Baraza JM They say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. They also say find a winning formula and stick to it. It therefore followed that both popular opinion and logistical constraints demanded we redo the route previously covered by the most spectacular Great Run even to date: the Nairobi—Malindi via Wote and Tsavo run. This was … Read more
As a rush of innovation reshapes the automotive industry, from ride-hailing apps to autonomous driving technology, automakers have joined in rethinking the future of transportation. Toyota, in one venture, is thinking small: a pint-size, three-wheeled electric vehicle called the i-Road. It has built prototypes of the vehicle, but now it needs to develop a market … Read more
I don’t understand why most guys ask you about fuel consumption as a factor when buying a car. The ‘big brother’ has restricted our driving habits such that you wouldn’t dare exceed the set limits. Someone buying a car should know that he/she will be a guest to the fuel pump and also understand that … Read more
Hi, I have a Toyota NZE which I use for my everyday runs, and I’ve managed to max the speed gauge a couple of times. I am aware that JDMs are limited to 180kph, but I’ve also been told that the limiter can be overrun. Is this possible and if yes, can you refer me … Read more
Hey, Subaru fans! You love your Subarus, don’t you? You know you do! But not as much as this guy. Here is an ode (more like a love song) to the boxer-engined Japanese product. The lyrics are cringe-worthy and must have been penned in what, 38 seconds flat (or the time it takes a Subaru … Read more
Hi Baraza, Recently I noticed a similarity between a Nissan Urvan and an Isuzu I couldn’t clearly find much information about. To make the matter even more confusing, there is one van plying the town route in Kisumu which has both Isuzu and Nissan logos at the front and back respectively. I have tried … Read more
Baraza, thank you for supporting Kenyans by educating them on motoring issues. I’m a regular reader of your articles and this is the third time I’m seeking your advice, having received useful answers from you twice. Now, there seems to be a revolution in diesel technology in cars, especially in Europe. Lately, I have realised that they … Read more
Hello Baraza I really enjoy your articles, keep up the good work. I have always been fascinated by cars and engines since before i can remember. Be it watching rallies, touring car championships, F1 you name it and i love it (except nascar, what is wrong with Americans??) Speed, power, performance, car tuning and driver … Read more
Dear Mr Baraza, I look forward to your article every week. Keep up the good work. I hope you will land the first ever Kenyan motor show soon. I have always wanted to own a Forester. Now that I have my finances in order, I’m spoilt for choice. Should I go for a 2007 station … Read more
Hi Baraza, Thank you for the good work you are doing. Now to my questions: I read sometime back about the Total Challenge and that the winner covered the distance from Naivasha to Nairobi using less than two litres of fuel. How did they manage that? Were any modifications made to the car? What is … Read more