | Category: General Information

Heavy commercial vehicles may soon be required to get their licencing done…

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BMW 5-Series Touring

May 16th, 2012 | By | Category: Automotive Reviews

The German tuning outfit has just released details about its latest project for the BMW 5-Series Touring with the M Sports Package.

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Kenyan market with two new brands

May 15th, 2012 | By | Category: General Information

Motor dealer DT Dobie has re-launched the Renault brand with two new models after a two-year absence of the French car maker’s brands in the market.

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Kenya increases fuel prices

May 15th, 2012 | By | Category: Media Release

Motorist will now pay more for fuel consumption after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) increased pump prices on Monday. Pump prices increased by margins of Sh2.63 per litre for super petrol and Sh0.72 per litre for kerosene. However, diesel reduced by Sh0.36 per litre. Petrol will retail at Sh121.13 in Nairobi, diesel at Sh108.44 per litre and kerosene Sh87.

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Going Topless

May 11th, 2012 | By | Category: Automotive Reviews

Toyota has realized (finally) that it pays to build affordable sports cars.

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Nissan Juke

May 7th, 2012 | By | Category: Automotive Reviews

The Nissan Juke’s 1.6-liter DOHC turbocharged 4-cylidner engine has been upgraded from an output of 190hp and 177 lb-ft of torque to a respectable 225hp and 203 lb-ft of torque.

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Toyota Supra Successor

May 7th, 2012 | By | Category: Automotive Reviews

Toyota clearly went through a drought period over the past several years.

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Levies imposed

May 4th, 2012 | By | Category: General Information

The Kisumu City Council has introduced a new levy for motorcyclists and boda boda operators in the city, nearly three years when it was repulsed by operators.

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15th Auto-expo

May 4th, 2012 | By | Category: General Information

The 15th edition of Auto-expo Kenya is slated for next week, starting Thursday, at the usual venue of the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC).

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