Latest automotive stories from across Kenya.
The High Court has stopped the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) from impounding imported vehicles that dealers haven’t yet registered, at least for now. Dealers get a fresh 60-day window to comply before NTSA can move against…
Bingo Technologies has opened pre-orders for the Bingo E2, an electric vehicle designed specifically for ride-hailing and delivery drivers in Kenya. The Bingo E2 targets a problem that has kept EVs out of reach for many drivers in cities…
Kenyan motorists got some good news this week. The Senate has annulled three sets of traffic regulations that the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rolled out earlier this year, meaning none of them can now be enforced. The…
Kenyan car owners could soon face another yearly requirement on top of insurance and licensing: a compulsory emissions test. The proposal comes from the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by…
Private car owners in Kenya have gained a temporary reprieve after the High Court in Kiambu put a stop to the new NTSA rule requiring annual inspections for privately owned, non-commercial vehicles. Justice Francis Nyungu Kyambia issued…
Ford has spent the past several years pushing AI deep into its manufacturing and quality control operations, installing AI-powered cameras on plant floors and using automated systems to catch defects before vehicles reached customers. Now…
Toyota has launched its first fully electric vehicle in Kenya, the bZ4X, through CFAO Mobility Kenya. The launch took place today at the CFAO Mobility Toyota Showroom along Uhuru Highway and marks the brand’s entry into the country’s…
Volvo just unveiled the EX60, a two-row electric SUV that slots between the compact EX30 and three-row EX90 in their lineup. It’s essentially the electric version of the XC60, which happens to be Volvo’s best-selling vehicle ever, but the…
Kenya’s automotive market has pulled off a noteworthy recovery in 2025, with new vehicle sales through November already exceeding total sales from the entire previous year. Dealers moved 12,427 units in the first eleven months of this…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that drivers who hit 60 years old will soon need to renew their licenses every year instead of every three years. Samuel Musumba, NTSA’s Manager for Road Safety Programs,…
Global Motors Centre Limited has brought Jetour to Kenya with an ambitious play: two Crossovers and two SUVs spanning from city runabouts to big off-roaders, all positioned to undercut the usual suspects while promising premium features.…
Kenyan Treasury is taking aim at one of the most common nightmares for motorists: having your insurance claim rejected on what feels like a technicality. The proposed Insurance Claims Management Guidelines for 2025 would fundamentally…
Kenya’s automotive industry is having its best year since 2019, with new car sales climbing nearly 25% in the first nine months of 2025. The sector has finally shaken off a brutal four-year stretch that saw it battered by pandemic…
General Motors (GM) is moving further away from Apple and Google’s smartphone projection systems as it prepares for a new era of AI-powered vehicles. The U.S. automaker has confirmed plans to end support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto…
This week, Tesla’s embattled CEO Elon Musk unveiled the first Tesla Diner, located on the famous Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles’ Media District. The 24/7 outlet garnered quite a lot of buzz and has been described as a…
Mercedes Benz is taking the term “mobile office” very literally by integrating Microsoft Teams into its vehicles. Starting with the upcoming CLA model, drivers will be able to participate in Teams video meetings using the car’s built-in…
The High Court has suspended the Kenya Revenue Authority‘s (KRA) new tax schedule for imported used cars after ruling the agency violated constitutional requirements for public participation. On May 22, KRA announced a revised Current…
Roam, the Nairobi-based electric vehicle maker, has officially launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, an improved electric motorcycle developed with input from boda boda riders across the country. The upgraded model boasts over 40…
Google’s latest Android Auto 14.2 beta update hints at a major advancement in in-car technology: potential integration with smart glasses. This development could revolutionize the way drivers interact with navigation systems, offering a…
Kenya faces one of the world’s most severe road safety challenges, with an alarming road traffic death rate of 28.2 per 100,000 people as per the latest report. This places Kenya among the ten most dangerous countries for road users…
Google has unveiled a new Dashcam App designed for vehicles running Android Automotive OS (AAOS), aiming to enhance safety and security by utilizing built-in cameras for video recording. However, unlike typical Android apps, this dashcam…
Estonia-based Ampler is shaking up the e-bike industry by bringing the first commercial e-bikes, Nova and Nova Pro, that support USB-C charging. In an era where USB-C is becoming the universal charging standard, Ampler’s move makes perfect…
German automaker BMW AG has partnered with the Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to bring advanced AI technology to its vehicles in China. This collaboration is set to elevate BMW’s digital capabilities, particularly in…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended Super Metro Limited’s operator license with immediate effect until the company complies with Public Service Vehicles Regulations and other safety requirements. The suspension…
