Baraza JM Of all the aspects comprising the life of a contemporary individual, one of the least policed is social media. You can choose any persona you want and nobody will be the wiser. Thus arose the troll phenomenon: people who are intentionally repulsive just because they can, and because the consequences aren’t tangible, if at all … Read more
Day 1: Range Rover Evoque Convertible The Range Rover Evoque convertible is a hall of mirrors. What you see might not always be what you get, and what you get you probably didn’t see the first time. Interesting car, this one: it looks pretty, and I do mean pretty, not beautiful, which means I would … Read more
This is one for the history books as we finally get our hands on a Chinese vehicle. It is not what you think it is, unless you have operated one of these before, in which case it is exactly what you think it is, and that is “a pleasant surprise”. Now, by virtue of my … Read more
Hi JM, I have been looking around the Web for a blog with your articles. It seems there’s none. It’s a bit hard to find older articles on nation.co.ke. But now to my question: There are rumours and assertions that VW Tiguans and Touaregs have lots of gear/engine problems, especially as you head to/pass the … Read more
Hello Baraza, I’ve been a loyal reader of your column and admire the advice you give. My question regards electric cars. The likes of Tesla Motors’ Model X. I’ve been reading a lot about this car in foreign tech blogs and so far it seems people are very impressed with it .My question is, do … Read more
The 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer What is it? This is the second time I’m driving a facelifted General Motors (GM)product through dry and somewhat dusty environments in the space of a month. No, silly, what is the 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer? This is yet another response from General Motors to a question that was answered a while … Read more
Mercedes-Benz. Effectively the inventors of motoring and emotionless purveyors of conveyances that exude the subtle whiff of wealth and possible control over a standing army, this Teutonic outfit has been big on my radar over the past few days. This is how they did it: Day: Thursday October 20, 2016 Event: Anniversary TT Venue: TGRV … Read more
Hi JM, I am a Mitsubishi fan, period. Having said that, you’ll have to forgive me if I am a little biased towards cars Mits. I love the Evos, and I can’t help ogling at the Outlander, especially, the Roadest. Anyway, I want to acquire an Outlander, so I have to try and be realistic … Read more
Hello Baraza, I’m looking forward to owning my first car. I don’t know much about cars but I have always admired the Premio and Toyota Rush. Kindly advise me between the two which is better for a first-time car owner and why. Winnie Hello Winnie, An odd selection you have here. These two cars occupy … Read more
“So you say you have done this before, right?” “Sure I have. I have done plenty of off-roading and I have driven in two other deserts besides The Namib. I daresay I am quite good at this and we won’t get stuck” “So why are we not moving?” “Because we are stuck…” Shoot. * * … Read more