For the love of automobiles
Ghana, like many other African countries, is experiencing growth, and with growth comes increased wealth and a desire to indulge in life’s luxuries. Among these indulgences for the affluent is the purchase of high-end cars. Ghana imports over 100,000 vehicles from all over the world with the U.S, Germany and Japan leading as the dominant…
Ghanaian roads showcase a wide range of vehicles from manufacturers across the globe. From elite brands like Mercedes Benz and BMW to emerging Chinese names like Jetour and Wuling Motors, the diversity in Ghana’s motor industry is apparent. This variety makes it easy to observe shifts in car trends, especially in a country where access…
The manual transmission is on its way to becoming the automotive equivalent of the Northern White Rhino, a near extinct breed that might be gone in the near future. With many auto manufacturers barely offering manual transmissions as standard in the newest and latest models of their cars with exception to performance and limited production…
Everyone has a unique story of what makes them love cars. For some, it’s a family obsession passed down generation to generation. For others, automobiles, particularly cars serve as their escape from the woes of everyday life, while for others; their love for cars can be attributed to watching motorsports as a kid on the…
Bond, James Bond, Britain’s most infamous spy and first class womanizer has sawn at the wheel of many fine machinery in all of the 007 movies. Some more spectacular than others, from submarine lotus made out of miniature model cars to the world famous Bajaj Tuk Tuk, James Bond has given us some fantastic movie…
Vehicle design can often feel like piecing together a LEGO set, where designers and engineers mix and match elements to create something bold and new. Instead of building an entirely original chassis, some manufacturers take an existing platform from another brand and rework it into their own creation. Some of these can become instant classics…