Car Rallies: Africa’s Best Kept Secrets

There may be a ton of things that Africa is known for; but one of the best kept secrets has got to be the African motorcar rallies. Thanks to the rugged terrains on most African roads; especially those located off the beaten path, these stand at being among the most challenging rallies all over the world.

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Africa’s Choice: 4 of the Best-Selling Crossover SUVs

Africa's Best-selling Crossover SUVs - BE FORWARD

Interestingly, some of today’s crossover SUVs have become just about as capable as a comparable sedan, as they are often equipped with front-wheel drive (FWD) and tires that are made for better fuel economy. They also have better ground clearance, which helps in some situations, but you have to look hard for an AWD option if you need to do anything out-of-town. If you’re in the market for a crossover SUV and you need more than the typical hatchback or sedan, then you will do well to take a look at some of the best-selling crossover SUVs in Africa.

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Africa’s Top 4 Best-selling Pickup Trucks

Everywhere you look, people and goods have got to get from place to place, sometimes at the same time. If you only need to move goods, a standard pickup or cargo truck might do the job. On the other hand, if you need to move people, a sedan or SUV is just as well.

In the middle is the pickup truck, as versatile as it is useful, which has helped pickup trucks to become one of the best-selling vehicle types on the market. Here, we take a closer look at 4 of the best-selling pickup trucks on the African market in recent years.

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Epic Road trips: Take a 4X4 from Nairobi to Masai Mara

Cut almost in half by the Equator, Kenya has wonderful climate. It is mostly warm throughout the year. Kenya is home to the Big Five beasts – Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Leopard. Taking an Africa road trip to one of the biggest game reserves in East Africa, the Masai Mara, is the best way to see the land, experience the culture and see the wildlife.

Kenya Road Trip

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Import a Car to Zambia Q&A: Duty, Levies & Shipping (Updated for 2018)

How to Import a Car From Japan to Zambia

In recent years, many Zambians have started to import used cars from Japan, due to their low cost and guaranteed reliability. However, it is important to thoroughly research and calculate the multiple factors that can influence the overall cost of the car that you import. These factors include the age of that particular car, import duties and levies set about by the Zambia Revenue Authority, and clearance and delivery fees.

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What are the Fees for Importing a Japanese Car to Zimbabwe

Before getting into too much detail about the fees involved with importing a vehicle from Japan to Zimbabwe, it may be best to first understand the basic requirements for taxes and duties. Please note that this information is subject to change, so it is important to visit the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority’s official website for the most up-to-date information.

• The value added tax (VAT) for imported vehicles is 15 percent.
• For vehicles that have small-capacity engines, around 1500 cc or less, the import duty is 40 percent.
• Vehicles meant for carrying 10 or more people, such as buses and minivans, require an import duty of up to 60 percent.
• Vehicles meant for transporting goods have an import duty of 25–40 percent. This percentage depends on the gross weight of the vehicle.
• Station wagons, vans, and other light vehicles meant for transporting people also require an import duty of 25–40 percent.

Importing a car from Japan to Zimbabwe

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5 Tips for Importing Used Cars from Japan to Mozambique

Importing a vehicle from Japan to Mozambique can be quite tricky for many, especially if you are not aware of the regulations and other legal hurdles that go along with this process. Nevertheless, it is not as hard as most people would like to make it out to be. One only needs to study the regulations about importing a vehicle from Japan to Mozambique and they will be good to go.

The most important thing is to find out the basic requirements, such as age restrictions if any, importation costs, and so forth. So, to help you in your goal of importing the perfect Japanese used vehicle, we have compiled 5 tips to help you import a used car to Mozambique.

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Looking for Auto Parts? Learn to spot the Genuine from the Fake!

Many have said that Africa has constantly been used as a dumping ground for poor-quality goods, and when you look at it from an auto parts perspective, there could unfortunately be truth in this statement. The continent seems to be full of counterfeit parts, so much so that it is almost impossible to come across a genuine part when needed. And when you do manage to have a genuine part installed in your car, it gets stolen in high-crime areas rather quickly. So how can you find a genuine part among all the counterfeits? If you are a car owner, you want to make sure your quality vehicle is getting quality repairs, and imitative parts will work less effectively. Here are a few guidelines to help you in finding genuine parts.

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