Daily Monitor
Thursday December 24 2020
According to a car sales manager, both the Forester and Outback’s fuel consumption is friendly. PHOTO/RACHEL MABALA
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There is no doubt that car acquisition in 2020 dropped because of the many uncertainties caused by Covid-19. People’s priorities changed since many were not sure of the next day. Nevertheless, there were those who still went out to buy their dream car and these were among those sought after.
Subaru Forester and Outback
Subaru motorists sometimes draw criticism for not-so-admirable- discipline on the road. However, according to Saeed Bilal, a car sales manager, the Subaru Forester and the Subaru Outback have been some of the popular cars of 2020. The Forester and Outback cost Shs32m and Shs30m to Shs32m respectively.
Daily Monitor
Thursday December 17 2020
Summary
‘‘On the eve of your journey, rest enough to get rid of fatigue or stress. Stay away from things such as alcohol that could affect how you decide and react on the road.
“Driving with a fresh mind and body means you are concentrated and can decide without influence of anything. Avoid destructions, especially to the car and its occupants, using the phone or playing loud music,” Paul Kwamusi, a road safety consultant, advises.
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It is that time of the year again when most urban dwellers travel upcountry for the festive season. However, this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, more precaution is needed.
Daily Monitor
Thursday December 17 2020
Sowed shares a light moment with his co-driver as he prepares to refuel in Mbarara during the Africa Kwetu trip. Photo/ courtesy
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Sowed says some old cars have no specific budget for service because anything can break down, say a shock absorber or steering rack.
Even then, some of Datsun SSS spare parts are compatible with those of modern cars while some are imported from countries such as Malaysia.
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When you look at the rear right door of Ibrahim Sowed’s white and orange 1970 Datsun SSS model, the third party licence sticker for July 1989 is still intact.
Daily Monitor
Wednesday December 16 2020
Summary
Luckily, I was among those who were to start working from home as the email guided. It came as a relief because I would not be spending daily on transport fare
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“In line with HR’s (Human Resource) message, if you do not have to be at office to accomplish your duties, consider working from home. Just let me know before end of today so I can have a proper list. I have only heard from a couple of people who say they cannot work from home and have good reason for it. Let me know where the rest of you fall. Just send me an email.”
Daily Monitor
Thursday December 10 2020
Features. The car rolls on a set of blingy 20-inch wheels, and includes AMG styling features such as advanced LED headlights with high beam assist as well as a power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof.
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Safety. The EuroNCAP, Europe’s version of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), tested the 2019 model year of the G-class SUV. They gave it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, rating adult occupants protection at 90%, just under the Honda CR-V, and the SEAT Terraco.
Cost. Gilbert Wavamunno, the managing director at Spear Motors, notes that on average, a brand new AMG G63 costs approximately Shs1.1b if bought locally while the same car costs approximately Shs800m to Shs900m when imported.