Why is the speed limit on town streets at 50kph? Why 50kph? A look at the science, safety, and moral questions behind city speed limits.
PRIME Are there rules made to be broken? Respect for traffic laws, not just enforcement, may be the key to safer and smoother roads.
PRIME Before SUVs took over, these were the real go-anywhere cars From the Model T to the VW Beetle and Citroën 2CV, a look at how simplicity, durability, and ingenuity shaped the world’s most iconic cars.
PRIME They’re called rumble strips, not mini bumps Rumble strips are meant to warn—not jolt—drivers, but poor design and placement in Kenya often turn these safety features into hazards of their own.
PRIME Has anyone ever tried to motorise the shopping trolley? From smart carts to DIY racers, the humble shopping trolley has rolled far beyond the supermarket aisle.
PRIME Why a car’s true value isn’t written on its price tag In Kenya’s costly car market, buying used often beats buying new — saving millions without sacrificing performance or reliability.
PRIME Traffic management: Coping while hoping As Kenya’s roads grow busier, motorists and policymakers seem to want the same thing — safer, smoother travel.
PRIME Life-saving first aid is not a kit, it is a skill Life-saving First Aid is not a kit, it is a skill The law requires every vehicle to carry a first aid kit. That is okay. But what should be in it…to save a life? Muraia Carrying a first aid...
PRIME In Kenya’s race to go electric, hybrids take the lead As the world shifts to electric mobility, hybrids are emerging as a practical bridge between fuel and full electrification, especially in Kenya.
PRIME The best way to buy a car With so many car-buying options, the best deal comes down to knowing what you’re truly paying for.
PRIME What has changed most in cars since the 1950s? From hand-cranked windows to self-driving systems, car design has transformed dramatically since the 1950s.
PRIME When cars crumple, passengers survive Modern cars are built to sacrifice their bodywork so passengers walk away from crashes alive.
PRIME Why trucks need more gears than cars Big trucks use 12 or more gears to balance low-rev engines with high-speed cruising, similar to a multi-speed bicycle.
PRIME Where to draw the line on oil levels Keeping your engine oil between the MAX and MIN dipstick lines ensures safe performance—straying outside those limits risks real damage.
PRIME Engine oils: Their distance and days are numbered Engine oil life depends on more than distance—driving conditions, time, and quality all play a critical role.
PRIME Are EVs 20 years too early…or too late? The shift to electric vehicles is a key climate response, powered by battery advances and the limits of cleaner engines.
PRIME Why traffic in Kenya is suffering a tsunami of ‘kinetic waves’ Kenya’s highways face worsening gridlock, with slow vehicles and poor road use stalling flow and threatening economic growth.
PRIME The master key to road safety isn’t rules, it’s predictability When you go out onto the road – as a pedestrian, a cyclist, a passenger or a driver – you make a social contract with every other road user.
PRIME Can classic cars be converted into EVs? The parts you keep will often require substantial modification.
PRIME Engines want lots of pure air, but not the muck in it Removing your engine’s air filter won’t boost performance—but it could fast-track engine damage from invisible dust.
PRIME Has your car got the ‘Blues’? AdBlue is changing diesel emission standards, but many Kenyan drivers face big issues if they overlook it.
PRIME What happened to ‘motoring for pleasure’ Driving used to be a joy — here’s how to bring back the pleasure with solid maintenance, and a no-nonsense approach to car care.
PRIME Do we have an accident “blank” spot? Are roadside checks preventing serious crashes—or just box-ticking? A closer look reveals the need to rethink road safety from its roots.
PRIME The unforgettable H-bomb of motor advertising ... A bold Hyundai ad once claimed to rival BMW and Mercedes at half the price—but insulting buyers isn’t the best way to sell a car.
PRIME Don’t turn off headlights to save on fuel Why do drivers skip headlights in fog? Myths or carelessness aside, the risk is real—and can be deadly.
