The Good, The Bad, and The “Oh God, Why Is There Smoke? Turbochargers, or “Turbos” are the automotive equivalent of giving your car a double shot of espresso, constantly. That little snail-shaped contraption bolted to your engine can turn a …

Turbochargers, or "Turbos", are the automotive equivalent of giving your car a double shot of espresso, constantly. That little snail-shaped contraption bolted to your engine can turn a sleepy commuter into something that at least feels fast.

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Blended Brew The thrill of potentially turning your car into a sputtering, wheezing mess with a questionable mix of fuel and who-knows-what rivals the Soccer bet. It’s like playing Russian roulette, where the s…

Why spend a delightful afternoon at MWOS or Soccerbet or playing Aviator when you can enjoy the roulette of trying to find a fuel station (garage ) with decently blended fuel?
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A Tale on How to Lose a Market I recently stumbled upon a Nollywood gem, “Katangari Goes to Town.” It’s a masterpiece of cinematic brilliance—or at least as brilliant as Nigerian films go. The production quality was surpri…

Let's go back to the 1960s when an automaker from Sochaux, decided to enter the Zimbabwean market (then Rhodesia) with the 404 sedan. They made a splash, like a toddler cannonballing into a swimming pool.

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Zimbabwe’s Unlikely Hero The Nissan story wouldn’t be complete without mentioning this one. In a country where cars are often treated like status symbols, one unremarkable car sits by the corner, a tall Black Label between…

The Nissan story wouldn’t be complete without mentioning this one. In a country where cars are often treated like status symbols, one unremarkable car sits by the corner, a tall Black Label between its legs,
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Nissan’s Zimbabwean Misadventures : A Tale of Missed Opportunities In the 1980s and well into the 1990s, Nissan was accelerating toward becoming the rock star of the Zimbabwean automotive market. They were developing a vice-like grip on sales, churning out popular…

In the 1980s and well into the 1990s, Nissan was accelerating toward becoming the rock star of the Zimbabwean automotive market. They were developing a vice-like grip on sales,
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The Second Child Syndrome: The Isuzu Story When it comes to pickups (iVan) kwasadza, the Toyota Hilux is often the first name that comes to mind. However, there’s another brand that quietly has a stellar reputation. The question I pos…

When it comes to pickups (iVan) kwasadza, the Toyota Hilux is often the first name that comes to mind. However, there's another brand that quietly has a stellar reputation. The question I pose is: Do you drink drought beer? chew on goat....

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A Toyota Love Story Ah, Toyota, the brand that has captured the hearts of Zimbabweans. It’s a love affair that’s been going strong for decades with no signs of fading. In fact, it’s a relationship th…

Ah, Toyota, the brand that has captured the hearts of Zimbabweans. It's a love affair that's been going strong for decades with no signs of fading.
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The Mazda B-Series, A Truck that Helped Build Zimbabwe In the 1970s and 1980s, Rhodesia, then short-lived Zimbabwe—Rhodesia, then briefly Southern Rhodesia— and Finally The Republic of Zimbabwe (one country tonnes of names) was undergoing rapid develop…

In the 1970s and 1980s, Rhodesia, then short-lived Zimbabwe—Rhodesia, then briefly Southern Rhodesia— and Finally The Republic of Zimbabwe (one country tonnes of names)
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The joys of African weather! This is Zimbabwe! Where the sun shines bright, and the rains pour down, bringing with it a symphony of windshield wiper woes, demister dramas, and bald tire ballets. Farmers rejoice, animal herders…

This is Zimbabwe! Where the sun shines bright, and the rains pour down, bringing with it a symphony of windshield wiper woes, demister dramas, and bald tire ballets
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Mazda Mayhem: A Cautionary Tale of Zimbabwe’s Favorite Foe In the sun-kissed streets of Zimbabwe, there was a time when Mazda reigned supreme. Like a benevolent dictator, Mazda ruled the roads, its popularity unmatched. But, as with all good things, the em…

Mazda’s Zimbabwean odyssey began in the 1990s, with the introduction of the Trusty 323, and the B series. (I know I know , Madza was an influential part of a certain scandal in the 1980s. Back to my story) rossleejason.wordpress.com/2024/12/16/m...

What did wayne expect playing victim and blaming KDot for losing the Superball. This war is for Wayne to lose. Wayne is way past prime. Dare I say washed up.. maybe 00s Wayne would have smoked KDot. But 2024 Wayne? Sit down fam, raise the kids